Flaxseed oil has been shown in research to increase stool output and cause less constipation in toddlers and infants.
However it is also known that it can cause diarrhea in adults.
This is a very interesting new study that was recently published in Pediatrics. In a study of 20 children, the researchers found that children who had flaxseed oil as an infant had a 4% chance of developing constipation. It’s important to note that the study was done on a fairly small sample size, so while results are promising they cannot be generalized to all flaxseed oil products.
Some people have reported a link between flaxseed oil and the development of colic in toddlers. While it’s possible that flaxseed oil is the cause of the colic, it’s also possible that the product is causing the issue. And because the study was small and conducted on children, the results can’t be generalized to all toddlers.
So, while the results are promising, we cannot be sure that flaxseed oil is causing the colic, especially given that several studies have been done in adults using the same product. The one study that went into infants found that they developed colic at a significant rate. Again, the results of this study must be taken with a grain of salt.
The good news is that flaxseed oil seems to help constipation in adults. The bad news is that it might not do the same in babies.
This is not a big deal, but the lack of a recent study that can be found on the effects of flaxseed oil in children suggests that its use should be carefully monitored. If a baby does develop constipation, you can bet there will be a study to find out if the formula was responsible.
The good news is that there have been reports of mothers being fed flaxseed oil. It seems to be getting a lot of attention and some of the studies are showing some promising results. This may help to a bit to get it all under control. We will not be in the position to judge if its use should be banned or not.
While some studies have shown promising results, there are still some concerns about what exactly it is. The best advice that I can give is to try it, and to not expect miracles. If you don’t see any improvements, you can probably just continue to use your food. There are certainly a few things you can do to help yourself but be aware that some research is still showing that it may not be safe for children.