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1 - 2 tbsp linseed (flaxseed)
150 ml water
The soluble fibre (mucilage) contained in the seeds acts as a bulking agent in the gut, thereby stimulating digestion and increasing the volume of the bowel contents. This only takes effect after 2 to 3 days.
To relieve constipation, you should take 1 to 2 tablespoons of linseed 2 to 3 times a day. It’s important to drink plenty of fluids after taking linseed (at least 1.5 litres per day).
Linseed can have the following effects:
Constipation, stomach ache
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