Refrigeration is recommended to prevent the oils from becoming rancid. Also, children, pregnant women, and diabetics should be monitored by a physician when taking these supplements. Side effects may include mild nausea and diarrhea, bad breath, a general fishy smell, and possible nosebleeds and easy bleeding. GLA in supplement form is also not appropriate for hemophiliacs, those who take Coumadin, or before and after surgery. Otherwise, GLA appears to have no adverse reactions or drug or herbal interactions.
Flaxseed meal is a very versatile additive to many foodstuffs.
You can add it to muffins, smoothies, even meatloaf. The following is a recipe for meatloaf using ground beef. But organic lean beef might be a good choice if you just can t give up red meat. If you want to do away with the beef you can use ground turkey, chicken, or a combination of both. You can also substitute alternative milks, like soy, almond, or rice, for the dairy milk.