Question: does flaxseed oil have a laxative effect?
Answer: Flaxseed oil may be effective at treating both constipation and diarrhea. A recent animal study showed that flaxseed oil acted as a laxative to promote regularity, all while acting as an antidiarrheal agent ( 18 ). Another study gave 50 constipated patients on hemodialysis either flaxseed oil, olive oil or mineral oil.