A. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are important for a healthy cardiovascular system and they have anti-inflammatory properties too. Flax seed oil contains high amounts of the omega-3 essential fatty acid called linolenic acid. While fish oil is the best source of omega-3s, there are plant sources like flax seeds that also contain them.
Oatmeal has been shown to improve heart health due to the soluble fiber called beta glucan that is found in the oatmeal. Beta glucan lowers cholesterol by absorbing bile which contains cholesterol. The bile is then eliminated from the body in the stool.
Taking flax seed oil with your oatmeal is fine. Fiber slows down the time it takes for your stomach to empty, but you won't lose the omega-3 essential fatty acids from the flax seed oil. If you use ground flax seeds instead of the oil, you will still get the omega-3s and extra fiber.
If you really don't like flax seed oil, you can use walnuts, walnut oil, pumpkin seeds, soy bean oil or canola oil to get your omega-3s.
Flax oil resources:Just the Flax about Flaxseed and Heart Health Flaxseed as Functional Food for People
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