Oil pressed from flaxseeds provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fat. People take it to help maintain heart health, keep skin healthy, and encourage regular bowel movements.
You can take the oil by the spoonful or in softgel capsules, with food to help your body absorb it. Unlike whole flaxseeds, the oil contains no fiber, so it does not add bulk to stool. Store the bottle in the fridge, away from light, to stop it from going rancid.