Health DescriptionHealth Consultation Description: Who Gets
Sjogren Syndrome?
Expert ReplyCondition analysis:
Sjogren’s syndrome can affect people of either sex and of any age, but most cases occur in women. The average age for onset is late forties, but in rare cases, Sjogren’s syndrome is diagnosed in children.
Instructions:
Flaxseed Oil For Sjogren’s Syndrome: Flaxseed oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Evidence for the benefits of flaxseed oil comes from a 2007 study by the University of Brazil, among other studies. The Brazilian research showed patients with Sjogren’s who took 1 or 2 grams of flaxseed oil a day experienced reduced inflammation and an improvement in their dry eye symptoms.