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Certified Organic Flax Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flora

Certified Organic Flax Oil label
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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Certified Organic Flax Oil against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Certified Organic Flax Oil is a dietary supplement by Flora with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, healthy cooking fat, skin moisturizing.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Oleic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Flora's flax oil is a liquid supplement with 5 active ingredients: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. These are fatty acids and fats naturally present in flax seed.

The product also contains organic flax seed oil as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Oleic Acid's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Oleic Acid for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Oleic acid—one of the active components—is rated possibly effective for lowering cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and possibly effective for supporting heart health (coronary heart disease). We don't have effectiveness data in our files for the other active ingredients in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oleic Acid

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oleic acid is generally recognized as safe when eaten in normal food amounts, like those in olive oil. However, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

The food amounts you'd get from a normal diet are considered safe, but supplement-level doses lack good safety data. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oleic Acid

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar), double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—oleic acid may increase how well these medications work. We couldn't check the other fatty acid ingredients against medication databases, so mention all your prescriptions when you ask.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This flax oil may be worth considering if you're interested in heart health and cholesterol support, since oleic acid shows some promise for both. If you take blood sugar medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first—the oleic acid in this product could boost their effect.

Same goes if you're pregnant or breastfeeding; discuss it with your own healthcare provider before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Certified Organic Flax Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Flora
Barcode (UPC) 061998679005
Net contents 8.5 fl. Oz.; 250 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213379
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
16
UPC/BARCODE
061998679005
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories130 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)18%
Polyunsaturated Fat9 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat1 Gram(s)5%
Linoleic Acid2 Gram(s)--
Oleic Acid2.5 Gram(s)--
Alpha-Linolenic Acid7 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: organic Flax seed Oil

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Flora flax oil is pressed from certified organic flax seeds (third party certification) that have been carefully selected for flavor and maturity. Each and every batch of flax seed is also tested to ensure it is gluten-free. Flora's flax oil has been non-GMO project verified in order to ensure the safest, highest quality oil possible.

The seeds are pressed in a state-of-the-art, low-heat, light- and oxygen-free environment- then bottled in light-resistant amber glass to ensure maximum nutritional value and freshness. Each tablespoon of Flora flax oil contains 7 g omega-3 and 2 g omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA) for the maintenance of good health.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Pure premium oil Cold-pressed & unrefined

Gluten-free Non GMO

Certified organic by QAI

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Kosher Check Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

Precautions

Caution: Manufactured in a facility that also processes mustard and wheat.

Do not heat or use for frying. Security sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before using. Take 1 tbsp. up to 3 times daily.

It tastes delicious alone or may be combined with food such as salad dressings, sauces, power shakes, on vegetables, or spread on bread.

Storage

For optimum freshness keep product refrigerated and use within 2 months after opening. Flax oil can be frozen to maintain freshness.

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Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora label

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Certified Organic Flax Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container16 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Linoleic Acid

2 Gram(s) per serving

Oleic Acid

Interacts with
86 drugs
2.5 Gram(s) per serving

Oleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it...

Oleic Acid monograph & interactions

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

7 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Flax seed Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Oleic Acid 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Certified Organic Flax Oil interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Certified Organic Flax Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Oleic Acid

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Certified Organic Flax Oil with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Oleic Acid1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs. Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes taking oral hypoglycemic drugs shows that eating a diet rich in oleic acid from olive oil decreases fasting blood glucose levels when compared to eating a diet rich in linoleic acid from sunflower oil. It is unknown if taking oleic acid supplements would have this effect or if this change is clinically significant. Until more is known, use caution. Dose adjustment may be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Oleic Acid full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Certified Organic Flax Oil, from the product label.

Flora

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Name
FLORA INC.
Street Address
805 E. BADGER RD.
City
LYNDEN
State
WA
ZipCode
98264
Phone Number
1.800.446.2110
Web Address
www.florahealth.com
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Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora: Common Questions

Does Certified Organic Flax Oil by Flora interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Certified Organic Flax Oil has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Certified Organic Flax Oil contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this flax oil lower my cholesterol?
The oleic acid in flax oil is rated possibly effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health. That means there's some research backing it, but it's not a proven remedy—talk with your doctor about how it might fit into your overall plan.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data for supplement-level doses during pregnancy or while nursing. Food amounts are considered safe, but this concentrated form hasn't been well studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
What exactly is in this flax oil?
It contains five active fatty acids and fats—polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid—all naturally found in flax seed. The inactive ingredient is organic flax seed oil itself.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
We don't have adverse effects listed in our data for this product. That doesn't mean none exist—it just means we don't hold that information on file.
Is this safe to use with my blood sugar medications?
Oleic acid in this product may boost the effect of antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar), which could lower your blood sugar more than intended. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine if you take any diabetes medications.

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The Full Monographs Behind Certified Organic Flax Oil’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Oleic Acid

Interacts with 86 drugs

Oleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...

Read the full Oleic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Certified Organic Flax Oil's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Oleic Acid 1 reference
  1. Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

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