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Certified Organic High Lignan Flax Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flora

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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Certified Organic High Lignan 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 High Lignan 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 High Lignan 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.

This product contains 5 active ingredients, mainly fats and fatty acids from organic flax seed oil. You're getting polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and alpha linolenic acid — the beneficial oils that make flax what it is.

The inactive ingredients are the certified organic flax seed oil itself and defatted flax, which are fillers and carriers.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for maintenance of good health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Stroke, Cardiovascular health, Inflammation — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Stroke.

Oleic acid, one of the active ingredients here, is possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease according to the evidence we hold. That said, we don't have effectiveness data on file for the other active ingredients in this product — polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, or alpha linolenic acid — so we can't comment on what the whole formulation does.

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 you get it from foods like olive oil in normal amounts. At food levels, it's fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

However, concentrated supplement doses — like what's in a bottle — haven't been well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the safety data isn't there. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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), let us know before you start this product — oleic acid may increase their effects and lower your blood sugar more than expected. For all other medications, we have no interaction data to report, but run your exact drugs through the checker on this page to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This flax oil is a source of oleic acid and other beneficial fats. If you take diabetes medication, check with us first because oleic acid may lower your blood sugar further.

Otherwise, if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have a conversation with your pharmacist about whether to use it.

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 Nov 22, 2024.

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 High Lignan Flax Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Flora
Barcode (UPC) 061998678961
Net contents 17 Fluid Ounce(s); 500 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 267958
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 High Lignan 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
33
UPC/BARCODE
061998678961
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: certified organic Flax seed Oil, certified organic defatted Flax

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Label statements
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Formula

Flora's High Lignan Flax Oil is a vegetarian source of omegas, each tablespoon containing 7 g omega-3 and 2 g omega-6 fatty acids (EFAs) for the maintenance of good health. Every batch of certified organic flax seed (third party certification) has been carefully selected for flavor and maturity. In addition, 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. This oil provides lignans, a natural source fo beneficial antioxidants and phyoestrogens.

Pure premium oil

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Formulation

Flora's flax 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.

Cold-pressed & unrefined

Gluten-free Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Nitrogen-flushed to maintain freshness.

Certified organic by QAI

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic Kosher Check

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. Do not heat or use for frying.

Storage

For optimum freshness, keep refrigerated. Once opened, use within 2 months. Flax oil can be frozen to maintain freshness.

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Certified Organic High Lignan Flax Oil by Flora label

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Certified Organic High Lignan Flax Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Certified Organic High Lignan 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 container33 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: Certified organic Flax seed Oil, Certified organic defatted Flax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Certified Organic High Lignan Flax Oil by Flora Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Oleic Acid 86

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 3 ingredients in Certified Organic High Lignan 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 High Lignan 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 High Lignan 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 High Lignan Flax Oil by Flora: Common Questions

Does Certified Organic High Lignan Flax Oil by Flora interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Certified Organic High Lignan 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 High Lignan 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.
What is oleic acid and why is it in this product?
Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat naturally found in flax seed oil. It's one of the active ingredients here, and research suggests it may help with high cholesterol and heart health.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Food amounts of oleic acid are considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. But flax oil is a concentrated supplement, and we don't have good safety data for supplement-level doses in pregnancy or while nursing. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it.
What's the difference between the active and inactive ingredients?
The active ingredients — polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and alpha linolenic acid — are the therapeutic components. The inactive ingredients (the certified organic flax seed oil and defatted flax) are fillers and carriers that make the product work.
Can I take this if I'm on diabetes medication?
Oleic acid in this product may boost the effects of antidiabetes drugs, which could lower your blood sugar more than expected. Check with us or your doctor before starting to make sure your dose is right.
Does this flax oil work for high cholesterol?
The oleic acid in it is possibly effective for high cholesterol and heart disease based on the evidence we have. That's one reason people take flax oil, though the whole product's effectiveness depends on all its ingredients together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Certified Organic High Lignan 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 High Lignan 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 19 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 19 references
  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
  2. Gillingham, L. G., Gustafson, J. A., Han, S. Y., Jassal, D. S., and Jones, P. J. High-oleic rapeseed (canola) and flaxseed oils modulate serum lipids and inflammatory biomarkers in hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Br J Nutr 2011;105(3):417-427. PubMed
  3. Jones PJ, Senanayake VK, Pu S, Jenkins DJ, Connelly PW, Lamarche B, Couture P, Charest A, Baril-Gravel L, West SG, Liu X, Fleming JA, McCrea CE, Kris-Etherton PM. DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiova
  4. Cater, N. B., Heller, H. J., and Denke, M. A. Comparison of the effects of medium-chain triacylglycerols, palm oil, and high oleic acid sunflower oil on plasma triacylglycerol fatty acids and lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in humans. Am.J Clin.Nutr PubMed
  5. Mozaffarian D, Clarke R. Quantitative effects on cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart disease risk of replacing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils with other fats and oils. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009;63(Suppl 2):S22-33. PubMed
  6. Cao Y, Hou L, Wang W. Dietary total fat and fatty acids intake, serum fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Cancer. 2016;138(8):1894-904. doi: 10.1002/ijc.29938. PubMed
  7. FDA completes review of qualified health claim petition for oleic acid and the risk of coronary heart disease. November 2018. Available at: www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm624758.htm. Accessed January 25, 2019.
  8. Liu X, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Effects of canola and high-oleic-acid canola oils on abdominal fat mass in individuals with central obesity. Obesity. 2016;24(11):2261-2268. PubMed
  9. Bowen KJ, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Diets enriched with conventional or high-oleic acid canola oils lower atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins compared to a diet with a western fatty acid profile in adults with central adiposity. J Nutr. 2019;149(3 PubMed
  10. Steffen BT, Duprez D, Szklo M, Guan W, Tsai MY. Circulating oleic acid levels are related to greater risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. J Clin Lipidol. 2018;12(6):1404-1412. PubMed
  11. Banim PJ, Luben R, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary oleic acid is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer - Data from food diaries in a cohort study. Pancreatology. 2018;18(6):655-660. PubMed
  12. Morin SJ, Gaziano JM, Djoussé L. Relation between plasma phospholipid oleic acid and risk of heart failure. Eur J Nutr. 2018;57(8):2937-2942. PubMed
  13. Samieri C, Féart C, Proust-Lima C, et al. Olive oil consumption, plasma oleic acid, and stroke incidence: the Three-City Study. Neurology. 2011;77(5):418-25. PubMed
  14. Compher CW, Kinosian BP, Rubesin SE, Ratcliffe SJ, Metz DC. Energy absorption is reduced with oleic acid supplements in human short bowel syndrome. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2009;33(1):102-8. PubMed
  15. Ben Fradj MK, Ouanes Y, Hadj-Taieb S, et al. Decreased oleic acid and marine n?-?3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Tunisian patients with urothelial bladder cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2018;70(7):1043-1050.
  16. de Silva PS, Luben R, Shrestha SS, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary arachidonic and oleic acid intake in ulcerative colitis etiology: a prospective cohort study using 7-day food diaries. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;26(1):11-8. PubMed
  17. Higashi K, Shige H, Ito T, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet enriched with oleic acid on postprandial lipemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lipids. 2001;36(1):1-6. PubMed
  18. Lin HC, van Citters GW, Heimer F, Bonorris G. Slowing of gastrointestinal transit by oleic acid: a preliminary report of a novel, nutrient-based treatment in humans. Dig Dis Sci. 2001;46(2):223-9. PubMed
  19. Li D, Tong Y, Li Y. Associations between dietary oleic acid and linoleic acid and depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Nutrition. 2020 Mar;71:110602. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

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