Chia Seed Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chia Seed 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
Chia Seed Oil is a dietary supplement by Nature's Craft with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of fiber and omega-3 fats, digestive health and regularity, heart health and cholesterol.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chia Seed Oil by Nature's Craft
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: chia seed extract. Chia is a seed that's been eaten as food for centuries and is high in omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA).
The capsules also hold several inactive ingredients — gelatin, astaxanthin, spice extract, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, and citric acid — which serve as the capsule shell, preservatives, and stabilizers.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for chia seed extract is mixed and limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and possibly ineffective for weight management (obesity).
For itching (pruritus), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it either way. If you're considering chia seed extract for one of these purposes, talk with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Chia is eaten as a food worldwide and is generally well tolerated in normal food amounts. The most common side effects from chia are mild — flatulence and soft stools — and they're not common even at higher doses.
A small number of people using chia supplements reported mild bloating and gas. Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) is rare but has been documented in sensitive individuals.
Because there's limited research on concentrated supplement doses as opposed to food amounts, the safety data advises using food-portion amounts and talking with your doctor before taking higher supplement doses.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for chia seed extract in our data. You're clear to use this product alongside medications from a drug-interaction standpoint, but it's always smart to confirm with your own pharmacist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Chia seed oil is generally well tolerated and has no documented medication interactions. Its effectiveness for cholesterol or weight loss is limited, and the evidence for other uses isn't established.
If you're thinking of taking it as a supplement rather than a food, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially at doses higher than you'd normally eat.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2023.
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
General information
Key facts about Chia Seed Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Craft |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296643 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chia Seed Oil by Nature's Craft, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Chia Seed Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Astaxanthin, Spice Extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily preferably with meals or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
General Statements
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Actual capsule size
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Formulation
Non-GMO Formula
High quality extract Supports heart health Heart & lungs
Non GMO
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in the USA with global ingredients 3rd Party Lab Verified Made In An FDA Inspected Facility Sourced From A GMP Certified Facility
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Chia Seed Oil by Nature's Craft label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chia Seed Oil by Nature's Craft
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Chia Seed Extract
No knowninteractions
Chia seeds are a nutritious whole food rich in fiber, plant-based omega-3 fats (ALA), and protein. They are generally safe as part of a healthy diet,...
Chia Seed Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Astaxanthin, Spice Extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chia Seed Oil by Nature's Craft Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Chia Seed Oil. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Chia Seed Oil, from the product label.
Nature's Craft
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- Nature's Craft
- City
- Pomona
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10970
- Phone Number
- 408-599-3841
- Web Address
- shopnaturescraft.com
Chia Seed Oil by Nature's Craft: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Chia Seed Oil’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Chia Seed 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 12 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.
Chia 12 references
- Kolonel LN, Nomura AM, Cooney RV. Dietary fat and prostate cancer: current status. J Natl Cancer Inst 1999;91:414-28. PubMed
- Ramon JM, Bou R, Romea S, et al. Dietary fat intake and prostate cancer risk: a case-control study in Spain. Cancer Causes Control 2000;11:679-85. PubMed
- De Stefani E, Deneo-Pellegrini H, Boffetta P, et al. Alpha-linolenic acid and risk of prostate cancer: a case-control study in Uruguay. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2000;9:335-8.
- Giovannucci E, Rimm EB, Colditz GA, et al. A prospective study of dietary fat and risk of prostate cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst 1993;85:1571-9. PubMed
- Laaksonen DE, Laukkanen JA, Niskanen L, et al. Serum linoleic and total polyunsaturated fatty acids in relation to prostate and other cancers: a population-based cohort study. Int J Cancer 2004;111:444-50.. PubMed
- Leitzmann MF, Stampfer MJ, Michaud DS, et al. Dietary intake of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and the risk of prostate cancer. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80:204-16. PubMed
- Brouwer IA, Katan MB, Zock PL. Dietary alpha-linolenic acid is associated with reduced risk of fatal coronary heart disease, but increased prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis. J Nutr 2004;134:919-22.
- Chavarro JE, Stampfer MJ, Li H, et al. A prospective study of polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in blood and prostate cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2007;16:1364-70. PubMed
- Brouwer IA, Geleijnse JM, Klaasen VM, Smit LA, Giltay EJ, de Goede J, Heijboer AC, Kromhout D, Katan MB. Effect of alpha linolenic acid supplementation on serum prostate specific antigen (PSA): results from the alpha omega trial. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 11;8(1 PubMed
- García Jiménez S, Pastor Vargas C, de las Heras M, Sanz Maroto A, Vivanco F, Sastre J. Allergen characterization of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), a new allergenic food. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2015;25(1):55-6.
- Vuksan V, Jenkins AL, Brissette C, et al. Salba-chia (Salvia hispanica L.) in the treatment of overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2017;27(2):138-46. PubMed
- Zbinden-Foncea H, Ramos-Navarro C, Hevia-Larraín V, et al. Neither Chia Flour nor Whey Protein Supplementation Further Improves Body Composition or Strength Gains after a Resistance Training Program in Young Subjects with a Habitual High Daily Protein Int
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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