CLA Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking CLA 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
CLA is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Safflower concentrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of CLA by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
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
Low disclosure
CLA contains five active fatty acids and oil-based ingredients. The one we have the most information on is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.
The product also includes conjugated linoleic acid (a fatty acid from dairy and beef), stearic acid and palmitic acid (two saturated fats), and alpha-linolenic acid (a plant-based omega-3). A safflower concentrate rounds out the blend.
The capsules themselves are filled with gelatin, glycerin, water, caramel, and carob — the inactive ingredients that form the softgel shell and base.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Oleic acid has been rated possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease — the evidence suggests it may help, but it's not definitive. We don't hold effectiveness data for the other four active ingredients in this product.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Oleic acid in normal food amounts — like what you'd get from olive oil — is generally recognized as safe. The safety data we hold doesn't establish whether the concentrated supplement-level doses in this product are equally safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product is right for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar), talk to your pharmacist before adding this supplement — oleic acid may strengthen their effect. We couldn't screen the other four active ingredients in this product, so check all your medications with the tool below.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
CLA is a fatty-acid blend with a little research backing oleic acid for cholesterol and heart health. If you take blood-sugar medications, you'll want to check those with your pharmacist before starting.
For anyone else, run your full medication list through the tool on this page — we could only screen one of the five active ingredients.
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 Dec 23, 2016.
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 CLA, straight from the product label.
| Brand | OL Olympian Labs, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 710013003713 |
| Net contents | 90 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 23, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 67063 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for CLA by OL Olympian Labs, Inc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Stearic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 27 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Palmitic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Total Fat | 3 Gram(s) | 5% |
| Safflower concentrate | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Caramel, Carob
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General Statements
Made in USA
May help reduce body fat Supports lean muscle mass May increase metabolic rate
30 servings
These ratios will slightly vary batch to batch depending on the natural variation of the fatty acid content of the oil use to derive the CLA.
Olympian Labs, Inc. products are made with the highest quality ingredients and manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Formula
CLA 3000 mg per serving
Allergen free
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement.
Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.
Keep out of reach of children.
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
REV 06-28-16
Formulation
Allergen free
No: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustaceans Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, or Soybeans.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take three (3) softgels daily before a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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CLA by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in CLA by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Safflower concentrate
Interacts with208 drugs
Safflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source o...
Safflower concentrate monograph & interactions- › Stearic Acid
- › Conjugated Linoleic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Alpha-Linolenic Acid
- › Palmitic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Caramel, Carob. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
CLA by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
CLA by OL Olympian Labs contains five active ingredients, and we were able to check one of them for interactions: oleic acid.
Oleic acid has one documented interaction category with antidiabetes drugs — medications that lower blood sugar. The interaction is Moderate in severity: preliminary research suggests oleic acid may strengthen the blood-sugar-lowering effect of these oral medications, which could theoretically push your blood sugar lower than intended.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We could not check the other four active ingredients — stearic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and palmitic acid — because interaction data is not held for them in our records. That doesn't mean they're free of interactions; it means they weren't screened.
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
If you take any medication to manage blood sugar or diabetes, run it through the checker on this page before you start CLA. And if you're on any other prescription drugs, check those too — we just don't have the screening data for the other ingredients here.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in CLA interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in CLA interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Safflower concentrate
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acarbose interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acetohexamide interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Albiglutide interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin interactionSafflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionSafflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with CLA — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionOleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with CLA — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower ConcentrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in CLA 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.
Safflower concentrate
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Warfarin
Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for CLA, from the product label.
OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
- Name
- Olympian Labs, Inc.
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85027
- Phone Number
- 1.800.473.5883
- Web Address
- www.olympianlabs.com
CLA by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind CLA’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Safflower
Interacts with 208 drugsSafflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source of unsaturated fats, but strong proof tha...
Read the full Safflower monograph → Herb & supplement monographOleic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsOleic 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 & How We Checked
CLA'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 33 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
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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