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Flax Lignan Gold Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Health From The Sun

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Powder 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 Flax Lignan Gold 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

Flax Lignan Gold is a dietary supplement by Health From The Sun 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 Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Organic Flaxseed Oil and Particulate” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (13.75 Grain(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Flax Lignan Gold is a 3-ingredient powder. It contains oleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid (both fatty acids), linoleic acid (another essential fat), and organic flaxseed oil with its natural particulate matter.

These are the active ingredients; there are no listed inactive fillers or excipients in this product.

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 ingredients, is rated possibly effective for lowering cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and for supporting coronary heart disease (CHD) risk reduction. The evidence base for the other ingredients — linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid — is not established in the data we hold.

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 consumed in normal food amounts, such as from olive oil. However, concentrated supplement doses of oleic acid have not been well studied in pregnancy or lactation — food amounts are considered safe, but supplement-level doses lack good safety data.

If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking 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 (blood sugar medications), double-check this product with your pharmacist or doctor first — oleic acid may increase how well these medications work, which could lower your blood sugar more than expected.

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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.

Flax Lignan Gold is a straightforward fatty acid supplement that may help with cholesterol and heart health. If you take blood sugar medication, check your specific drugs with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, since oleic acid might enhance their effect.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should confirm it's right for them with their own healthcare provider.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2014.

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 Flax Lignan Gold, straight from the product label.

Brand Health From The Sun
Barcode (UPC) 010043050306
Net contents 8 fl. Oz.; 236 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2014
DSLD ID 34231
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun, 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:
1 Tbsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tbsp
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
010043050306
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories120 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat120 {Calories}--
Total Fat13 Gram(s)20%
Saturated Fat1.5 Gram(s)8%
Linoleic Acid1820 mg--
Oleic Acid1890 mg--
Alpha-Linolenic Acid7140 mg--
Organic Flaxseed Oil and Particulate13.75 Grain(s)--

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

USDA ORGANIC

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Formula

VEGETARIAN OMEGA-3 WITH 20% FLAX PARTICULATE

This product contains 20% flax particulate (approx. 2,800 mg per serving), which is an abundant source of beneficial plant lignans.

OMEGA-3

OMEGA-3 7,140 MG

Formulation

VEGETARIAN OMEGA-3 WITH 20% FLAX PARTICULATE

Certified organic by Pro-Cert

General Statements

NATURAL FRESH TASTE

Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Product of Canada

HIGH LIGNAN ORGANIC FLAX SEED OIL

Rigorously quality tested to guarantee purity, potency and truth-in-labeling.

Precautions

WARNING: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Brand IP Statement(s)

The superior taste and freshness of Flax Lignan Gold(TM) is preserved with nitrogen-flushed, induction-sealed bottle, making this product shelf-stable at room temperature until opened.

Discussion: Flax Lignan Gold(TM) is a delicious, certified organic, premium flaxseed oil that is cold expeller-pressed in a closed environment.

(C)2011

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take one tablespoon daily with a meal or as directed by your health care practitioner. Shake well before each use to fully disperse flax particulate.

Enjoy heart-healthy omega-3 by taking Flax Lignan Gold(TM) by the spoonful, pouring over cooked foods or adding to sauces, dips or blended drinks.

General

3912878 1111

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun label

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Flax Lignan Gold label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun

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

Serving size1 Tbsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container15 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.

Organic Flaxseed Oil and Particulate

13.75 Grain(s) per serving
  • › Linoleic Acid
  • › Oleic Acid
  • › Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Interaction report

Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Oleic Acid 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Flax Lignan Gold interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Flax Lignan Gold 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 Flax Lignan Gold 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 Flax Lignan Gold, from the product label.

Health From The Sun

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Name
NutraPure, Inc.
Web Address
www.reachforlife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun: Common Questions

Does Flax Lignan Gold by Health From The Sun interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Flax Lignan Gold 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?
Flax Lignan Gold 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.
Does this product help with cholesterol or heart health?
Oleic acid, one of the active ingredients, is rated possibly effective for lowering cholesterol and for supporting heart health. It's not a guarantee, but the evidence suggests a potential benefit for these conditions.
Is this safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
The safety data for supplement-level doses of oleic acid in pregnancy and lactation is not well established. Food amounts are considered safe, but this concentrated supplement hasn't been studied enough in these situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, and why are they in here?
Both are essential fatty acids — fats your body needs but cannot make on its own. They're naturally present in flaxseed oil and are included as active ingredients in this product.
Are there any fillers or other ingredients I should know about?
No — this product contains only the three active ingredients listed. There are no inactive fillers or excipients.
I take blood sugar medication. Can I use this?
The oleic acid in this product may increase how well your blood sugar medication works, which could lower your blood sugar more than intended. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Flax Lignan Gold’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

Flax Lignan Gold'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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