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Flax Oil Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories

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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Flax Oil Capsules 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 Oil Capsules is a dietary supplement by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of omega-3 (ala) fatty acids, heart and cholesterol health, dry skin and inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Flaxseed Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories

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.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This softgel contains 3 active ingredients: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, and flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil is the primary active component and is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid).

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — gelatin (the capsule shell), ceratonia siliqua extract, caramel, and glycerin.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Flaxseed Oil's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Source of omega-3 fatty acids for wellness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Dry skin, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Flaxseed Oil is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Hyperlipidemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Flaxseed Oil is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
  • Also on file: Flaxseed Oil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Dry skin, Hypertension.

The evidence for flaxseed oil in this product is weak. Clinical trials show it is possibly ineffective for obesity, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), rheumatoid arthritis, and bipolar disorder.

That means studies haven't found it to work reliably for these uses, though more research could change that picture.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Flaxseed Oil

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.

Flaxseed oil is generally well tolerated by most adults when taken by mouth. A small number of people report minor side effects — changes in bowel habits, dry mouth, and indigestion — at typical doses around 5 grams daily.

Very high doses (30 grams or more per day) can cause loose stools or diarrhea. Rare severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis have been reported.

Because safety data is limited and quality varies by product, it's best to check with your doctor before starting. There isn't enough reliable information about safety during breastfeeding, so medical advice is needed if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Flaxseed Oil

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 — Flaxseed Oil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 293 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.

Before you start, double-check your medications against these: blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel) — moderate risk of increased bleeding; blood pressure medications — moderate risk of blood pressure dropping too low; and ezetimibe (Zetia) — moderate risk of reduced effectiveness. Altogether, these interactions span 291 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Flax oil may appeal to you if you're interested in omega-3 supplementation, but the evidence for its effectiveness in common health goals is weak. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or ezetimibe for cholesterol, you'll need to talk with your pharmacist before adding this product — interactions are possible.

A quick medication check on this page is your best next step.

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 Nov 22, 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

At a glance

General information

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

Brand Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 351821009377
Net contents 90 Softgel Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 299167
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
351821009377
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories9 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat9 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat1 Gram(s)2%
Saturated Fat0.5 Gram(s)3%
Polyunsaturated Fat0.66 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 Gram(s)--
Flaxseed Oil1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Ceratonia siliqua extract, Caramel, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Storage

Directions: One softgel capsule three times daily, or more, as directed by a health care professional.

Formula

Each softgel capsule contains 1000 mg. of 100% pure flax seed oil, cold pressed and solvent free.

Typical fatty acid composition: Alpha Linolenic Acid (omega 3) 533 mg Linolenic Acid (omega 3) 127 mg Oleic Acid (omega 3) 200 mg

100% Virgin flax oil Richest natural source of Omega 3 fatty acids/1000 mg

Formulation

Each softgel capsule contains 1000 mg. of 100% pure flax seed oil, cold pressed and solvent free.

Progressive Laboratories packaged this product in its 3rd party GMP-inspected facility. (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Gluten free

Precautions

Sold only for dispensing by a licensed health care professional.

Pregnant and/or lactating women should consult their physician prior to use.

Tamper evident band around cap and seal on bottle. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Certified GMP Compliant Good Manufacturing Practices 21 CFR 111

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories label

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Flax Oil Capsules label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Flaxseed Oil

Interacts with
293 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Flaxseed oil is a plant-based source of the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, which the body can partly convert to the omega-3s found in fish oil. It may help s...

Flaxseed Oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Ceratonia siliqua extract, Caramel, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Flaxseed Oil 293

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Flax Oil Capsules interact with 293 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Flax Oil Capsules interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Flaxseed Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Flax Oil Capsules 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.

Flaxseed Oil3 drug types · 293 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Small clinical studies show that consuming flaxseed oil might decrease platelet aggregation and increase bleeding time.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical evidence suggests that long-term consumption of flaxseed oil can modestly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, while other clinical research shows no effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Ezetimibe (Zetia)

Concomitant use of flaxseed oil and ezetimibe reduces the absorption of alpha-linolenic acid from flaxseed oil.
In one clinical study, concomitant consumption of ezetimibe 10 mg daily with flaxseed oil 2 grams providing 1 gram of alpha-linolenic acid daily blocked the absorption of alpha-linolenic acid, resulting in an overall reduction in alpha-linolenic plasma levels from baseline.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Flaxseed Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories

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Name
Progressive Laboratories, Inc.
City
Irving
State
Texas
ZipCode
75038
Phone Number
1-800-527-9512
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Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Flax Oil Capsules by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Flax Oil Capsules has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Flax Oil Capsules contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 help lower my cholesterol?
The clinical evidence doesn't support it. Flaxseed oil is rated possibly ineffective for high cholesterol based on current research.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. A small number report changes in bowel habits, dry mouth, or mild indigestion at typical doses. Very high doses can cause loose stools or diarrhea.
Is it safe if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What's the difference between the fats in this product?
Flaxseed oil naturally contains both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Together they make up the omega-3 and other beneficial fatty acids in the supplement.
Can I take this if I'm on aspirin?
You shouldn't without checking first — both aspirin and flaxseed oil thin the blood, and taking them together could increase your bleeding risk. Use the interaction checker on this page with your exact medications, or talk to your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Flax Oil Capsules’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Flaxseed Oil

Interacts with 293 drugs

Flaxseed oil is a plant-based source of the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, which the body can partly convert to the omega-3s found in fish oil. It may help support heart health and provide healthy...

Read the full Flaxseed Oil monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Flax Oil Capsules'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 21 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.

Flaxseed Oil 21 references
  1. Kolonel LN, Nomura AM, Cooney RV. Dietary fat and prostate cancer: current status. J Natl Cancer Inst 1999;91:414-28. PubMed
  2. 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
  3. Nordstrom DC, Honkanen VE, Nasu Y, et al. Alpha-linolenic acid in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. A double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomized study: flaxseed vs. safflower seed. Rheumatol Int 1995;14:231-4. PubMed
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. Bloedon LT, Szapary PO. Flaxseed and cardiovascular risk. Nutr Rev 2004;62:18-27. DOI
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Paschos GK, Magkos F, Panagiotakos DB, et al. Dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure in dyslipidaemic patients. Eur J Clin Nutr 2007;61:1201-6. PubMed
  10. Harper CR, Edwards MC, Jacobson TA. Flaxseed oil supplementation does not affect plasma lipoprotein concentration or particle size in human subjects. J Nutr 2006;136:2844-8. PubMed
  11. University of Montreal. Pregnant Women Consuming Flaxseed Oil Have High Risk Of Premature Birth.ScienceDaily, October 29, 2008. Available at: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081027140817.htm (Accessed May 14, 2009).
  12. Allman, M. A., Pena, M. M., and Pang, D. Supplementation with flaxseed oil versus sunflowerseed oil in healthy young men consuming a low fat diet: effects on platelet composition and function. Eur.J Clin.Nutr. 1995;49(3):169-178.
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  15. Blackwood DP, LaVallee RK, Al Busaidi A, Jassal DS, Pierce GN. A randomized trial of the effects of ezetimibe on the absorption of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiac disease patients: a pilot study. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2015 Oct;10(5):e155-e159. PubMed
  16. Morshedzadeh N, Shahrokh S, Aghdaei HA, et al. Effects of flaxseed and flaxseed oil supplement on serum levels of inflammatory markers, metabolic parameters and severity of disease in patients with ulcerative colitis. Complement Ther Med. 2019;46:36-43. PubMed
  17. Downie LE, Hom MM, Berdy GJ, et al. An artificial tear containing flaxseed oil for treating dry eye disease: A randomized controlled trial. Ocul Surf. 2020;18(1):148-157. PubMed
  18. Saleh-Ghadimi S, Kheirouri S, Golmohammadi A, Moludi J, Jafari-Vayghan H, Alizadeh M. Effect of flaxseed oil supplementation on anthropometric and metabolic indices in patients with coronary artery disease: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial. J PubMed
  19. Jamilian M, Tabassi Z, Reiner Z, et al. The effects of n-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil on genetic and metabolic profiles in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Br J Nutr. 2020;123(7):792-799
  20. Li L, Li H, Gao Y, Vafaei S, Zhang X, Yang M. Effect of flaxseed supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review, and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Food Funct 2023;14(2):675-690. PubMed
  21. Mahmudiono T, Jasim SA, Karim YS, et al. The effect of flaxseed oil consumption on blood pressure among patients with metabolic syndrome and related disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Phytother Res 2022;36(10):

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