Flaxseed Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Flaxseed 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
Flaxseed is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, high cholesterol, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 597 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Flaxseed by TerraVita
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
TerraVita Flaxseed Liquid contains one active ingredient: flaxseed glycerite liquid extract. Flaxseed is a whole-plant extract that delivers the seed's compounds — mainly lignans and alpha-linolenic acid — in a concentrated liquid form.
The product also contains glycerin as an inactive ingredient (a preservative and solvent).
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Research suggests flaxseed is possibly effective for high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breast pain (mastalgia), high blood pressure, and constipation. The evidence for each of these is mixed and modest, not conclusive — which is why the rating is 'possibly' rather than 'proven.' Most benefit seems to show up with regular, longer-term use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Flaxseed is generally well tolerated when used as a supplement, though digestive side effects are common. Bloating, gas, diarrhea, and belly discomfort happen in many people, especially at higher doses — amounts over 45 grams daily are harder to tolerate.
Start with small amounts and drink plenty of water to help your body adjust. Serious allergic reactions are rare.
The safety data advises against supplement doses during pregnancy because the effects on the developing baby aren't clear enough. There also isn't enough reliable information about safety during breastfeeding, so use caution and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, estrogen-based medications (including birth control), or antibiotics. Flaxseed can theoretically add to the effects of all these, which could lower your blood pressure too much, raise your bleeding risk, or lower your blood sugar more than intended.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Flaxseed may help with cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, or constipation if you use it regularly, but it's not a proven cure for any of these. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, diabetes medication, birth control, or antibiotics, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — it can affect how those medications work.
Start with a small dose to let your digestion adjust, and drink plenty of water.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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 Flaxseed, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Flaxseed by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free
No flavor
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
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Flaxseed by TerraVita label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Flaxseed by TerraVita
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with597 drugs
Flaxseed is a nutritious food rich in fiber, omega-3 fats (ALA), and plant compounds called lignans. It is most reliably helpful for constipation and...
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Flaxseed by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita Flaxseed Liquid can interact with several types of medications.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin and aspirin) — flaxseed may add to their effects and raise your bleeding risk. The product also interacts with blood pressure medications, antibiotics, estrogen-containing drugs, and diabetes medications, all at moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Blood pressure drugs are a real consideration: flaxseed can lower your blood pressure on its own, especially after 12 weeks of daily use, so combining it with antihypertensive medication could push your pressure too low. Diabetes medications work the same way — flaxseed may lower blood sugar, which could increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you're already on medication.
Estrogen-based drugs, including birth control and hormone replacement therapy, might lose some effectiveness because flaxseed contains lignans that can interfere with how your body uses estrogen. Antibiotics may also alter how your body breaks down flaxseed's active compounds, though the full picture here isn't completely clear.
Altogether, these interactions span 597 individual medications. Before you start this product, run your exact prescriptions through the interaction checker on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist — especially if you take any of the drug types above.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Flaxseed interact with 597 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Flaxseed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract
Aspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium BicarbonateAlka-Seltzer Pain Reliever and Antacid
How Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interactionAspirin, Codeine PhosphateAspirin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, MethocarbamolRobaxisal C
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAspirin, Diphenhydramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka Seltzer Plus Night Time Effervescent
How Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, DipyridamoleAggrenox, Asasantin Retard
How Aspirin, Dipyridamole interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Dipyridamole interactionAspirin, Ethoheptazine, MeprobamateEquagesic
How Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, MeprobamateMicrainin
How Aspirin, Meprobamate interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, MethocarbamolRobaxisal
How Aspirin, Methocarbamol interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAspirin, OxycodonePercodan
How Aspirin, Oxycodone interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Oxycodone interactionAspirin, PentazocineTalwin Compound
How Aspirin, Pentazocine interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Pentazocine interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bacitracin interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking flaxseed might decrease the effects of estrogens.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Flaxseed — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bendroflumethiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Flaxseed 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 Glycerite Liquid Extract
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Some potential benefits of flaxseed are thought to be due to its lignan content. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), a major lignan precursor, is found in high concentrations in flaxseed. SDG is converted by bacteria in the colon to the lignans enterolactone and enterodiol. Antibiotics alter the flora of the colon, which could theoretically alter the metabolism of flaxseed.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Some clinical evidence suggests that the oil contained in flaxseed can decrease platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research suggests that flaxseed can lower blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that daily flaxseed consumption, especially for longer than 12 weeks, modestly reduces blood pressure.
Estrogens
Theoretically, taking flaxseed might decrease the effects of estrogens.
Flaxseed contains lignans with mild estrogenic and possible antiestrogenic effects. The lignans seem to compete with circulating endogenous estrogen and might reduce estrogen binding to estrogen receptors, resulting in an anti-estrogen effect. It is unclear if this effect transfers to exogenously administered estrogens.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Flaxseed, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Flaxseed'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.
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The 37 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.
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