Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by CVS Pharmacy
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg 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
Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by CVS Pharmacy 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, 379 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Organic 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 Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg by CVS Pharmacy
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
Partial disclosure
This product contains 6 ingredients total, all of them fats and fatty acids. The active components are oleic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and other fatty acids — the natural compounds that make flaxseed oil work.
It also contains polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. The capsules themselves are filled with inactive ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, and caramel color.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Oleic acid, one of the ingredients in this product, has some research behind it for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and heart disease prevention — the evidence rates it as possibly effective for both. That said, most of the ingredients in this flaxseed oil product haven't been rated in our data, so we can't speak to their individual effectiveness.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Oleic acid from food sources like olive oil is generally well tolerated. However, the safety data we hold notes that while food amounts are fine, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied, especially in pregnancy and lactation.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement — the data isn't there to say either way.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs — whether metformin, insulin, sulfonylureas, or any other blood sugar medication — double-check with us before starting. The oleic acid in this product may increase their effects and lower your blood sugar more than intended.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
If you're taking a blood sugar medication, check with your pharmacist before starting this. Flaxseed oil is a common supplement, but the oleic acid in it may affect how your diabetes drugs work.
For other medications or if you're pregnant or nursing, bring the bottle in and we can review it together.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2013.
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 Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | CVS Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 050428034286 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 25897 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg by CVS Pharmacy, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Linoleic Acid | 110 mg | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 110 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 450 mg | -- |
| Other Fatty Acids | 50 mg | -- |
| Organic Flaxseed Oil | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Caramel color
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
HEART HEALTH
Plant Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Flax is an important plant source of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids your body needs every day for well-being. A balanced intake of these fatty acids in essential for circulatory, heart and cellular health.
ACTUAL SIZE
#184707
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) softgel three times daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult you doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Formulation
No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial flavor, salt.
The Flaxseed Oil is the product is 100% SOLVENT FREE
Storage
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
(C)2012 CVS/pharmacy
Seals/Symbols
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General
Prod. No. 1451 B1452 05C
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Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg by CVS Pharmacy label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg by CVS Pharmacy
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 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Flaxseed Oil
Interacts with293 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 s...
Organic Flaxseed Oil monograph & interactions- › Linoleic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Alpha-Linolenic Acid
- › Other Fatty Acids
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Caramel color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg by CVS Pharmacy Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg from CVS Pharmacy contains oleic acid, which has documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is with antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications) — oleic acid may theoretically increase their effects, which means your blood sugar could drop lower than expected if you're also taking oral diabetes medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications. We weren't able to check the other ingredients in this product — polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and other fatty acids — because we don't hold interaction data for them.
That doesn't mean they don't interact; it means we haven't reviewed them.
If you take any diabetes medication, run the exact names through the checker below before you start this supplement. If you're on other prescriptions, check those too.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg interact with 379 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Organic Flaxseed Oil
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. 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 + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. 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 + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. 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 + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. 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 interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. 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, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. 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 interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining flaxseed oil with other antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flaxseed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed oil in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Organic Flaxseed Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg 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.
Organic Flaxseed Oil
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg, from the product label.
CVS Pharmacy
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- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
- Street Address
- One CVS Drive
- City
- Woonsocket
- State
- RI
- ZipCode
- 02895
- Phone Number
- 1-800-764-7287
- Web Address
- www.cvs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Flaxseed Oil
Interacts with 293 drugsFlaxseed 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 → 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
Herbal Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg'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 40 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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