Organic Flax Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic Flax Oil 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
Organic Flax Oil is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley 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 Flax Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Flax Oil by Spring Valley
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
Spring Valley's Organic Flax Oil is a liquid supplement containing six active components: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, oleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and other fatty acids and phytonutrients. The inactive ingredient is organic flaxseed oil itself, which serves as the vehicle for these fats.
The product delivers the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids flax is known for, along with compounds that may support heart and cholesterol health.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Oleic acid — one component of this flax oil — is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease. Preliminary studies show that oleic acid from sources like olive oil may help lower cholesterol and support heart health.
We don't hold effectiveness data for the other fatty acids and phytonutrients in this product, so we can't speak to what the full flax oil blend may do beyond what oleic acid alone suggests.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Oleic acid in normal food amounts is generally recognized as safe. However, the safety data for concentrated supplements — including flax oil at higher doses — is limited in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
The amount you'd get from eating olive oil is considered fine, but supplement-level doses haven't been well studied in these groups. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
We don't have adverse effects on file for this product.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check antidiabetes drugs (Moderate interaction) — oral diabetes medications may have stronger effects when paired with this product's oleic acid content, and your blood sugar could shift.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully 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 looking to add omega fatty acids and support heart health, this flax oil may be worth considering — especially if you have high cholesterol or heart disease concerns. Anyone taking diabetes medications should check with their doctor or pharmacist first, since oleic acid may strengthen how those drugs work.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, get personalized advice before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 24, 2012.
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 Organic Flax Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 681131111850 |
| Net contents | 8 fl. Oz.; 236 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 24, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 12162 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Flax Oil by Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 45 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 5 g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | -- |
| Linoleic Acid | 563 mg | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 665 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 2325 mg | -- |
| Other Fatty Acids and Phytonutrients | 335 mg | -- |
| Organic Flax Oil | 4650 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: organic Flaxseed Oil
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: For adults, take one (1) teaspoon (5 mL) twice daily, preferably with a meal. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Storage
KEEP UNOPENED CONTAINER IN A DRY PLACE, TIGHTLY CLOSED AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING.
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURANCE GUARANTEED
USDA ORGANIC
General Statements
- Produced under strict quality guidelines. - Verified by an independent ISO 9001:2000 certified laboratory.
UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED BY REFUND OR REPLACEMENT
VITAMIN #1 BRAND
HEART HEALTH* Flax Oil is one of the premium sources of the essential fatty acids Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3) and Linoleic Acid (Omega-6). Fatty Acids support cellular and heart health, and provide an energy source for the body.*
General
Item No. 6416 B6415W 04C
Formula
Natural Omega-3
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
The Flaxseed Oil in this product is 100% SOLVENT FREE
No Gluten, No Yeast, No Wheat, No Milk or Derivatives, No Lactose, No Sugar, No Preservatives, No Soy, No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavor, No Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving), No Chemical Solvents.
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.
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Organic Flax Oil by Spring Valley label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Flax Oil by Spring Valley
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container47 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil monograph & interactions- › Linoleic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Alpha-Linolenic Acid
- › Other Fatty Acids and Phytonutrients
Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Flaxseed Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Flax Oil by Spring Valley Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Spring Valley's Organic Flax Oil may interact with antidiabetes drugs through its oleic acid content.
Oleic acid can theoretically increase the effects of diabetes medications (a Moderate severity interaction), and preliminary research suggests that diets rich in oleic acid lower fasting blood sugar levels compared to other fat sources — meaning if you take oral diabetes drugs, your blood sugar control could shift.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We were unable to check four other ingredients in this product: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, and other fatty acids and phytonutrients. No interaction data is held for these components in our monographs.
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
If you take any diabetes medication, check your exact drug with the tool on this page before starting this product, and mention it to your doctor or pharmacist so they can monitor your blood sugar if needed.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Flax Oil interact with 379 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Flax Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Organic Flax Oil
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Organic Flax Oil — 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 Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Organic Flax Oil — 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 Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Organic Flax Oil — 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 Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Organic Flax Oil — 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 Organic Flax Oil — 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 Organic Flax Oil — 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 Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Organic Flax Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Flax 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 Flax Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organic Flax Oil 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 Flax 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 Organic Flax Oil, from the product label.
Spring Valley
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- US Nutrition, Inc.
- City
- Bohemia
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11716-2510
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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Flax Oil’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
Organic Flax Oil'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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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