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Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flora

Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend is a dietary supplement by Flora with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, healthy cooking fat, skin moisturizing.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Oleic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora

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 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend contains five active ingredients: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. These are fatty acids sourced from an organic blend of flax seed, sunflower seed, sesame seed, coconut, evening primrose, and rice and oat brans, plus mixed tocopherols (a form of vitamin E) and soy lecithin as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: balanced essential fatty acids for cell health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Stroke, Obesity, Depression — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Depression, Diabetes, Hypertension, Ulcerative colitis, and more.

Oleic acid in this product is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease. We don't hold effectiveness ratings for the other ingredients in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oleic Acid

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oleic acid from food sources like olive oil is generally recognized as safe when consumed in normal amounts. However, concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the safety data advises caution if you're pregnant or nursing — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if either applies to you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oleic Acid

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications) or insulin, double-check with your pharmacist before adding this — oleic acid may boost their effect. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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.

This blend is primarily an omega fatty acid supplement. If you take diabetes medications or blood pressure drugs, check your exact medications before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Run it by your pharmacist first.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.

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 Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend, straight from the product label.

Brand Flora
Barcode (UPC) 061998679807
Net contents 8.5 fl. Oz.; 250 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2020
DSLD ID 218290
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora, 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:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
16
UPC/BARCODE
061998679807
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories120 Calorie(s)--
Saturated Fat1.5 Gram(s)8%
Polyunsaturated Fat9 Gram(s)--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)18%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 Gram(s)--
Linoleic Acid3 Gram(s)--
Oleic Acid2.5 Gram(s)--
Alpha-Linolenic Acid6 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: organic Flax seed Oil, organic Sunflower seed Oil, organic Sesame seed Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, organic Evening Primrose seed Oil, organic Soy Lecithin, organic Rice Bran oil, organic Oat Bran oil, Mixed Tocopherols

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Label statements
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Formula

Udo's Oil High Lignan 3-6-9 Blend provides a balanced 2:1 ratio of omega-3 (6 g) to omega-6 (3 g) essential fatty acids per serving, for people who want one product that gives them all of the good fats they need, without any of the bad fats they should avoid.

Made with organic flax, sesame, and sunflower seed oils

Kosher Check

Plant based Omega-3 Fish Free

What is in Udo's Oil? Flax (omega-3) Sesame (omega-6, omega-9) Sunflower (omega-6) Coconut (omega-9 & MCT)

General Statements

Every cell, tissue, gland, and organ is dependent upon the presence of essential fatty acids. They are the main structural component of cell membranes and are necessary for cell growth and division.

Udo's Oil is formulated by Udo Erasmus, PhD, an internationally acclaimed authority on the subject of essential fatty acids and author of the groundbreaking book Fats That Heal Fats That Kill.

Formulated by: Udo Erasmus, PhD.

Udo's Choice

1 Award winning formula

Sustainable forestry initiative Certified sourcing www.sfiprogram.org SFI This box contains 100% recyclable material This box is 100% recyclable

Glass bottle

Formulation

Udo's Oil blend is fresh-pressed in a state-of-the-art, low heat, light- and oxygen-free environment and packaged in an environmentally friendly glass bottle.

Gluten free

Certified organic

Provides a balanced 2:1:1 ratio of omega fatty acids

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Certified Organic By QAI

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Udo's Oil has a pleasant, nutty, buttery taste and can be added unheated to foods such as cereal, salad, pasta, or stir-fried vegetables, and even poured over dessert.

Suggested use: The cloudy layer in the oil is unique to this blend. To obtain its benefits, shake bottle gently before each use. Take 1 tbsp. or more a day with meals (up to 1 tbsp. per 50 lb. of body weight per day). For best results, substitute other sources of dietary fat with Udo's Oil.

Once opened, use within 2 months.

Serving Suggestions: You can easily supply your body with the essential fatty acids it needs by incorporating Udo's Oil High Lignan 3-6-9 Blend into your meals. The pleasant nutty, buttery flavor of this oil is a great addition to all types of recipes. Just remember not to heat the oil. Try some of our favorite serving suggestions below or just be creative. Stir into cottage cheese, applesauce, protein shakes, juices, and homemade soup (after cooking). Drizzle it over steamed vegetables, rice, pasta, and baked or mashed potatoes. Blend it with extra virgin olive oil in dishes such as hummus and tabouleh, or serve with balsamic vinegar for dipping. Combine it with fresh vegetable or fruit juices and the Flora Green Blend, for a nutritious, energy-boosting drink.

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Kosher Check

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Caution: Manufactured in a facility that also processes mustard and wheat.

Do not heat or use for frying.

Security sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.

Storage

For optimum freshness, keep refrigerated.

Udo's Oil can be frozen to maintain freshness for longer periods.

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Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora

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

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container16 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Linoleic Acid

3 Gram(s) per serving

Oleic Acid

Interacts with
86 drugs
2.5 Gram(s) per serving

Oleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it...

Oleic Acid monograph & interactions

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

6 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Flax seed Oil, Organic Sunflower seed Oil, Organic Sesame seed Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Evening Primrose seed Oil, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Rice Bran oil, Organic Oat Bran oil, Mixed Tocopherols. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Oleic Acid1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs. Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes taking oral hypoglycemic drugs shows that eating a diet rich in oleic acid from olive oil decreases fasting blood glucose levels when compared to eating a diet rich in linoleic acid from sunflower oil. It is unknown if taking oleic acid supplements would have this effect or if this change is clinically significant. Until more is known, use caution. Dose adjustment may be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend, from the product label.

Flora

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Name
Flora, Inc.
Street Address
805 E. Badger Rd.
City
Lynden
State
WA
ZipCode
98264
Phone Number
1.800.446.2110
Web Address
www.florahealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora: Common Questions

Does Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend by Flora interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant?
Oleic acid from food amounts is fine, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied in pregnancy. There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe at supplement levels, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What is oleic acid, and why is it in here?
Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat found naturally in oils like olive oil. It's rated possibly effective for high cholesterol and heart health, which is why it's in this blend.
Can I take this if I use insulin or diabetes pills?
You should check with your pharmacist first. Oleic acid may increase how well your diabetes medications work, which could affect your blood sugar levels — something your provider needs to know about.
Does this product contain any fillers or just oil?
It's mostly oil, but there are inactive ingredients: soy lecithin, mixed tocopherols, and the oils themselves (flax, sunflower, sesame, coconut, evening primrose, rice bran, and oat bran) act as the base.

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The Full Monographs Behind Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Oleic Acid 19 references
  1. Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed
  2. Gillingham, L. G., Gustafson, J. A., Han, S. Y., Jassal, D. S., and Jones, P. J. High-oleic rapeseed (canola) and flaxseed oils modulate serum lipids and inflammatory biomarkers in hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Br J Nutr 2011;105(3):417-427. PubMed
  3. Jones PJ, Senanayake VK, Pu S, Jenkins DJ, Connelly PW, Lamarche B, Couture P, Charest A, Baril-Gravel L, West SG, Liu X, Fleming JA, McCrea CE, Kris-Etherton PM. DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiova
  4. Cater, N. B., Heller, H. J., and Denke, M. A. Comparison of the effects of medium-chain triacylglycerols, palm oil, and high oleic acid sunflower oil on plasma triacylglycerol fatty acids and lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in humans. Am.J Clin.Nutr PubMed
  5. Mozaffarian D, Clarke R. Quantitative effects on cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart disease risk of replacing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils with other fats and oils. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009;63(Suppl 2):S22-33. PubMed
  6. Cao Y, Hou L, Wang W. Dietary total fat and fatty acids intake, serum fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Cancer. 2016;138(8):1894-904. doi: 10.1002/ijc.29938. PubMed
  7. FDA completes review of qualified health claim petition for oleic acid and the risk of coronary heart disease. November 2018. Available at: www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm624758.htm. Accessed January 25, 2019.
  8. Liu X, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Effects of canola and high-oleic-acid canola oils on abdominal fat mass in individuals with central obesity. Obesity. 2016;24(11):2261-2268. PubMed
  9. Bowen KJ, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Diets enriched with conventional or high-oleic acid canola oils lower atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins compared to a diet with a western fatty acid profile in adults with central adiposity. J Nutr. 2019;149(3 PubMed
  10. Steffen BT, Duprez D, Szklo M, Guan W, Tsai MY. Circulating oleic acid levels are related to greater risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. J Clin Lipidol. 2018;12(6):1404-1412. PubMed
  11. Banim PJ, Luben R, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary oleic acid is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer - Data from food diaries in a cohort study. Pancreatology. 2018;18(6):655-660. PubMed
  12. Morin SJ, Gaziano JM, Djoussé L. Relation between plasma phospholipid oleic acid and risk of heart failure. Eur J Nutr. 2018;57(8):2937-2942. PubMed
  13. Samieri C, Féart C, Proust-Lima C, et al. Olive oil consumption, plasma oleic acid, and stroke incidence: the Three-City Study. Neurology. 2011;77(5):418-25. PubMed
  14. Compher CW, Kinosian BP, Rubesin SE, Ratcliffe SJ, Metz DC. Energy absorption is reduced with oleic acid supplements in human short bowel syndrome. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2009;33(1):102-8. PubMed
  15. Ben Fradj MK, Ouanes Y, Hadj-Taieb S, et al. Decreased oleic acid and marine n?-?3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Tunisian patients with urothelial bladder cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2018;70(7):1043-1050.
  16. de Silva PS, Luben R, Shrestha SS, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary arachidonic and oleic acid intake in ulcerative colitis etiology: a prospective cohort study using 7-day food diaries. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;26(1):11-8. PubMed
  17. Higashi K, Shige H, Ito T, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet enriched with oleic acid on postprandial lipemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lipids. 2001;36(1):1-6. PubMed
  18. Lin HC, van Citters GW, Heimer F, Bonorris G. Slowing of gastrointestinal transit by oleic acid: a preliminary report of a novel, nutrient-based treatment in humans. Dig Dis Sci. 2001;46(2):223-9. PubMed
  19. Li D, Tong Y, Li Y. Associations between dietary oleic acid and linoleic acid and depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Nutrition. 2020 Mar;71:110602. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

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