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Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is a good source of the essential fats, omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 and 6 are essential fatty acids our bodies need, and optimal levels promote health and well- being.


	Benefits Flaxseed Oil helps maintain cardiovascular health Helps maintain healthy cell membranes Provides Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids			Precautions If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care provider before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement provides additional therapeutic benefit's when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Drugs

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may reduce the potential for platelets to aggregate and thus increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulants. Weigh desired benefits of supplement versus potential increased risk of bleeding and use with caution.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Acne

1 gram/day. Essential fats (omega-3’s) found in either fish oil or flaxseed oil help reduce inflammation and may be beneficial in treating inflammatory skin conditions including acne.

The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.