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Flaxseed

2licensed products
1 monograph
Seed, Tablet

Health Canada Monographs

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FLAXSEED - LINUM USITATISSIMUM
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) reduce blood lipid levels in adults
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement (by increasing bulk volume and water content)
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) provide(s) gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity
  • Source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Source of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of linoleic acid (LA) for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of omega-6 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Flaxseed until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes or a lazy bowelFLAXSEED - LINUM USITATISSIMUM · Products providing 5 g or more of flaxseed per day
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 daysFLAXSEED - LINUM USITATISSIMUM · Laxative; Promotion of bowel movement; Constipation
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this productFLAXSEED - LINUM USITATISSIMUM · Products providing 5 g or more of flaxseed per day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occursApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you have difficulty swallowing
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble

Alternative Names

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Flax(common)Flaxseed(common)Linseed(common)Linum usitatissimum

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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100 %3 licensed products
6.25 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Linum usitatissimumShared monographFLAXSEED - LINUM USITATISSIMUMCovers this ingredientLinseedShared monographFlaxShared monographAcaiShared health claimsAfrican plantainShared health claimsAfrican wild mangoShared health claimsAHCCShared health claims

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