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Linum usitatissimum

1,210licensed products
2 monographs
Powder, Capsule, soft, Capsule +2

Health Canada Monographs

2
Antioxidants
Oral
FLAXSEED - LINUM USITATISSIMUM
Oral

Approved Health Claims

13
  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)Applies to: All products
  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicalsApplies to: All products
  • (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 Linum usitatissimum until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyAs per the respective NNHPD single ingredient monographAntioxidants · Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) · unresolved monograph reference
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

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

1001
(+)-alpha-Lipoic acid(common)Acai(common)Acerola(common)Acorn squash(common)African marigold(common)African oil palm(common)African wild mango(common)Alfalfa(common)Allspice(common)Almond(common)Almond- bitter(common)Almond- sweet(common)Aloe(common)Aloe vera(common)Alpine cranberry(common)Amalaki(common)American blueberry(common)American cranberry(common)American elder(common)American persimmon(common)+981 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

10
0 582 licensed products
400 mg141 licensed products
1000 mg123 licensed products
100 mg78 licensed products
1 g50 licensed products
50 mg50 licensed products
30 mg47 licensed products
500 mg43 licensed products
20 mg42 licensed products
250 mg38 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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FruitShared monographLeafShared monographFlowerShared monographHerb topShared monographHerb top floweringShared monographOryza sativaShared monographFruit fleshShared monographCoenzyme Q10Shared monograph

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