Flaxseed -Linum Usitatissimum
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Accepted Names (English)
4Flax(common)Flaxseed(common)Linseed(common)Linum usitatissimum(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
4Flax(common)Flaxseed(common)Linseed(common)Linum usitatissimum(proper)
Approved Health Claims
11- Source of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) for the maintenance of good health
- Source of omega-6 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of linoleic acid (LA) for the maintenance of good health
- (Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative
- (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
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) reduce blood lipid levels in adults
- 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
Approved Health Claims (Français)
11- Source of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) for the maintenance of good health
- Source of omega-6 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
- Source of linoleic acid (LA) for the maintenance of good health
- (Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative
- (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
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) reduce blood lipid levels in adults
- 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
Approved Dose Ranges
6| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Source of essential fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and/or ALA | 15–7.5 mg | per day |
| Adolescents | 45–22.5 mg | per day |
| Adults | 45–22.5 mg | per day |
| Source of omega-6 fatty acids and/or LA | 15–7.5 mg | per day |
| Provides antioxidants | 15–7.5 mg | per day |
| Reduces blood lipid levels | 45–22.5 mg | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
6cautionAsk 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 product (EMA 2015).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes or a lazy bowel (EMA 2015; ESCOP 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days (Pray 2006; Repchinsky 2002).
contraindicationDo not use if you have difficulty swallowing (EMA 2015; ESCOP 2003).
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble (EMA 2015; Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Brinker 2010; ESCOP 2003).
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (EMA 2015; León et al. 2003).
Ingredients Covered
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