Linseed Oil

3licensed products

2 monographs

Capsule, Capsule, soft

Health Canada Monographs

FLAXSEED -LINUM USITATISSIMUM

Oral

FLAXSEED OIL

Approved Health Claims

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
Source of essential fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA)) for the maintenance of good health

Approved Dose Ranges

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
Source of essential fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and/or ALA	0.17–5.67 mg	per day
5-9 years	0.25–8.5 mg	per day
10-11 years	0.5–17 mg	per day
Adolescents	0.5–17 mg	per day
15-17 years	1–34 mg	per day
Adults	1–34 mg	per day
Source of omega-6 fatty acids and/or LA	1.33–5.67 mg	per day
5-9 years	2–8.5 mg	per day
10-11 years	4–17 mg	per day
Adolescents	4–17 mg	per day
15-17 years	8–34 mg	per day
Adults	8–34 mg	per day

Cautions & Contraindications

cautionAsk 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).

Alternative Names

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

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

0 11 licensed products

1 g2 licensed products

1.3 g2 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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