Linum usitatissimum

1,211licensed products
2 monographs
Powder, Capsule, soft, Capsule +2

Health Canada Monographs

2
Antioxidants
Oral
FLAXSEED -LINUM USITATISSIMUM
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)
  • 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 radicals
  • 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

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Source of essential fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and/or ALA15–7.5 mgper day
Adolescents45–22.5 mgper day
Adults45–22.5 mgper day
Source of omega-6 fatty acids and/or LA15–7.5 mgper day
Provides antioxidants15–7.5 mgper day
Reduces blood lipid levels45–22.5 mgper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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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

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(+)-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)+931 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

10
0 523 licensed products
400 mg117 licensed products
1000 mg114 licensed products
100 mg76 licensed products
1000 milligrams43 licensed products
1 g42 licensed products
50 mg41 licensed products
400 milligrams41 licensed products
200 mg38 licensed products
30 mg37 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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FruitShared monographFruit extractShared monographFruit fleshShared monographOryza sativa - SeedShared monographLinum usitatissimum - SeedShared monographCitrus limon - FruitShared monographElaeis guineensis - FruitShared monographOryza sativaShared monograph

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