Safety · Supplement
Flaxseed / ALA Omega-3: side effects, safety & interactions
Very safe as a food; grind flax for absorption; mild antiplatelet at high doses.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 0
- graded outcomes
- 0
- references listed
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The evidence in words
Safety profile
Very safe as a food; grind flax for absorption; mild antiplatelet at high doses.
Interactions to respect
No major interactions are on record for Flaxseed / ALA Omega-3 at typical doses, but tell your clinician about everything you take.
What Flaxseed / ALA Omega-3 is
Flaxseed (and chia, walnuts) supply alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant omega-3, plus fiber and lignans.
The honest bottom line
Great heart-healthy food, poor EPA/DHA source. Eat ground flax for its own benefits; use algae or fish oil to raise the omega-3 index.
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