{"id":13780,"date":"2025-03-27T10:37:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T03:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13780"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:37:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T03:37:55","slug":"flaxseed-and-flaxseed-oil-mayo-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13780","title":{"rendered":"Flaxseed and flaxseed oil &#8211; Mayo Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"main\">\n<!--googleon: all--><\/p>\n<h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p>Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich sources of an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the heart.<\/p>\n<p>Flaxseed has a lot of fiber. It&#8217;s also high in substances called lignans that are found in plants. Lignans contain phytoestrogens. Some research suggests that phytoestrogens may help fight cancer. Flaxseed oil does not have fiber or phytoestrogens.<\/p>\n<p>Flaxseed can be used whole or crushed. It also comes in a powder form as meal or flour. It&#8217;s often mixed with or baked into foods. Flaxseed oil is available as a liquid or as capsules.<\/p>\n<p>People use flaxseed and flaxseed oil to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar and to treat digestive conditions. Some people also take flaxseed to treat inflammatory diseases.<\/p>\n<h3>What the research says<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what the research shows about flaxseed and flaxseed oil for the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heart disease.<\/strong> Some studies suggest that alpha-linolenic acid, which is found in flaxseed and flaxseed oil, might benefit people with heart disease. Some research also suggests that flaxseed and flaxseed oil might help lower high blood pressure, which may help lower the risk of heart disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cholesterol levels.<\/strong> Several studies have found that taking flaxseed daily can lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called LDL cholesterol. LDL is considered the &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes.<\/strong> Flaxseed might lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, but studies are mixed. Flaxseed oil has not been found to help lower blood sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancer.<\/strong> The research is mixed on whether flaxseed or flaxseed oil has an effect on cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menopausal symptoms.<\/strong> Research results are mixed when it comes to the use of flaxseed to treat symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Constipation.<\/strong> Some studies have shown flaxseed to be helpful in easing constipation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our take<\/h3>\n<div class=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"contentbox mayo-take\">\n<div class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/-\/media\/kcms\/gbs\/patient-consumer\/images\/2017\/08\/29\/19\/22\/stoplight-green.svg\" alt=\"Green light: Generally safe\"\/> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Generally safe<\/h4>\n<p>When used along with daily exercise and a low cholesterol diet, flaxseed may help manage cholesterol levels. Flaxseed also might be helpful for managing diabetes and lowering the risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Safety and side effects<\/h3>\n<p>When taken in recommended amounts, flaxseed and flaxseed oil are generally safe to use. But when taken in large amounts and with too little water, flaxseed can cause:<\/p>\n<p>Do not take flaxseed or flaxseed oil if you&#8217;re pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>For some people, flaxseed or flaxseed oil can cause an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t eat raw or unripe flaxseeds.<\/p>\n<p>Flaxseed oil might lessen the blood&#8217;s ability to clot. Because of this, if you&#8217;re having surgery, be sure to tell your healthcare team that you take flaxseed oil. You may need to stop taking flaxseed oil before you have surgery.<\/p>\n<h3>Interactions<\/h3>\n<p>Flaxseed or flaxseed oil may lead to problems if you&#8217;re taking the following medicines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medicines.<\/strong> These medicines lower the blood&#8217;s ability to clot. Flaxseed also might lessen blood clotting. Because of that, it&#8217;s possible that taking flaxseed or flaxseed oil along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines might raise the risk of bleeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood pressure medicines.<\/strong> Flaxseed may lower blood pressure. So taking flaxseed or flaxseed oil along with medicines that lower blood pressure might lower blood pressure to a level that isn&#8217;t healthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes medicines.<\/strong> Flaxseed may lower blood sugar. Taking flaxseed along with diabetes medicines might lower blood sugar too much. The same is true if you take flaxseed along with other medicines that have the potential to lower blood sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estrogens.<\/strong> Flaxseed may hinder the effects of estrogen. That means taking flaxseed might lower the effectiveness of birth control pills and estrogen replacement therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talk to your healthcare professional before you start taking flaxseed or flaxseed oil to make sure it&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n<p><!--googleoff: all--><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbox no-border\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/~\/media\/kcms\/ux\/css\/newslettereh.css\"\/>\n<article>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p>\n                \u00a0\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"myc-subscription-form\" data-sending-url=\"https:\/\/s74881809.t.eloqua.com\/e\/f2\" data-name-form=\"MKT.PES.HC.EmailSignup2\" data-last-step=\"true\">\n<div class=\"myc-step-container\">\n<div class=\"myc-subscription-step-wrapper\" id=\"first-step\" aria-describedby=\"formTitle\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"eh-title-main\" id=\"formTitle\">From Mayo Clinic to your inbox<br \/>\n                        <\/h2>\n<p class=\"myc-subscription-intro\">Sign up for free and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips, current health topics, and expertise on managing health. <a href=\"https:\/\/links.e.response.mayoclinic.org\/EmailPreview-GeneralHealth\">Click here for an email preview.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"acces-show-hide\" data-show=\"\" data-hide=\"\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"myc-info\">Learn more about Mayo Clinic\u2019s use of data.<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"myc-info\">\n<p>We use the data you provide to deliver you the content you requested. 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Effect of flaxseed or psyllium vs. placebo on management of constipation, weight, glycemia, and lipids: A randomized trial in constipated patients with type 2 diabetes. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 2019; doi:10.1016\/j.clnesp.2018.11.002.<\/li>\n<li>Sun J, et al. Effects of flaxseed supplementation on functional constipation and quality of life in a Chinese population: A randomized trial. 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