Interactions with Flaxseed

No clinically significant interactions between flaxseed and conventional medications are known to have been reported in the literature to date, including the German Commission E monograph (Blumenthal 1998). Although clinical relevance is unknown, flaxseed may interfere with the absorption of certain medications; therefore, ingestion of flaxseed several hours before or after other herbs or medications may be warranted. Please see monograph on ALA for additional information regarding that active ingredient.

References

Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, Mass: Integrative Medicine Communications; 1998:47, 132.

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