Flaxseed Oil

17 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Serves the goals:Bone & Joint Cardiovascular Cognition Detox Energy

Benefit Evidence

Inflammation

Strong

Inflammation markers ↓

CRP -38%

TNF-α/IL-6 ↓

1,272 people

Heart health

Strong

Lower LDL/TG

Better BP/FMD

Anti-clotting ↑EPA

1,213 people

Cholesterol

Moderate

LDL/TC ↓12-15%

Triglycerides ↓23%

498 people

Blood sugar

Moderate

Insulin ↓, HOMA-IR ↓

Glucose ↓11.8 mg/dL

HbA1c ↓0.9%

548 people

Antioxidant

Moderate

↑ TAC, ↓ MDA

↓ Ox-LDL 25%

405 people

Wellbeing

Moderate

Inflammation & function

Ulcers/anemia improved

Dry eye/skin better

540 people

Hormone balance

Moderate

Phytoestrogens +160%

Androgen/insulin ↓

502 people

Immune support

Moderate

Anti-inflammatory genes

−IL-1/TNF-α

Immune/allergy relief

268 people

Eye health

Moderate

Symptoms, tear stability

Staining, +36% ratio

316 people

Digestive support

Moderate

Reduced inflammation, better stool

ALA up; GI better

200 people

Joint comfort

Moderate

BCTQ symptoms/function −10.3

NCV +2.38 m/s

199 people

Menstrual comfort

Moderate

Hormone/metabolic relief

TG -22 mg/dL

Hirsutism/insulin improves

196 people

Cell health

Weak

Cholesterol/Ox-LDL -12%/-25%

Anti-inflammatory gene changes

AGEs -2.3 AU

157 people

Brain health

Weak

Executive +0.30

Motor -3.3

Omega-3 absorption 3x

120 people

Skin hydration

Weak

Hydration +46 µS

TEWL -10%/50%

58 people

Energy & Fatigue

Weak

Lower fatigue; hepcidin -25%

More energy; hemoglobin +10%

38 people

Weight management

Weak

Weight stable vs +4%

Omega-3 up

34 people

Main Effects

Inflammation

Inflammation markers ↓

CRP -38%

TNF-α/IL-6 ↓

Strong

1,272

Heart health

Lower LDL/TG

Better BP/FMD

Anti-clotting ↑EPA

Strong

1,213

Cholesterol

LDL/TC ↓12-15%

Triglycerides ↓23%

Moderate

498

Blood sugar

Insulin ↓, HOMA-IR ↓

Glucose ↓11.8 mg/dL

HbA1c ↓0.9%

Moderate

548

Antioxidant

↑ TAC, ↓ MDA

↓ Ox-LDL 25%

Moderate

405

Wellbeing

Inflammation & function

Ulcers/anemia improved

Dry eye/skin better

Moderate

540

Hormone balance

Phytoestrogens +160%

Androgen/insulin ↓

Moderate

502

Immune support

Anti-inflammatory genes

−IL-1/TNF-α

Immune/allergy relief

Moderate

268

Eye health

Symptoms, tear stability

Staining, +36% ratio

Moderate

316

Digestive support

Reduced inflammation, better stool

ALA up; GI better

Moderate

200

Joint comfort

BCTQ symptoms/function −10.3

NCV +2.38 m/s

Moderate

199

Menstrual comfort

Hormone/metabolic relief

TG -22 mg/dL

Hirsutism/insulin improves

Moderate

196

Cell health

Cholesterol/Ox-LDL -12%/-25%

Anti-inflammatory gene changes

AGEs -2.3 AU

Weak

157

Brain health

Executive +0.30

Motor -3.3

Omega-3 absorption 3x

Weak

120

Skin hydration

Hydration +46 µS

TEWL -10%/50%

Weak

Energy & Fatigue

Lower fatigue; hepcidin -25%

More energy; hemoglobin +10%

Weak

Weight management

Weight stable vs +4%

Omega-3 up

Weak

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Products with Flaxseed Oil

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93 products whose verified label declares Flaxseed Oil — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.

Micro Ingredients

Ultra Omega 3-6-9 3600mg Per Serving, 300 Burpless Softgels

Triple Omega 3-6-9 Complex 3600 mg · Fish Oil · Flaxseed Oil +10 more

$29.99Herbal Supplements

Nature's Way

Nature's Way Organic Flax Oil Super Lignan, Flaxseed Oil, 24 Fl Oz

Flaxseed Oil 13.9 g · Omega-3 Fatty Acids 7.5 g · Omega-9 Fatty Acids 2.2 g +1 more

$13.44Flax Seed Oil

NatureWise

NatureWise Flaxseed Oil 1200 mg, Fish Free Omega 3 6 9 with 720mg

Flaxseed Oil 1242 mg · Alpha-Linolenic Acid 720 mg · Linoleic Acid 120 mg +1 more

$11.70Flaxseed

Barlean's

Barlean's Lignan Flaxseed Oil Softgels, Cold-Pressed Flax Seed

Alpha-Linolenic Acid 1550 mg · Linoleic Acid 385 mg · Oleic Acid 450 mg +1 more

$39.49Flax Seed Oil

maxmedix

maxmedix Kids Multivitamin Gummies with Omega 3 6 9

Includes 3g Added Sugars · Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 400 mcg · Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 18 mg +19 more

$14.99Probiotics

Irwin Naturals

Irwin Naturals 3-in-1 Carb Blocker Maximum Strength Metabolism Support

Chromium 125 mcg · Common Bean Extract 1000 mg · Flaxseed Oil 800 mg +6 more

$19.99Carb Blockers

Being studied right now

Recruiting clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. A trial in progress has no result yet — this is what the field is asking, not what it found.

Effect of Two Food Supplements on Lipid Profile in Patients With Mild HypercholesterolemiaFlaxseed Oil · Hypercholesterolemia · 40 participants planned · ClinicalTrials.govRecruiting ALA-enriched Nutrition for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in APOE4 Older AdultsFlaxseed Oil · Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Blood-Brain Barrier · 20 participants planned · ClinicalTrials.govRecruiting