flaxseed
2 interactions related to flaxseed
flax seeds + warfarin
Flax seeds are high in alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) that can mildly inhibit platelet aggregation, and their soluble fiber and lignans can slow warfarin absorption when taken at the same time. Combined, these effects can shift INR in either direction, with case-level reports of altered anticoagulation.
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flaxseed + warfarin
Flaxseed contains alpha-linolenic acid that can mildly reduce platelet aggregation and may add to warfarin's bleeding risk, particularly at high supplemental doses. Flaxseed is also very high in soluble fiber, which can bind warfarin in the gut and erratically reduce its absorption.
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