Flaxseed oil

Indications

Hyperlipidemia, Constipation

Adult Dose

One softgel two to three times daily, with a meal. For easier swallowing, take with water before and during ingestion.

Contra Indications

There is no evidence available on contraindication but it may happen in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.

Precautions

There is no evidence available on contraindication but it may happen in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.

Pregnancy-Lactation

The safety of Flaxseed oil in pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, it should be used during pregnancy only under the supervision of a physician.

Interactions

There is no evidence available on drug interaction

Adverse Effects

No known side effects.

Mechanism of Action

Gelaseed contains Linolenic acid (LA) that converted to Gamma Linolenic acid (LA) to Dihomo-y-linolenic acid (DGLA) that produces PGE1 & PGE3. PGE1 inhibits Cholesterol synthesis & PGE3 stimulates Cholesterol movement across cell membrane.