Flaxseed Oil
Best for
Lower bad and total cholesterol
Barely detectable · 2.5 g/day for 12 weeks · 1 study , n=73
4 papers · 1 claim · 6 outcomes scored · 1 positive
Outcomes
What flaxseed oil actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Cuts the cholesterol that builds into artery plaque over time.
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower bad and total cholesterol Barely detectable | | 1 study n=73 | 2.5 g | 12 wk | — |
Sources
- 1. Effects of n-3 fatty acid supplements on cardiometabolic profiles in hypertensive patients with abdominal obesity in Inner Mongolia: a randomized controlled trial. (2019) ↑
- 2. Metabolic and endocrine effects of long-chain versus essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in polycystic ovary syndrome. (2011) ↑
- 3. A Topical Gel From Flax Seed Oil Compared With Hand Splint in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. (2017) ↑
- 4. Effect of Flaxseed Intervention on Inflammatory Marker C-Reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. (2016) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026
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