Flaxseed Oil
The overall rating for flaxseed oil is 1 out of 3 meaning there is little if any evidence that this supplement does what it claims to do. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results.
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Flaxseed Oil Simple Report
Flaxseed Oil Detailed Report
Overall Effectiveness Rating
The overall effectiveness rating for flaxseed oil is 1 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence to back the supplement's use. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for flaxseed oil as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
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Research Rating for Flaxseed Oil
There are 3 studies in the database on flaxseed oil; the research rating is 28. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for flaxseed oil as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
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Claim Ratings
The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.
| Cardiovascular Health Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels | increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels | lower total cholesterol levels | lower triglyceride levels |
| General Health Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| improve insulin sensitivity |