Flax
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What is the most important information I should know about flax?
| Pronunciation: | FLACKS |
 | Do not take flax internally without first talking to your doctor if you have a narrowing of the esophagus or another stomach area, an intestinal obstruction, or other stomach or intestinal problems. Since flax swells in the stomach, it may be dangerous if used by people with certain intestinal problems. |
| Do not take flax internally without first talking to your doctor if you have prostate problems or difficulty with urination. |
Flax has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of flax may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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