What are the flaxseed oil side effects? Up to the date this article is prepared, serious flaxseed oil side effects have not been reported. High dose flaxseed oil side effects include non-formed feces, depression, anorexia, mild colic, high serum glucose and bilirubin levels. [based on animal studies; 21] Precautions Studies have found that eating fish (which contains EPA and DHA) regularly may reduce the risk of macular degeneration, but a recent study found that diets rich in ALA may substantially increase the risk of this eye disease. More research is needed. Until then, people with macular degeneration should get omega-3 fatty acids from sources of EPA and DHA (such as fish or fish oil), rather than ALA. [28] Although studies have found that eating fish (which contains the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA) regularly may reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a recent study including 2 large groups of men and women found that diets rich in ALA may substantially increase the risk of this eye disease. More research is needed. Until then, people with macular degeneration should get omega-3 fatty acids from sources of EPA and DHA (such as fish or fish oil), rather than ALA. Heated Flaxseed oil is not safe and it has serious side effects. The heated flaxseed oil side effects include liver enlargement or even liver damage. Further, the fume from heated flaxseed oil may cause cancer. [20] During gestation and lactation, female rats fed with heated flaxseed oil. Newborn rats found dead and their livers were heavier and higher in lipid content. [22] . ___________________________________________________________________________________ Reference [1] Haag M. Essential fatty acids and the brain. 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