Yes! While there are not many side effects of flaxseed oil you should become aware of the few that do exist. Flaxseed in and of itself is not a dangerous supplement to take by far, and the side effects of taking flaxseed oil are minimal when comparing it to the benefits of flaxseed oil. A few of the most reported and documented side effects are loose stools, flatulence, diarrhea and certain allergic reactions such as rashes and other symptoms such as increasing the effects of those who experience bleeding disorders. The alpha-linolenic acid from flaxseed oil supplements has proved to be safer then its counter part found in meats and other dairy sources in regards to its effects on cancer.

You can get a better understanding of flaxseed oil side effects by checking out WebMD and seeing what they have to say.

There are people claiming that some of the flaxseed oil benefits are negated unless taken with appropriate amounts of omega-6. If you should ever experience worsening of the symptoms you have begun taking flaxseed oil for you should immediately discontinue the use of the product and consult your health care specialist; there are other forms of omega-3 such as fish oil that might work better for you and the only way to find out what your body tolerates the best is by trying different supplements.

Always remember the follow the correct flaxseed dosage instructions. It is accepted that consuming anymore then 30 grams of flax per day will lead to diarrhea.

If you decide to branch out into ingesting whole flaxseed products you should be aware of the fact they are able to cause intestinal blockage and upset stomachs

For those of you who are pregnant or breast feeding you are not advised to take flaxseed in any of it forms, be it flaxseed oil pills, liquids or seeds.

Another one of the major flaxseed oil side effects to be aware of is for those of you who take blood clotting medication. Flaxseed has shown that it interacts with the blood’s ability to clot and should not be consumed by those individuals either on medication to resolve this issue or those with other blood clotting disorders.

After talking to many people and hearing so many stories and comments about this supplement, it is my personal opinion that all of what I hear is not really specific to the supplement itself; that is to say, in what I hear there are always two sides to the camp – it either changes lives for the better in about 85-90% of those I speak with, or it causes some nasty side effects in about the remaining 10-15% I speak with – these side effects seem to make the symptoms they were intending to treat amplified, however, once they seek another source of omega-3 such as fish oil they tend to do remarkably well with it, so perhaps the final verdict should rest that it depends on your body and only you will know how this supplement effects you. Keep vigilant and if something starts to not feel right, act fast to fix it. I would say that if you are a women you should especially keep extra mindful of how this supplement effects you. While it is hugely successful in helping treat women with menopause and PMS symptoms, the plant-based estrogen found in this supplement does not do well with most people and can lead to mood swings and depression in some, or even help treat it in others by acting to re-balance hormones in the body. Just be sure to pay attention to these flaxseed oil side effects and react quickly when necessary and you will be fine!