Can You Take Ahiflower Oil and Flaxseed Oil Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Ahiflower Oil (SDA-rich) and Flaxseed Oil (ALA-rich) are both omega-3 plant oils that compete for the same delta-6-desaturase enzyme for conversion to EPA. Co-ingestion may reduce the conversion efficiency of both.

How to arrange timing

Separate Ahiflower Oil and Flaxseed Oil by at least 2 hours to optimize absorption and conversion efficiency.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Walker CG et al., Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 2013; Plant omega-3 conversion pathways

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.