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Can Flax-seeds Cause False Positive On A Urine Test?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Question: Can Flaxseed 1200mg x 2 cause a false positive on a urine test ?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no report that it causes false positive results in urine test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Flaxseed is a rich source of antioxidants,healthy fat and fiber.It also helps in lowering risk of diabetes mellitus,cancer and heart disease.
There is no report that it causes false positive results in urine test.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Can Flax-seeds Cause False Positive On A Urine Test?

Brief Answer: There is no report that it causes false positive results in urine test. Detailed Answer: Hello Flaxseed is a rich source of antioxidants,healthy fat and fiber.It also helps in lowering risk of diabetes mellitus,cancer and heart disease. There is no report that it causes false positive results in urine test. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX