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Does Flaxseed Affect Birth Control? What You Need to Know

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Flaxseed contains lignans, a type of phytoestrogen, with concentrations 100 to 800 times higher than most other plant foods. This has prompted concerns about how consuming flaxseed might influence the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, raising the question: **Does flaxseed affect birth control?**