Drug & supplement interaction

Lunasin + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine brand names: Excedrin Migraine, Excedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Lunasin and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Lunasin and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine and Lunasin in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Lunasin at all — not against Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Lunasin safety at a glance

Lunasin overall Not established Lunasin is found in common foods, but the safety of concentrated supplements has not been well studied.
Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety data, so concentrated supplements should be avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid There is not enough safety data, so concentrated supplements should be avoided while breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine and Lunasin? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Lunasin Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine. It is the side-effect record for Lunasin on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Lunasin, this list is the first place to look.

  • Bloating or gas / Reduced appetite / Constipation / Stomach pain / Diarrhea / Nausea Additional detail

    “There is currently a limited amount of information on the adverse effects of lunasin. Orally, adverse effects reported in clinical research include nausea, constipation (including obstipation), diarrhea, early satiety, decreased appetite, bloating, abdominal pain, and flatulence.”

    Lunasin · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in constipation.

    2 sources cited
    1. 104526. Bedlack RS, Wicks P, Vaughan T, et al. Lunasin does not slow ALS progression: results of an open-label, single-center, hybrid-virtual 12-month trial. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2019 May;20(3-4):285-293. PubMed
    2. 104527. Haddad Tabrizi S, Haddad E, Rajaram S, Oda K, Kaur A, Sabaté J. The effect of soybean lunasin on cardiometabolic risk factors: A randomized clinical trial. Subst Use Misuse. 2019;54(9):1530-1540. PubMed

    “Orally, lunasin can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, early satiety, decreased appetite, bloating, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Two cases of obstipation requiring hospitalization have been reported following administration of lunasin.”

    Lunasin · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in constipation.

    2 sources cited
    1. 104526. Bedlack RS, Wicks P, Vaughan T, et al. Lunasin does not slow ALS progression: results of an open-label, single-center, hybrid-virtual 12-month trial. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2019 May;20(3-4):285-293. PubMed
    2. 104527. Haddad Tabrizi S, Haddad E, Rajaram S, Oda K, Kaur A, Sabaté J. The effect of soybean lunasin on cardiometabolic risk factors: A randomized clinical trial. Subst Use Misuse. 2019;54(9):1530-1540. PubMed

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Lunasin — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

This page covers Lunasin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine page lists 371 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Ephedra (major).

By severity: 13 major · 312 moderate · 46 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine page

“Excedrin (acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine) packs three drugs into one tablet, which multiplies the ways supplements can collide with it, so treat this list with real care. Most entries involve the aspirin: hundreds of herbs add to its blood-thinning effect and raise bleeding risk, and even beer or wine earns a major rating for sto…”

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How much people look this up

Where Lunasin and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Lunasin
Steady interest

#937 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Top 5%

#64 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Lunasin reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Lunasin and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Lunasin

What is Lunasin?

  • Cholesterol and heart health
  • General immune support
  • Antioxidant support
  • Anti-inflammatory support
  • Cancer-prevention interest (unproven)

Lunasin is a small protein (peptide) found naturally in soybeans and some other seeds and grains. Laboratory and animal studies suggest it may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol-related effects, but solid human evidence is very limited. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using a lunasin supplement.

Seeds (most studied in soybean) · Capsules, powders, and protein extracts (often soy-derived)

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Lunasin is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Lunasin record says about it on its own.

Lunasin: dosing

There is no established standard dose for lunasin supplements. The amounts used in research vary, and product labels differ from brand to brand.If you choose to try a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them. Because quality and purity of supplements can vary, look for brands that use independent third-party testing.

From our Lunasin monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Lunasin monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

Most-Reported Side Effects for Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (442 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Expired product administered 81 reports
Nausea 30 reports
Underdose 25 reports
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 24 reports
Dizziness 20 reports
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Other Drugs & Lunasin

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Lunasin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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Evidence & sources

Lunasin References

The 2 references that drive our Lunasin monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Bedlack RS, Wicks P, Vaughan T, et al. Lunasin does not slow ALS progression: results of an open-label, single-center, hybrid-virtual 12-month trial. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2019 May;20(3-4):285-293. PubMed
  2. Haddad Tabrizi S, Haddad E, Rajaram S, Oda K, Kaur A, Sabaté J. The effect of soybean lunasin on cardiometabolic risk factors: A randomized clinical trial. Subst Use Misuse. 2019;54(9):1530-1540. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Lunasin and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Lunasin with Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine?
We do not list a known interaction between Lunasin and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine has documented interactions with 371 supplements in our database — Lunasin is not one of them. The Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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