Mediterranean Diet + Interferon Beta-1a
Interferon Beta-1a brand names: Rebif, Avonex.
We found no known interaction between Mediterranean Diet and Interferon Beta-1a 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.
Mediterranean Diet and Interferon Beta-1a
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 Interferon Beta-1a and Mediterranean Diet in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Mediterranean Diet alongside specific medications may be limited.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Mediterranean Diet at all — not against Interferon Beta-1a, 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.
Mediterranean Diet is an eating pattern rather than something you take. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before changing how you eat while on a prescribed medicine: some medicines are dosed around meals, and a change in diet can change how they work. 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.
Mediterranean Diet safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Mediterranean Diet in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When the Mediterranean diet is used appropriately during pregnancy. However, the red wine component of the Mediterranean diet should be avoided in pregnancy.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Interferon Beta-1a
This page covers Mediterranean Diet only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Interferon Beta-1a page lists 57 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major), Alfalfa (moderate) and Angelica Archangelica (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 53 moderate · 1 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Interferon Beta-1a page
“Siberian cocklebur, an herb tied to documented cases of liver failure, is the first name to know for anyone injecting interferon beta-1a (Rebif, Avonex) for multiple sclerosis. Interferon beta-1a can strain the liver on its own, which is why prescribers order routine liver blood tests, and 38 of the 57 supplements on file carry that sa…”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Mediterranean Diet and Interferon Beta-1a 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.
#1,198 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,614 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Mediterranean Diet reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Mediterranean Diet and Interferon Beta-1a records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
About Mediterranean Diet
What is Mediterranean Diet?
- Heart health
- Weight management
- Type 2 diabetes prevention
- Brain and memory health
- Reducing inflammation
- General longevity
The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and olive oil, with limited red meat and processed foods. It has some of the strongest evidence of any diet for supporting heart health and is widely considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor or a dietitian before making big changes, especially if you have a medical condition.
Whole-food eating pattern (not a pill or supplement)
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Mediterranean Diet is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Mediterranean Diet record says about it on its own.
Mediterranean Diet: dosing
There is no pill or fixed "dose" for the Mediterranean diet—it is an overall pattern. The general approach is to make vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and olive oil the base of most meals, eat fish a couple of times per week, choose nuts and seeds for snacks, and limit red meat, processed foods, and sweets.A registered dietitian can help you tailor the pattern to your calorie needs, health conditions, and food preferences.
From our Mediterranean Diet monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection
What Is Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection Used For?
Brand names: Rebif, Avonex
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Interferon beta-1a intramuscular injection is used to treat adults with various forms of multiple sclerosis (MS; a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and people may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control) including:
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clinically isolated syndrome (CIS; nerve symptom episodes that last at least 24 hours),
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relapsing-remitting forms (course of disease where symptoms flare up from time to time), or
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secondary progressive forms (course of disease where relapses occur more often).
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Interferon beta-1a is in a class of medications called immunomodulators. It works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage that may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Interferon Beta-1a
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (192,069 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Mediterranean Diet
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Mediterranean Diet — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Mediterranean Diet against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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- Citalopram ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Mediterranean Diet list.
Mediterranean Diet References
The 6 references that drive our Mediterranean Diet 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.
- Assaf-Balut C, García de la Torre N, Fuentes M, et al. A high adherence to six food targets of the Mediterranean diet in the late first trimester is associated with a reduction in the risk of materno-foetal outcomes: The St. Carlos gestational diabetes me
- Assaf-Balut C, García de la Torre N, Durán A, et al. A Mediterranean diet with additional extra virgin olive oil and pistachios reduces the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): A randomized controlled trial: The St. Carlos GDM prevention stud
- De Giuseppe R, Bocchi M, Maffoni S, et al. Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle Habits during Pregnancy: Is There an Association with Small for Gestational Age Infants? An Italian Single Centre Experience. Nutrients 2021;13(6):1941. PubMed
- Crovetto F, Crispi F, Casas R, et al. Effects of Mediterranean Diet or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Prevention of Small-for-Gestational Age Birth Weights in Newborns Born to At-Risk Pregnant Individuals: The IMPACT BCN Randomized Clinical Trial. DOI
- Makarem N, Chau K, Miller EC, et al. Association of a Mediterranean Diet pattern with adverse pregnancy outcomes among US women. JAMA Netw Open 2022;5(12):e2248165. PubMed
- Yang J, Song Y, Gaskins AJ, et al. Mediterranean diet and female reproductive health over lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2023;229(6):617-631. 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.
Following Mediterranean Diet While Taking Interferon Beta-1a: Common Questions
Is it safe to follow Mediterranean Diet while taking Interferon Beta-1a?
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