Drug & supplement interaction

Wheatgrass + Insulin (Pork)

Insulin (Pork) brand names: Lente Iletin II, NPH Iletin, Regular Iletin, NPH Iletin II, Regular Iletin II, and others.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Wheatgrass has a moderate interaction with Insulin (Pork). Theoretically, taking wheatgrass with antidiabetes drugs might lower blood glucose levels and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Wheatgrass and Insulin (Pork)

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTIDIABETES DRUGS

Why this applies to Insulin (Pork)

Insulin (Pork) falls under ANTIDIABETES DRUGS — the group Wheatgrass interacts with.

Theoretically, taking wheatgrass with antidiabetes drugs might lower blood glucose levels and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that taking wheatgrass stimulates the release of insulin from beta-cells and lowers blood glucose.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist with pork insulin and wheatgrass: both can push your blood sugar in the same direction (down). In early animal studies, wheatgrass seemed to nudge the pancreas to release a little more insulin and lower glucose. Stack that on top of the insulin you're injecting, and in theory your sugar could dip lower than expected, raising the odds of a low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episode (shakiness, sweating, dizziness, confusion, a racing heart).

I want to be honest about the evidence though. This is theoretical, based on lab and animal work, not solid human studies, so it's not a strong signal. A serving of wheatgrass juice is unlikely to cause trouble for most people. Still, since insulin is potent, keep checking your numbers and let your doctor or pharmacist know before adding a concentrated wheatgrass supplement.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Mohan Y, Jesuthankaraj GN1, Ramasamy Thangavelu N. Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of Triticum aestivum in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Adv Pharmacol Sci 2013;2013:716073.
  2. Shakya G, Randhi PK, Pajaniradje S, Mohankumar K, Rajagopalan R. Hypoglycaemic role of wheatgrass and its effect on carbohydrate metabolic enzymes in type II diabetic rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2016;32(6):1026-32. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Wheatgrass Also Interacts With Other Medications

Wheatgrass has 271 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Insulin (Pork) one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 271 No known interaction 2,559 (incl. Insulin (Pork))
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Insulin (Pork)

This page covers Wheatgrass only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Insulin (Pork) page lists 242 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Chelation Therapy Products (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Acai (moderate), African Wild Potato (moderate) and Agaricus Mushroom (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 211 moderate · 29 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Insulin (Pork) page

“Siberian cocklebur is the entry to know first on this page. For anyone using pork insulin (Regular Iletin, NPH Iletin, Hypurin Porcine Neutral), it has caused severe hypoglycemia, dangerously low blood sugar, soon after eating it and worsening over time.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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Taking Wheatgrass as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 104 real supplement products containing Wheatgrass, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Wheatgrass. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Insulin (Pork) too, on top of Wheatgrass — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Wheatgrass and Insulin (Pork) 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 Wheatgrass
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Insulin (Pork)
Top 25%

#524 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.

Supplement

About Wheatgrass

What is Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass
  • General nutrition support
  • Digestive health
  • Antioxidant support
  • Energy and wellness
  • Arthritis symptoms
  • Detox or cleansing routines

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, taken as a juice or powder, and is mainly used as a concentrated source of vitamins and plant nutrients. Solid scientific evidence for most health claims is limited, and it is best viewed as a nutritional add-on rather than a treatment. It is generally well tolerated, but people with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or who are pregnant should be cautious and check with a healthcare provider.

Read the full Wheatgrass monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Wheatgrass

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

0Major
271Moderate
0Minor
2,558No known interaction
271 Moderate 2,558 No interaction
Moderate

271 interactions

Showing 60 of 271 moderate interactions — see all 271 on the Wheatgrass page.

No interaction 2,558 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Wheatgrass against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,558 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Wheatgrass list.

See the full Wheatgrass interactions page
See every supplement checked against Insulin (Pork), ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Wheatgrass and Insulin (Pork) Together: Common Questions

Can you take Wheatgrass with Insulin (Pork)?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Wheatgrass and Insulin (Pork) interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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