Buckwheat Interactions Overview

Check For Interactions With Buckwheat

Buckwheat

Also known as
  • Fagopyrum esculentum
  • Common Buckhweat
  • Grano Turco
  • Sarrasin
  • Sarrasin Commun
  • Silverhull Buckwheat
  • Sweet Buckwheat
  • Tartary Buckwheat
  • Trigo Sarraceno
Buckwheat Buckwheat is a plant commonly grown for its grain-like seeds, which are used to make flour and other products. Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is actually a member of the sorrel and knotweed family. It is a nutritious food that is high in fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. Buckwheat is also a good source of antioxidants and has been linked to several potential health benefits, such as improving heart health and helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Buckwheat

Additional Details

Is Buckwheat Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Using buckwheat orally and appropriately is considered possibly safe. However, it is advised to avoid using it during pregnancy and lactation due to insufficient reliable information.

How Is Buckwheat Thought to Work? What is the mechanism of action?

Buckwheat contains various active constituents such as tocopherols, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. Flavonoids like rutin, orientin, quercetin, quercitrin, isoorientin, isovitexin, and vitexin have been found in buckwheat. It also contains naphthadianthrones that may have photosensitizing effects in animals consuming large amounts of buckwheat. The albumin fraction found in buckwheat has shown to inhibit alpha-amylase activity, which limits the breakdown of starch to sugars. This may contribute to its antidiabetic effects. Additionally, buckwheat is reported to have antioxidant activity through scavenging free radicals and reducing lipid peroxidation. Animal studies suggest buckwheat's antioxidant properties might help prevent renal failure. Buckwheat is also thought to potentially aid in weight loss by increasing satiety and reducing caloric intake.

Pharmacokinetics

Buckwheat flour is highly digestible, with high absorption rates of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. After consuming common buckwheat tea, the peak plasma concentration of quercetin (a flavonoid present in buckwheat) is achieved after approximately 4.3 hours. The elimination half-life of quercetin from buckwheat tea is around 11 hours.

Interaction Overview (See Below for Full List)

There are no known interactions with drugs or supplements for buckwheat.

Common Side Effects to Watch For

When consumed orally, buckwheat is generally well tolerated. However, some individuals may experience allergic reactions to buckwheat, resulting in symptoms like skin sensitization, allergic rhinitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, nausea, vomiting, and even anaphylaxis. Occupational or household exposure to buckwheat through items like pillows stuffed with buckwheat husks can also lead to sensitization.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There are no specific standardized buckwheat supplements mentioned in the information provided. However, a buckwheat tea, standardized to contain 5% total flavonoids or 270mg of rutin, has been used in clinical trials.

Drugs that interact with Buckwheat

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