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Sliced 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BPI Sports

Sliced 250 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Sliced 250 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Sliced 250 mg is a dietary supplement by BPI Sports with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Carthamus tinctorius. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Sliced” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (250 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Sliced contains 4 active ingredients in a capsule form: safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), Alangium salviifolium, Curculigo orchioides, and Butea monosperma. The product also contains several inactive ingredients — gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, ginger, magnesium stearate, and food colorings — that serve as capsule material, binders, and flow agents.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Safflower product and its label doesn't state a use — see Safflower's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The effectiveness ratings we hold for safflower (the ingredient we could check) show insufficient reliable evidence for unstable angina, coronary heart disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and diabetic kidney disease. We don't have established evidence in our data for what this product is intended to do.

For specifics on the intended use, check the product label or speak with your pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Safflower

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Safflower oil in food amounts is generally well tolerated, but concentrated flower extracts and high-dose supplements carry less safety data and a serious rare risk: at least 7 case reports link over-use of safflower oil (usually for weight loss) to acute liver failure requiring transplant, though the exact dose and duration that caused harm isn't clear. The facts show safflower carries conflicting pregnancy ratings (Likely Safe, Possibly Safe, and Likely Unsafe listed together), reflecting uncertainty — safflower flower has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation and may stimulate the uterus, so medicinal amounts should be avoided during pregnancy.

There isn't enough reliable data on medicinal safflower while breastfeeding, so it's best to stick to normal food use during lactation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Safflower

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Safflower.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or clopidogrel), warfarin specifically, or diabetes medications. Safflower can raise the risk of bleeding with these drugs and may alter how diabetes medications work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Sliced may appeal to people looking for support with heart or metabolic health, but the evidence to support those uses isn't established in our data. If you take blood thinners, warfarin, or diabetes medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — safflower can increase bleeding risk and may interfere with blood sugar control.

Discuss this product with your own healthcare provider before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 29, 2014.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Sliced 250 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BPI Sports
Barcode (UPC) 811213020460
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 29, 2014
DSLD ID 40100
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Male (18-50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
811213020460
IngredientAmount% DV
Sliced250 mg--
Alangium salviifolium0 NP--
Curculigo orchioides0 NP--
Carthamus tinctorius0 NP--
Butea monosperma0 NP--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Zingiber officinale, Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one (1) capsule daily, (in the morning) at the same time each day, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. Must be taken on a full stomach. For best results take four to eight (4-8) consecutive weeks (1-2 Cycles). A four (4) week break between cycles is recommended.

Sliced x1 in the morning (same time each day)

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General Statements

Stacking protocol

4 week cycle

References select isolated constituent parts, as it relates to analytical characterization of the same.

When combined with a proper exercise and nutrition regimen. Statements based on early-stage independent 3rd party in vivo and / or in vitro model scientific research data findings for individual ingredients.

Maximum potency

Laboratory certified

Cutting and hardening agent

Precautions

Warnings: Not intended for use by persons under age 18.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not take for more than eight (8) consecutive weeks.

Get the consent of a licensed physician before using this product, especially if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.

This product should not be taken by women.

Do not take if you are pregnant, lactating or trying to become pregnant.

Keep this product and all supplements out of the reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General

Rev. 01-001-A&S001 03/14

Brand IP Statement(s)

Sliced - Advanced bodyfat deconstructing agent. Use for hardening, cuffing, and leaning purposes.

Sliced is an advanced body-fat deconstructing agent in an extremly powerful 1 capsule daily dose. Use for hardening, cutting, and leaning purposes.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

For athlete use only

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Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports label

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Sliced 250 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Sliced

250 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Zingiber officinale, Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Carthamus tinctorius 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Sliced 250 mg interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 4 ingredients in Sliced 250 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Carthamus tinctorius

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sliced 250 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Carthamus tinctorius3 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Warfarin

Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carthamus tinctorius full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sliced 250 mg, from the product label.

BPI Sports

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Name
BPI Sports
City
Hollywood
State
FL
ZipCode
33312
Phone Number
954.926.0900
Web Address
www.bpisports.net
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports: Common Questions

Does Sliced 250 mg by BPI Sports interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sliced 250 mg has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sliced 250 mg contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Sliced if I'm on warfarin?
Not without talking to your doctor first. Safflower in this product has a documented interaction with warfarin — one case report describes a patient who developed bleeding and an elevated INR after taking safflower extract daily for two weeks. Your doctor or pharmacist needs to know before you add this.
What does safflower do in this supplement?
Safflower is studied for heart health and metabolic support, but we don't have reliable evidence that it works for those purposes. The other three active ingredients in Sliced we couldn't verify — speak with your pharmacist about what this product is designed to support.
Is safflower safe during pregnancy?
The data is mixed. Safflower flower has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation and may stimulate the uterus, so medicinal amounts should be avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your situation — they can advise whether this product is right for you.
Is safflower safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable information on medicinal safflower during breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it beyond normal food use. Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.
Can safflower cause liver problems?
Rarely and usually at high doses: at least 7 case reports link over-use of safflower oil (mostly for weight loss) to acute liver failure requiring transplant. It's not clear exactly what dose or how long someone took it before harm occurred, but concentrated extracts carry more risk than food amounts.
Will this affect my blood sugar medication?
Possibly. Safflower may theoretically alter how diabetes drugs work — some research shows it can raise fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, though results vary. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're on diabetes medications.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sliced 250 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Safflower

Interacts with 208 drugs

Safflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source of unsaturated fats, but strong proof tha...

Read the full Safflower monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sliced 250 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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

The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Safflower 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Borkman M, Chisholm DJ, Furler SM, et al. Effects of fish oil supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in NIDDM. Diabetes 1989;38:1314-9.. PubMed
  5. Amato, P. and Quercia, R. A. A historical perspective and review of the safety of lipid emulsion in pregnancy. Nutr Clin Pract. 1991;6(5):189-192. PubMed
  6. Demke, D. M., Peters, G. R., Linet, O. I., Metzler, C. M., and Klott, K. A. Effects of a fish oil concentrate in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 1988;70(1-2):73-80. PubMed
  7. Kaji, K., Yoshida, S., Nagata, N., Yamashita, T., Mizukoshi, E., Honda, M., Kojima, Y., and Kaneko, S. An open-label study of administration of EH0202, a health-food additive, to patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Gastroenterol. 2004;39(9):873-878. PubMed
  8. Kwon, J. S., Snook, J. T., Wardlaw, G. M., and Hwang, D. H. Effects of diets high in saturated fatty acids, canola oil, or safflower oil on platelet function, thromboxane B2 formation, and fatty acid composition of platelet phospholipids. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. PubMed
  9. Lloyd-Still, J. D., Simon, S. H., Wessel, H. U., and Gibson, L. E. Negative effects of oral fatty acid supplementation on sweat chloride in cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics 1979;64(1):50-52. DOI
  10. Challen, A. D., Branch, W. J., and Cummings, J. H. The effect of aspirin and linoleic acid on platelet aggregation, platelet fatty acid composition and haemostasis in man. Hum Nutr Clin Nutr 1983;37(3):197-208.
  11. Asp ML, Collene AL, Norris LE, Cole RM, Stout MB, Tang SY, Hsu JC, Belury MA. Time-dependent effects of safflower oil to improve glycemia, inflammation and blood lipids in obese, post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-masked, cro
  12. Liu Y, Liu S, Shi Y, et al. Effects of safflower injection on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of warfarin in rats. Xenobiotica. 2017 Oct 25:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed
  13. de Ataide EC, Reges Perales S, de Oliveira Peres MA, et al. Acute liver failure induced by Carthamus tinctorius oil: Case reports and literature review. Transplant Proc. 2018;50(2):476-477. PubMed
  14. Ruyvaran M, Zamani A, Mohamadian A, et al. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil could improve abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. PubMed

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