American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor 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
American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 2,068 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This liquid contains 2 active ingredients: American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract (also called safflower) and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract. The product also has glycerin and chocolate flavor as inactive ingredients to make it taste better and give it the right texture.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The effectiveness evidence we hold for both safflower and slippery elm is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to rate them for any of their traditional uses, which include heart conditions, diabetes, digestive issues, and cough. That doesn't mean they don't work; it means the research available to us isn't strong enough to make a claim either way.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're considering this for a specific health goal.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Safflower oil from food is generally well tolerated, but concentrated extracts like this one have less safety data available. The main concern is a series of case reports linking safflower oil overuse to liver failure, though the doses and durations involved weren't always clear.
Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited. Both ingredients can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people — safflower through contact dermatitis and slippery elm through contact dermatitis, hives, or pollen allergies.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this, check with us if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate severity), diabetes medications (Moderate severity), warfarin specifically, or any oral medication that needs to absorb well to work. These interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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.
This product may be worth considering if you're drawn to its traditional uses, but the evidence doesn't yet support those claims. The real caution is medication interactions — especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or need other oral medications to absorb properly.
Run your medication list through the checker below, and talk with your pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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
General information
Key facts about American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
| American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
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American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with208 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 o...
American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita contains two active ingredients that interact with medications.
The most serious concern is with safflower (the saffron ingredient): it may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs — especially at higher doses. One case report documented a patient on warfarin who developed bleeding after taking safflower extract.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Safflower also interacts with diabetes medications. Some research suggests high doses may raise blood sugar, which could theoretically interfere with how your diabetes drugs work.
Additionally, slippery elm may slow how your body absorbs oral medications in general, potentially reducing their effectiveness. Altogether, these interactions span 2,049 individual medications.
Before you start this product, check your exact medications with the search tool below — particularly if you take blood thinners, warfarin, diabetes drugs, or any oral medication you need to work at full strength.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor interact with 2,068 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Saffron Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abciximab interactionSlippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAmerican Saffron Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Saffron Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionSlippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Saffron Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionSlippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAmerican Saffron Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Saffron Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionSlippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor 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.
American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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The Full Monographs Behind American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Safflower
Interacts with 208 drugsSafflower 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 → Herb & supplement monographSlippery Elm
Interacts with 2,022 drugsSlippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated digestive tracts. Its mucilage can coat an...
Read the full Slippery Elm monograph →Sources & How We Checked
American Saffron & Slippery Elm Chocolate Flavor'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 17 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
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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