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AMPK Booster Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SuperSmart

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking AMPK Booster 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

AMPK Booster is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, antimicrobial support, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 1,300 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Berberis vulgaris Extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of AMPK Booster by SuperSmart

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

AMPK Booster has 3 active ingredients. European barberry extract and jiaogulan are plant extracts used to support cellular energy metabolism.

Fisetin is a polyphenol compound with a similar role, though we don't hold detailed monograph data on it. The capsule also contains acacia gum and white rice flour as inactive ingredients to form and fill the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

  • Diabetes via Jiaogulan Possibly Effective
Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Jiaogulan) (Natural Medicines).

European barberry and jiaogulan have been studied for several health areas, but the evidence we have is limited. Jiaogulan is rated possibly effective for diabetes — meaning some clinical research supports a blood-sugar-lowering effect — though more study is needed.

For European barberry, the evidence on acne, bacterial vaginosis, breast cancer, dental plaque, and diabetes is insufficient to draw firm conclusions. We hold no effectiveness data for fisetin.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient European Barberry Jiaogulan

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both European barberry and jiaogulan are generally well tolerated in short-term use, but long-term safety isn't well studied. Common side effects from jiaogulan include diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, and insomnia.

European barberry is rare but serious: one case linked it to liver injury and a blood disorder after just 2 weeks of use, though this is not common. During pregnancy, European barberry is likely unsafe (berberine can cross the placenta and has raised safety concerns in newborns), and jiaogulan is possibly unsafe.

Both should be avoided while breastfeeding — European barberry may pass into milk and harm an infant, and jiaogulan's lactation safety isn't established.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient European Barberry Jiaogulan

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Jiaogulan, European Barberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,301 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.

Before taking this product, check whether you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — AMPK Booster may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take diabetes medications, blood pressure drugs, immunosuppressants, or medications processed by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme.

All are Moderate-severity interactions documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, blood pressure medication, or any drug your liver processes through CYP3A4, talk to your pharmacist before starting this product — the interactions are real and could change how your medications work. Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should avoid it.

Short-term use appears tolerable for others, but long-term safety data is sparse.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 21, 2025.

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 AMPK Booster, straight from the product label.

Brand SuperSmart
Barcode (UPC) 5453003826811
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 21, 2025
DSLD ID 332330
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for AMPK Booster by SuperSmart, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
5453003826811
IngredientAmount% DV
Berberis vulgaris Extract600 mg--
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract550 mg--
Fisetin70 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults. Take two capsules at lunch and one capsule with the evening meal.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not be used to replace a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle.

Keep out of young children's reach.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in AMPK Booster by SuperSmart

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 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.

Berberis vulgaris Extract

Interacts with
1,210 drugs
600 mg per serving Form: Berberine

European barberry is a shrub whose root, bark, and berries contain berberine, a bitter plant alkaloid that has been studied mostly in isolated form. S...

Berberis vulgaris Extract monograph & interactions

Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract

Interacts with
327 drugs
550 mg per serving Form: Gypenosides

Jiaogulan is a climbing vine used in traditional Chinese medicine as an adaptogen and for heart, blood sugar, and cholesterol support. Early human and...

Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract monograph & interactions

Fisetin

70 mg per serving Form: Rhus succedanea Stem Extract

Other (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

AMPK Booster by SuperSmart Drug Interactions

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1,300 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Berberis vulgaris Extract 1,210
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract 327

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in AMPK Booster interact with 1,300 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in AMPK Booster interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Berberis vulgaris Extract Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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

Berberis vulgaris Extract8 drug types · 1,210 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with anticholinergic drugs might cause additive effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that European barberry might have anticholinergic properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, European barberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal evidence suggest that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, might inhibit platelet aggregation. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that European barberry juice reduces fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes who are also taking antidiabetes drugs. Additionally, some animal studies show that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, has antiglycemic potential. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal and human research suggests that European barberry extracts can have hypotensive effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, taking European barberry with cholinergic drugs might decrease the effects of cholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that European barberry might have anticholinergic properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs that have sedative properties may cause additive effects.
Animal research suggests that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, might have sedative effects. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

Theoretically, concomitant use with cyclosporine may cause additive effects.
Berberine, a constituent of European barberry, can reduce the metabolism and increase serum levels of cyclosporine. This effect is attributed to the ability of berberine to inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which metabolizes cyclosporine. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, European barberry might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
There is very preliminary evidence suggesting that berberine, a constituent of European barberry, might inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. Theoretically, European barberry might have a similar effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Berberis vulgaris Extract full monograph & interactions

Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, jiaogulan might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research suggests that jiaogulan has antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, jiaogulan might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that jiaogulan can lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, jiaogulan might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressive therapy.
Clinical and animal studies suggest that jiaogulan can stimulate the immune system.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for AMPK Booster, from the product label.

SuperSmart

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Name
SN Worldwide Unipessoal, LDA
Street Address
Avenida Do Infante 66 Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
City
Funchal
ZipCode
9000-015
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AMPK Booster by SuperSmart: Common Questions

Does AMPK Booster by SuperSmart interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, AMPK Booster has a known interaction with 1,300 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
AMPK Booster contains 3 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 this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. European barberry is likely unsafe in pregnancy — it may cross to the baby and raise safety concerns — and jiaogulan's safety in pregnancy isn't established either. Both should be avoided while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before using this product if you're planning pregnancy, pregnant, or nursing.
What are the side effects?
Jiaogulan may cause diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, or insomnia, especially in the first few weeks. European barberry is generally well tolerated short-term, but a rare serious case of liver injury and a blood disorder was reported after 2 weeks of use. Stop and contact your pharmacist or doctor if you develop unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowing skin, or fever.
Does jiaogulan really help with diabetes?
Jiaogulan is rated possibly effective for diabetes — some clinical research shows it can lower blood glucose levels — but the evidence isn't definitive and more study is needed. If you have diabetes and take medication, do not rely on this product as a treatment substitute, and talk to your doctor before adding it.
How long is it safe to use?
Jiaogulan has been studied safely for up to 4 months, but long-term safety beyond that isn't well established. The same is true for European barberry. We recommend talking to your pharmacist about how long to use it for your situation.
What's fisetin?
Fisetin is a plant-derived polyphenol that plays a role in cellular metabolism, similar to the other two ingredients. We don't hold detailed safety or interaction data on it, so we can't check it against your medications.

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The Full Monographs Behind AMPK Booster’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

European Barberry

Interacts with 1,210 drugs

European barberry is a shrub whose root, bark, and berries contain berberine, a bitter plant alkaloid that has been studied mostly in isolated form. Some early research on berberine is promi...

Read the full European Barberry monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Jiaogulan

Interacts with 327 drugs

Jiaogulan is a climbing vine used in traditional Chinese medicine as an adaptogen and for heart, blood sugar, and cholesterol support. Early human and animal studies are promising for some u...

Read the full Jiaogulan monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

AMPK Booster'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 23 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.

European Barberry 15 references
  1. Chan E. Displacement of bilirubin from albumin by berberine. Biol Neonate 1993;63:201-8. PubMed
  2. Wu X, Li Q, Xin H, Yu A, Zhong M. Effects of berberine on the blood concentration of cyclosporin A in renal transplanted recipients: clinical and pharmacokinetic study. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2005;61:567-72. PubMed
  3. Shamsa F, Ahmadiani A, Khosrokhavar R. Antihistaminic and anticholinergic activity of barberry fruit (Berberis vulgaris) in the guinea-pig ileum. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;64:161-6. PubMed
  4. Fatehi M, Saleh TM, Fatehi-Hassanabad Z, et al. A pharmacological study on Berberis vulgaris fruit extract. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;102:46-52. PubMed
  5. Kostalova, D., Bukovsky, M., Koscova, H., and Kardosova, A. [Anticomplement activity of Mahonia aquifolium bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids and berberine extract]. Ceska.Slov.Farm 2001;50(6):286-289.
  6. Fatehi-Hassanabad, Z., Jafarzadeh, M., Tarhini, A., and Fatehi, M. The antihypertensive and vasodilator effects of aqueous extract from Berberis vulgaris fruit on hypertensive rats. Phytother Res 2005;19(3):222-225.
  7. Singh, J. and Kakkar, P. Antihyperglycemic and antioxidant effect of Berberis aristata root extract and its role in regulating carbohydrate metabolism in diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 5-4-2009;123(1):22-26. PubMed
  8. Shanbhag, S. M., Kulkarni, H. J., and Gaitonde, B. B. Pharmacological actions of berberine on the central nervous system. Jpn.J Pharmacol 1970;20(4):482-487. PubMed
  9. Wu, J. F. and Liu, T. P. [Effects of berberine on platelet aggregation and plasma levels of TXB2 and 6-keto-PGF1 alpha in rats with reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion]. Yao Xue.Xue.Bao. 1995;30(2):98-102.
  10. Xuan, B., Wang, W., and Li, D. X. Inhibitory effect of tetrahydroberberine on platelet aggregation and thrombosis. Zhongguo Yao Li Xue.Bao. 1994;15(2):133-135.
  11. Gao, C. R., Zhang, J. Q., and Huang, Q. L. [Experimental study on berberin raised insulin sensitivity in insulin resistance rat models]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 1997;17(3):162-164. DOI
  12. Sabir M and Bhide NK. Study of some pharmacological actions of berberine. Ind J Physiol & Pharmac 1971;15(3):111-132.
  13. Tripathi YB and Shukla SD. Berberis artistata inhibits PAF induced aggregation of rabbit platelets. Phytotherapy Research 1996;10:628-630.
  14. Lazavi F, Mirmiran P, Sohrab G, Nikpayam O, Angoorani P, Hedayati M. The barberry juice effects on metabolic factors and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized clinical trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018;31:170-174. PubMed
  15. Philips CA, Theruvath AH, Ravindran R. Toxic hepatitis-associated aplastic anaemia after dual homeopathic remedies and Gymnema sylvestre use. BMJ Case Rep 2022;15(3):e247867. PubMed

See these in context on the European Barberry monograph →

Jiaogulan 8 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Tan H, Liu ZL, Liu MJ. [Antithrombotic effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum]. Zhingguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1993;13:278-80.
  3. Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
  4. Huyen VT, Phan DV, Thang P, Hoa NK, Ostenson CG. Gynostemma pentaphyllum Tea Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. J Nutr Metab. 2013;2013:765383. doi: 10.1155/2013/765383.
  5. Li Y, Lin W, Huang J, Xie Y, Ma W. Anti-cancer effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino (Jiaogulan). Chin Med. 2016 Sep 27;11:43. Review. PubMed
  6. Huyen VT, Phan DV, Thang P, Ky PT, Hoa NK, Ostenson CG. Antidiabetic effect of add-on Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract therapy with sulfonylureas in type 2 diabetic patients. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2012; 452313.
  7. Huyen VT, Phan DV, Thang P, Hoa NK, Ostenson CG. Antidiabetic effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea in randomly assigned type 2 diabetic patients. Horm Metab Res. 2010;42(5):353-7.
  8. Rao A, Clayton P, Briskey D. The effect of an orally-dosed Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract (ActivAMP®) on body composition in overweight, adult men and women: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study. J Hum Nutr Diet 2021.

See these in context on the Jiaogulan monograph →

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