Anabolic Elite Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BPI Sports
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Anabolic Elite 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
Anabolic Elite is a dietary supplement by BPI Sports with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for loss of appetite, indigestion and bloating, digestive bitter tonic.Based on those ingredients, 172 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gentian. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Anabolic Elite 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Anabolic Elite contains 5 active ingredients, including gentian and four others—Blepharis, Night Jessamine, Devil Fig, and Eucommia—that make up the blend. The product also includes inactive ingredients like gelatin (capsule material), microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, and food colorings.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for gentian in this formula is incomplete. Our data shows insufficient evidence to rate gentian for wound healing, obesity, rhinosinusitis, and gastritis.
We hold no effectiveness information on the other active ingredients in Anabolic Elite, so we can't tell you what clinical evidence supports them.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gentian is generally well tolerated in small amounts by healthy adults, but it can upset the stomach and hasn't been well studied at high doses. In one trial, patients taking gentian along with other herbs experienced gastrointestinal side effects—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating occurred in several participants who took the herbal combination for two weeks.
The safety data advises against gentian during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient information. We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for the other four active ingredients.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Anabolic Elite, double-check your blood pressure medications with your doctor or pharmacist—gentian can lower blood pressure and may intensify that effect (Moderate severity). We couldn't check four ingredients in this product, so it's worth reviewing all your medications with your pharmacist to be thorough.
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.
Anabolic Elite may be a consideration for someone looking for an herbal supplement, but gentian's blood pressure effects mean you'll want to check it with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you take any blood pressure medications. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any prescription drugs, talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2015.
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 Anabolic Elite, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BPI Sports |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 851780004586 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 43232 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Anabolic Elite by BPI Sports, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Anabolic & Muscle Matrix Proprietary Blend | 350 mg | -- |
| Gentian | 0 NP | -- |
| Blepharis | 0 NP | -- |
| Night Jessamine | 0 NP | -- |
| Devil Fig | 0 NP | -- |
| Eucommia | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silica, Zingiber officinale, Capsicum annuum, Cellulose, Oryza sativa, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium Dioxide
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Formula
ANABOLIC Elite(TM) is a Professional Anabolic intended for experienced bodybuilders and competitive athletes.*
ANABOLIC Elite(TM) is intended for experienced bodybuilders and serious athletes only.
Precautions
Do not cycle longer than eight (8) consecutive weeks.
ANABOLIC Elite(TM) is not for beginners and in no way should be cycled or used without first consulting your physician.
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.
General Statements
1 Full Cycle {black capsule} 350mg/Capsule
This is a concentrated elite anabolic formula.*
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.
Please read entire label before use.
SUPER CONCENTRATED ANABOLIC*
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one (1) capsule three (3) times per day on workout days only, 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. A four (4) week break between cycles is recommended.
General
Rev. 01-004-AEL001 02/14
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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Anabolic Elite by BPI Sports label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Anabolic Elite by BPI Sports
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Anabolic & Muscle Matrix Proprietary Blend
- › Gentian
- › Blepharis
- › Night Jessamine
- › Devil Fig
- › Eucommia
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silica, Zingiber officinale, Capsicum annuum, Cellulose, Oryza sativa, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Anabolic Elite by BPI Sports Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Anabolic Elite by BPI Sports contains gentian, which has documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is gentian with blood pressure–lowering drugs (antihypertensive drugs). Gentian can dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure on its own, so taking it alongside antihypertensive medications may increase the risk of excessively low blood pressure (hypotension).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We were unable to check four other active ingredients in this product — Blepharis, Night Jessamine, Devil Fig, and Eucommia — because we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 172 individual medications.
Before you start Anabolic Elite, use the search tool below to check your exact blood pressure medications against gentian. If you take any prescription drugs at all, run them through the checker as well so you and your doctor or pharmacist can confirm it's safe to add this product.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Anabolic Elite interact with 172 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 5 ingredients in Anabolic Elite interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gentian
NadololCorgard, Nadolol
How Nadolol interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nadolol interactionNebivololBystolic, Nebilet
How Nebivolol interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nebivolol interactionNebivolol Hydrochloride, ValsartanByvalson
How Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interactionNicardipineCardene, Cardene IV, Cardene SR
How Nicardipine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nicardipine interactionNifedipineAdalat, Adalat CC, Adalat LA, Adalat PA, Adalat Retard, Adalat XL +15 more
How Nifedipine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nifedipine interactionNimodipineNimotop, Nymalize
How Nimodipine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nimodipine interactionNisoldipineSular
How Nisoldipine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nisoldipine interactionNitroprussideNitropress
How Nitroprusside interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Nitroprusside interactionOlmesartan MedoxomilBenicar, Olmesartan Medoxomil
How Olmesartan Medoxomil interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Olmesartan Medoxomil interactionOxprenololSlow Trasicor, Trasicor
How Oxprenolol interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Oxprenolol interactionPargylineEutonyl
How Pargyline interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Pargyline interactionPenbutolol SulfateLevatol
How Penbutolol Sulfate interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Penbutolol Sulfate interactionPerindopril Arginine, AmlodipinePrestalia
How Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interactionPerindopril ErbumineAceon
How Perindopril Erbumine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Perindopril Erbumine interactionPhenoxybenzamineDibenzyline
How Phenoxybenzamine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Phenoxybenzamine interactionPindololPindol, Visken
How Pindolol interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Pindolol interactionPolythiazideRenese
How Polythiazide interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Polythiazide interactionPolythiazide, PrazosinMinizide
How Polythiazide, Prazosin interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Polythiazide, Prazosin interactionPolythiazide, ReserpineRenese R
How Polythiazide, Reserpine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Polythiazide, Reserpine interactionPrazosinMinipress, Prazin, Prazo
How Prazosin interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Prazosin interactionPropranololAngilol, Bedranol SR, Beta Prograne, Half Beta Prograne, Half-Inderal LA, Inderal +6 more
How Propranolol interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Propranolol interactionPropranolol HydrochlorideHemangeol
How Propranolol Hydrochloride interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Propranolol Hydrochloride interactionQuinaprilAccupril, Accupro
How Quinapril interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Quinapril interactionQuinethazoneHydromox
How Quinethazone interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Quinethazone interactionQuinethazone, ReserpineHydromox R
How Quinethazone, Reserpine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Quinethazone, Reserpine interactionRamiprilAltace
How Ramipril interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Ramipril interactionRescinnamineModeril
How Rescinnamine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Rescinnamine interactionReserpineSandril, Serpasil
How Reserpine interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Reserpine interactionReserpine, TrichlormethiazideMetatensin #2, Metatensin #4, Naquival
How Reserpine, Trichlormethiazide interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Reserpine, Trichlormethiazide interactionRiociguatAdempas
How Riociguat interacts with Anabolic Elite — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Riociguat interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Anabolic Elite 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.
Gentian
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro research shows that gentian can cause vasodilation and lower blood pressure.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Anabolic Elite, from the product label.
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Anabolic Elite'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.
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The 5 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.
Gentian 5 references
- Neubauer N, Marz RW. Placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, clincal trial with Sinupret sugar coated tablets on the basis of a therapy with antibiotics and decongestant nasal drops in acute sinusitis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:177-81.
- Marz RW, Ismail C, Popp MA. Action profile and efficacy of a herbal combination preparation for the treatment of sinusitis. Wien Med Wochenschr 1999;149:202-8.
- Uncini Manganelli RE, Chericoni S, Baragatti B. Ethnopharmacobotany in Tuscany: plants used as antihypertensives. Fitoterapia 2000;71:S95-100. PubMed
- Baragatti B, Calderone V, Testai L, et al. Vasodilator activity of crude methanolic extract of Gentiana kokiana Perr. et Song. (Gentianaceae). J Ethnopharmacol 2002;79:369-72. PubMed
- Sanatani M, Younus J, Stitt L, et al. Tolerability of the combination of ginger (Zingiber officinalis), gentian (Gentiana lutea) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in patients with cancer-associated anorexia. J Complement Integr Med. 2015;12(1):57-60.
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