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Annatto Seed Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid 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 Annatto Seed 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

Annatto Seed is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for natural food and cosmetic coloring, source of antioxidants, antimicrobial/anti-infective (traditional use).Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Annatto Seed 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 Annatto Seed 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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract. Annatto is derived from the seeds of a tropical plant and is commonly used as a natural food coloring, though this supplement form is more concentrated than food amounts.

The extract is prepared as a glycerite, meaning it's mixed with glycerin to preserve it and make it liquid.

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 Annatto product and its label doesn't state a use — see Annatto'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 evidence for annatto isn't established for any of the uses we have data on — athletic performance, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and exercise-induced muscle soreness all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research we hold doesn't support a firm claim about how well it does.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Annatto

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.

Annatto is recognized as safe when used as a food coloring in everyday amounts, but supplement doses like this one aren't well studied. The facts note concentrated supplement use should be avoided unless your doctor approves it.

In rare cases, people report constipation or allergic reactions to annatto — including hives, facial or throat swelling, severe low blood pressure, and in rare instances anaphylaxis (a severe whole-body allergic reaction). There's also a case report of one person whose IBS symptoms (diarrhea, bloating, belly pain) worsened with annatto-containing products and improved when they stopped.

We don't have enough safety data on supplement doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Annatto

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 — Annatto.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (Moderate severity), check your specific medications with the tool on this page before starting. These are the medications where we have documented interaction concerns with this product.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement may interest people exploring annatto for general wellness, but the evidence for specific health benefits isn't there yet. If you take any medication for blood sugar control, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, since the way annatto affects blood sugar is unpredictable.

Anyone with a history of allergic reactions to annatto-containing foods or cosmetics should avoid it. Your own doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Annatto Seed, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435220525
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280132
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
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 Annatto Seed by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435220525
IngredientAmount% DV
Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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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 No flavor

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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Annatto Seed by TerraVita label

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Annatto Seed label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Annatto Seed 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.

Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Annatto is a plant-based coloring made from the seeds of the achiote tree and is widely used as a safe food dye. While it has a long history in tradit...

Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Annatto Seed by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Annatto Seed interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Annatto Seed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Annatto Seed 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.

Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal studies suggest that certain annatto extracts may have hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic effects. Theoretically, taking annatto with antidiabetes drugs could reduce the therapeutic effects of these drugs or increase the risk for additive hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Annatto Seed Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Annatto Seed, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Annatto Seed by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Annatto Seed by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Annatto Seed has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Annatto Seed contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 have allergies to food dyes?
If you've had allergic reactions to annatto-containing foods or cosmetics before, you should avoid this supplement — reactions can range from hives to severe swelling or anaphylaxis. Even if you've only had mild reactions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Does annatto really help with athletic performance or muscle soreness?
We don't have reliable evidence to say it does. The data shows insufficient evidence for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness, so there's no established benefit we can point to.
What's the difference between annatto in food and this supplement?
Annatto is safe in food coloring amounts, but this liquid extract is a concentrated supplement dose. Those higher doses aren't well studied, so the facts advise avoiding them unless your doctor approves.
Could this cause digestive problems?
Annatto is generally well tolerated, but constipation has been rarely reported. There's also one case report of someone whose IBS symptoms worsened with annatto-containing products, so if you have IBS, mention this product to your doctor before trying it.
Is it safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data to know either way. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Annatto Seed’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Annatto

Interacts with 86 drugs

Annatto is a plant-based coloring made from the seeds of the achiote tree and is widely used as a safe food dye. While it has a long history in traditional medicine and contains antioxidant...

Read the full Annatto monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Annatto Seed'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 15 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.

Annatto 15 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Fernandes, A. C., Almeida, C. A., Albano, F., Laranja, G. A., Felzenszwalb, I., Lage, C. L., de Sa, C. C., Moura, A. S., and Kovary, K. Norbixin ingestion did not induce any detectable DNA breakage in liver and kidney but caused a considerable impairment
  3. Russell, K. R., Morrison, E. Y., and Ragoobirsingh, D. The effect of annatto on insulin binding properties in the dog. Phytother Res 2005;19(5):433-436. PubMed
  4. Morrison, E. Y., Thompson, H., Pascoe, K., West, M., and Fletcher, C. Extraction of an hyperglycaemic principle from the annatto (Bixa orellana), a medicinal plant in the West Indies. Trop.Geogr.Med 1991;43(1-2):184-188.
  5. Zegarra, L., Vaisberg, A., Loza, C., Aguirre, R. L., Campos, M., Fernandez, I., Talla, O., and Villegas, L. Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study of Bixa orellana in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms associated to benign prostatic hyp
  6. Russell, K. R., Omoruyi, F. O., Pascoe, K. O., and Morrison, E. Y. Hypoglycaemic activity of Bixa orellana extract in the dog. Methods Find.Exp.Clin.Pharmacol. 2008;30(4):301-305.
  7. Ebo, D. G., Ingelbrecht, S., Bridts, C. H., and Stevens, W. J. Allergy for cheese: evidence for an IgE-mediated reaction from the natural dye annatto. Allergy 2009;64(10):1558-1560. PubMed
  8. Nish, W. A., Whisman, B. A., Goetz, D. W., and Ramirez, D. A. Anaphylaxis to annatto dye: a case report. Ann.Allergy 1991;66(2):129-131.
  9. Stein HL. Annatto and IBS. J Clin Gastroenterol 2009;43(10):1014-5.
  10. Raddatz-Mota D, Pérez-Flores LJ, Carrari F, et al. Achiote (Bixa orellana L.): a natural source of pigment and vitamin E. J Food Sci Technol 2017;54(6):1729-1741. PubMed
  11. Koc E, Arca E, Surucu B, Kurumlu Z. An open, randomized, controlled, comparative study of the combined effect of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and onion extract gel and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide alone in the treatment of hypertrophic s
  12. Gonçalves MLL, da Mota ACC, Deana AM, et al. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with Bixa orellana extract and blue LED in the reduction of halitosis-A randomized, controlled clinical trial. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2020 Jun;30:101751. PubMed
  13. Dominguez-Balmaseda D, Diez-Vega I, Larrosa M, et al. Effect of a blend of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and Bixa orellana L. herbal supplement on the recovery of delayed-onset muscle soreness induced by unaccustomed eccentric resistance training: A randomiz
  14. González-Gross M, Quesada-González C, Rueda J, et al. Analysis of effectiveness of a supplement combining Harpagophytum procumbens, Zingiber officinale and Bixa orellana in healthy recreational runners with self-reported knee pain: a pilot, randomized, tr
  15. Sadowska B, Sztormowska M, Chelminska M. Annatto hypersensitivity after oral ingestion confirmed by placebo-controlled oral challenge. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2021 Oct;127(4):510-511. PubMed

See these in context on the Annatto monograph →

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