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Appetite Control Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by body togs

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Capsule Category: Botanical
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 Appetite Control 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

Appetite Control is a dietary supplement by body togs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and bowel regularity, diarrhea (as a stool bulking agent), lowering cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,025 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Guar Gum seed powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Appetite Control by body togs

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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: guar gum seed powder. Guar gum is a soluble fiber derived from guar beans that works by absorbing water in your digestive tract.

It's also marketed for appetite control, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation. The capsule itself is made from hypromellose (a plant-based capsule material), along with rice flour and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Guar Gum's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy weight management.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Weight loss, Appetite suppression, Satiety.
  • The closest evidence on file: Guar Gum is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

Guar gum has possibly effective evidence for several uses. The data we hold shows it may help with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation — though in each case the evidence is described as possibly effective, not proven.

If you're taking this for appetite control specifically, we don't have effectiveness data on file for that use. Talk to your pharmacist about what the research actually supports for your particular reason for taking it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Guar Gum

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.

Guar gum is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, but there are real side effects to know about. The most common ones are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, flatulence, heartburn, and loose stools.

You can minimize these by starting with a small dose and gradually increasing it over time. The serious risk is esophageal and small bowel obstruction — this is rare but can happen if you don't drink plenty of water with it.

Drink lots of water, always. One person in a clinical study had to stop taking it because of taste aversion.

We also don't have much safety data on concentrated supplement doses during pregnancy, so talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Guar Gum

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 — Guar Gum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 2,026 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 you take this, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on any oral medications, especially penicillin (an antibiotic), metformin (a diabetes medication), or birth control pills. Guar gum reduces how well your body absorbs these drugs, which can make them less effective.

The main rule is simple: take guar gum at least 30–60 minutes after you take your other medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Guar gum may help with high cholesterol, blood pressure, IBS, and constipation, but you need to be careful about timing it with other medications — wait 30–60 minutes after taking your pills before taking this. It can cause digestive side effects and requires plenty of water to avoid blockage.

Check your exact medications with our tool before you start, and talk to your pharmacist about whether this fits with what you're taking.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Appetite Control, straight from the product label.

Brand body togs
Barcode (UPC) 752830965232
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 236959
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Appetite Control by body togs, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
752830965232
IngredientAmount% DV
Guar Gum seed powder1400 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose capsule, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to two capsules twice daily between meals or as directed by your medical provider to help support a healthy weight. For best results use with body togs Diet and body togs Fat Burning Essentials Supplement.

Precautions

Warnings: Consult a medical provider before using if pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Heart healthy

Stimulant free

Suitable for vegetarians.

Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP Facility.

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.

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Appetite Control by body togs label

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Appetite Control label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Appetite Control by body togs

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

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

Guar Gum seed powder

Interacts with
2,025 drugs
1400 mg per serving

Guar gum is a soluble, gel-forming fiber from the guar bean that may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and bowel regularity. It is generall...

Guar Gum seed powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose capsule, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Appetite Control by body togs Drug Interactions

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2,025Drugs
2,025 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Guar Gum seed powder 2,025

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Appetite Control interact with 2,025 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Appetite Control interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Guar Gum seed powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Appetite Control 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.

Guar Gum seed powder5 drug types · 2,025 drugs

Ethinyl Estradiol

Theoretically, guar gum might reduce the absorption of ethinyl estradiol, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Animal research shows that taking guar gum with ethinyl estradiol decreases ethinyl estradiol absorption. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Metformin (Glucophage)

Guar gum might reduce the absorption of metformin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small study in healthy volunteers shows that guar gum reduces the absorption rate of metformin.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Oral Drugs

Guar gum might reduce the absorption of some oral drugs, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Clinical research shows that guar gum reduces or slows absorption of medications such as penicillin and metformin. To avoid changes in absorption, take guar gum 30-60 minutes after oral medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Penicillin

Guar gum might reduce the absorption of penicillin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study in healthy volunteers shows that taking guar gum with penicillin results in decreased penicillin absorption and reduced penicillin levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Guar gum might slow digoxin absorption, but it does not seem to impact how much digoxin is absorbed overall.
Two small studies in healthy volunteers show no change in the overall extent of digoxin absorption, although early absorption was slowed, when taken with guar gum.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Guar Gum seed powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Appetite Control, from the product label.

body togs

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Name
BodyTogs, LLC
Street Address
886 6th St
City
Dawson
State
MN
ZipCode
56232
Web Address
www.bodytogs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Appetite Control by body togs: Common Questions

Does Appetite Control by body togs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Appetite Control has a known interaction with 2,025 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Appetite Control 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.
What exactly does guar gum do in this product?
Guar gum is a fiber that absorbs water in your digestive system. It's marketed for appetite control, and the research we have shows it may help with high cholesterol, blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation — though the evidence for each is described as possibly effective, not definite.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people experience digestive side effects: bloating, gas, diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal pain, or heartburn. Start with a small dose and work up slowly to let your body adjust. If you don't drink enough water with it, you risk a serious blockage in your esophagus or small bowel — so drink plenty of fluids.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics or diabetes medication?
Yes, but timing matters. Guar gum reduces how well your body absorbs penicillin-type antibiotics and metformin. Take your medications first, then wait 30–60 minutes before taking this product. If you're on a birth control pill, talk to your pharmacist — guar gum may reduce its absorption too.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
The safety data on supplement doses during pregnancy hasn't been studied well. Food amounts of guar gum are likely fine, but we don't have enough information about concentrated supplements. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for advice based on your situation.
How much water do I need to drink with this?
The facts don't specify an exact amount, but the safety notes stress taking it with lots of water to prevent choking or blockage. Err on the side of more rather than less — ask your pharmacist for a specific recommendation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Appetite Control’s Ingredients

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

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Guar Gum

Interacts with 2,025 drugs

Guar gum is a soluble, gel-forming fiber from the guar bean that may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and bowel regularity. It is generally safe in food amounts, but concentrated...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Appetite Control'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 26 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.

Guar Gum 26 references
  1. Gin H, Orgerie MB, Aubertin J. The influence of Guar gum on absorption of metformin from the gut in healthy volunteers. Horm Metab Res 1989;21:81-3.
  2. Huupponen R, Seppala P, Iisalo E. Effect of guar gum, a fibre preparation, on digoxin and penicillin absorption in man. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1984;26:279-81. PubMed
  3. Malo JL, Cartier A, L'Archeveque J, et al. Prevalence of occupational asthma and immunologic sensitization to guar gum among employees at a carpet-manufacturing plant. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1990;86:562-9. PubMed
  4. Lagier F, Cartier A, Somer J, et al. Occupational asthma caused by guar gum. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1990;85:785-90.
  5. Lewis JH. Esophageal and small bowel obstruction from guar gum-containing diet pills: analysis of 26 cases reported to the FDA. Am J Gastroenterol 1992;87:1424-8.
  6. Vuorinen-Markkola H, Sinisalo M, Koivisto VA. Guar gum in insulin-dependent diabetes: effects on glycemic control and serum lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 1992;56:1056-1060. PubMed
  7. Superko HR, Haskell WL, Sawrey-Kubicek L, Farquhar JW. Effects of solid and liquid guar gum on plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in moderate hypercholesterolemia. Am J Cardiol 1988;62:51-5. PubMed
  8. Garcia JJ, Fernandez N, Diez MJ, et al. Influence of two dietary fibers in the oral bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of ethinyloestradiol. Contraception 2000;62:253-7. PubMed
  9. Groop PH, Aro A, Stenman S, Groop L. Long-term effects of guar gum in subjects with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Am J Clin Nutr 1993;58:513-8. PubMed
  10. Chuang LM, Jou TS, Yang WS, et al. Therapeutic effect of guar gum in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. J Formos Med Assoc 1992;91:15-9.
  11. Ebeling P, Yki-Jarvinen H, Aro A, et al. Glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity in type 1 diabetes: the effect of guar gum. Am J Clin Nutr 1988;48:98-103. PubMed
  12. Scheen AJ. Clinical pharmacokinetics of metformin. Clin Pharmacokinet 1996;30:359-71. PubMed
  13. Knopp RH, Superko HR, Davidson M, et al. Long-term blood cholesterol-lowering effects of a dietary fiber supplement. Am J Prev Med 1999;17:18-23. PubMed
  14. Patrick PG, Gohman SM, Marx SC, et al. Effect of supplements of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on the occurrence of constipation and use of laxative agents. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:912-4. PubMed
  15. Osterlund P, Ruotsalainen T, Korpela R, et al. Lactobacillus supplementation for diarrhoea related to chemotherapy of colorectal cancer: a randomised study. Br J Cancer 2007;97:1028-34. PubMed
  16. Lembcke B, Hasler K, Kramer P, et al. Plasma digoxin concentrations during administration of dietary fibre (guar gum) in man. Z Gastroenterol 1982;20;164-7.
  17. Riikonen, S., Savonius, H., Gylling, H., Nikkila, K., Tuomi, A. M., and Miettinen, T. A. Oral guar gum, a gel-forming dietary fiber relieves pruritus in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Acta Obstet.Gynecol.Scand. 2000;79(4):260-264. DOI
  18. Kovacs, E. M., Westerterp-Plantenga, M. S., Saris, W. H., Goossens, I., Geurten, P., and Brouns, F. The effect of addition of modified guar gum to a low-energy semisolid meal on appetite and body weight loss. Int.J.Obes.Relat Metab Disord. 2001;25(3):307 PubMed
  19. Halama, W. H. and Mauldin, J. L. Distal esophageal obstruction due to a guar gum preparation (Cal-Ban 3000). South.Med.J. 1992;85(6):642-645. PubMed
  20. Landin, K., Holm, G., Tengborn, L., and Smith, U. Guar gum improves insulin sensitivity, blood lipids, blood pressure, and fibrinolysis in healthy men. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 1992;56(6):1061-1065. PubMed
  21. Cicero, A. F., Derosa, G., Manca, M., Bove, M., Borghi, C., and Gaddi, A. V. Different effect of psyllium and guar dietary supplementation on blood pressure control in hypertensive overweight patients: a six-month, randomized clinical trial. Clin.Exp.Hyp PubMed
  22. Simons LA, Gayst S, Balasubramaniam S, Ruys J. Long-term treatment of hypercholesterolaemia with a new palatable formulation of guar gum. Atherosclerosis 1982;45:101-108. PubMed
  23. Salenius JP, Harju E, Jokela H, et al. Long term effects of guar gum on lipid metabolism after carotid endarterectomy. BMJ 1-14-1995;310:95-96. PubMed
  24. Gylling, H., Riikonen, S., Nikkila, K., Savonius, H., and Miettinen, T. A. Oral guar gum treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis and pruritus in pregnant women: effects on serum cholestanol and other non-cholesterol sterols. Eur.J.Clin.Invest 1998;28(5):35 PubMed
  25. Brillantino A, Iacobellis F, Izzo G, et al. Maintenance therapy with partially hydrolyzed guar gum in the conservative treatment of chronic anal fissure: results of a prospective, randomized study. Biomed Res Int 2014;2014:964942. PubMed
  26. Polymeros D, Beintaris I, Gaglia A, et al. Partially hydrolyzed guar gum accelerates colonic transit time and improves symptoms in adults with chronic constipation. Dig Dis Sci 2014;59(9):2207-14. PubMed

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