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Apple Cider Slim Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Healthy Sense

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Apple Cider Slim is a dietary supplement by Healthy Sense with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, weight management, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 162 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple Cider Vinegar. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense

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.

Apple Cider Slim contains one active ingredient: apple cider vinegar. The tablet also includes inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, whey, stearic acid, silica, magnesium stearate, pharmaceutical glaze, and magnesium silicate — which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the tablet.

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 Apple Cider Vinegar's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports Fat Breakdown.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Weight loss, Metabolic support, Lipid metabolism.
  • The closest evidence on file: Apple Cider Vinegar is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

The evidence on apple cider vinegar for the conditions listed — acne, athletic performance, cognitive function, dental plaque, depression, and atopic dermatitis (eczema) — is insufficient to rate. That means we don't have enough reliable data yet to say whether it works for any of these uses.

If you're considering this product for one of those purposes, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current science supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

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.

In food amounts — like vinegar in salad dressing — apple cider vinegar is generally well tolerated. Taken orally in supplement doses for the short term, it seems tolerable in most people.

However, large doses or long-term use may be unsafe. One reported case involved someone who drank 250 mL (about 8 ounces) daily for six years and developed low potassium, high renin levels, and osteoporosis.

There's limited safety data on supplement-size doses. Applied to skin, apple cider vinegar has caused chemical burns and irritation in published case reports.

Avoid putting this product directly on your skin.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

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 — Apple Cider Vinegar.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 162 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.

Check with your pharmacist before using this product if you take digoxin (Lanoxin) for your heart, a diuretic (water pill), insulin, or any oral antidiabetes medication. The most serious risk is with digoxin because apple cider vinegar may lower potassium levels, raising the risk of heart toxicity.

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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.

This product is one tablet or pill of apple cider vinegar. If you take a diuretic, digoxin, insulin, or an antidiabetes drug, you need to check with your pharmacist before adding it — the interactions are real and worth reviewing for your exact medications.

For people not on those drugs and using the product short-term, it's generally tolerated, but we don't have solid evidence it works for the listed conditions. Talk to your pharmacist before you start.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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 Apple Cider Slim, straight from the product label.

Brand Healthy Sense
Net contents 24 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 207987
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
15
IngredientAmount% DV
Apple Cider Vinegar1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Whey, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Magnesium Silicate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Extra strength

Supports Fat Breakdown

Quality Guaranteed This product has been manufactured and packaged in strict conformance with industry and government standards.

This traditional and popular weight-loss aid, naturally rich in enzymes and minerals, is known for its powerful system-cleansing benefits.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Guaranteed no added: Sugar, Starch, Yeast, Soy, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Egg, Fragrance, Artificial Flavors or Colors and Preservatives.

Allergen Certification This product is allergen free.

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.

Precautions

Foil - Tamper resistant seal If printed heat induced seal appears to be tampered with, do not use product.

Keep Out of the Reach of Children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take one to two tablets with each meal as needed.

Formula

The many active compounds found in Apple Cider Vinegar work to promote a healthy metabolism and support fat-burning and appetite control.

Storage

Store in a dry place under controlled room temperature: 20(0)-25(0)C (68(0)-77(0)F).

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Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Interacts with
162 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Apple cider vinegar is a fermented apple product that many people use hoping to help with blood sugar, weight, or digestion. The evidence for most of...

Apple Cider Vinegar monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Whey, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Magnesium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
89 Moderate 73 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Apple Cider Slim 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.

Apple Cider Vinegar4 drug types · 162 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar could decrease potassium levels, increasing the risk of toxicity with digoxin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. There is some concern that people taking apple cider vinegar along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar concomitantly with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking apple cider vinegar with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Apple cider vinegar might reduce fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and decrease gastric emptying in people with diabetes. However, not all research agrees. Theoretically, it might have additive effects on glucose levels when used with antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Apple Cider Slim, from the product label.

Healthy Sense

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Name
MASON VITAMINS, INC.
City
Miami Lakes
State
FL
ZipCode
33014
Phone Number
1-888-860-5376
Web Address
www.MasonVitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense: Common Questions

Does Apple Cider Slim by Healthy Sense interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Apple Cider Slim has a known interaction with 162 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Apple Cider Slim 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.
Will this help my acne, memory, or depression?
The evidence we have is insufficient to say. Studies haven't yet established that apple cider vinegar works for acne, cognitive function, or depression. If you're looking to treat one of these, talk with your doctor about options with stronger evidence behind them.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Large doses or long-term use may be unsafe. We have one reported case of someone who developed serious problems — low potassium, high renin, and osteoporosis — after drinking 250 mL of apple cider vinegar daily for six years. For now, short-term use in food amounts is safest; if you want to take it as a supplement longer, check with your doctor first.
Can I apply it to my skin for any reason?
No. Apple cider vinegar applied to skin has caused chemical burns and irritation in published cases. Don't put this product directly on your skin.
What's the difference between using apple cider vinegar in cooking versus this supplement?
The vinegar you use in cooking is diluted and in small amounts, which is generally safe. This supplement delivers a concentrated dose in tablet form, and there's limited safety data on those larger medicinal amounts — that's why we advise caution with long-term or large-dose use.
I'm taking a water pill for blood pressure — is this safe?
You need to check with your pharmacist before taking this. Apple cider vinegar can lower potassium levels, and diuretics (water pills) do the same thing; together, the risk of dangerously low potassium goes up. Your pharmacist can review your specific medication and help you decide.

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Sources & How We Checked

Apple Cider Slim'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.

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The 11 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.

Apple Cider Vinegar 11 references
  1. Lhotta K, Hofle G, Gasser R, Finkenstedt G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia, and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80:242-3. PubMed
  2. Hill LL, Woodruff LH, Foote JC, Barreto-Alcoba M. Esophageal injury by apple cider vinegar tablets and subsequent evaluation of products. J Am Diet Assoc 2005;105:1141-4. PubMed
  3. Hlebowicz J, Darwiche G, Björgell O, Almér LO. Effect of apple cider vinegar on delayed gastric emptying in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol 2007;7:46. PubMed
  4. Johnston CS, Kim CM, Buller AJ. Vinegar improves insulin sensitivity to a high-carbohydrate meal in subjects with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:281-2. PubMed
  5. Lhotta, K., Hofle, G., Gasser, R., and Finkenstedt, G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80(2):242-243. PubMed
  6. Bunick CG, Lott JP, Warren CB, et al. Chemical burn from topical apple cider vinegar. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012;67(4):e143-4. PubMed
  7. Feldstein S, Afshar M, Krakowski AC. Chemical Burn from Vinegar Following an Internet-based Protocol for Self-removal of Nevi. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Jun;8(6):50.
  8. Luu LA, Flowers RH, Kellams AL, et al. Apple cider vinegar soaks [0.5%] as a treatment for atopic dermatitis do not improve skin barrier integrity. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019;36(5):634-639. PubMed
  9. Hadi A, Pourmasoumi M, Najafgholizadeh A, Clark CCT, Esmaillzadeh A. The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021;21(1):179. PubMed
  10. Feise NK, Johnston CS. Commercial vinegar tablets do not display the same physiological benefits for managing postprandial glucose concentrations as liquid vinegar. J Nutr Metab 2020;2020:9098739. PubMed
  11. Gheflati A, Bashiri R, Ghadiri-Anari A, Reza JZ, Kord MT, Nadjarzadeh A. The effect of apple vinegar consumption on glycemic indices, blood pressure, oxidative stress, and homocysteine in patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia: A randomized contro

See these in context on the Apple Cider Vinegar monograph →

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