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Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg 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

Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Bounty 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty

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 1 active ingredient: apple cider vinegar at 480 mg per tablet. The remaining ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, croscarmellose, silica, magnesium stearate, and stearic acid — are inactive components that help bind and deliver the tablet.

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 Apple Cider Vinegar product and its label doesn't state a use — see Apple Cider Vinegar'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 on apple cider vinegar is thin. Our data rates it insufficient to support claims for acne, athletic performance, cognitive function, dental plaque, depression, or eczema.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research so far hasn't established it well enough for us to say.

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, apple cider vinegar is generally well tolerated and short-term medicinal use seems fine too. But in larger doses or over the long term, safety data are limited and concerns emerge.

Long-term use in high amounts has been linked to low potassium, elevated renin (a kidney hormone), and osteoporosis. Applied to skin, undiluted apple cider vinegar can cause chemical burns and irritation — there are reported cases even from brief application.

Stick to food amounts unless your doctor approves a higher dose.

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.

Double-check this product with your doctor or pharmacist if you take water pills (diuretics), digoxin or other heart medications, insulin, or diabetes drugs. The most serious risks are low potassium with diuretics and heart medications (Moderate) and low blood sugar with diabetes drugs (Minor).

No interactions are documented for ingredients we could not check, but you should verify your exact medications before starting.

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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.

Apple cider vinegar supplement might appeal to you if you're interested in using it for general wellness, but the evidence that it works for any specific condition isn't established yet. If you take water pills, heart medications like digoxin, or diabetes drugs, you'll want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interaction risks are real.

Long-term use in supplement doses raises safety concerns we can't ignore.

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 May 23, 2024.

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 Vinegar 480 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Bounty
Barcode (UPC) 074312785702
Net contents 200 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 308186
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty, 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:
2 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
074312785702
IngredientAmount% DV
Apple Cider Vinegar480 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Croscarmellose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid

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Label statements
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General Statements

Nearly 50 years of trusted quality At Nature's Bounty, we are committed to your health. For nearly 50 years we have been making trusted products, backed by science, and made with only the purest ingredients...guaranteed. So you can get the most out of life every day.

Nutrition questions or comments? Call 1-800-433-2990 Mon. - Sat. 9 AM - 7PM ET Sign up for news and offers at NaturesBounty.com

Formulation

Popular ingredient for fitness enthusiasts Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested

Non-GMO, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2020 Nature's Bounty, Inc.

Formula

Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take two (2) tablets one to three times daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

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Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty label

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Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty

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

Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Interacts with
162 drugs
480 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Croscarmellose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
89 Moderate 73 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Apple Cider Vinegar 162

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg interact with 162 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Apple Cider Vinegar

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg 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
Apple Cider Vinegar full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Bounty

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Name
Nature's Bounty (NY), Inc.
City
Bohemia
State
NY
ZipCode
11716
Phone Number
1-800-433-2990
Web Address
NaturesBounty.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty: Common Questions

Does Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg by Nature's Bounty interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg 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 Vinegar 480 mg 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'm on a water pill for blood pressure?
Not without checking first. Apple cider vinegar can lower potassium levels, and water pills do the same — combined, you're at real risk for dangerous low potassium. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Will this help with acne or eczema?
The evidence isn't there to support either claim. We don't have reliable data showing apple cider vinegar works for acne, eczema, or most other conditions listed on the bottle.
Is apple cider vinegar safe to take every day?
In food amounts, yes — people eat it regularly. But large supplement doses or long-term use raise concerns: low potassium, kidney changes, and bone loss have been reported with chronic high-dose use. Stick to what your doctor okays.
What are the side effects?
At food amounts, side effects are rare. In larger doses over time, low potassium is the main concern — it can cause muscle weakness or heart rhythm changes. Applied to skin, it can cause burns and irritation.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The safety data we have don't cover pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement while pregnant or nursing — they can give you personalized advice.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
Not without asking your doctor first. Apple cider vinegar might lower blood sugar on its own, and combining it with diabetes drugs raises the risk of blood sugar going too low. Check with your provider.

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The Full Monographs Behind Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Apple Cider Vinegar

Interacts with 162 drugs

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 these uses is limited and mixed, and the...

Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg'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 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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