Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin 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
Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin is a dietary supplement by GNC SuperFoods with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, weight management, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 184 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple Cider Vinegar powder, Apple Pectin. 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 With Apple Pectin by GNC SuperFoods
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
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: apple cider vinegar powder and apple pectin. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples; pectin is a fiber found naturally in apples and other fruits.
The inactive ingredients are calcium carbonate, cellulose, maltodextrin, dicalcium phosphate, and apple flavoring.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For apple cider vinegar, the evidence we hold is not established. We don't have reliable data supporting its use for acne, athletic performance, brain function, dental plaque, depression, or eczema.
For apple pectin, there is possibly effective evidence for high cholesterol, though we don't have solid data for prediabetes or radiation exposure.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
In food amounts, both ingredients are generally well tolerated. Apple cider vinegar in supplement doses—especially large or long-term doses—carries more risk.
Serious but rare side effects with heavy, ongoing use include very low potassium, high renin levels (a kidney hormone), and weak bones. When applied to skin, apple cider vinegar can cause chemical burns and irritation.
Pectin's most common side effects are mild: gas, loose stools, diarrhea, and cramping. Rarely, pectin can trigger allergic reactions, including severe ones (anaphylaxis) in sensitive people.
We don't have enough safety data on concentrated pectin supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding—talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on diuretics, digoxin, insulin, other diabetes medications, lovastatin, or tetracycline antibiotics. All of these have moderate interactions documented with one or both ingredients in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may interest you if you're looking at pectin for cholesterol support, though the evidence is modest. If you take diuretics, heart medications (especially digoxin), insulin, diabetes drugs, tetracycline antibiotics, or lovastatin, you need to check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Large or long-term doses of apple cider vinegar carry real risks—food amounts are safer. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before adding this to your routine.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2013.
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 Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GNC SuperFoods |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 048107118273 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 25612 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin by GNC SuperFoods, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Cider Vinegar powder | 120 mg | -- |
| Apple Pectin | 30 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Apple Flavor
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Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
ACTUAL SIZE
Lot No./Best By:
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.
General
CODE 186843 GNG
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one or two tablets daily.
Formulation
No Artificial Colors, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Soy, No Dairy, Yeast Free.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin by GNC SuperFoods label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin by GNC SuperFoods
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
Apple Cider Vinegar powder
Interacts with162 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...
Apple Cider Vinegar powder monograph & interactionsApple Pectin
Interacts with23 drugs
Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...
Apple Pectin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Apple Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin by GNC SuperFoods Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
GNC SuperFoods Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin contains two active ingredients, each with documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern involves apple cider vinegar and diuretic drugs (water pills)—there's a moderate risk that together they could lower your potassium levels dangerously (a condition called hypokalemia). A case has been reported of someone who developed low potassium after taking apple cider vinegar chronically.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Apple cider vinegar also interacts moderately with digoxin (a heart medication), insulin, and older diabetes drugs. With digoxin, the main worry is that low potassium triggered by the vinegar could make the drug toxic to your heart.
With insulin and diabetes medications, the vinegar may lower blood sugar on its own, and combining it could raise the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Antidiabetes drugs carry a minor interaction risk through the same mechanism.
Apple pectin adds three more moderate interactions: it can reduce how well your body absorbs lovastatin (a cholesterol drug), tetracycline antibiotics, and digoxin. When pectin is taken with these drugs, their effectiveness may drop.
Altogether, these interactions span 184 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to search for your specific drugs before you start.
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The ingredients in Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin interact with 184 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Apple Cider Vinegar powder Apple Pectin
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Acetazolamide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Apple Pectin + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Benzthiazide interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Apple Pectin + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide, PotassiumBurinex K
How Bumetanide, Potassium interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Bumetanide, Potassium interactionCaffeine, Potassium Salicylate, SalicylamideTrim-Elim
How Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Chlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionChlorothiazide, ReserpineDiupres
How Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Apple Pectin + Chlortetracycline interactionChlorthalidoneHygroton, Thalitone
How Chlorthalidone interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Chlorthalidone interactionChlorthalidone, ClonidineClorpres, Combipres
How Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interactionCryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Apple Cider Vinegar PowderDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Apple Cider Vinegar Powder + Cyclothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Apple Cider Vinegar powder
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple Pectin
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Interacts with 162 drugsApple 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 → Herb & supplement monographPectin
Interacts with 23 drugsPectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...
Read the full Pectin monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Apple Cider Vinegar With Apple Pectin'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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 22 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
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Pectin 11 references
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