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Apple Pectin 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NaturesPlus

Apple Pectin 500 mg label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
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 Apple Pectin 500 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 Pectin 500 mg is a dietary supplement by NaturesPlus with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 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 Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus

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: apple pectin, a naturally occurring fiber extracted from apples. Pectin works by binding to certain substances in your digestive tract.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, tapioca maltodextrin, sunflower lecithin, red palm oil, guar gum, and magnesium stearate — which help form and preserve 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 Pectin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: soluble fiber to support digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Peptic ulcers, Constipation, Intestinal health — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Pectin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Pectin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Peptic ulcers.

Apple pectin is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For blood sugar control in prediabetes and for reducing radiation exposure, we don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to rate how well it works — the science just isn't settled yet on those uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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.

Pectin from food sources and typical supplement amounts are generally well tolerated. The most common side effects when taken orally are digestive: diarrhea, gas, loose stools, and mild cramping.

Rarely, people sensitive to pectin can have allergic reactions, including in severe cases anaphylaxis — this is uncommon but documented. For pregnancy, the data shows pectin from food is fine, but supplement-level amounts haven't been studied enough to know for certain — talk with your doctor before taking this while pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have a history of oral allergy syndrome or pectin sensitivity, be cautious.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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 — Pectin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 23 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 Apple Pectin, check if you're on digoxin (a heart drug), lovastatin (cholesterol medication), or tetracycline antibiotics — all three have documented Moderate interactions. These are the main medication types to screen for with the tool below.

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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 supplement may help with cholesterol if that's your goal, but it can interfere with how your body absorbs certain heart and antibiotic medications. If you take digoxin, lovastatin, or any tetracycline antibiotics, check with your pharmacist before starting Apple Pectin — timing doses apart may help, but your pharmacist can guide you.

Otherwise, it's generally well tolerated in healthy people with no drug interactions.

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 24, 2023.

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 Pectin 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NaturesPlus
Barcode (UPC) 097467045002
Net contents 180 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 298713
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Apple Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
097467045002
IngredientAmount% DV
Apple Pectin500 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Sunflower Lecithin, Red Palm Oil, Guar Gum, 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.
Formula

Apple pectin is a soluble fiber, extracted from apples, which is linked to many health benefits, rom supporting digestive health to promoting healthy blood sugar control. There might be truth in the saying, "an apple a day!"

Formulation

Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from all of the major allergens identified in the U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

Vegetarian

Gluten free

Soluble fiber to support digestive health Digestive support

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: One tablet after a meal or as recommended by your health care practitioner.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright Natural Organics

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Apple Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus label

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Apple Pectin 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Apple Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus

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 container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Apple Pectin

Interacts with
23 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Apple, Fresh

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Sunflower Lecithin, Red Palm Oil, Guar Gum, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Apple Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Apple Pectin 23

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Apple Pectin 500 mg interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Apple Pectin 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Apple Pectin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Apple Pectin 500 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 Pectin3 drug types · 23 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Apple Pectin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Apple Pectin 500 mg, from the product label.

NaturesPlus

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Name
Natural Organics Laboratories Inc. makers of Nature's Plus
Street Address
9500 New Horizons Blvd.
City
Amityville
State
NY
ZipCode
11701
Web Address
www.naturesplus.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Apple Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus: Common Questions

Does Apple Pectin 500 mg by NaturesPlus interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Apple Pectin 500 mg has a known interaction with 23 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Apple Pectin 500 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.
What exactly is apple pectin and why is it in this supplement?
Apple pectin is a natural fiber from apples. It works by binding to substances in your digestive system, which is why it's used for cholesterol support. It's also in this supplement because it's well tolerated by most people.
Will this give me stomach problems?
For most people, no — it's generally well tolerated. A small number of people do experience gas, loose stools, diarrhea, or mild cramping, especially when first starting. Allergic reactions are rare but possible if you're sensitive to pectin.
Is apple pectin actually proven to lower cholesterol?
The evidence says it's possibly effective for high cholesterol, meaning there's some support but it's not ironclad. It's one of the better-studied uses for pectin supplements.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or nursing?
Pectin from food is fine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. For supplement amounts like this, we don't have enough safety data to be sure — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you personally.
Does this tablet have a lot of fillers?
It does contain inactive ingredients — eight of them — which help make the tablet stable and easy to swallow. These are standard tablet binders and flow agents, not unusual for supplements of this type.
What if I'm allergic to apples?
If you have a history of oral allergy syndrome or known pectin sensitivity, be cautious — documented cases show people sensitive to pectin can have allergic reactions. Talk with your doctor before taking this.

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The Full Monographs Behind Apple Pectin 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Pectin

Interacts with 23 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 help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...

Read the full Pectin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Apple Pectin 500 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.

Pectin 11 references
  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
  9. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  10. Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
  11. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

See these in context on the Pectin 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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