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Dietary supplement

Asparagus 175 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Asparagus 175 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild fluid retention (diuretic), urinary tract support, digestive health and fiber.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Asparagus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: asparagus and asparagus rhizome (root) extract — both forms of the same plant. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, with cellulose, magnesium stearate, and maltodextrin as inactive ingredients (binders and fillers that help hold the capsule together).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Asparagus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asparagus'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 we have on asparagus for the conditions it's been studied for — acne, cancer, constipation, high blood pressure, intestinal parasites, and kidney stones — is insufficient to rate. That means the data doesn't establish whether it works for any of these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, it's worth asking your pharmacist or doctor whether there's solid evidence behind it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

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.

Asparagus as food is generally well tolerated, but this product is a concentrated extract — and concentrated forms haven't been studied as thoroughly. Allergic reactions are possible, especially if you're sensitive to onion, garlic, leek, or chive family plants; reactions can range from itchy eyes and a runny nose to swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing.

One combination study (using much higher doses than this product) reported gastrointestinal upset, nausea, and dry mouth in up to half the participants, and gout in about 2% — though it's unclear whether asparagus alone was responsible. For pregnancy, the data shows conflicting ratings (Likely Safe and Possibly Unsafe both appear in the literature), so there isn't enough clarity to be certain.

During breastfeeding, it's rated Likely Safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product fits your situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

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 — Asparagus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 76 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 taking this supplement, check with your pharmacist if you take diuretic drugs (water pills) or lithium. Both are Moderate-severity interactions where asparagus may affect how your body handles the medication.

The interaction with lithium is particularly important because it could change your blood levels of the drug.

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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.

This product may appeal to you if you're interested in asparagus extracts, but the evidence for what it actually does is weak. If you take diuretics or lithium, you'll need to discuss this with your pharmacist before starting.

The safety data on concentrated extracts is limited, so caution is warranted — especially if you have a sensitivity to onion or garlic family plants.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.

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 Asparagus 175 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280030693
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 254509
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
076280030693
IngredientAmount% DV
Asparagus200 mg--
Asparagus rhizome (root) extract175 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Guaranteed potency Green screened

Solaray guarantees that no ingredients other than those listed on this label have been added to this product.

Formula

Asparagus 175 mg per capsule 4% asparagosides

Discussion: Asparagus is recognized by the German Commission E for providing dietary support for a healthy urinary tract. Solaray Guaranteed Potency Asparagus provides the noted active asparagosides combined with a base of whole asparagus (root and shoot) in a vegetable capsule.

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take one vegetarian capsule daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Solaray Copyright 2013

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Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Asparagus

Interacts with
76 drugs
200 mg per serving

Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is safe and healthy to eat as part of a normal diet. Most of its claimed medicinal benefits, such as use as a...

Asparagus monograph & interactions

Asparagus rhizome (root) extract

Interacts with
76 drugs
175 mg per serving Form: Asparagosides

Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is safe and healthy to eat as part of a normal diet. Most of its claimed medicinal benefits, such as use as a...

Asparagus rhizome (root) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions

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76Drugs
76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Asparagus 175 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.

Asparagus2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, asparagus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, asparagus root might cause diuresis, reducing lithium clearance.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Asparagus 175 mg, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Asparagus 175 mg by Solaray interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Asparagus 175 mg has a known interaction with 76 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Asparagus 175 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data on asparagus in pregnancy is mixed — some evidence suggests it's likely safe, but other evidence raises caution. There isn't enough clarity to be certain. For breastfeeding, it's rated likely safe, but you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation before starting.
What does asparagus do in this supplement?
This product contains asparagus and asparagus root extract, but the evidence we have doesn't establish that it's effective for the conditions it's been studied for — acne, cancer, constipation, high blood pressure, kidney stones, or intestinal parasites. The data is insufficient to rate its usefulness.
Could this give me an allergic reaction?
Yes, if you're sensitive to onion, garlic, leek, or chive family plants, asparagus can trigger allergic reactions. Symptoms can include itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, hives, difficulty swallowing, or trouble breathing. In rare cases, severe reactions are possible.
What about side effects from the extract itself?
Most trial side effects come from a combination product at much higher doses, so it's unclear if they apply here. That study reported constipation, bloating, stomach pain, nausea, and dry mouth in some people. The extract form hasn't been studied as thoroughly as whole asparagus food, so caution is advised.
Is this just asparagus like I eat for dinner?
It contains asparagus and a concentrated root extract — not the same as eating whole asparagus at dinner. Eating asparagus as food is fine, but medicinal doses and extracts haven't been proven safe, so the safety bar is higher here.

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Sources & How We Checked

Asparagus 175 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 14 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.

Asparagus 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. 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
  3. Volz T, Berner D, Weigert C, et al. Fixed food eruption caused by asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;116:1390-2. PubMed
  4. Huang X, Kong L. Steroidal saponins from roots of Asparagus officinalis. Steroids 2006;71:171-6. PubMed
  5. Rodriguez R, Jaramillo S, Rodriguez G, et al. Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts from several asparagus cultivars. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:5212-7. PubMed
  6. Rieker J, Ruzicka T, Neumann NJ, Homey B. Protein contact dermatitis to asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;113:354-5. PubMed
  7. Tabar AI, Alvarez-Puebla MJ, Gomez B, et al. Diversity of asparagus allergy: clinical and immunological features. Clin Exp Allergy 2004;34:131-6. PubMed
  8. Rademaker M, Yung A. Contact dermatitis to Asparagus officinalis. Australas J Dermatol 2000;41:262-3.
  9. Misico, R. I., Nicotra, V. E., Oberti, J. C., Barboza, G., Gil, R. R., and Burton, G. Withanolides and related steroids. Prog.Chem.Org.Nat.Prod. 2011;94:127-229.
  10. Hausen BM, Wolf C. 1,2,3-Trithiane-5-carboxylic acid, a first contact allergen from Asparagus officinalis (Liliaceae). Am J Contact Dermat 1996;7(1):41-46. PubMed
  11. Escribano MM, Munoz-Bellido FJ, Serrano P, et al. Acute urticaria after ingestion of asparagus. Allergy 1998;53(6):622-623. PubMed
  12. Chrubasik S, Droste C, Black A. Asparagus P(R) cannot compete with first-line diuretics in lowering the blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives. Phytother Res 2009;23:1345-6.
  13. Gaus BM, Scheiba N, Schäkel K. Asparagus-induced fixed food eruptions mimicking cutaneous lupus. Acta Derm Venereol 2014;94:731-2. PubMed
  14. Yanagi T, Shimizu H, Shimizu T. Occupational contact dermatitis caused by asparagus. Contact Dermatitis 2010;63:54. PubMed

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