Astragalus Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Astragalus 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
Astragalus is a dietary supplement by Ancient Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, colds and flu, upper respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 389 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic fermented Astragalus, Bacillus coagulans. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This capsule contains 2 active ingredients: organic fermented astragalus and Bacillus coagulans, a beneficial probiotic microorganism. The supplement also includes a couple of inactive ingredients — hypromellose (a capsule binder) and organic carnauba wax — to hold everything together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For astragalus: the evidence we have rates it as insufficient to establish whether it works for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), irregular or missing periods (amenorrhea), aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, or beta-thalassemia. For Bacillus coagulans: the data shows it is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but evidence is insufficient for antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, or fatty liver disease.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Astragalus is generally well tolerated in short-term use in healthy adults, but human safety data is limited. The safety data advises against astragalus during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient reliable information.
Bacillus coagulans is also generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though evidence and product quality vary; there is not enough safety data for pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor before using if you are pregnant or nursing. Because Bacillus coagulans contains live microorganisms, there is theoretical concern it could cause infection in people with severely weakened immunity or indwelling central catheters, though this is rare in otherwise healthy people.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take immunosuppressant drugs (including cyclophosphamide), lithium, diabetes medications, or antibiotics. Astragalus may interfere with immunosuppressants and cyclophosphamide (Moderate), raise lithium levels (Moderate), and increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with diabetes drugs (Moderate).
Bacillus coagulans may be killed off by antibiotics (Moderate), so you may need to space them apart.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement might be worth considering if you're looking for support with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome, and if you don't take immunosuppressants, lithium, diabetes medications, or antibiotics. If you do take any of those, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions and safety gaps here make it a conversation you'll want to have.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 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
General information
Key facts about Astragalus, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ancient Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 816401025609 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 19, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 256465 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Astragalus by Ancient Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic fermented Astragalus | 1.3 Gram(s) | -- |
| Bacillus coagulans | 14 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, organic Copernicia cerifera Wax
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Formulation
Formulated for maximum absorption
Immune & Digestive Support
Color and odor may vary from lot to lot.
General Statements
Dr. Axe formula
FDA Statement of Identity
Whole Food Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults take 2 capsules, once per day.
Precautions
Warning: As with any dietary supplement consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or under medical supervision.
If you are currently undergoing HIV treatment, chemotherapy, or allograft therapy, do not use before consulting your physician. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
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Astragalus by Ancient Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Astragalus by Ancient Nutrition
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Organic fermented Astragalus
Interacts with208 drugs
Astragalus is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly to support the immune system and help the body cope with stress. While...
Organic fermented Astragalus monograph & interactionsBacillus coagulans
Interacts with182 drugs
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...
Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Organic Copernicia cerifera Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Astragalus by Ancient Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ancient Nutrition's Astragalus contains two active ingredients that do interact with certain medications.
The most serious concerns involve astragalus and immunosuppressant drugs (Moderate severity) — astragalus stimulates immune function, which could theoretically work against medications designed to suppress immunity, including drugs like cyclophosphamide used in cancer treatment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Astragalus also has a Moderate interaction with lithium. Because astragalus appears to have diuretic properties (it makes you urinate more), it might reduce how much lithium your body clears, potentially raising lithium levels and increasing side effects.
Additionally, astragalus may lower blood sugar, so taking it alongside diabetes medications (Moderate severity) could increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Altogether, these interactions span 389 individual medications.
The second active ingredient, Bacillus coagulans, is a live probiotic organism that can interact with antibiotics (Moderate severity) — antibiotics may kill off the beneficial bacteria in the supplement, making it less effective. If you take any of these medication types, run your full list through the checker below before starting this product, and confirm the decision with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Astragalus interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Astragalus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic fermented Astragalus Bacillus coagulans
Cloxacillin SodiumCloxapen, Cloxi, Tegopen
How Cloxacillin Sodium interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionColistimethateColy-Mycin M
How Colistimethate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Colistimethate interactionCopanlisibAliqopa
How Copanlisib interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Copanlisib interactionCortisone AcetateCortisone Tablets, Cortone
How Cortisone Acetate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Cortisone Acetate interactionCyclacillinCyclapen-W, Cylcapen
How Cyclacillin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cyclacillin interactionCyclophosphamideCytoxan, Neosar
How Cyclophosphamide interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants, Cyclophosphamide Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Cyclophosphamide interactionCycloserineSeromycin
How Cycloserine interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cycloserine interactionCyclosporineCequa, Ciclosporine, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune, Verkazia +1 more
How Cyclosporine interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Cyclosporine interactionDaclizumabZenapax, Zinbryta
How Daclizumab interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Daclizumab interactionDalbavancin HydrochlorideDalvance
How Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapsoneAczone, Avlosulfon, Dapsone
How Dapsone interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Dapsone interactionDaptomycinCubicin, Dapzura RT
How Daptomycin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Daptomycin interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDeflazacortEmflaza
How Deflazacort interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Deflazacort interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Demeclocycline interactionDenosumabProlia, XGEVA
How Denosumab interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Denosumab interactionDeucravacitinibSotyktu
How Deucravacitinib interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Deucravacitinib interactionDexamethasoneDecadron, Dexone, Dextenza, Dexycu, Hemady, Hexadrol +1 more
How Dexamethasone interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Dexamethasone interactionDicloxacillin InjectionDynapen Injection
How Dicloxacillin Injection interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionDicloxacillin SodiumDycill, Dynapen, Pathocil, Pathocil Injection
How Dicloxacillin Sodium interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Dicloxacillin Sodium interactionDirithromycinDynabac
How Dirithromycin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Dirithromycin interactionDiroximel FumarateVumerity
How Diroximel Fumarate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Fermented AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Organic Fermented Astragalus + Diroximel Fumarate interactionDoripenemDoribax
How Doripenem interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Doripenem interactionDoxycyclineDoryx, Doxy, Doxy-D, Doxycin, Doxycycline Injection, Doxylin +6 more
How Doxycycline interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Doxycycline interactionDoxycycline HyclateActiclate, Acticlate Cap, Lymepak
How Doxycycline Hyclate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Doxycycline Hyclate interactionDoxycycline MonohydrateErfacea
How Doxycycline Monohydrate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Doxycycline Monohydrate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Astragalus 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.
organic fermented Astragalus
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research in humans shows that astragalus might have hypoglycemic effects. Theoretically, taking astragalus, especially in combination with other hypoglycemic agents, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Cyclophosphamide
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with cyclophosphamide therapy.
Evidence regarding the effect of astragalus on immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide is conflicting. Some animal research suggests that astragalus reverses cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression. However, other animal research shows no effect.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Astragalus seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking astragalus might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Lithium
Theoretically, astragalus might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that astragalus has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to this diuretic effect, astragalus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Bacillus coagulans
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Astragalus, from the product label.
Ancient Nutrition
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- Ancient Nutrition, LLC
- Street Address
- 2000 Mallory Lane Suite 130-307
- City
- Franklin
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37067
- Web Address
- www.AncientNutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Astragalus’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Astragalus
Interacts with 208 drugsAstragalus is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly to support the immune system and help the body cope with stress. While early studies are interesting, strong h...
Read the full Astragalus monograph → Herb & supplement monographBacillus Coagulans
Interacts with 182 drugsBacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Astragalus'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 33 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.
Astragalus 13 references
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- Khoo KS, Ang PT. Extract of astragalus membranaceus and ligustrum lucidum does not prevent cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression. Singapore Med J 1995;36:387-90.
- Chu DT, Wong WL, Mavligit GM. Immunotherapy with Chinese medicinal herbs. II. Reversal of cyclophosphamide-induced immune suppression by administration of fractionated Astragalus membranaceus in vivo. J Clin Lab Immunol 1988;25:125-9.
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- Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., He, H., Wei, G. H., Gao, D. S., Wang, X. L., Wang, X. Z., and Song, G. Y. [Effect of Astragalus injection on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure.]. Chin J Integr.Med 2005;11(3):18 PubMed
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- Tian H, Lu J, He H, et al.The effect of Astragalus as an adjuvant treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A (preliminary) meta-analysis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;191:206-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.062. PubMed
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Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
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