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Avena Sativa Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Physio Vites

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Capsule Category: Botanical
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 Avena Sativa 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

Avena Sativa is a dietary supplement by Physio Vites with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lowering cholesterol, heart and digestive health, soothing itchy or irritated skin.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Avena sativa 10:1 extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Avena Sativa by Physio Vites

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 supplement contains 1 active ingredient: Avena sativa 10:1 extract, which is a concentrated form of oats. The capsule also holds gelatin and microcrystalline cellulose as inactive ingredients (binders and capsule material).

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Oats's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Oats for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Dyslipidemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Gastric cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Oat extract is likely effective for lowering cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. The evidence comes from established clinical use, though this product's particular extract strength and dose haven't necessarily been tested in trials themselves — the rating reflects what we know about oats as a whole.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oats

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.

Oats are generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are related to fiber content: bloating, flatulence, abdominal distension, and an unpleasant taste.

These usually fade with continued use, and you can minimize them by increasing your dose slowly. Oats as food are considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; concentrated supplement forms like this one are less studied, so if you're pregnant or nursing, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

One caution: if you have trouble chewing or a condition that slows how food moves through your small intestine, oat bran can rarely cause a blockage (bezoar). This is unlikely with a standard oat extract, but mention it to your healthcare provider if you have motility concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oats

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 — Oats.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take insulin or any diabetes medication (like metformin, sulfonylureas, or GLP-1 agonists), check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — oats can lower blood sugar and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with these drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This oat extract is a good choice if you're looking to support cholesterol and heart health and have no blood sugar medication concerns. If you take insulin or diabetes drugs, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — oats can lower blood sugar and may mean your medication dose needs adjusting.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before you start.

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 Jul 24, 2015.

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 Avena Sativa, straight from the product label.

Brand Physio Vites
Barcode (UPC) 640522619573
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2015
DSLD ID 47619
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Avena Sativa by Physio Vites, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
640522619573
IngredientAmount% DV
Avena sativa 10:1 extract900 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formulation

This product contains no dairy, egg, fish, peanuts, gluten, shellfish, wheat, yeast, sugars, flavors or preservatives.

Seals/Symbols

GUARANTEE 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

MADE WITH NATURAL INGREDIENT

GMP GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE

MADE IN USA

Physio Vites Lifestyle Supplements

General

PHYSVI-35-1

Formula

Oat Straw 10:1 Extract

Men's energy and vitality formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules two times per day with water.

Precautions

Warning: Consult your doctor before use if you have, or have had, any health condition or if you are taking any medications or remedies including OTC medications, or are planning any medical procedure.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur, such as gastrointestinal discomfort or any allergic reaction.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Avena Sativa by Physio Vites label

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Avena Sativa label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Avena Sativa by Physio Vites

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Avena sativa 10:1 extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
900 mg per serving

Oats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a f...

Avena sativa 10:1 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Avena Sativa by Physio Vites Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Avena Sativa interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Avena Sativa interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Avena sativa 10:1 extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Avena Sativa 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.

Avena sativa 10:1 extract2 drug types · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Avena sativa 10:1 extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Avena Sativa, from the product label.

Physio Vites

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Name
NewYouVitamins.com
City
Orlando
State
FL
ZipCode
32824
Web Address
NewYouVitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Avena Sativa by Physio Vites: Common Questions

Does Avena Sativa by Physio Vites interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Avena Sativa has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Avena Sativa 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.
Will this give me the same side effects as eating oatmeal?
Possibly. Because this is an extract, it's more concentrated than regular oats, but it's still oat fiber. You may notice bloating, gas, or abdominal distension, especially when you first start — these usually go away with time. Start with a smaller dose and work up to minimize these effects.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Oats as a food are considered safe in pregnancy, but concentrated supplements like this one haven't been studied as much. There isn't enough data to say for certain either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy.
Is this actually effective for heart health?
Yes — oat extract is likely effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease based on established clinical evidence. The benefit comes from oats' ability to help manage blood lipids (fats).
What exactly is in this supplement?
One active ingredient: Avena sativa 10:1 extract, which is oats in a concentrated form. The capsule itself is made of gelatin and microcrystalline cellulose, which are just the binder and capsule material.
Can I take this if I'm on blood sugar medication?
Not without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Oats can lower blood glucose on their own, and when combined with insulin or diabetes drugs, they may increase hypoglycemia risk — your medication dose may need to be adjusted.

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The Full Monographs Behind Avena Sativa’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Oats

Interacts with 86 drugs

Oats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a food, oats are safe for most people, and...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Avena Sativa'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 13 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.

Oats 13 references
  1. Cooper SG, Tracey EJ. Small-bowel obstruction caused by oat-bran bezoar. N Engl J Med 1989;320:1148-9. DOI
  2. Pick ME, Hawrysh ZJ, Gee MI, et al. Oat bran concentrate bread products improve long-term control of diabetes: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:1254-61. PubMed
  3. Braaten JT, Scott FW, Wood PJ, et al. High beta-glucan oat bran and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose and insulin in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 1994;11:312-8.
  4. Rosario PG, Gerst PH, Prakash K, Albu E. Dentureless distention: oat bran bezoars cause obstruction. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:608. PubMed
  5. Food and Drug Administration. Food labeling: health claims: oats and coronary heart disease. Fed Regist 1996;61:296-313.
  6. Foulke J. FDA Allows Whole Oat Foods To Make Health Claim on Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease. FDA Talk Paper. 1997. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00782.html.
  7. Chandalia M, Garg A, Lutjohann D, et al. Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1392-8. PubMed
  8. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  9. De Paz Arranz S, Perez Montero A, Remon LZ, Molero MI. Allergic contact urticaria to oatmeal. Allergy 2002;57:1215. . PubMed
  10. Delgado G, Kleber ME, Krämer BK, et al. Dietary intervention with oatmeal in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus - A crossover study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(9):623-629. PubMed
  11. Sobhan M, Hojati M, Vafaie SY, Ahmadimoghaddam D, Mohammadi Y, Mehrpooya M. The efficacy of colloidal oatmeal cream 1% as add-on therapy in the management of chronic irritant hand eczema: A double-blind study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020;13:241-25
  12. Hou Q, Li Y, Li L, Cheng G, Sun X, Li S, Tian H. The metabolic effects of oats intake in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2015;7(12):10369-87. PubMed
  13. González-Afonso M, Cañas JA, Sastre B, et al. A Case of Anaphylaxis After Ingestion of Oats: Research Into New Allergens. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(6):506-508. PubMed

See these in context on the Oats monograph →

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