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Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

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

Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet 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 extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet

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: Avena sativa extract, derived from green oats. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, an inactive shell.

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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural aphrodisiac, cardiovascular and nervous system support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, sexual function, stress — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Oats is rated "Likely Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oats is rated "Likely Effective" for Dyslipidemia.
  • Also on file: Oats is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Hypertension.

The extract is rated Likely Effective for two uses: lowering cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. These ratings come from established research on oats' effects on blood lipids and cardiovascular markers.

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 digestive — bloating, flatulence, abdominal distension, and an unpleasant taste — all tied to the fiber content.

These usually fade as your body adjusts, and you can minimize them by starting low and increasing gradually. Oats eaten as food are considered likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so there isn't enough data to know either way.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.

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.

Check your exact medications if you take insulin — the extract may lower blood sugar and require a dose adjustment. Also confirm with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any antidiabetes drug (such as metformin, sulfonylureas, or others), as the same low-blood-sugar risk applies.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement may help with cholesterol and heart health, but it's important if you take insulin or diabetes medication. The oat extract can lower blood sugar, potentially too much.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if your diabetes or insulin dose is carefully balanced. Digestive side effects are usually mild and temporary.

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 Dec 18, 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 Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Barcode (UPC) 880610303698
Net contents 60 V-Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 257383
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet, 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 V-Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 V-Cap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
880610303698
IngredientAmount% DV
Avena sativa extract400 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbadiet Avena Sativa is a high potency 15:1 concentrated extract. This full spectrum extract retains all the active constituents in nature intended balanced ratio. Encapsulating this goodness in our quick release, easy to swallow vegan capsules, guarantees you a premium quality nutritional supplement

Formulation

Natural aphrodisiac Supports cardiovascular health Supports nervous system

Natural color variation may occur in this product

100% natural Support nervous system

Non-GMO

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Free Of preservatives, binders, gluten, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast

Every batch 3rd party lab tested

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing. Dietary supplement shouldn't be used as a substitute for a varied diet

Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not for medicinal use

Storage

Store in cool, dry place

Seals/Symbols

fssai Lic. No.: 20817018000147 Vcaps Plus GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product

General Statements

1% for the planet

License Number: 10018064001315

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for Use: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with meals or as directed by your physician.

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Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet

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

Serving size1 V-Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Avena sativa extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Beta Glucan

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 extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract 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 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
City
Haryana
State
India
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract 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 (Green Oat) Extract 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 low blood sugar?
It can increase that risk if you take insulin or diabetes medication, because oats lower blood sugar on their own. That's why you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can monitor you and adjust your dose if needed.
What are the side effects?
Most people experience mild digestive upset: bloating, gas, abdominal distension, or an odd taste. Starting with a low dose and building up gradually usually helps, and these effects tend to fade as your body adapts.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Oats eaten as regular food are considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This supplement form is less studied, so there isn't enough data to be certain either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
Does this actually lower cholesterol?
Yes, it's rated Likely Effective for improving cholesterol and triglyceride levels and supporting heart health. The effect comes from the oat extract itself.
Can I take this if I have trouble chewing or a gut motility issue?
Oat fiber can rarely cause intestinal blockage in people with difficulty chewing or conditions that slow digestion. If that's you, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Avena Sativa (Green Oat) Extract'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

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