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Bamboo Extract 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Bamboo Extract 500 mg label
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Powder 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 Bamboo Extract 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

Bamboo Extract 500 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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: Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract at 500 mg per serving. Bamboo is a plant source — the extract comes from the leaf and stem.

The powder also contains maltodextrin, an inactive ingredient used as a filler to give the supplement volume.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Bamboo product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bamboo'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 for bamboo extract's effectiveness against dental caries (cavities) is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data to say whether it works for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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.

Bamboo shoots eaten as food are generally well tolerated when cooked properly, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic.

Bamboo is also a source of cyanide glycosides, though these are eliminated during normal cooking (boiling, fermentation, or steam drying). The data mentions a historical incident of cyanide poisoning linked to contaminated pickling liquid, not typical supplement use.

Contact dermatitis has been reported in one case when bamboo was applied to the skin. There is not enough safety data on bamboo supplements to recommend them during pregnancy — the safety notes advise against concentrated forms at that time.

While breastfeeding, safety is unknown; avoid concentrated extracts unless your doctor has cleared it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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're on antithyroid drugs, double-check this product with your pharmacist before you start — it may strengthen the medication's effects and increase the risk of low thyroid hormone levels.

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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.

If you take antithyroid medication for an overactive thyroid, check with your pharmacist before starting this supplement — long-term use may intensify your drug's effects. For other uses, the evidence on whether bamboo extract actually works isn't established in our data.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor first.

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 Apr 24, 2025.

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 Bamboo Extract 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0017B7BTF
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330293
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
2000
UPC/BARCODE
X0017B7BTF
IngredientAmount% DV
Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily with water, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

Formula

Bamboo Extract Powder 500 mg per serving

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Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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Bamboo Extract 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract

Interacts with
5 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Bamboo Leaf Extract, Bamboo Stem Extract

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...

Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bamboo Extract 500 mg interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bamboo Extract 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bamboo Extract 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.

Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract1 drug type · 5 drugs

Antithyroid Drugs

Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Bamboo Leaf, Stem Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bamboo Extract 500 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Bamboo Extract 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bamboo Extract 500 mg has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bamboo Extract 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.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements during pregnancy. The safety notes advise against concentrated forms like this one. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding is unknown. Concentrated extracts like this are best avoided unless your doctor has cleared it. Check with them first.
Does bamboo extract really help with cavities?
The evidence we have isn't reliable enough to say whether it works for that. We don't have solid data supporting its effectiveness for dental caries.
I heard bamboo can contain cyanide — is this dangerous?
Bamboo shoots do contain cyanide compounds, but these are eliminated during normal cooking and processing. However, supplement safety overall hasn't been well studied, so this is worth discussing with your pharmacist.
What's in the powder besides the bamboo extract?
The product contains maltodextrin as an inactive ingredient — it's a filler that gives the powder its bulk.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bamboo Extract 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 drugs

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

Read the full Bamboo monograph →
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Sources & How We Checked

Bamboo Extract 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 4 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.

Bamboo 4 references
  1. Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
  4. Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI

See these in context on the Bamboo 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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