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Bamboo Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure

Bamboo Extract label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bamboo Extract 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 is a dietary supplement by Pure 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 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 by Pure

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.

Pure Bamboo Extract contains a single active ingredient: bamboo extract. Bamboo shoots are a plant source traditionally eaten in cooked form and used in some traditional medicine practices.

The supplement also contains gelatin capsules as the capsule material.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: healthy hair, nails, and skin.
  • We looked for evidence on: hair health, nail health, skin health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for bamboo extract in preventing tooth decay (dental caries) is insufficient — we don't have reliable data showing 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 are widely eaten when properly cooked, but supplement safety is not well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic because they contain cyanide compounds, though boiling, fermentation, or steam-drying removes these.

During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements — the safety data advises against them. While breastfeeding, safety is also unknown; concentrated extracts should be avoided unless your doctor has cleared them for you.

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 take antithyroid drugs (medications for overactive thyroid), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — bamboo extract may increase their effects and side effects, potentially leading to low thyroid 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 medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement — there's a documented interaction risk. Because supplement safety data on bamboo extract is limited and raw forms can be problematic, it's worth confirming it's right for you before you begin.

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 Aug 23, 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 Bamboo Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure
Net contents 365 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 248620
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 Bamboo Extract by Pure, 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
183
IngredientAmount% DV
Bamboo extract750 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsules

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Label statements
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Formulation

Pure ingredients. Pure results. Unmatched purity.

Natural Sourcing 100% Pure

Beauty supplement

Hair growth Skin hydration Nail growth

General Statements

Double the value.

Made with 1 ingredient

Formula

Silica rich bamboo extract promotes healthy hair, nails, & skin

Precautions

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.

For adults only.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a physician. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.

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Bamboo Extract by Pure label

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Bamboo Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bamboo Extract by Pure

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 container183 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bamboo extract

Interacts with
5 drugs
750 mg per serving

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 extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Bamboo Extract by Pure Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bamboo extract 5

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bamboo Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bamboo 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.

Bamboo 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 extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Pure

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Name
Pure Supplements
Street Address
2578 W 600 N
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Phone Number
801-903-2280
Web Address
Puresupplementsco.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bamboo Extract by Pure: Common Questions

Does Bamboo Extract by Pure interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bamboo Extract 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 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.
Can I take this while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements during pregnancy — the safety data advises against them. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.
What about breastfeeding?
Safety of bamboo supplements while breastfeeding is unknown. Concentrated extracts should be avoided unless your doctor has cleared them for you.
Does bamboo extract prevent cavities?
The evidence we have is insufficient to say whether it works for dental caries. We don't have reliable data supporting that use yet.
Are there side effects I should know about?
Bamboo shoots naturally contain cyanide compounds, but properly processed forms (boiled, fermented, or steam-dried) eliminate this during production. Because supplement safety is not well studied, talk with your pharmacist about any concerns.
I take thyroid medication — is this safe for me?
If you take antithyroid drugs, there's a documented interaction risk: bamboo extract may increase their effects and side effects, potentially leading to low thyroid levels. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bamboo Extract’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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bamboo 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 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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