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Barley Grass Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Earthborn Elements

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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
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First and foremost: checking Barley Grass 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

Barley Grass is a dietary supplement by Earthborn Elements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health support, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Barley Grass. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements

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: barley grass. Barley grass is the young green plant harvested before the grain develops and is often used as a concentrated supplement.

The capsules also contain gelatin as an inactive ingredient.

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 Barley's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Barley 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: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Barley grass is likely effective for helping to lower cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. The evidence supporting these uses comes from established research on barley's effects on heart health and cholesterol levels.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Barley

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.

Barley is generally well tolerated as a food, but this product contains gluten, so it's not suitable if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The most common side effects from oral barley are mild—bloating, gas, abdominal distension, and an unpleasant taste.

Some people may have allergic reactions; symptoms can range from mild (tingling in the face or lips) to severe (swelling, breathing trouble, or anaphylaxis in very sensitive individuals). There isn't enough safety data on concentrated barley grass supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding to say whether it's safe.

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

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Barley

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 — Barley.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 1 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 triclabendazole (Egaten) for a parasitic infection, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product—barley may reduce how well the medication works. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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.

If you're looking to support cholesterol levels and heart health, barley grass has solid evidence behind it. But if you take triclabendazole or have gluten sensitivity, check with your pharmacist first.

And if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your healthcare provider whether this supplement is right for you.

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 Oct 24, 2024.

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 Barley Grass, straight from the product label.

Brand Earthborn Elements
Net contents 200 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 319455
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements, 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
100
IngredientAmount% DV
Barley Grass600 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a physician. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.

General Statements

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Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements label

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Barley Grass label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements

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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Barley Grass

Interacts with
1 drug
600 mg per serving

Barley is a nutritious whole grain that is a good source of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which has solid evidence for modestly lowering LDL ('bad...

Barley Grass monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Barley Grass 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Barley Grass interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Barley Grass interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Barley Grass

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Barley Grass 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.

Barley Grass1 drug type · 1 drug

Triclabendazole (Egaten)

Theoretically, barley might decrease the clinical effects of triclabendazole.
Animal research suggests that a diet supplemented with barley can reduce the bioavailability of triclabendazole when taken concomitantly. This effect has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Barley Grass full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Barley Grass, from the product label.

Earthborn Elements

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Name
Earthborn Elements
Street Address
9450 SW Gemini Dr #49936
City
Beaverton
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97008
Web Address
Earthbornelements.com
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Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements: Common Questions

Does Barley Grass by Earthborn Elements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Barley Grass has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Barley Grass 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.
Does barley grass contain gluten?
Yes. This product is made from barley, which contains gluten. If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, this product isn't for you.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate barley well. The main side effects are mild and digestive—bloating, gas, abdominal swelling, and sometimes an unpleasant taste. Some sensitive people may have allergic reactions.
Is barley grass safe during pregnancy?
There isn't enough safety data on concentrated barley grass supplements in pregnancy to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you right now.
Is barley grass safe while breastfeeding?
There's little safety data on concentrated barley supplements during breastfeeding. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's appropriate for your situation.
What's barley grass actually used for?
Barley grass is likely effective for lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. It's the young green plant harvested before the grain develops.
Can I take this with my other medications?
Most medications don't have documented interactions with barley grass, but if you take triclabendazole (Egaten), barley may reduce how well it works. Use the interaction checker on this page to search your exact medications, or ask your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Barley Grass’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Barley

Interacts with 1 drug

Barley is a nutritious whole grain that is a good source of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which has solid evidence for modestly lowering LDL ('bad') cholesterol when eaten regularly. It...

Read the full Barley monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Barley Grass'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 15 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.

Barley 15 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Fernandez-Anaya S, Crespo JF, Rodriguez JR, et al. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:959-60.
  3. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  4. Ferre, I., Giraldez, F. J., Alvarez-Bujidos, M. L., and Mantecon, A. R. Influence of barley supplement on plasma concentration of triclabendazole metabolites in sheep. Vet.Rec. 11-22-1997;141(21):549-551. PubMed
  5. Curioni, A., Santucci, B., Cristaudo, A., Canistraci, C., Pietravalle, M., Simonato, B., and Giannattasio, M. Urticaria from beer: an immediate hypersensitivity reaction due to a 10- kDa protein derived from barley. Clin Exp Allergy 1999;29(3):407-413. PubMed
  6. Fernandez-Anaya, S., Crespo, J. F., Rodriguez, J. R., Daroca, P., Carmona, E., Herraez, L., and Lopez-Rubio, A. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999;103(5 Pt 1):959-960.
  7. Cronin, E. Contact dermatitis from barley dust. Contact Dermatitis 1979;5(3):196. PubMed
  8. Block, G., Tse, K. S., Kijek, K., Chan, H., and Chan-Yeung, M. Baker's asthma. Studies of the cross-antigenicity between different cereal grains. Clin Allergy 1984;14(2):177-185.
  9. van Ketel, W. G. Immediate type allergy to malt in beer. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(4):297-298. PubMed
  10. Ellis, H. J., Doyle, A. P., Day, P., Wieser, H., and Ciclitira, P. J. Demonstration of the presence of coeliac-activating gliadin-like epitopes in malted barley. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1994;104(3):308-310. PubMed
  11. Vidal, C. and Gonzalez-Quintela, A. Food-induced and occupational asthma due to barley flour. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1995;75(2):121-124.
  12. Gutgesell, C. and Fuchs, T. Contact urticaria from beer. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):436-437. PubMed
  13. Baker, P. G. and Read, A. E. Oats and barley toxicity in coeliac patients. Postgrad.Med J 1976;52(607):264-268. PubMed
  14. Nakase, M., Usui, Y., Alvarez-Nakase, A. M., Adachi, T., Urisu, A., Nakamura, R., Aoki, N., Kitajima, K., and Matsuda, T. Cereal allergens: rice-seed allergens with structural similarity to wheat and barley allergens. Allergy 1998;53(46 Suppl):55-57. PubMed
  15. Pereira, F., Rafael, M., and Lacerda, M. H. Contact dermatitis from barley. Contact Dermatitis 1998;39(5):261-262. PubMed

See these in context on the Barley monograph →

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