Biotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 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
Biotin is a dietary supplement by Global Healing Center with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general wellness and energy, gut health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 257 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fulvic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Biotin by Global Healing Center
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product has 2 active ingredients: fulvic acid and biotin. Fulvic acid is an organic compound derived from soil and plant matter; biotin is a B vitamin your body needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails, and it plays a role in metabolism.
The capsule itself is vegetarian, and the formulation includes organic gum acacia as a binder.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medications or malabsorption issues. For other conditions listed—alopecia areata, multiple sclerosis, and seborrheic dermatitis—the evidence we hold rates biotin as possibly ineffective or shows insufficient data to make a reliable claim.
For fulvic acid, the evidence we hold is insufficient to establish it works for respiratory infections, lead toxicity, eczema, fatigue, or hay fever.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea, and one unconfirmed case involved an unusual inflammatory reaction, though it's unclear if biotin was the cause.
Fulvic acid appears well tolerated in the short term, but high-quality human safety data is limited. Common side effects from oral fulvic acid include diarrhea, headache, and sore throat; a rare serious effect called Kashin-Beck bone disease has been noted.
Fulvic acid is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information. For biotin, normal dietary and supplement amounts are appropriate during pregnancy and lactation, but discuss high-dose supplements with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), immune-suppressing medications, or thyroid hormone replacement. Fulvic acid may reduce how well these work.
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 product may appeal to people with biotin deficiency or those seeking general hair and skin support, but the fulvic acid component carries meaningful interactions with blood thinners, immune suppressants, and thyroid medications. If you take any of those drug types, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2019.
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
General information
Key facts about Biotin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Global Healing Center |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 769173635883 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204477 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin by Global Healing Center, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fulvic Acid | 10 mg | -- |
| Biotin | 2500 mcg | 8333% |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, organic Gum Acacia
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Take one capsule daily, preferably with food, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula
Our biotin is extracted from certified organic sesbania herb along with the natural co-factors and co-nutrients in the plant. It is an essential vitamin that helps support healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Biotin from natural Sesbania extract
Formulation
Our biotin is extracted from certified organic sesbania herb along with the natural co-factors and co-nutrients in the plant.
GMO Free
Vegan
Gluten Free
Precautions
Warning: Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing or for any additional concerns.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Since 1998
FDA Statement of Identity
All Natural Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
GMO Free
Vegan
Gluten Free
No Animal Testing
Brand IP Statement(s)
Oregen-Bio is a registered trademark of Orgenetic, Incorporated.
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Biotin by Global Healing Center label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin by Global Healing Center
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Fulvic Acid
Interacts with257 drugs
Fulvic acid is a natural compound formed when plants and microbes break down in soil, and it is sold as a supplement for energy, gut, and overall well...
Fulvic Acid monograph & interactionsBiotin
No knowninteractions
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...
Biotin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Organic Gum Acacia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin by Global Healing Center Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Biotin by Global Healing Center contains two active ingredients, and one of them—fulvic acid—has documented interactions with several drug types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or clopidogrel. Fulvic acid may weaken their effectiveness and theoretically increase your clot risk, based on lab evidence showing it can shorten clotting time.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fulvic acid also interacts with immune-suppressing medications (used after transplant or for autoimmune conditions) by potentially reducing their effect, and with thyroid hormone replacement therapy by interfering with how your body regulates thyroid function. All three of these interactions are rated Moderate severity.
Biotin, the second active ingredient, has no documented interactions in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 257 individual medications.
If you take any blood thinner, immunosuppressant, or thyroid medication, check your specific drugs with the interaction tool on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Biotin interact with 257 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Biotin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fulvic Acid
Aspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium OxideBufferin
How Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interactionAspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium BicarbonateAlka-Seltzer Pain Reliever and Antacid
How Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interactionAspirin, Codeine PhosphateAspirin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, MethocarbamolRobaxisal C
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAspirin, Diphenhydramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka Seltzer Plus Night Time Effervescent
How Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, DipyridamoleAggrenox, Asasantin Retard
How Aspirin, Dipyridamole interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Dipyridamole interactionAspirin, Ethoheptazine, MeprobamateEquagesic
How Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, MeprobamateMicrainin
How Aspirin, Meprobamate interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, MethocarbamolRobaxisal
How Aspirin, Methocarbamol interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAspirin, OxycodonePercodan
How Aspirin, Oxycodone interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Oxycodone interactionAspirin, PentazocineTalwin Compound
How Aspirin, Pentazocine interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Aspirin, Pentazocine interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Biotin — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Atezolizumab interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Biotin 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.
Fulvic Acid
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence shows that fulvic acid, formed from the oxidation and polymerization of protocatechuic acid, can shorten prothrombin time in human plasma, increasing the risk of clot formation.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid stimulates immune function.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone therapy might interfere with the ability to normalize thyroid function.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid increases the plasma level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreases the thyroxine (T4):triiodothyronine (T3) ratio.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin, from the product label.
Global Healing Center
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- Global Healing Center, LP.
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 77018
- Phone Number
- 1.800.476.0016
- Web Address
- www.globalhealingcenter.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Fulvic Acid
Interacts with 257 drugsFulvic acid is a natural compound formed when plants and microbes break down in soil, and it is sold as a supplement for energy, gut, and overall wellness. Human research is very limited, so...
Read the full Fulvic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographBiotin
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get plenty from a normal diet, and true defi...
Read the full Biotin monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Biotin'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 7 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.
Fulvic Acid 3 references
- Lu, FJ. Arsenic as a promoter in the effect of humic substances on plasma prothrombin time in vitro. Thromb Res 6-15-1990;58(6):537-541. PubMed
- Vucskits, AV, Hullar, I, Bersenyi, A, Andrasofszky, E, Kulcsar, M, Szabo, J. Effect of fulvic and humic acids on performance, immune response and thyroid function in rats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2010;94(6):721-728. PubMed
- Gandy JJ, Meeding JP, Snyman JR, et al. Phase 1 clinical study of the acute and subacute safety and proof-of-concept efficacy of carbohydrate-derived fulvic acid. Clin Pharmacol. 2012;4:7-11. PubMed
Biotin 4 references
- Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
- Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
- Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed
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