Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 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.
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Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg is a dietary supplement by Zazzee Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, heart health, brain and memory health.Based on those ingredients, 88 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals
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 contains one active ingredient: blueberry whole fruit extract in a 10:1 concentration, delivering 5,000 mg per capsule. The extract comes from the whole fruit and is standardized for potency.
The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — pullulan, rice powder, and compact cel — which serve as fillers and capsule material.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence for blueberry extract is mixed. For hypertension (high blood pressure), it's rated as possibly ineffective based on available data.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, athletic performance, cardiovascular disease, and cholesterol levels, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. The data on file doesn't establish a clear benefit for any of these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Blueberries as food are widely eaten and generally well tolerated. This concentrated extract is the same story — most people tolerate it fine.
The most common side effects reported with freeze-dried blueberries are constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting; in one trial, about a quarter of participants taking a high dose dropped out in the first week due to stomach complaints. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data is limited.
While eating whole blueberries is fine, there isn't enough research on concentrated supplements at high doses during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs, flurbiprofen (Ansaid), or buspirone (BuSpar). All three have documented minor interactions with blueberry extract that could affect how they work or their blood levels.
No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Blueberry extract is generally well tolerated as a supplement, but it has documented minor interactions with antidiabetes medications, flurbiprofen, and buspirone — so check your exact medications before you start. The evidence for what it actually does is weak or absent for most advertised uses.
If you take any of those three medication types or have any chronic condition, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Zazzee Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001VK9JNX |
| Net contents | 120 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 318729 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Pullulan, Rice, Powder, Compact Cel
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Formula
Zazzee Naturals Blueberry Organic Extract is an all-natural herbal supplement that has been formulated to deliver a broad spectrum of flavonoids, polyphenols and anthocyanins with scientifically demonstrated antioxidant support properties. Our Organic Blueberry Extract is derived from a potent, pharmaceutical quality 10:1 extract equivalent to 5000 mg of whole fruit powder.
Extra Strength Blueberry 10:1 Extract 5000 mg Strength
Precautions
Warnings: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, corn, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
CCOF Certified Organic Certified Organic by CCOF USDA Organic Certified Organic, Non-GMO
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Supports balanced immune response Powerful, potent antioxidant support
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, corn, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
Made with Non-GMO ingredients
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.
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Dietary Supplement
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Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals
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Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract
Interacts with88 drugs
Blueberries are a nutritious fruit rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, and eating them as part of a balanced diet is healthy and safe for most p...
Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan, Rice, Powder, Compact Cel. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Zazzee Naturals Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg contains blueberry whole fruit extract, which has documented minor interactions with antidiabetes drugs, flurbiprofen (an anti-inflammatory), and buspirone (an anxiety medication).
The most serious concern is with antidiabetes drugs — animal and lab research suggests blueberry extract might lower blood glucose levels and theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with these medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The extract may also slow how your body breaks down flurbiprofen and buspirone, which could raise their blood levels. In-vitro (lab) research shows blueberry juice can inhibit the enzymes that clear these drugs, though human studies of the juice itself showed less dramatic effects.
All three interactions carry Minor severity.
If you take any antidiabetes medication, flurbiprofen, or buspirone, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting. Altogether, these interactions span 88 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg interact with 88 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionBuspironeBuSpar
How Buspirone interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractBuspirone (buspar) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberry juice might increase blood levels of buspirone.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Buspirone interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Exenatide Synthetic interactionFlurbiprofenAnsaid, Flurbiprofen, Flurprofen, Froben, Froben SR, Ocufen
How Flurbiprofen interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractFlurbiprofen (ansaid, Others) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberry juice might increase blood levels of flurbiprofen.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Flurbiprofen interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blueberry Whole Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract + Glipizide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 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.
Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research suggests that blueberry and/or blueberry leaf extracts can lower blood glucose levels.
Buspirone (Buspar)
Theoretically, blueberry juice might increase blood levels of buspirone.
In vitro research shows that blueberry juice can inhibit the metabolism of buspirone, possibly by inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) enzymes. However, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that drinking 300 mL of blueberry juice 30 minutes before taking buspirone hydrochloride 10 mg does not significantly affect the concentration or clearance of buspirone.
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid, Others)
Theoretically, blueberry juice might increase blood levels of flurbiprofen.
In vitro research shows that blueberry juice can inhibit the metabolism of flurbiprofen, possibly by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) enzymes. However, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that drinking 300 mL of blueberry juice 30 minutes before taking flurbiprofen 100 mg does not significantly affect the concentration or clearance of flurbiprofen.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 mg, from the product label.
Zazzee Naturals
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- Zazzee Naturals
- Street Address
- 400 Rella Blvd Ste 123 Box 182
- City
- Montebello
- State
- NY
- Web Address
- ZazzeeNaturals.com
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Blueberry Extract 10:1 Extract 5000 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.
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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.
Blueberry 7 references
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- Wang SY, Lin HS. Antioxidant activity in fruits and leaves of blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry varies with cultivar and developmental stage. J Agric Food Chem 2000;48:140-6.. PubMed
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- Basu A, Du M, Leyva MJ, et al. Blueberries decrease cardiovascular risk factors in obese men and women with metabolic syndrome. J Nutr 2010;140(9):1582-7. PubMed
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