Blueberry Extract 5000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Blueberry 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.
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
Blueberry 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 Concentrate. 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 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
Low disclosure
This product contains 4 active ingredients: Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract is the primary working ingredient — it's concentrated blueberry in extract form. The other three named actives are Anthocyanins, Polyphenols, and Flavonoids, which are naturally occurring plant compounds found in blueberries that contribute to the fruit's color and potential health properties.
The inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice powder, and silica — are the capsule material and flow agents that hold everything together.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence on blueberry extract is mixed. For high blood pressure (hypertension), it's rated possibly ineffective based on available data.
For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, athletic performance, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and cardiovascular disease, the evidence we hold is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable research to say whether it works or doesn't for these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Blueberries as food are eaten widely and are generally well tolerated. The extract form is also generally well tolerated, though freeze-dried blueberries at high doses can cause constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting — in one trial, about a quarter of people taking 50 grams daily reported enough stomach upset to drop out in the first week.
For pregnancy and breastfeeding, concentrated supplements haven't been well studied. While eating whole blueberries is fine, the safety of high-dose extracts during these periods isn't known.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Before you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use antidiabetes drugs (minor risk of low blood sugar), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), or buspirone (BuSpar) — all three may have their blood levels or effects altered by the blueberry extract.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Blueberry extract may be worth considering if you're looking for a supplement with a long food history and general tolerability. However, if you take antidiabetes drugs, flurbiprofen, or buspirone, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the extract may affect how these medications work.
Same goes if you're pregnant, nursing, or prone to stomach upset.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2022.
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 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 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 276072 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Blueberry Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 0 NP | -- |
| Polyphenols | 0 NP | -- |
| Flavonoids | 0 NP | -- |
| Blueberry Concentrate | 5000 mg | -- |
| Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract | 500 mg | -- |
| Phenolics | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice, Powder, Silica
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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 Extract is an all-natural herbal supplement that has been formulated to deliver a broad spectrum of flavonoids with scientifically demonstrated antioxidant support properties. Our blueberry extract is derived from a potent, pharmaceutical quality 10:1 extract equivalent to 5000 mg (5g) of whole fruit powder.
Precautions
Warnings: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
General Statements
Please recycle.
FDA Statement of Identity
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.
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Supports balance immune response Powerful, potent antioxidant support Pharmaceutical quality, 10X potency Blueberry Extract 5000mg strength
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Made with non-GMO ingredients
Seals/Symbols
Good Manufacturing Practice GMP Consistent Quality Made in USA
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Blueberry Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Blueberry Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Blueberry Concentrate
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 Concentrate monograph & interactions- › Blueberry Whole Fruit Extract
- › Phenolics
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice, Powder, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Blueberry Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Blueberry Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals has documented interactions with a small number of medication types.
The most serious concern is antidiabetes drugs — blueberry whole fruit extract may theoretically increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with these medications, based on animal and lab research showing that blueberries can lower blood glucose levels.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Additionally, the extract may theoretically raise blood levels of flurbiprofen (Ansaid) and buspirone (BuSpar) through enzyme inhibition, though human evidence is limited. Both are rated Minor severity.
We could not check three other named ingredients — anthocyanins, polyphenols, and flavonoids — because we hold no interaction data for them. Blueberry Concentrate and Phenolics are labeled as blend containers, so their component interactions roll up into the whole fruit extract data above.
Altogether, these interactions span 88 individual medications.
Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page. If you take any antidiabetes drug, flurbiprofen, or buspirone, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Blueberry Extract 5000 mg interact with 88 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Blueberry Extract 5000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Blueberry Concentrate
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Blueberry 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Concentrate
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 5000 mg, from the product label.
Zazzee Naturals
See all Zazzee Naturals products- Name
- Zazzee Naturals
- Street Address
- 400 Rella Boulevard Suite 123 Dept. 182
- City
- Montebello
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10901
Blueberry Extract 5000 mg by Zazzee Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Blueberry Extract 5000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Blueberry 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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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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