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Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutricost

Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Blueberry Extract 8,000 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost 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 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 8,000 mg by Nutricost

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

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 is straightforward: it contains one active ingredient, blueberry fruit extract at 8,000 mg per serving. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material and filled with rice flour as an inactive ingredient.

Blueberry extract concentrates the compounds found in fresh blueberries into a supplement form.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Blueberry product and its label doesn't state a use — see Blueberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for blueberry extract is mixed. For high blood pressure, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, athletic performance, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease, we don't have enough reliable evidence to know whether it works. If blood pressure control or any of these other conditions are your main reason for considering it, talk with your doctor about options with stronger evidence behind them.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blueberry

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.

Blueberries as a food are widely eaten and generally well tolerated. At supplement doses, blueberry extract is also generally well tolerated, though gastrointestinal side effects have been reported.

In one clinical trial, a significant number of people taking freeze-dried blueberries (50 grams daily) experienced constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting — about a quarter of participants dropped out in the first week due to these complaints. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data on high-dose blueberry extract is limited.

Eating whole blueberries is fine, but concentrated supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blueberry

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Blueberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 88 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on antidiabetes drugs (the main concern), flurbiprofen, or buspirone. All three interactions are Minor severity, but your healthcare provider should confirm it's okay for you specifically.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Blueberry extract is generally well tolerated in supplement form, though some people experience stomach upset. The main catch is that it may interact with antidiabetes drugs and a couple of other medications, and the evidence for what it actually does is weak or absent.

If you take any prescription medications — especially for blood sugar, inflammation, or anxiety — check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Same conversation applies.

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 Jun 16, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost
Barcode (UPC) 857077008091
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 270261
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg by Nutricost, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
857077008091
IngredientAmount% DV
Blueberry fruit extract160 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your physician.

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.

Consult a physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Quality Guaranteed Nutricost

Formulation

Vegetarian

Non GMO Gluten Free Product

Formula

Blueberry extract 8,000 mg equivalent per serving

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Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg by Nutricost label

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Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg by Nutricost

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Blueberry fruit extract

Interacts with
88 drugs
160 mg per serving

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 fruit extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions

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88 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Blueberry fruit extract 88

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg interact with 88 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Blueberry fruit extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blueberry Extract 8,000 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 fruit extract3 drug types · 88 drugs

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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Blueberry fruit extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg, from the product label.

Nutricost

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84059
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions

Does Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg by Nutricost interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg has a known interaction with 88 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg 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.
Will this cause stomach problems?
Blueberry extract is generally well tolerated, but gastrointestinal side effects like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting have been reported at high doses. One clinical trial showed that about 26% of people taking a freeze-dried form dropped out in the first week due to stomach complaints, so it can happen — though it's not universal.
Is blueberry extract safe during pregnancy?
Eating whole blueberries is fine, but the safety of high-dose extracts like this one during pregnancy hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety of high-dose blueberry extract while breastfeeding isn't known. Whole blueberries are fine, but we don't have enough data on concentrated supplements. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Does blueberry extract actually work for blood pressure?
The evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective for high blood pressure, so this probably isn't a reliable choice if that's your main reason for considering it. Talk with your doctor about medications or supplements with stronger evidence behind them.
What does blueberry extract do?
For most of its proposed uses — brain health as we age, anxiety, athletic performance, cholesterol, and heart disease — we don't have enough reliable evidence to know whether it works. It's mainly promoted as a general antioxidant, but the real-world benefit isn't established in our data.
Is there anything else in the capsule besides blueberry?
The capsule itself is made from vegetable material and contains rice flour as a filler. Those are inactive ingredients — the active ingredient is just the blueberry fruit extract.

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The Full Monographs Behind Blueberry Extract 8,000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Blueberry

Interacts with 88 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 people. Concentrated supplements are mark...

Read the full Blueberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Blueberry Extract 8,000 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.

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.

Blueberry 7 references
  1. Cignarella A, Nastasi M, Cavalli E, Puglisi L. Novel lipid-lowering properties of Vaccinium myrtillus L. leaves, a traditional antidiabetic treatment, in several models of rat dyslipidaemia: a comparison with ciprofibrate. Thromb Res 1996;84:311-22. PubMed
  2. 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
  3. Martineau, L. C., Couture, A., Spoor, D., Benhaddou-Andaloussi, A., Harris, C., Meddah, B., Leduc, C., Burt, A., Vuong, T., Mai, Le P., Prentki, M., Bennett, S. A., Arnason, J. T., and Haddad, P. S. Anti-diabetic properties of the Canadian lowbush bluebe
  4. Vuong, T., Martineau, L. C., Ramassamy, C., Matar, C., and Haddad, P. S. Fermented Canadian lowbush blueberry juice stimulates glucose uptake and AMP-activated protein kinase in insulin-sensitive cultured muscle cells and adipocytes. Can J Physiol Pharma
  5. Hanley MJ, Masse G, Harmatz JS, Cancalon PF, Dolnikowski GG, Court MH, Greenblatt DJ. Effect of blueberry juice on clearance of buspirone and flurbiprofen in human volunteers. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2013 Apr;75(4):1041-52. PubMed
  6. 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
  7. Basu A, Feng D, Planinic P, Ebersole JL, Lyons TJ, Alexander JM. Dietary blueberry and soluble fiber supplementation reduces risk of gestational diabetes in women with obesity in a randomized controlled trial. J Nutr 2021;151(5):1128-38. PubMed

See these in context on the Blueberry monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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