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Blueberry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Blueberry Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet 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 Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: blueberry extract. The capsule itself is made with a vegetable cellulose shell, an inert material that holds the extract.

Blueberry extract is a concentrated form of compounds found in blueberries. Unlike eating fresh blueberries, this supplement delivers a higher dose of the plant's active components in a single capsule.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Blueberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: memory, blood sugar, and cardiovascular health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Cognitive function, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Hypertriglyceridemia — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Blueberry is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Hypertension (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Blueberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Cognitive function, Diabetes, and more.

The evidence on blueberry extract's effectiveness is mixed. It's rated possibly ineffective for high blood pressure.

For age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, athletic performance, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease, the evidence isn't established—we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it helps or doesn't. If you're considering this supplement for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports giving it a try for your situation.

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 food are generally well tolerated and widely eaten. Blueberry extract in supplement form is also generally well tolerated, though freeze-dried forms have caused gastrointestinal side effects in some people.

In one study, a small number of participants taking 50 grams daily of freeze-dried blueberries dropped out in the first week because of stomach upset—constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. While eating blueberries in pregnancy and while breastfeeding is fine, high-dose extracts haven't been well studied in either situation.

There isn't enough data to know whether concentrated supplements are safe in pregnancy or lactation—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

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.

Before you take this, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any antidiabetes drugs, flurbiprofen (Ansaid), or buspirone (BuSpar). All three show Minor interactions in the research, though human evidence is limited.

No interactions are documented for the other medications we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Blueberry extract is generally well tolerated as a supplement, though it may cause stomach upset in some people. If you take antidiabetes drugs, flurbiprofen, or buspirone, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—even though the interaction risk is minor, your blood sugar or drug levels could shift.

Discuss with your own healthcare provider whether this supplement makes sense for what you're hoping it will help with.

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 Dec 18, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Barcode (UPC) 880599532300
Net contents 60 V-Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 257268
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet, 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 V-Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 V-Cap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
880599532300
IngredientAmount% DV
Blueberry Extract400 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbadiet Blueberry is a high potency 10:1 concentrated extract. This full spectrum extract retains all the active constituents in nature intended balanced ratio. Encapsulating this goodness in our quick release, easy to swallow vegan capsules, guarantees you a premium quality nutritional supplement.

Formulation

Improves memory Regulates blood sugar levels Promotes cardiovascular health

Natural color variation may occur in this product

100% natural Nature's anti-oxidant defence

Non-GMO

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Free Of preservatives, binders, gluten, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast

Every batch 3rd party lab tested

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product isnot intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing. Dietary supplement shouldn't be used as a substitute for a varied diet

Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not for medicinal use

Storage

Store in cool, dry place

Seals/Symbols

fssai Lic. No.: 20817018000147 Vcaps Plus GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product

Vegan

General Statements

1% for the planet

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for Use: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with meals or as directed by your physician.

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Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet

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

Serving size1 V-Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Blueberry Extract

Interacts with
88 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Cyanococcus Extract

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 Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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88 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blueberry Extract 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 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
City
Haryana
State
India
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Blueberry Extract by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blueberry Extract 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 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 blueberry extract lower my blood sugar?
Animal and lab studies suggest blueberry extract may lower blood glucose levels. If you take antidiabetes drugs, this could theoretically increase your risk of low blood sugar. Check with your doctor before starting if you take diabetes medication.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people tolerate blueberry extract well. Freeze-dried forms may cause constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. In one trial, stomach upset was common enough that about one in four people stopped taking it in the first week.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Eating blueberries is fine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. High-dose extract supplements haven't been studied enough to know for sure. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement is right for you if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Does blueberry extract actually work for high blood pressure?
The evidence rates it as possibly ineffective for high blood pressure. If that's what you're hoping it will help with, discuss other options with your doctor.
What is blueberry extract exactly?
It's a concentrated form of the active compounds found in blueberries, delivered in a single capsule rather than as fresh fruit. The capsule shell is made of vegetable cellulose.

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Sources & How We Checked

Blueberry Extract'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
  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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