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Dietary supplement

Brain Health Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Daiwa

Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Brain Health is a dietary supplement by Daiwa with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Brain Health by Daiwa

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Daiwa Brain Health has 3 active ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Olive Oil, and Scallop Oil. These are all oils — the first two are common food-based oils, and the third is derived from scallops.

The product also contains several inactive ingredients (gelatin, glycerin, carnauba wax, and others) that serve as capsule material and binders.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support brain health, memory, concentration, learning.
  • We looked for evidence on: cognitive function, age-related cognitive decline, memory loss, mental clarity.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence on Olive Oil for the conditions listed in our data — osteoporosis, indigestion, exercise-related respiratory infections, shingles, influenza, and osteoarthritis — is insufficient to rate. We have no effectiveness data on file for Vegetable Oil or Scallop Oil.

The product is marketed for brain health, but our data doesn't cover that claim.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Olive

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.

Olive Oil as a food and in typical amounts is very well tolerated. When taken orally in food amounts, olive fruit and olive leaf extract are generally well tolerated.

The most common side effects reported in trials were headache and stomach discomfort; one patient reported skin and acne. Olive tree pollen can trigger seasonal respiratory allergies in some people.

Concentrated olive supplements are less studied than the food form, so the safety of higher doses isn't as well established — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking concentrated supplements. We have no safety data on file for Vegetable Oil or Scallop Oil.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Olive

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

The bottom line

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

Daiwa Brain Health is built on oils with little to no documented interactions with medications. Olive Oil is generally well tolerated at typical doses, though concentrated supplements are less studied.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any regular medications, run this product through the interaction checker on this page and ask your pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Brain Health, straight from the product label.

Brand Daiwa
Barcode (UPC) 851814001208
Net contents 30 Enteric-Coated Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 314008
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Brain Health by Daiwa, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
851814001208
IngredientAmount% DV
Vegetable Oil0.25 mg--
Olive Oil200 mg--
Scallop Oil50 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water, Purified, Glycerin, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Shellac, Glycerin Fatty Acid Ester, Carnauba Wax

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Hokkaido Scallop Oil Plasmalogen (HSOP), the active ingredients in Daiwa Brain Health, is shown in scientific research to support brain health by enhancing memory, concentration, learning ability, and cognitive function. Plasmalogen lipids, known as "vinyl ether bonds," are present in high concentrations in tissues of the brain and muscles of the human body. HSOP can increase the plasmalogen in the red blood cells and plasma. Benefits: Enhanced concentration Improved memory Enriched cognitive function Long term safety

Powered by Hokkaido Scallop Oil Plasmalogen (HSOP)

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if tamper-resistant safety seals outside the bottle and under the cap are broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Caution: Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, lactating or taking prescription medication.

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.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Take one (1) capsule daily. For intense use: Take two (2) capsules daily in divided doses.

Formulation

Supports memory, concentration & cognitive function

See for yourself

Brain Health by Daiwa label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Brain Health by Daiwa

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

Vegetable Oil

0.25 mg per serving

Olive Oil

No known
interactions
200 mg per serving

Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...

Olive Oil monograph & interactions

Scallop Oil

50 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water, Purified, Glycerin, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Shellac, Glycerin Fatty Acid Ester, Carnauba Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Brain Health by Daiwa Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Brain Health. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Brain Health, from the product label.

Daiwa

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Name
Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Brain Health by Daiwa: Common Questions

Does Brain Health by Daiwa interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Brain Health. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Brain Health contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
What are the side effects of this product?
Olive Oil, the ingredient we have the most data on, is generally well tolerated. Headache and stomach discomfort are the most common side effects reported in trials. One person reported skin and acne. If you're allergic to olive tree pollen, you may want to check with your pharmacist first.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have specific safety data on file for pregnancy or breastfeeding with these ingredients. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Is this product studied for brain health?
Our data doesn't cover brain health claims for any of the three active ingredients in this product. The evidence we have on Olive Oil is for other conditions, and most of it is rated insufficient to draw firm conclusions.
Why can't you check two of the three ingredients for interactions?
We hold no interaction monographs for Vegetable Oil or Scallop Oil. That doesn't mean they're unsafe — it just means we don't have the data to check them. Your pharmacist can help you research them further if you're concerned.

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Brain Health label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Brain Health’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Brain Health'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 2 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.

Olive 2 references
  1. Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
  2. Somerville V, Moore R, Braakhuis A. The effect of olive leaf extract on upper respiratory illness in high school athletes: A randomised control trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(2). pii: E358. PubMed

See these in context on the Olive 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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