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Broccoli 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by The Vitamin Shoppe

Broccoli 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Broccoli 500 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: Moderate

Broccoli 500 mg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and antioxidant support, heart and digestive health, detoxification support.Based on those ingredients, 187 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Broccoli. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe

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: broccoli, at 500 mg per capsule. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable concentrate that provides glucosinolates, the compounds responsible for its activity.

The capsule also contains gelatin and rice flour as inactive ingredients (binding and filler materials).

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Broccoli's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Broccoli for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Colorectal cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for broccoli's effectiveness is mixed. It is rated possibly effective for colorectal cancer prevention.

However, for bladder cancer, breast cancer, fibromyalgia, and gastric cancer, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it — meaning studies either don't exist, are too small, or are inconclusive.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Broccoli

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.

Broccoli as a food is well tolerated at normal dietary amounts. However, concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, and the safety data advises caution unless your doctor approves it.

Side effects from broccoli extracts — especially at higher doses — include loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. Topically, allergic contact reactions have been reported, though that's less relevant to a capsule you swallow.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Broccoli

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Broccoli.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 187 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 taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any medications broken down by the liver enzyme CYP1A2 (Moderate interaction) or CYP2A6 (Moderate interaction). Broccoli can reduce how well these drugs work by increasing how fast your body clears them.

Use the medication checker on this page to confirm your exact medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Broccoli supplements may help with colorectal cancer prevention, but the evidence for other uses is thin. The real issue here is that broccoli speeds up how your liver clears two classes of medications, which could weaken their effects.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this — especially if you take any regular prescription medications. They can check whether broccoli will interfere and help you decide if it's right for you.

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 Jan 25, 2016.

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 Broccoli 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand The Vitamin Shoppe
Barcode (UPC) 766536015146
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2016
DSLD ID 55480
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
766536015146
IngredientAmount% DV
Broccoli500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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General Statements

superfood

cruciferous vegetable

{capsule} actual size

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

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FDA Statement of Identity

dietary supplement

Formulation

gluten free dairy free soy free nut free

Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Salt, Soy, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors

Precautions

This natural product may vary in color.

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper Evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General

Item No. VS-1514 1050948 JO 1

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Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe label

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Broccoli 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe

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

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

Broccoli

Interacts with
187 drugs
500 mg per serving

Broccoli is a nutritious cruciferous vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins, and plant compounds like sulforaphane that have drawn scientific interest for...

Broccoli monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Broccoli 187

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Broccoli 500 mg interact with 187 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Broccoli 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Broccoli

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Broccoli 500 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.

Broccoli2 drug types · 187 drugs

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, broccoli might reduce the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that eating 500 grams of fresh broccoli daily for 6-12 days can increase CYP1A2 activity by 10% to 200%. Induction of CYP1A2 activity by broccoli is attributed to its glucosinolate constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (Cyp2A6) Substrates

Theoretically, broccoli might reduce the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2A6.
Pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that eating 500 grams of broccoli daily for 6 days increases CYP2A6 activity by 135% to 550%. Induction of CYP2A6 activity is attributed to its glucosinolate constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Broccoli full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Broccoli 500 mg, from the product label.

The Vitamin Shoppe

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Name
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
City
Secaucus
State
NJ
ZipCode
07094
Phone Number
1-800-223-1216
Web Address
www.vitaminshoppe.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions

Does Broccoli 500 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Broccoli 500 mg has a known interaction with 187 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Broccoli 500 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.
What is broccoli supplement supposed to do?
The evidence shows broccoli is possibly effective for colorectal cancer prevention. For bladder cancer, breast cancer, fibromyalgia, and gastric cancer, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to rate how well it works.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Broccoli is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, concentrated supplements are less studied than whole broccoli food, so talk it over with your doctor or midwife for personalized advice.
What side effects could I get?
The most common effects are digestive — loose stools, diarrhea, belly pain, and cramping, particularly at higher doses. Allergic contact reactions can happen if broccoli touches your skin, though that's less likely with a capsule.
Is broccoli supplement different from eating broccoli?
Yes. Eating broccoli as food is safe and fine in normal amounts. Concentrated supplements are less studied, and the safety of extracts isn't as well established — so concentrated doses carry more uncertainty.
How much broccoli does this study show causes interactions?
The research used 500 grams of fresh broccoli daily — roughly a pound a day — for 6 to 12 days. This supplement is 500 mg (half a gram), so you'd need to compare your total broccoli intake, including food, to get a realistic picture. Your pharmacist can help with that.

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The Full Monographs Behind Broccoli 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Broccoli

Interacts with 187 drugs

Broccoli is a nutritious cruciferous vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins, and plant compounds like sulforaphane that have drawn scientific interest for health benefits. Eating broccoli as food...

Read the full Broccoli monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Broccoli 500 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 5 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.

Broccoli 5 references
  1. Kristal AR, Lampe JW. Brassica vegetables and prostate cancer risk: a review of the epidemiological evidence. Nutr Cancer 2002;42:1-9. PubMed
  2. Chakrabarti A, Prais L, Foulds IS. Allergic contact dermatitis to broccoli. Br J Dermatol 2003;148:172-3. PubMed
  3. Hakooz, N. and Hamdan, I. Effects of dietary broccoli on human in vivo caffeine metabolism: a pilot study on a group of Jordanian volunteers. Curr Drug Metab 2007;8(1):9-15. PubMed
  4. Kall MA, Vang O, Clausen J. Effects of dietary broccoli on human drug metabolising activity. Cancer Lett. 1997;114(1-2):169-70. PubMed
  5. Bauman JE, Hsu CH, Centuori S, et al. Randomized Crossover Trial Evaluating Detoxification of Tobacco Carcinogens by Broccoli Seed and Sprout Extract in Current Smokers. Cancers (Basel). 2022;14(9):2129. Published 2022 Apr 24. PubMed

See these in context on the Broccoli 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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