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Dietary supplement

Buckwheat 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Buckwheat 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and circulation health, blood sugar support, source of fiber and protein.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 Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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: buckwheat, a grain-like seed at 450 mg per capsule. The capsules also contain gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Buckwheat product and its label doesn't state a use — see Buckwheat'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 buckwheat's effectiveness isn't established in our data. For cardiovascular disease, chronic venous insufficiency, diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy, the rating is insufficient reliable evidence — meaning we don't have enough solid research yet to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for one of these conditions, talk it over with your doctor about what the current science supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Buckwheat

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.

Buckwheat is generally well tolerated when taken as a supplement, though allergic reactions can occur in some adults and children. Symptoms can range from skin sensitization and allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like symptoms) to asthma, conjunctivitis (pink eye), nausea, vomiting, and in rare cases anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction).

If you have a known buckwheat allergy or sensitivity, avoid this product. The safety data for concentrated buckwheat supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited.

Buckwheat as a food is likely fine, but we don't have enough information about supplement doses in these situations — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Buckwheat

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 for buckwheat in our data. Still, if you take any medications regularly, run them through the interaction checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to double-check — it's always worth confirming.

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.

Buckwheat 450 mg is generally well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions, but the evidence that it works for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or related conditions is not yet established. If you have a buckwheat allergy, skip it.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications for any chronic condition, confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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 Mar 22, 2023.

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 Buckwheat 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435194215
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 288391
Product type Botanical
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 Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435194215
IngredientAmount% DV
Buckwheat450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Buckwheat

No known
interactions
450 mg per serving

Buckwheat is a nutritious, naturally gluten-free seed that is high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants like rutin. As a food it can be part of a heart...

Buckwheat monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Buckwheat 450 mg. 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 Buckwheat 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Buckwheat 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Buckwheat 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Buckwheat 450 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.
Can I take this if I have a buckwheat allergy?
No. Allergic reactions to buckwheat can range from skin rashes and hay fever-like symptoms to asthma, and in rare cases, anaphylaxis. If you know you're allergic to buckwheat, avoid this product and tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have symptoms like rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling.
Is buckwheat safe during pregnancy?
Buckwheat as a food is likely fine, but we don't have enough data on concentrated supplement doses in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
The safety of buckwheat supplement doses while breastfeeding is unknown. Buckwheat food is probably okay, but for the supplement form, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Does this help with diabetes?
The evidence isn't established yet. We don't have enough reliable research to say whether buckwheat works for diabetes or blood sugar control — the rating is insufficient evidence. If you have diabetes, discuss any supplement with your doctor before starting.
What's inside the capsule besides buckwheat?
Each capsule contains 450 mg of buckwheat plus gelatin and water as inactive ingredients — no unnecessary fillers.

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The Full Monographs Behind Buckwheat 450 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Buckwheat 450 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 12 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.

Buckwheat 12 references
  1. Schiffner R, Przybilla B, Burgdorff T, et al. Anaphylaxis to buckwheat. Allergy 2001;56:1020-1. PubMed
  2. Lee SY, Lee KS, Hong CH, Lee KY. Three cases of childhood nocturnal asthma due to buckwheat allergy. Allergy 2001;56:763-6. PubMed
  3. Wieslander G, Norback D. Buckwheat allergy. Allergy 2001;56:703-4.
  4. Skrabanja V, Liljeberg Elmstahl HG, Kreft I, Bjorck IM. Nutritional properties of starch in buckwheat products: studies in vitro and in vivo. J Agric Food Chem 2001;49:490-6. PubMed
  5. Bijlani RL, Gandhi BM, Gupta MC, et al. Effect of whole buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) flour supplementation on lipid profile & glucose tolerance. Indian J Med Res 1985;81:162-8.
  6. Fritz SB, Gold BL. Buckwheat pillow-induced asthma and allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2003;90:355-8. PubMed
  7. Ihme, N., Kiesewetter, H., Jung, F., Hoffmann, K. H., Birk, A., Muller, A., and Grutzner, K. I. Leg oedema protection from a buckwheat herb tea in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: a single-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled c
  8. Archimowicz-Cyrylowska B and et al. Clinical effect of buckwheat herb, Ruscus extract and troxerutin on retinopathy and lipids in diabetic patients. Phytother Res 1996;10(659):62. DOI
  9. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015 Dec;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  10. De Maat-Bleeker F, Stapel SO. Cross-reactivity between buckwheat and latex. Allergy. 1998 May;53(5):538-9. PubMed
  11. Qiu J, Liu Y, Yue Y, Qin Y, Li Z. Dietary tartary buckwheat intake attenuates insulin resistance and improves lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Nutr Res. 2016 Dec;36(12):1392-1401. PubMed
  12. Li L, Lietz G, Seal C. Buckwheat and CVD risk markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2018;10(5). pii: E619. PubMed

See these in context on the Buckwheat monograph →

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