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Dietary supplement

Camu Camu Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Emerald Labs

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

Camu Camu is a dietary supplement by Emerald Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, immune support, vitamin c source.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 Camu Camu by Emerald Labs

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: Camu Camu, a South American fruit sometimes used in supplements. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material.

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 Camu Camu product and its label doesn't state a use — see Camu Camu'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.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for Camu Camu in supplement form, so the evidence for what it can do isn't established in the data we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Camu Camu

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Camu Camu as a food is generally well tolerated, but high-dose supplements lack strong long-term safety data, so caution is warranted if you're planning to take this regularly at high levels. The safety data advises against using Camu Camu supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe in those situations.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Camu Camu

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 the ingredients we could check, so no specific medication types need a caution label. That said, it's always smart to mention any new supplement to your pharmacist before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Camu Camu is a fruit-based supplement with no documented medication interactions. The long-term safety of high-dose supplements isn't well established, and it should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you're interested in trying it, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 Feb 22, 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 Camu Camu, straight from the product label.

Brand Emerald Labs
Barcode (UPC) 743650001514
Net contents 60 Vegetable Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 302542
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, 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 Camu Camu by Emerald Labs, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
743650001514
IngredientAmount% DV
Camu Camu1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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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

Camu Camu is a rich source of naturally-occurring and highly bioavailable plant-sourced vitamin C. The whole fruit also naturally offers an array of Bioflavonoids, Amino Acids and B Vitamins.

20% Plant-Sourced Vitamin C

General Statements

Emerald Labs is family owned and operated since our beginnings in 1996.

Doctor-Formulated

Formulation

We are committed to providing your family with additive-free formulas and superior nutrient forms in therapeutic amounts.

Clinical Potency

Made with Non-GMO Ingredients No Magnesium Stearate Gluten-Free

Vegan Formula

Allergen Info: No corn, no milk, no salt, no yeast, no soy, no added sugar, no wheat, no preservatives.

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 disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2021 Emerald Labs, Inc. Emerald Labs The Additive-Free Company

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults, take two (2) capsules daily or as directed by a Health Care Practitioner.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is on cap or printed inner seal is missing or broken.

Consult a physician if pregnant, lactating, currently on prescription medication or diagnosed with a medical condition.

Product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

See for yourself

Camu Camu by Emerald Labs label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Camu Camu by Emerald Labs

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Camu Camu

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving Form: Vitamin C

Camu camu is an Amazonian berry that is very high in vitamin C and plant antioxidants, which is why it is popular as an immune and antioxidant supplem...

Camu Camu monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Camu Camu by Emerald Labs Drug Interactions

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

Emerald Labs

See all Emerald Labs products
Name
Emerald Labs
Street Address
20600 Belshaw Ave.
City
Carson
State
CA
ZipCode
90746
Phone Number
800-436-4366
Web Address
www.emeraldlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Camu Camu by Emerald Labs: Common Questions

Does Camu Camu by Emerald Labs interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Camu Camu. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Camu Camu 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.
Is Camu Camu safe to take long-term?
It's likely safe as a food, but high-dose supplements lack strong long-term safety data, so we don't know for sure. If you're planning to take it regularly, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what makes sense for you.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against using Camu Camu supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding because there isn't enough information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What does Camu Camu do?
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for this supplement, so we can't tell you what it's proven to do based on our data. Your pharmacist may be able to point you to other sources on its traditional uses.
Does this supplement have any fillers?
The active ingredient is Camu Camu, and the capsule is made from vegetable material — that's all that's in it.

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Camu Camu label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Camu Camu’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Camu Camu'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.

Camu Camu 2 references
  1. Vitamin C - Health Professional Fact Sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  2. Vitamin C — MedlinePlus Source

See these in context on the Camu Camu monograph →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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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