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Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Greens+

Capsule Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps is a dietary supplement by Greens+ with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, immune support, vitamin c source.Based on those ingredients, 207 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+

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.
  • “Camu Camu fruit and juice powder” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (2,668 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin C. The capsule is made from vegetable cellulose.

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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immune support and antioxidant protection.
  • We looked for evidence on: Acute bronchitis, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Atopic disease, Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Pneumonia, immune function — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin C is rated "Possibly Effective" for Exercise-induced respiratory infections (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Vitamin C is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Acute bronchitis.
  • Also on file: Vitamin C is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Atopic disease, Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, Pneumonia.

Vitamin C is effective for preventing and treating vitamin C deficiency. The evidence suggests it may help with anemia of chronic disease, atrial fibrillation, cataracts, and reducing respiratory infections after exercise, though the data for these uses is less established than it is for deficiency.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Camu Camu Vitamin C

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.

Vitamin C from food and normal supplement doses is generally well tolerated. At higher doses — above 2 grams daily — you're more likely to experience side effects like stomach cramps, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, or headache.

People prone to kidney stones should be cautious, as high-dose vitamin C has been linked to stone formation. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts and the doses in prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe.

However, high-dose vitamin C supplements are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it — the data on safety at high doses is insufficient.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Camu Camu Vitamin C

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 — Vitamin C.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; cancer treatments.
  • For scale: 207 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy (Moderate interaction), blood thinners like warfarin (Moderate), chemotherapy drugs (Moderate), the antipsychotic fluphenazine (Moderate), the HIV medication indinavir (Moderate), levothyroxine for thyroid disease (Moderate), or aluminum-containing antacids (Moderate). No interactions are documented for camu camu fruit and juice powder itself.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps is a straightforward source of vitamin C and works well for preventing or correcting deficiency. If you take birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, blood thinners, chemotherapy, thyroid medication, or antipsychotics, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — this product may affect how those medications work.

At normal doses it's generally well tolerated, but very high intakes can cause stomach upset and other side effects.

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 Sep 21, 2018.

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 Vitamin C Caps, straight from the product label.

Brand Greens+
Barcode (UPC) 769745900098
Net contents 120 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2018
DSLD ID 180843
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+, 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:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
769745900098
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin C400 mg665%
Camu Camu fruit and juice powder2668 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formula

Green Plus Camu Camu Caps contain 100% Pure Camu Berry fruit and juice powder from the Amazon. Camu Camu contains the highest concentration of natural Vitamin C, with 15% Ascorbic Acid and over 70 synergistic antioxidants, essential minerals and amino acids, including Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Beta-carotene, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Serine, and Ellagic, Citric and Malic Acids.

100% Natural Vitamin C from pure Amazon Camu Berry

400mg (665% dv) Vitamin C per serving

General Statements

These synergistic phytonutrients combine to deliver a massive 103,134 Total ORAC units per serving.

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The power of the plus Units per serving Certified total ORAC 103,134

Loaded with high-ORAC antioxidants Energy Mood support Joint health

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 4 capsules daily. For maximum tissue saturation take 4 capsules twice per day.

Brand IP Statement(s)

The Power of the Plus

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Superfruit Supplement

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Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+ label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+

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

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Camu Camu fruit and juice powder

No known
interactions
2668 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 fruit and juice powder monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+ Drug Interactions

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207Drugs
101 Moderate 106 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps, from the product label.

Greens+

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Name
Greens Plus
Street Address
2183 Ponce de Leon Circle
City
Vero Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
32960
Phone Number
1-800-643-1210
Web Address
www.greensplus.com/camu
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+: Common Questions

Does Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps by Greens+ interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps has a known interaction with 207 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps 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 this interfere with my birth control pills?
Vitamin C can increase blood levels of estrogen from oral contraceptives — in some cases by up to 55%. This could raise your risk of side effects from the hormone. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's safe for you before you start this product.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Normal dietary amounts of vitamin C are considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it's safe in the doses used in prenatal vitamins. High-dose supplements aren't recommended unless your doctor directs you to use them — there isn't enough data to know whether they're safe at high doses. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
What side effects might I notice?
At normal doses, vitamin C is well tolerated. At higher intakes — above 2 grams daily — you might experience stomach cramps, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, or headache. People prone to kidney stones should be cautious, as high-dose vitamin C can increase kidney stone risk.
Does this actually work for what it claims?
Vitamin C is effective for preventing and treating vitamin C deficiency. There's also suggestive evidence it may help with anemia of chronic disease, atrial fibrillation, cataracts, and exercise-related respiratory infections, though that evidence is less firm.
What exactly is camu camu?
Camu camu is a South American fruit used here as a source of vitamin C in the form of fruit and juice powder. We don't hold separate interaction data for the powder itself — the interactions listed are from the vitamin C ingredient.

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Sources & How We Checked

Camu Camu Vitamin C Caps'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 53 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.

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See these in context on the Vitamin C monograph →

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 →

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