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Carbohydrate Inhibitor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wonder Laboratories

Carbohydrate Inhibitor label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Carbohydrate Inhibitor 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

Carbohydrate Inhibitor is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar and diabetes support, athletic performance and muscle building, lowering cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 241 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vanadium, Chromium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Carbohydrate Inhibitor by Wonder Laboratories

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.

Wonder Laboratories' Carbohydrate Inhibitor has 3 active ingredients: vanadium, chromium, and white kidney bean extract. Vanadium is a mineral that may play a role in insulin function and blood sugar regulation.

Chromium is another mineral involved in glucose metabolism and insulin action. White kidney bean extract is included for potential carbohydrate-blocking effects, though we hold no interaction data on it.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — calcium carbonate, stearic acid, cellulose, and silica — that serve as binders and fillers.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Support low carbohydrate diet by reducing carbohydrate digestion.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, Weight management — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Chromium is rated "Possibly Effective" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Chromium is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Impaired glucose tolerance (Prediabetes).
  • Also on file: Vanadium is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes).

The evidence for this product's ingredients is mixed. Vanadium is likely effective for vanadium deficiency, but we don't have established evidence that it works for diabetes, athletic performance, cancer, or high cholesterol — the data we hold rates those uses as insufficient to judge.

Chromium is likely effective for chromium deficiency and possibly effective for diabetes, but it's rated possibly ineffective for prediabetes, schizophrenia, and high blood pressure. We hold no effectiveness data for white kidney bean extract.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vanadium Chromium

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vanadium is generally well tolerated at small dietary amounts, but supplement doses can cause side effects and may be toxic at high levels. The tolerable upper intake level is 1.8 mg daily; above that, you may experience stomach discomfort, diarrhea, gas, and nausea.

Rare cases of kidney damage have been reported with long-term high-dose use. Allergic reactions, including rash and itching, have occurred in some people.

Vanadium should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety information. Chromium is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses, though high or long-term doses may pose risks.

Common side effects include stomach irritation, headaches, insomnia, and mood changes. Rare serious effects include kidney and liver damage.

Skin reactions, including rashes and hives, can occur. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, small amounts from food or prenatal vitamins are considered acceptable, but extra supplement doses should be avoided unless your doctor recommends them.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vanadium Chromium

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Vanadium, Chromium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 241 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, double-check these medication types with your pharmacist: antidiabetes drugs and insulin (moderate risk of low blood sugar), blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (moderate risk of bleeding from vanadium), levothyroxine or other thyroid hormones (moderate risk that chromium reduces absorption), and NSAIDs or aspirin (minor risk that they increase chromium levels). Altogether, these interactions span 240 individual medications.

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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.

This product may help with carbohydrate blocking, but both active ingredients you can check carry moderate risks with common medications — especially diabetes drugs, insulin, blood thinners, and thyroid medication. If you're on any of those, or take NSAIDs or aspirin regularly, talk to your pharmacist before starting.

Vanadium and chromium aren't right for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.

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 Carbohydrate Inhibitor, straight from the product label.

Brand Wonder Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 099528700189
Net contents 180 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 260366
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Carbohydrate Inhibitor by Wonder Laboratories, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
099528700189
IngredientAmount% DV
Vanadium100 mcg--
Chromium200 mcg167%
White Kidney bean extract700 mg--

Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silica

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Label statements
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Formulation

Carbohydrate Inhibitor supports your low carbohydrate diet by reducing the digestion of the starchy foods you eat. You can eat bread, pasta, corn, potatoes and rice, without absorbing all the carbohydrate calories.

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Nutritionally Supports Your Low Carb Diet

Made in USA

Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, do not take this product.

Not for use by persons under age 18.

Consult your physician prior to use if you have any medical condition or are taking any medication.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees-86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets 15 minutes before each meal with a full glass of water.

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets with meals that are high in starches (breads, potatoes, rice or pasta).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Formula 700

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Carbohydrate Inhibitor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Carbohydrate Inhibitor by Wonder Laboratories

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

Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 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.

Vanadium

Interacts with
208 drugs
100 mcg per serving

Vanadium is a trace mineral found in tiny amounts in food, and people get plenty from a normal diet. Supplement claims for diabetes, weight, and athle...

Vanadium monograph & interactions

Chromium

Interacts with
178 drugs
200 mcg per serving Form: Chromium Picolinate

Chromium is an essential trace mineral involved in how the body handles sugar and fat. Some studies suggest it may modestly help blood sugar control i...

Chromium monograph & interactions

White Kidney bean extract

700 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Carbohydrate Inhibitor by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions

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241Drugs
211 Moderate 30 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vanadium 208
Chromium 178

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Carbohydrate Inhibitor interact with 241 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Carbohydrate Inhibitor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vanadium Chromium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Carbohydrate Inhibitor with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vanadium2 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, vanadium might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that the sodium orthovanadate form of vanadium prolongs clotting time, likely through inhibition of thrombin and factor Xa.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, vanadium might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
A few very small clinical studies in patients with type 2 diabetes show that the vanadyl sulfate form of vanadium increases insulin sensitivity and might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Vanadium full monograph & interactions

Chromium5 drug types · 178 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some research shows that taking chromium might lower blood glucose levels, especially in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Insulin

Theoretically, concomitant use of chromium and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In clinical research, chromium has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity,

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)

Chromium might bind levothyroxine in the intestinal tract and decrease levothyroxine absorption.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking chromium picolinate 1000 mcg with levothyroxine 1 mg decreases serum levels of levothyroxine by 17% when compared to taking levothyroxine alone. Advise patients to take levothyroxine at least 30 minutes before or 3-4 hours after taking chromium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Aspirin

Theoretically, aspirin might increase chromium absorption.
Animal research suggests that aspirin may increase chromium absorption and chromium levels in the blood.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)

NSAIDs might increase chromium levels in the body.
Drugs that are prostaglandin inhibitors, such as NSAIDs, seem to increase chromium absorption and retention.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chromium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Carbohydrate Inhibitor, from the product label.

Wonder Laboratories

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Name
Wonder Laboratories
Street Address
115 S.C.T. Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Carbohydrate Inhibitor by Wonder Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Carbohydrate Inhibitor by Wonder Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Carbohydrate Inhibitor has a known interaction with 241 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Carbohydrate Inhibitor 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.
Can I take this if I'm on metformin or another diabetes medication?
Not without checking with your pharmacist first. Both vanadium and chromium in this product can lower blood sugar on their own, so combining them with diabetes drugs — including metformin, sulfonylureas, or GLP-1 drugs — carries a moderate risk of your sugar dropping too low. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide whether to use it and how to monitor.
What if I take Synthroid for my thyroid?
Chromium in this product can bind to levothyroxine in your gut and reduce how much gets absorbed, potentially making your thyroid medication less effective. Talk to your pharmacist; you may need to space the doses apart or skip this product.
Is this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. Vanadium should be avoided during both pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data. Chromium is also best avoided as a supplement during these times, though small amounts from food or prenatal vitamins are considered acceptable. Talk to your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about this product.
What are the most common side effects?
Vanadium and chromium can both cause stomach issues — discomfort, diarrhea, gas, and nausea — especially at higher doses. Chromium may also cause headaches, insomnia, or mood changes. Stay below the upper intake levels and stop if these develop.
Can I take this with ibuprofen or aspirin?
Possibly, but aspirin and NSAIDs like ibuprofen may increase how much chromium your body absorbs, which is a minor concern. It's worth mentioning to your pharmacist, especially if you take these painkillers regularly.
Does this product have any fillers or inactive ingredients?
Yes — it contains calcium carbonate, stearic acid, cellulose, and silica as inactive ingredients to help bind and fill the tablet.

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The Full Monographs Behind Carbohydrate Inhibitor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Vanadium

Interacts with 208 drugs

Vanadium is a trace mineral found in tiny amounts in food, and people get plenty from a normal diet. Supplement claims for diabetes, weight, and athletic performance are not well proven, and...

Read the full Vanadium monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Chromium

Interacts with 178 drugs

Chromium is an essential trace mineral involved in how the body handles sugar and fat. Some studies suggest it may modestly help blood sugar control in certain people with type 2 diabetes, b...

Read the full Chromium monograph →
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Sources & How We Checked

Carbohydrate Inhibitor'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 68 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.

Vanadium 15 references
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  8. Goldfine AB, Simonson DC, Folli F, et al. Metabolic effects of sodium metavanadate in humans with insulin-dependent and noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in vivo and in vitro studies. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1995;80:3311-20. PubMed
  9. Cusi K, Cukier S, DeFronzo RA, et al. Vanadyl sulfate improves hepatic and muscle insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2001;86:1410-7.
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See these in context on the Vanadium monograph →

Chromium 53 references
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  2. Urberg M, Zemel MB. Evidence for synergism between chromium and nicotinic acid in the control of glucose tolerance in elderly humans. Metabolism 1987;36:896-9. PubMed
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  8. Fowler JF Jr. Systemic contact dermatitis caused by oral chromium picolinate. Cutis 2000;65:116. DOI
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  10. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  11. Rabinovitz H, Friedensohn A, Leibovitz A, et al. Effect of chromium supplementation on blood glucose and lipid levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus elderly patients. Int J Vitam Nutr Res 2004;74:178-82. PubMed
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