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Certified Organic Greens Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by VitaCeutical Labs

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Certified Organic Greens is a dietary supplement by VitaCeutical Labs with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health support, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Barley Grass. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical 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.

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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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

VitaCeutical Labs Certified Organic Greens contains 2 active ingredients: organic barley grass and organic wheat grass. The product also includes two inactive ingredients — organic acacia gum and silicon dioxide — which serve as a binder and flow agent.

Barley grass has been studied for heart health, while wheat grass is included for its nutrient profile, though human evidence for wheat grass is limited.

Does it work?

Strong 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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: optimal health from nutrient-rich greens.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypercholesterolemia, General wellness, Nutritional support, Detoxification.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Barley is rated "Likely Effective" for Hypercholesterolemia (Natural Medicines).

Barley grass is rated likely effective for lowering cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. Wheat grass has no effectiveness ratings in our data — the evidence isn't established.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Barley Couch Grass

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 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.

Barley grass is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, but the concentrated supplement form hasn't been well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding. The most common side effects from oral barley are bloating, gas, abdominal distension, and an unpleasant taste.

Allergic reactions are possible in sensitive individuals, especially those with cereal allergies or gluten sensitivity — barley contains gluten. Wheat grass is generally considered well tolerated, but human safety data are limited.

The safety data advise against wheat grass during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know either way.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Barley Couch Grass

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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Barley.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 1 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.

If you take triclabendazole (Egaten) for a parasitic infection, check with your pharmacist before using this product — barley grass may reduce how well your body absorbs it.

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The bottom line

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

If you're looking to support heart health and cholesterol levels, barley grass has solid evidence behind it. Just know that barley contains gluten, and both ingredients are less studied in pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're in either of those situations.

Anyone taking triclabendazole should check with us before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 24, 2015.

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 Certified Organic Greens, straight from the product label.

Brand VitaCeutical Labs
Barcode (UPC) 719985442490
Net contents 180 Vegetarian Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 24, 2015
DSLD ID 53933
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical 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:
4 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
719985442490
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Barley Grass1000 mg--
organic Wheat Grass1000 mg--

Other ingredients: organic Acacia Gum, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formulation

Certified Organic Greens is a food supplement providing nutrients straight from planet earth.

This vegan, naturally sourced blend of two powerhouse grasses promotes optimal health by supplying a source of chlorophyll not often consumed in the daily diet.

Our USDA-Certified Organic product, containing vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, minerals such a as calcium and iron, chlorophyll, and carotenoids, uses only USA-grown wheat and barley grasses and provides a pure and convenient way to get your greens!

Vegan

This product is certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).

Contains: No Artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.

Suitable for vegans.

General Statements

Chlorophyll has been shown in research to bind carcinogens and remove them from the body.

We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity

Vitality Promoting Super Food

Formula

Our USDA-Certified Organic product, containing vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, minerals such a as calcium and iron, chlorophyll, and carotenoids, uses only USA-grown wheat and barley grasses and provides a pure and convenient way to get your greens!

Precautions

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison center immediately.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have been evaluated by the Food and Drud Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ultimate Organics

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

Double Verified Gluten Free

USDA Organic

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 4 tablets per day with a full glass of water, with or without meals.

General

442-180G

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Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical Labs

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container45 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.

Organic Barley Grass

Interacts with
1 drug
1000 mg per serving

Barley is a nutritious whole grain that is a good source of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which has solid evidence for modestly lowering LDL ('bad...

Organic Barley Grass monograph & interactions

Organic Wheat Grass

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

Couch grass is a common lawn weed whose rhizome has long been used in traditional European herbal medicine, mainly for urinary and bladder complaints....

Organic Wheat Grass monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Acacia Gum, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical Labs Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Certified Organic Greens 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.

organic Barley Grass1 drug type · 1 drug

Triclabendazole (Egaten)

Theoretically, barley might decrease the clinical effects of triclabendazole.
Animal research suggests that a diet supplemented with barley can reduce the bioavailability of triclabendazole when taken concomitantly. This effect has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Certified Organic Greens, from the product label.

VitaCeutical Labs

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Phone Number
1-888-710-0006
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical Labs: Common Questions

Does Certified Organic Greens by VitaCeutical Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Certified Organic Greens has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Certified Organic Greens contains 2 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.
Does this product contain gluten?
Yes, barley grass contains gluten, so it's not suitable if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The concentrated barley and wheat grass supplements in this product haven't been well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common effects are bloating, gas, abdominal distension, and unpleasant taste. Allergic reactions are possible in people sensitive to cereal grains.
Does barley grass actually lower cholesterol?
Yes — barley grass is rated likely effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease.
What's wheat grass in this product for?
Wheat grass is included for its nutrient profile, but we don't have effectiveness ratings for it in our data — human evidence is limited.

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Sources & How We Checked

Certified Organic Greens'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 15 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.

Barley 15 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Fernandez-Anaya S, Crespo JF, Rodriguez JR, et al. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:959-60.
  3. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  4. Ferre, I., Giraldez, F. J., Alvarez-Bujidos, M. L., and Mantecon, A. R. Influence of barley supplement on plasma concentration of triclabendazole metabolites in sheep. Vet.Rec. 11-22-1997;141(21):549-551. PubMed
  5. Curioni, A., Santucci, B., Cristaudo, A., Canistraci, C., Pietravalle, M., Simonato, B., and Giannattasio, M. Urticaria from beer: an immediate hypersensitivity reaction due to a 10- kDa protein derived from barley. Clin Exp Allergy 1999;29(3):407-413. PubMed
  6. Fernandez-Anaya, S., Crespo, J. F., Rodriguez, J. R., Daroca, P., Carmona, E., Herraez, L., and Lopez-Rubio, A. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999;103(5 Pt 1):959-960.
  7. Cronin, E. Contact dermatitis from barley dust. Contact Dermatitis 1979;5(3):196. PubMed
  8. Block, G., Tse, K. S., Kijek, K., Chan, H., and Chan-Yeung, M. Baker's asthma. Studies of the cross-antigenicity between different cereal grains. Clin Allergy 1984;14(2):177-185.
  9. van Ketel, W. G. Immediate type allergy to malt in beer. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(4):297-298. PubMed
  10. Ellis, H. J., Doyle, A. P., Day, P., Wieser, H., and Ciclitira, P. J. Demonstration of the presence of coeliac-activating gliadin-like epitopes in malted barley. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1994;104(3):308-310. PubMed
  11. Vidal, C. and Gonzalez-Quintela, A. Food-induced and occupational asthma due to barley flour. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1995;75(2):121-124.
  12. Gutgesell, C. and Fuchs, T. Contact urticaria from beer. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):436-437. PubMed
  13. Baker, P. G. and Read, A. E. Oats and barley toxicity in coeliac patients. Postgrad.Med J 1976;52(607):264-268. PubMed
  14. Nakase, M., Usui, Y., Alvarez-Nakase, A. M., Adachi, T., Urisu, A., Nakamura, R., Aoki, N., Kitajima, K., and Matsuda, T. Cereal allergens: rice-seed allergens with structural similarity to wheat and barley allergens. Allergy 1998;53(46 Suppl):55-57. PubMed
  15. Pereira, F., Rafael, M., and Lacerda, M. H. Contact dermatitis from barley. Contact Dermatitis 1998;39(5):261-262. PubMed

See these in context on the Barley monograph →

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