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Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by HMS Nutrition

Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg 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

Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by HMS Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, antioxidant support, general wellness/tonic.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chaga Mushroom. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition

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: chaga mushroom, a fungus that grows on birch trees. The capsule also holds methylcellulose, an inactive filler that helps hold the capsule together.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy immune system and overall well-being.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for chaga in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and COVID-19 is insufficient—we don't have reliable data yet to say whether it works for those conditions. If you're considering it for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chaga

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.

Chaga is generally used in foods and teas, but human safety data are limited. The main concern is oxalate content: there have been rare reports of kidney damage and kidney inflammation tied to heavy chaga use.

Safety data for pregnancy and breastfeeding are not sufficient to know either way—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chaga

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 — Chaga.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 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 you start, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), immunosuppressants, or antidiabetes medications—chaga has Moderate interactions with all three. Make sure your exact drugs aren't on the list using the search tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg might be right for you if you're interested in a traditional supplement and you don't take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or diabetes drugs. If you do take any of those medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Also be aware that kidney function is a consideration if you're taking this long-term or in high amounts.

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 24, 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 Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand HMS Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 860003543863
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 255576
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition, 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
860003543863
IngredientAmount% DV
Chaga Mushroom1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Methylcellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take two (2) capsules daily with food, or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant and nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition or who are taking prescription medication should consult a physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant and nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition or who are taking prescription medication should consult a physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.

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 any disease.

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA Manufactured in an FDA inspected facility GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

Formulation

Non GMO Soy free Dairy free

Vegan

Supports a healthy immune system and overall well-being

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition label

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Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chaga Mushroom

Interacts with
327 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for i...

Chaga Mushroom monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition Drug Interactions

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327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Chaga Mushroom 327

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chaga Mushroom

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg 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.

Chaga Mushroom3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that chaga extract can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that chaga might decrease blood glucose levels and increase insulin levels. This has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research suggests that certain constituents of chaga stimulate immune function. This has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chaga Mushroom full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg, from the product label.

HMS Nutrition

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Name
HMS Nutrition LLC
Street Address
501 Silverside Rd, Suite 341
City
Wilmington
State
DE
ZipCode
19809
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Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg by HMS Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chaga Mushroom 1000 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.
Is chaga safe to use long-term?
Human safety data are limited, so we don't know much about long-term use. The main concern is oxalate content—there have been rare reports of kidney damage with excessive use. If you're thinking about taking this regularly, talk with your doctor about monitoring, especially kidney function.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know either way. The data advise caution, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Does chaga actually work for heart health or blood sugar?
The evidence isn't established yet. We don't have reliable data showing it helps with cardiovascular disease or diabetes. If you're taking it for either of those reasons, check with your doctor about proven treatments too.
What's the methylcellulose in this product?
It's an inactive filler—a binder that helps hold the capsule together. It's not a medicine and doesn't affect how chaga works.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chaga Mushroom 1000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Chaga

Interacts with 327 drugs

Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for its benefits is very limited, and it may...

Read the full Chaga monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chaga Mushroom 1000 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 9 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.

Chaga 9 references
  1. Sun JE, Ao ZH, Lu ZM, et al. Antihyperglycemic and antilipidperoxidative effects of dry matter of culture broth of Inonotus obliquus in submerged culture on normal and alloxan-diabetes mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;118(1):7-13. PubMed
  2. Hyun KW, Jeong SC, Lee DH, et al. Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. Peptides 2006;27(6):1173-8. PubMed
  3. Kim YO, Han SB, Lee HW, et al. Immuno-stimulating effect of the endo-polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Life Sci 2005;77(19):2438-56. PubMed
  4. Kikuchi Y, Seta K, Ogawa Y, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. Clin Nephrol 2014;81(6):440-4. PubMed
  5. Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, et al. Development of end stage renal disease after long-term ingestion of chaga mushroom: case report and review of literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122.
  6. Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(10):e28997. PubMed
  7. Su L, Xin C, Yang J, et al. A polysaccharide from Inonotus obliquus ameliorates intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Macromol 2022;214:312-323. PubMed
  8. Chen S, Ma Y, Li H, et al. Anti-diabetic e?ects of Inonotus obliquus extract in high fat diet combined streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice. Nutr Hosp 2022;39(6):1256-1263. PubMed
  9. Ye X, Wu K, Xu L, et al. Methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus improves type 2 diabetes mellitus through modifying intestinal flora. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;13:1103972. PubMed

See these in context on the Chaga monograph →

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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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