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Chicory Extract Powder 5 g Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chicory Extract Powder 5 g is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, source of prebiotic fiber (inulin), coffee substitute.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chicory Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com

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: chicory root extract. Chicory has been used traditionally for digestive support and other purposes, though the scientific evidence for most of those uses isn't established yet.

The powder also contains dextrin, an inactive ingredient used as a filler.

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 Chicory product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chicory'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 reliable evidence that chicory extract works for the conditions it's commonly used for — neonatal jaundice, fatty liver disease, joint health, or indigestion all fall into the insufficient evidence category in our data. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research backing those claims isn't solid enough for us to rate it.

If you're considering it for one of those reasons, it's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chicory

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.

Chicory is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but it can cause gas, bloating, belching, and abdominal pain in some people. If you're allergic to plants in the ragweed family — chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and others — you may react to chicory, since it's in the same plant family.

Occupational exposure has triggered asthma, skin rashes, and in rare cases more serious reactions, though regular consumer use at this dose is much lower-risk. During pregnancy, chicory in medicinal amounts may stimulate the uterus, so it's best avoided.

While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using medicinal amounts. We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for this ingredient, so you'll want personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chicory

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 — Chicory.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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 antidiabetes drugs, check your specific medications below before using this product — chicory may increase your risk of low blood sugar. That's the only drug class we have documented interactions for with this ingredient.

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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.

Chicory extract is generally well tolerated at typical doses and might interest you if you're exploring digestive or liver support — but the evidence for those uses is thin. If you're on diabetes medication, this one needs a pre-check because of its blood-sugar-lowering potential.

Talk with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have food allergies or take any prescription drugs.

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 May 21, 2025.

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 Chicory Extract Powder 5 g, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001XNSVEB
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 21, 2025
DSLD ID 330574
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
X001XNSVEB
IngredientAmount% DV
Chicory Root Extract5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Dextrin

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Label statements
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Formula

Chicory Extract Powder 5 g per serving

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free Of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 5 grams (about 2 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.

General Statements

New Use an accurate milligram scale.

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Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chicory Root Extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
5 Gram(s) per serving

Chicory is best known as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a source of inulin, a soluble prebiotic fiber that may support digestion and regular...

Chicory Root Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chicory Extract Powder 5 g 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.

Chicory Root Extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research shows that chicory extracts have antidiabetic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chicory Extract Powder 5 g, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Chicory Extract Powder 5 g by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chicory Extract Powder 5 g has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chicory Extract Powder 5 g 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 cause my blood sugar to drop too far?
If you're already on diabetes medication, chicory extract may add to that blood-sugar-lowering effect — that's why it's Moderate-severity. The actual risk depends on your dose, your medication, and how your body responds. Your doctor or pharmacist needs to look at your specific situation and monitor your numbers if you start it.
What's the most common side effect I might see?
Gastrointestinal symptoms — bloating, gas, belching, and abdominal pain — are the main ones people report. They're usually mild, but if you have a sensitive stomach, start with a small amount and see how you tolerate it.
Can I use this if I'm allergic to ragweed?
Chicory is in the same plant family as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies, so if you're allergic to any of those, there's a real risk you'll react to chicory too. Skip it unless you've already confirmed with your doctor that you can tolerate the family.
Is chicory safe during pregnancy?
Traditional sources warn that medicinal amounts of chicory may stimulate the uterus, so it's best avoided in pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this.
Does this product actually work for what it claims?
We don't have reliable evidence yet for the main uses — digestive support, liver health, joint support, and others all rate as insufficient evidence in our data. That means the research backing those claims isn't solid enough to confirm they work.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chicory Extract Powder 5 g’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chicory Extract Powder 5 g'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 13 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.

Chicory 13 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Stone-Dorshow T, Levitt MD. Gaseous response to ingestion of a poorly absorbed fructo-oligosaccharide sweetener. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;46:61-5. PubMed
  3. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  4. Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
  5. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  6. Cadot, P., Kochuyt, A. M., van Ree, R., and Ceuppens, J. L. Oral allergy syndrome to chicory associated with birch pollen allergy. Int.Arch.Allergy Immunol. 2003;131(1):19-24. PubMed
  7. Friis, B., Hjorth, N., Vail, J. T., Jr., and Mitchell, J. C. Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce). Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(5):311-313.
  8. Nemery, B. and Demedts, M. Occupational asthma in a chicory grower. Lancet 3-25-1989;1(8639):672-673. PubMed
  9. Pirson F, Detry B, Pilette C. Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma caused by chicory and oral allergy syndrome associated with bet v 1-related protein. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009;19(4):306-10.
  10. Willi R, Pfab F, Huss-Marp J, et al. Contact anaphylaxis and protein contact dermatitis in a cook handling chicory leaves. Contact Dermatitis 2009;60(4):226-7. PubMed
  11. Street RA, Sidana J, Prinsloo G. Cichorium intybus: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2013;2013:579319.
  12. Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
  13. Devi Kt R, Sivalingam N. Cichorium intybus attenuates Streptozotocin-induced pancreatic ß-cell damage by inhibiting NF-?B activation and oxidative stress. J Appl Biomed 2020;18(2-3):70-9. PubMed

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