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Chlorophyll 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chlorophyll 300 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for body and breath odor reduction, wound healing (topical), detoxification.Based on those ingredients, 337 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chlorophyll. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita

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.

TerraVita Chlorophyll 300 mg contains one active ingredient: chlorophyll, a pigment from plants that your body absorbs when taken by mouth. The capsule also holds gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.

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 Chlorophyll product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chlorophyll'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.

The evidence for chlorophyll's effectiveness isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for genital herpes, wound healing, herpes zoster (shingles), nonmelanoma skin cancer, or pancreatitis.

If you're considering it for one of these uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the research supports it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chlorophyll

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.

Chlorophyll is generally well tolerated in short-term use, but high-quality safety data are limited. The most common side effect when taken by mouth is photosensitization — increased sensitivity to sunlight that can cause skin reactions.

Rarely, people have developed pseudoporphyria (blistering that resembles a genetic porphyria disorder) after taking chlorophyll orally. Don't use this product during pregnancy — there isn't enough reliable safety information.

Safety during breastfeeding is also unknown, so avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chlorophyll

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 — Chlorophyll.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 337 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 TerraVita Chlorophyll, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take methotrexate (Trexall) or any photosensitizing drugs — medications that make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Both carry Moderate interaction risks with chlorophyll.

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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.

Chlorophyll may be worth considering if you're curious about its traditional uses, but the science doesn't yet support it for common claims. Its main risks are photosensitization and potential interactions with cancer drugs and photosensitizing medications.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this fits your health situation, especially if you take methotrexate or drugs that increase sun sensitivity, and definitely before using it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Jan 25, 2013.

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 Chlorophyll 300 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435138714
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2013
DSLD ID 17497
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435138714
IngredientAmount% DV
Chlorophyll300 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hermetic seal under cap for safety and premium freshness.

PREMIUM COLLECTION

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

Storage

Protect from humidity.

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chlorophyll

Interacts with
337 drugs
300 mg per serving

Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants and algae, and supplements often use a stable form called chlorophyllin. It is most studied for reduc...

Chlorophyll monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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337 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chlorophyll 300 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.

Chlorophyll2 drug types · 337 drugs

Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)

Theoretically, chlorophyll may reduce the clearance of methotrexate.
In one case report, a 54-year-old male developed delayed clearance of intravenous high-dose methotrexate with concomitant use of chlorophyll. When chlorophyll was stopped 2 days prior to methotrexate treatment, methotrexate clearance was unaffected.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Chlorophyll has been reported to cause photosensitization. In two case reports, pseudoporphyria developed after oral intake of chlorophyll. Theoretically, concomitant use with other photosensitizing drugs may exacerbate this effect.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chlorophyll 300 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Chlorophyll 300 mg by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chlorophyll 300 mg has a known interaction with 337 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chlorophyll 300 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.
Can I take chlorophyll if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough reliable safety information for pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Safety during breastfeeding is also unknown. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding.
What's the most common side effect?
Photosensitization — a heightened reaction to sunlight that can cause skin irritation or rash. If you notice unusual skin sensitivity after starting chlorophyll, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Does chlorophyll actually work for wound healing or herpes?
We don't have reliable evidence to say whether it does. The research data for those uses is considered insufficient to rate it, so talk with your doctor if you're thinking about using it for those reasons.
What exactly is chlorophyll?
It's a pigment that gives plants their green color. Your body absorbs it when you take it by mouth in supplement form.
Is chlorophyll safe overall?
It's generally well tolerated in short-term use, but thorough safety research is limited. Photosensitization is the most common issue, and rare cases of pseudoporphyria (a serious blistering condition) have been reported.

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Sources & How We Checked

Chlorophyll 300 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.

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The 5 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.

Chlorophyll 5 references
  1. Mathews-Roth MM. Carotenoids in erythropoietic protoporphyria and other photosensitivity diseases. Ann N Y Acad Sci, 1993; 691:127-38. PubMed
  2. Belen'kii, G. B. and Krikun, B. L. [Treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster by chlorophyll preparations]. Sov.Med. 1971;34(1):151-152.
  3. Brooks SL, Sanders J, Seymour JF, Mellor JD. A case of delayed methotrexate clearance following administration of a complementary medication containing chlorophyll. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2014 Jun;20(3):225-8. PubMed
  4. Rossi E, Borchard K, Cole JM. Pseudoporphyria following self-medication with chlorophyll. Australas J Dermatol. 2015 Feb;56(1):47-8. PubMed
  5. Zhao CY, Frew JW, Muhaidat J, et al. Chlorophyll-induced pseudoporphyria with ongoing photosensitivity after cessation - a case series of four patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016;30(7):1239-42. PubMed

See these in context on the Chlorophyll monograph →

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