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Chlorophyllin 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Life Extension

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

Chlorophyllin 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Life Extension with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for body and breath odor control, wound and skin care, internal deodorant for ostomy or incontinence.Based on those ingredients, 335 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chlorophyllin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension

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.

Life Extension's Chlorophyllin 100 mg contains one active ingredient: chlorophyllin, a lab-made form of chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants. The capsule also includes microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose, silica, and stearate as inactive ingredients (binding and flow agents).

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 Chlorophyllin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chlorophyllin'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 chlorophyllin is mixed and limited. The data we have rates it as possibly ineffective for urinary odor.

For acne, cancer prevention, constipation, flatulence, and low white blood cell count (leukopenia), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chlorophyllin

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.

Chlorophyllin is generally well tolerated in the short term, but quality evidence and long-term safety data are limited. The main concern is photosensitization — the drug can make your skin more reactive to sunlight — and rare case reports link it to pseudoporphyria (a skin condition that mimics porphyria) after oral use.

Topical chlorophyll creams have also caused dermatitis in some people. There isn't enough reliable safety data to use chlorophyllin during pregnancy, so it's best to avoid it.

Safety while breastfeeding is also unknown; the safer choice is to skip it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chlorophyllin

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 — Chlorophyllin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 335 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.

Check whether you take any photosensitizing drugs before starting this supplement. These include certain antibiotics, some blood pressure medications, and NSAIDs.

Your pharmacist can tell you if any of your medications fall into this category.

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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.

Chlorophyllin may be worth considering only if you've talked with your pharmacist about your specific medications first — especially if you're on drugs that increase sun sensitivity. If you're pregnant, nursing, or spend a lot of time in the sun, this isn't the right pick for you.

Ask your pharmacist whether it makes sense for your situation.

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 Mar 25, 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 Chlorophyllin 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Life Extension
Barcode (UPC) 737870157113
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 328310
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
737870157113
IngredientAmount% DV
Chlorophyllin100 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

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Precautions

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one (1) capsule three times daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

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.

Formulation

Gluten Free Non GMO Le Certified

Supports healthy DNA

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Le Certified

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension

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

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

Chlorophyllin

Interacts with
335 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Sodium Magnesium Chlorophyllin

Chlorophyllin is a water-soluble, semi-synthetic form of chlorophyll most often used to help control body and fecal odor and to support wound healing....

Chlorophyllin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension Drug Interactions

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335Drugs
335 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chlorophyllin 100 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.

Chlorophyllin1 drug type · 335 drugs

Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyllin with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Chlorophyllin is a semi-synthetic derivative of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll has been reported to cause photosensitization. Orally, chlorophyll has also been associated with the development of pseudoporphyria in multiple case reports.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chlorophyllin 100 mg, from the product label.

Life Extension

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Name
Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
City
Ft. Lauderdale
State
FL
ZipCode
33309
Phone Number
1-866-280-2852
Web Address
LifeExtension.com
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Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension: Common Questions

Does Chlorophyllin 100 mg by Life Extension interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chlorophyllin 100 mg has a known interaction with 335 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chlorophyllin 100 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 chlorophyllin if I'm pregnant?
No, there isn't enough reliable safety data. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy, so it's best to avoid it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoidance is the safer choice. If you're nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.
Does chlorophyllin really reduce urinary odor?
The evidence doesn't support that claim — it's rated as possibly ineffective for urinary odor in the data we hold.
What are the side effects?
Chlorophyllin is generally well tolerated short-term, but it can cause photosensitization (increased sun sensitivity of your skin). Rare case reports also link oral chlorophyll to a skin condition called pseudoporphyria, and topical chlorophyll creams have caused dermatitis in some people.
Does chlorophyllin work for acne or cancer?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say. For both acne and cancer prevention, there's insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

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Sources & How We Checked

Chlorophyllin 100 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 6 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.

Chlorophyllin 6 references
  1. Nahata MC, Slencsak CA, Kamp J. Effect of chlorophyllin on urinary odor in incontinent geriatric patients. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1983;17:732-4. PubMed
  2. Mathews-Roth MM. Carotenoids in erythropoietic protoporphyria and other photosensitivity diseases. Ann N Y Acad Sci, 1993; 691:127-38. PubMed
  3. 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.
  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
  6. Tomankova K, Kejlova K, Binder S, et al. In vitro cytotoxicity and phototoxicity study of cosmetics colorants. Toxicol In Vitro. 2011 Sep;25(6):1242-50. PubMed

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