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Chrysin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by AFI America's Finest

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

Chrysin is a dietary supplement by AFI America's Finest with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bodybuilding and testosterone support, anxiety and stress, anti-inflammatory.Based on those ingredients, 358 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 100% pure Chrysin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chrysin by AFI America's Finest

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: 100% pure chrysin, a naturally occurring compound extracted from plants. Chrysin is included in inactive ingredients such as dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica, which form the capsule and help deliver the ingredient.

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 Chrysin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chrysin'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 chrysin's effectiveness is not yet established in our data. Effectiveness ratings show insufficient reliable evidence for anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, HIV/AIDS, muscle strength, and gout — the main uses studied so far.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the clinical trial evidence isn't strong enough yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chrysin

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Chrysin is generally well tolerated in short-term use, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The safety data advises against using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as there isn't enough information to know it's safe for either.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chrysin

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 — Chrysin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 358 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 your medications before taking this product if you take estrogens or estrogen-containing contraceptive drugs, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), diclofenac, aromatase inhibitors, seizure medications like mephenytoin, or any drug metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP1A2 — all are documented to interact with chrysin at Moderate or Minor severity. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether it's safe to combine this supplement with what you're taking.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Chrysin may appeal to people looking for a plant-derived compound, but keep in mind the evidence for what it does isn't solid yet. If you take any prescription medications — especially hormones, contraceptives, blood thinners, or seizure drugs — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, since the interaction potential is real.

Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should skip it and talk it over with their healthcare provider.

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 23, 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 Chrysin, straight from the product label.

Brand AFI America's Finest
Barcode (UPC) 767382033070
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2015
DSLD ID 41395
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 Chrysin by AFI America's Finest, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
767382033070
IngredientAmount% DV
100% pure Chrysin250 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep all supplements out the reach of children.

Consult a health care professional before using if taking prescription medications, or if pregnant or nursing.

This bottle is sealed with a printed outer film and an inner freshness seal. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.

General Statements

America's Finest, Inc. herbal formulas blend the rich herbal wisdom of ancient cultures with the finest in current scientific research and manufacturing methods. Traditional healthcare systems, such as Ayurveda which means "the Science of Life," are being validated by medical and nutritional research. With America's Finest, Inc. modern healthcare meets the Science of Life.

Materials Certified by Sabinsa

Brand IP Statement(s)

"Science of Life for the JOY of Living(TM)"

(C)2003

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

AFI

Formula

For Sports Nutrition*

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one to three capsules daily with water or as directed by a healthcare professional.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the F.D.A. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Chrysin by AFI America's Finest label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chrysin by AFI America's Finest

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

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

100% pure Chrysin

Interacts with
358 drugs
250 mg per serving

Chrysin is a plant flavonoid sold mainly as a bodybuilding supplement claimed to raise testosterone or block estrogen, but human studies have not show...

100% pure Chrysin monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Chrysin by AFI America's Finest Drug Interactions

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358Drugs
179 Moderate 179 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chrysin 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.

100% pure Chrysin9 drug types · 358 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that chrysin might inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Aromatase Inhibitors

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the effects and adverse effects of aromatase inhibitors.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin might decrease estrogen synthesis by acting as an aromatase (estrogen synthetase) inhibitor..

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Contraceptive Drugs

Theoretically, chrysin might reduce the efficacy of estrogen-containing contraceptive drugs.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin might have antiestrogenic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Others)

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the effects and adverse effects of diclofenac.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin and its sulfate conjugate inhibit diclofenac metabolism. It is speculated that chrysin and its sulfate conjugate reduce the metabolism of diclofenac by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C9. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, chrysin might decrease the effects of estrogen therapy.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin might have antiestrogenic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Mephenytoin (Mesantoin)

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the effects and adverse effects of mephenytoin.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin and its sulfate and glucuronide conjugates inhibit S-mephenytoin metabolism. It is speculated that chrysin and its conjugates reduce the metabolism of S-mephenytoin by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C19. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, chrysin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin inhibits CYP1A2 isozymes. However, chrysin does not appear to inhibit CYP1A2-dependent caffeine metabolism in animals. Due to chrysin's low bioavailability and rapid metabolism to glucuronide and sulfate conjugates, this interaction is unlikely.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the clearance of drugs that are UGT1A1 substrates, thereby reducing their effectiveness.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin might induce UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1).

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Testosterone

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the effects and adverse effects of testosterone.
In vitro research suggests that chrysin and its sulfate conjugate inhibit testosterone metabolism. It is speculated that chrysin and its sulfate conjugate reduce the metabolism of testosterone by inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A4. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chrysin, from the product label.

AFI America's Finest

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Name
America's Finest, Inc.
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
ZipCode
08854
Phone Number
800-350-3305
Web Address
www.afisupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chrysin by AFI America's Finest: Common Questions

Does Chrysin by AFI America's Finest interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chrysin has a known interaction with 358 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chrysin 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 this if I'm on birth control?
Not without checking first. Chrysin theoretically may reduce how well estrogen-containing contraceptives work, based on in vitro evidence. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement to your routine.
Is chrysin safe to take long-term?
Short-term use appears to be generally well tolerated, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, discuss that plan with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take chrysin while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Does chrysin actually work for anxiety or athletic performance?
The evidence isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence for anxiety, athletic performance, and the other uses studied, so we can't say whether it works for these purposes based on current research.
What are the side effects?
We don't have adverse effects listed in our data. Because long-term safety hasn't been well studied, if you experience any unusual symptoms while taking it, let your doctor or pharmacist know.

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The 23 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.

Chrysin 23 references
  1. Galijatovic A, Otake Y, Walle UK, Walle T. Extensive metabolism of the flavonoid chrysin by human Caco-2 and Hep G2 cells. Xenobiotica 1999;29:1241-56. PubMed
  2. Lee H, Yeom H, Kim YG, et al. Structure-related inhibition of human hepatic caffeine N3-demethylation by naturally occurring flavonoids. Biochem Pharmacol 1998;55:1369-75. PubMed
  3. Galijatovic A, Walle UK, Walle T. Induction of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase by the flavonoids chrysin and quercetin in Caco-2 cells. Pharm Res 2000;17:21-6.
  4. Walle UK, Galijatovic A, Walle T. Transport of the flavonoid chrysin and its conjugated metabolites by the human intestinal cell line Caco-2. Biochem Pharmacol 1999;58:431-8. PubMed
  5. Kao YC, Zhou C, Sherman M, et al. Molecular basis of the inhibition of human aromatase (estrogen synthetase) by flavone and isoflavone phytoestrogens: A site-directed mutagenesis study. Environ Health Perspect 1998;106:85-92. PubMed
  6. Jeong HJ, Shin YG, Kim IH, Pezzuto JM. Inhibition of aromatase activity by flavonoids. Arch Pharm Res 1999;22:309-12. PubMed
  7. Walle T, Otake Y, Galijatovic A, et al. Induction of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase UGT1A1 by the flavonoid chrysin in the human hepatoma cell line hep G2. Drug Metab Dispos 2000;28:1077-82. DOI
  8. Walle T, Otake Y, Brubaker JA, et al. Disposition and metabolism of the flavonoid chrysin in normal volunteers. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2001;51:143-6. DOI
  9. Galijatovic A, Otake Y, Walle UK, Walle T. Induction of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase UGT1A1 by the flavonoid chrysin in Caco-2 cells--potential role in carcinogen bioinactivation. Pharm Res 2001;18:374-9. PubMed
  10. Lautraite S, Musonda AC, Doehmer J, et al. Flavonoids inhibit genetic toxicity produced by carcinogens in cells expressing CYP1A2 and CYP1A1. Mutagenesis 2002;17:45-53. PubMed
  11. Han, D. H., Denison, M. S., Tachibana, H., and Yamada, K. Relationship between estrogen receptor-binding and estrogenic activities of environmental estrogens and suppression by flavonoids. Biosci.Biotechnol.Biochem 2002;66(7):1479-1487. PubMed
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  15. Kim, H. J., Lee, S. B., Park, S. K., Kim, H. M., Park, Y. I., and Dong, M. S. Effects of hydroxyl group numbers on the B-ring of 5,7-dihydroxyflavones on the differential inhibition of human CYP 1A and CYP1B1 enzymes. Arch Pharm Res 2005;28(10):1114-1121 PubMed
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  19. Collins, B. M., McLachlan, J. A., and Arnold, S. F. The estrogenic and antiestrogenic activities of phytochemicals with the human estrogen receptor expressed in yeast. Steroids 1997;62(4):365-372. PubMed
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  21. Liu G, Xie W, He AD, et al. Antiplatelet activity of chrysin via inhibiting platelet aIIbß3-mediated signaling pathway. Mol Nutr Food Res 2016;60(9):1984-93.
  22. Noh K, Oh do G, Nepal MR, et al. Pharmacokinetic interaction of chrysin with caffeine in rats. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2016;24(4):446-52. PubMed
  23. Mohos V, Fliszár-Nyúl E, Ungvári O, et al. Effects of Chrysin and Its Major Conjugated Metabolites Chrysin-7-Sulfate and Chrysin-7-Glucuronide on Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and on OATP, P-gp, BCRP, and MRP2 Transporters. Drug Metab Dispos 2020;48(10):1064-10 PubMed

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