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Cilantro Metal Detox Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Source Naturals

Liquid Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cilantro Metal Detox is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and 'detox' support, immune support, liver and kidney support.Based on those ingredients, 719 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Cilantro, organic Chlorella. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Cilantro Metal Detox contains 2 active ingredients: organic chlorella and organic cilantro, both in liquid form. The product also contains vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Chlorella is a freshwater algae used traditionally for whole-body wellness. Cilantro (coriander) is a culinary herb that some people use as a supplement for digestive and wellness purposes.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural defense against environmental toxins.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diarrhea, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dyspepsia, Heavy metal detoxification, Toxin elimination — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Coriander is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Coriander is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The evidence for chlorella in pregnancy-related iron deficiency is rated as possibly effective — so there is some support, though it's not definitive. For the other uses listed — brain tumor, fatty liver disease, depression, and fatigue — the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate either way; that means we don't have enough information to say whether chlorella helps.

For cilantro, the evidence is similarly limited. Uses like loss of appetite, anxiety, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, and indigestion all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence — so we don't have solid data showing it works for those purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chlorella Coriander

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chlorella is generally well tolerated over the short term, but product quality and purity vary widely, so you need to choose a reputable brand. The most common side effects are allergic reactions, abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, nausea, sensitivity to sunlight, and discolored stool — many mild and transient, especially in the first two weeks.

Serious allergic reactions like anaphylaxis are rare but documented. Cilantro at normal food amounts is generally safe for most people.

At concentrated medicinal doses, safety data is limited, so caution is advised. Most side effects are mild — contact dermatitis or itching with topical use, or anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals, which is rare.

The safety data during pregnancy and lactation is either insufficient or not on file for these ingredients, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chlorella Coriander

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Coriander, Chlorella.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 719 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 Cilantro Metal Detox, check with your pharmacist if you take photosensitizing drugs (Moderate severity), warfarin or other blood thinners (Moderate), antihypertensive drugs for blood pressure (Moderate), antidiabetes medications (Moderate), or CNS depressants like sleep aids or anti-anxiety drugs (Moderate). If you're not sure which category your medications fall into, the interaction checker on this page can help.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in chlorella or cilantro for general wellness, and neither ingredient has documented interactions with most medications. However, if you take blood thinners like warfarin, any photosensitizing drugs, blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, or sedating drugs, you need to check with your pharmacist first.

Product quality matters, so choose a reputable manufacturer.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.

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 Cilantro Metal Detox, straight from the product label.

Brand Source Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 021078021797
Net contents 4 fl. Oz.; 118.28 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 185327
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals, 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:
2.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2.5 mL
Servings per container
47
UPC/BARCODE
021078021797
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Chlorella250 mg--
organic Cilantro500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Cilantro Metal Detox with Chlorella

Cilantro Metal Detox is a safe, natural defense against today’s environmental toxins.

Chlorella, a one-celled algae, is added to increase the chelating and cleansing actions of the herb cilantro.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 2 1/2 droppers 3 times daily. Shake well before use.

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription drug, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

It is a potent, whole-body herbal cleansing formula that binds to heavy metals, helping to clear them from the body.

This combination also provides effective antioxidant support for overall cell health.

Formulation

Suitable for vegetarians.

Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

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.

General

SN2179 REV A182

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Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container47 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Organic Chlorella

Interacts with
337 drugs
250 mg per serving

Chlorella is a nutrient-rich freshwater green algae taken as a supplement for general wellness, immune support, and 'detox.' Some small studies sugges...

Organic Chlorella monograph & interactions

Organic Cilantro

Interacts with
717 drugs
500 mg per serving

Coriander (also called cilantro) is a common cooking herb and spice that has long been used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints. As a foo...

Organic Cilantro monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals Drug Interactions

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719 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cilantro Metal Detox with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

organic Cilantro4 drug types · 717 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit and coriander extract can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit extract has sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Evidence from in vitro research suggests that coriandrin, a constituent of coriander, has photosensitizing effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

organic Chlorella2 drug types · 337 drugs

Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, chlorella might have additive effects with photosensitizing drugs.
Chlorella has been reported to cause photosensitization. In five case reports, patients who had ingested chlorella exhibited swelling followed by erythematopurpuric lesions on sun-exposed areas of the body. Theoretically, concomitant use with photosensitizing drugs may exacerbate effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, chlorella might reduce the clinical effects of warfarin.
Chlorella contains significant amounts of vitamin K. There is at least one case report of warfarin therapy becoming sub-therapeutic after initiation of chlorella supplements.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cilantro Metal Detox, from the product label.

Source Naturals

Name
Source Naturals, Inc.
Street Address
P. O. Box 2118
City
Santa Cruz
State
CA
ZipCode
95062
Web Address
www.sourcenaturals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals: Common Questions

Does Cilantro Metal Detox by Source Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cilantro Metal Detox has a known interaction with 719 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cilantro Metal Detox contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 it safe to take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Chlorella is rated as possibly safe during pregnancy, but there isn't enough data for cilantro to know either way. Since safety data is incomplete, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are mild — nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, gas, and constipation, especially in the first two weeks. Skin sensitivity to sun is also possible. Serious allergic reactions are rare but have been reported.
Does this product actually remove heavy metals?
The product facts we have show effectiveness ratings only for specific uses like pregnancy-related iron deficiency (possibly effective for chlorella) and digestive conditions (insufficient evidence for cilantro). There's no effectiveness rating for heavy metal detoxification in our data.
How much variation is there in product quality?
Chlorella product quality and purity vary widely, so it matters which brand you choose. Look for reputable manufacturers, and consider asking your pharmacist for a recommendation.
Can I take this long-term?
Chlorella is noted as generally well tolerated short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well established in the data we hold. Talk with your pharmacist about safe duration of use for your situation.
Is cilantro safe at medicinal doses?
Cilantro at normal food amounts is safe for most people, but safety data at concentrated medicinal doses is limited. If you're taking this product regularly, check with your pharmacist about what's appropriate for you.

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Cilantro Metal Detox'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 25 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.

Chlorella 13 references
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  2. Ng TP, Tan WC, Lee YK. Occupational asthma in a pharmacist induced by chlorella, a unicellular algae preparation. Resp Med 1994;88:555-7. PubMed
  3. Jitsukawa K, Suizu R, Hidano A. Chlorella photosensitization. New phytophotodermatosis. Int J Dermatol 1984;23:263-8. PubMed
  4. Merchant RE, Carmack CA, Wise CM. Nutritional supplementation with Chlorella pyrenoidosa for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a pilot study. Phytother Res 2000;14:167-73.
  5. Merchant RE, Rice CD, Young HF. Dietary Chlorella pyrenoidosa for patients with malignant glioma: effects on immunocompetence, quality of life, and survival. Phytother Res 1990;4:220-31.
  6. Halperin SA, Smith B, Nolan C, et al. Safety and immunoenhancing effect of a Chlorella-derived dietary supplement in healthy adults undergoing influenza vaccination: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. CMAJ 2003;169:111-7..
  7. Ohtake, T., Negishi, K., Okamoto, K., Oka, M., Maesato, K., Moriya, H., and Kobayashi, S. Manganese-induced Parkinsonism in a patient undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Am J Kidney Dis 2005;46(4):749-753. PubMed
  8. Ng, T. P., Tan, W. C., and Lee, Y. K. Occupational asthma in a pharmacist induced by Chlorella, a unicellular algae preparation. Respir.Med. 1994;88(7):555-557. PubMed
  9. Ohkawa, S., Yoneda, Y., Ohsumi, Y., and Tabuchi, M. [Warfarin therapy and chlorella]. Rinsho Shinkeigaku 1995;35(7):806-807.
  10. Azocar J, Diaz A. Efficacy and safety of chlorella supplementation in adults with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. World J Gastroenterol 2013;19(7):1085-90. PubMed
  11. Panahi Y, Badeli R, Karami GR, Badeli Z, Sahebkar A. A randomized controlled trial of 6-week Chlorella vulgaris supplementation in patients with major depressive disorder. Complement Ther Med 2015;23(4):598-602. PubMed
  12. Nakano S, Takekoshi H, Nakano M. Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplementation reduces the risk of anemia, proteinuria and edema in pregnant women. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2010;65(1):25-30. PubMed
  13. Yavasoglu I, Turgutkaya A, Bolaman Z. Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia. Sao Paulo Med J 2018;136(6):602-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Chlorella monograph →

Coriander 12 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Swanston-Flatt SK, Day C, Bailey CJ, Flatt PR. Traditional plant treatments for diabetes. Studies in normal and streptozotocin diabetic mice. Diabetologia 1990;33:462-4. PubMed
  3. Gray, A. M. and Flatt, P. R. Insulin-releasing and insulin-like activity of the traditional anti-diabetic plant Coriandrum sativum (coriander). Br.J Nutr. 1999;81(3):203-209.
  4. Kanerva, L. and Soini, M. Occupational protein contact dermatitis from coriander. Contact Dermatitis 2001;45(6):354-355. PubMed
  5. Emamghoreishi, M., Khasaki, M., and Aazam, M. F. Coriandrum sativum: evaluation of its anxiolytic effect in the elevated plus-maze. J Ethnopharmacol. 1-15-2005;96(3):365-370. PubMed
  6. Ebo, D. G., Bridts, C. H., Mertens, M. H., and Stevens, W. J. Coriander anaphylaxis in a spice grinder with undetected occupational allergy. Acta Clin Belg. 2006;61(3):152-156. PubMed
  7. Eidi, M., Eidi, A., Saeidi, A., Molanaei, S., Sadeghipour, A., Bahar, M., and Bahar, K. Effect of coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum L.) ethanol extract on insulin release from pancreatic beta cells in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Phytother.Res
  8. Jabeen, Q., Bashir, S., Lyoussi, B., and Gilani, A. H. Coriander fruit exhibits gut modulatory, blood pressure lowering and diuretic activities. J Ethnopharmacol. 2-25-2009;122(1):123-130. PubMed
  9. van Toorenenbergen, A. W. and Dieges, P. H. Immunoglobulin E antibodies against coriander and other spices. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1985;76(3):477-481. PubMed
  10. Ashwood-Smith, M. J., Warrington, P. J., Jenkins, M., Ceska, O., and Romaniuk, P. J. Photobiological properties of a novel, naturally occurring furoisocoumarin, coriandrin. Photochem.Photobiol. 1989;50(6):745-751. PubMed
  11. Sastre, J., Olmo, M., Novalvos, A., Ibanez, D., and Lahoz, C. Occupational asthma due to different spices. Allergy 1996;51(2):117-120. PubMed
  12. Beikert FC, Anastasiadou Z, Fritzen B, Frank U, Augustin M. Topical treatment of tinea pedis using 6% coriander oil in unguentum leniens: a randomized, controlled, comparative pilot study. Dermatology. 2013;226(1):47-51. PubMed

See these in context on the Coriander monograph →

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