CLA Pro-Cut Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking CLA Pro-Cut against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
CLA Pro-Cut is a dietary supplement by Applied Nutrition with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin and hair care, source of dietary fats (mcts), hydration with coconut water.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of CLA Pro-Cut by Applied Nutrition
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains 4 active ingredients. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a fatty acid; coconut oil and safflower oil are plant oils; and MCT oil is a medium-chain triglyceride oil.
The product also includes inactive ingredients like gelatin for the capsule shell, glycerin, water, and several colorants (annatto, titanium dioxide, caramel, turmeric, canthaxanthin, and carmine).
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence on these ingredients for their intended purposes is not well established. Coconut oil and safflower oil both show insufficient reliable evidence for uses like diabetes management, cholesterol support, or weight loss.
We hold no effectiveness data for conjugated linoleic acid or MCT oil in the facts provided. If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Coconut oil and safflower oil are generally well tolerated when used in typical food amounts. However, concentrated supplement doses have less safety data.
Coconut can trigger allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with coconut sensitivity — about half of reported reactions involved severe anaphylaxis. Safflower oil has been linked in case reports to liver failure when overused, though the exact dose that caused harm isn't clear.
Safflower should be avoided in medicinal amounts during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for conjugated linoleic acid or MCT oil.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking CLA Pro-Cut, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, etc.) — safflower oil may increase bleeding risk at high doses. Also flag antidiabetes medications, since both coconut oil and safflower oil may affect how they work and your blood sugar control.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
CLA Pro-Cut is generally well tolerated, but if you take blood thinners (like warfarin), antidiabetes drugs, or antiplatelet medications, you'll want to discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the safflower oil content carries Moderate interaction risk with these drug types. Check your exact medications with our search tool on this page before using it.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2016.
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
General information
Key facts about CLA Pro-Cut, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Applied Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 710363580766 |
| Net contents | 42 Fast-Acting Liquid Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 64130 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for CLA Pro-Cut by Applied Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Coconut Oil | 0 NP | -- |
| Safflower Oil | 0 NP | -- |
| MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil | 0 NP | -- |
| CLA Pro-Cut Blend | 3000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, purified Water, Glycerin, Annatto, Titanium Dioxide, St. John's Bread, Caramel, Turmeric, Canthaxanthin, Carmine
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
At the center of this formula is CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), known for its weight management properties. When used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise plan, CLA can help you maintain or increase lean muscle mass and at the same time reduce body fat.
Fat Reduction Formula
Maintain Lean Muscle Mass & Reduce Body Fat
6107-BOX-07/14 AN077891 V3
Liquid Soft-Gel Technology Ensures You Get The Nutrients Fast! This advanced formula is derived in fast-acting Liquid Soft-Gels. This optimal delivery system ensures that vital nutrients are released quickly, so they can get to work fast. In addition to CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), this powerful formula also supplies a spectrum of healthy fats, including quick-energy MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides). These good fatty acids can give you a quick boost of energy on the cellular level.
As a leader in innovation, we continuously strive to bring forward new ideas and groundbreaking formulas that enhance health and well-being. To view our entire line of products, please visit us online at: www.Applied Nutrition.com
To join our wellness club and receive tips on how to improve your health, please visit us at: www.AppliedNutrition.com/wellness1
A Powerful Formula That Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals!
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.
Formula
Fast-Acting Liquid Soft-Gels Deliver: CLA Coconut Oil, MCT's & Safflower Oil
Contains: Soy, Tree Nuts (Coconut, Palm Kernel)
Plus: MCT's coconut oil & safflower oil
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Applied Nutrition is committed to developing science-based products that exceed the highest standards for quality and purity.
CLA Pro-Cut is a powerful "fat reduction formula" that is specially designed to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: (Adult) As an addition to a reduced calorie diet & exercise plan, take three (3) liquid soft-gels in the morning, and three (3) in the afternoon with meals and a full glass of water.
Precautions
Contains: Soy, Tree Nuts (Coconut, Palm Kernel)
Usage Warnings: Do not use if safety seal is broken.
Check with your doctor before using this product if you are using medication or have any medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and immune or inflammatory conditions. Do not use if you may become pregnant, are pregnant or nursing.
Do not exceed recommended daily intake.
Not intended for use by persons under 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
6139-LAB 07/01 AN037891 V2
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CLA Pro-Cut by Applied Nutrition label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in CLA Pro-Cut by Applied Nutrition
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Liquid Soft-Gel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container14 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.
CLA Pro-Cut Blend
- › Conjugated Linoleic Acid
- › Coconut Oil
- › Safflower Oil
- › MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Purified Water, Glycerin, Annatto, Titanium Dioxide, St. John's Bread, Caramel, Turmeric, Canthaxanthin, Carmine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
CLA Pro-Cut by Applied Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
CLA Pro-Cut by Applied Nutrition has documented interactions through its coconut oil and safflower oil content.
The most serious finding involves safflower oil and blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), where high doses may increase bleeding risk — a Moderate severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Safflower oil interacts with several drug types. Beyond blood thinners, it may alter how antidiabetes drugs work, with some research showing it can raise fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
It also carries a Moderate interaction with warfarin specifically, based on a case report of increased bleeding when a patient took a high-dose safflower extract alongside it.
Coconut oil carries a Minor interaction with antidiabetes drugs. Animal research suggests coconut might increase insulin and lower blood glucose, which could theoretically raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes medications.
We could not check conjugated linoleic acid (the main active ingredient) or MCT oil — we hold no interaction data for either. Altogether, these interactions span 208 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in CLA Pro-Cut interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in CLA Pro-Cut interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Safflower Oil Coconut Oil
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acarbose interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetohexamide interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Albiglutide interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alogliptin interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCoconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with CLA Pro-Cut — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in CLA Pro-Cut 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.
Safflower Oil
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Warfarin
Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.
Coconut Oil
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for CLA Pro-Cut, from the product label.
Applied Nutrition
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- Applied Nutrition
- Street Address
- P.O. Box 66457
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90066
- Web Address
- www.AppliedNutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind CLA Pro-Cut’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Coconut
Interacts with 86 drugsCoconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses (like skin moisturizing and hydration) h...
Read the full Coconut monograph → Herb & supplement monographSafflower
Interacts with 208 drugsSafflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source of unsaturated fats, but strong proof tha...
Read the full Safflower monograph →Sources & How We Checked
CLA Pro-Cut'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 24 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.
Coconut 10 references
- Teuber SS, Peterson WR. Systemic allergic reaction to coconut (Cocos nucifera) in 2 subjects with hypersensitivity to tree nut and demonstration of cross-reactivity to legumin-like seed storage proteins: new coconut and walnut food allergens. J Allergy Cl PubMed
- Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, et al. Anaphylaxis to coconut. Allergy 2002;57(2):182-3. PubMed
- Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP. Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1994;103(2):194-201. PubMed
- Anagnostou K. Coconut Allergy Revisited. Children (Basel). 2017;4(10). pii: E85. PubMed
- Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015;115(6):530-2. PubMed
- Michavila Gomez A, Amat Bou M, Gonzalez Cortés MV, Segura Navas L, Moreno Palanques MA, Bartolomé B. Coconut anaphylaxis: Case report and review. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2015;43(2):219-20. PubMed
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