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Dietary supplement

Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LifeLink

Capsule Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 is a dietary supplement by LifeLink with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general mineral supplementation, boosting energy and vitality, filling perceived nutritional gaps.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: colloidal minerals, a liquid suspension of mineral particles. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, which is an inactive 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 Colloidal Minerals product and its label doesn't state a use — see Colloidal Minerals'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.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for colloidal minerals in our data, so we can't tell you whether the evidence supports its use for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Colloidal Minerals

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.

Quality and purity vary widely across colloidal mineral products. Some have been found to contain heavy metals like lead or aluminum, which is a real concern.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because of the risk of heavy-metal contamination and the lack of solid safety information about this type of product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Colloidal Minerals

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

If you're curious about trace minerals, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first—especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements or medications. The variability in product quality makes this one worth getting personalized guidance on.

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 Jul 25, 2012.

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 Colloidal Trace Minerals 500, straight from the product label.

Brand LifeLink
Barcode (UPC) 639793901050
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2012
DSLD ID 11892
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
639793901050
IngredientAmount% DV
Colloidal Minerals1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults: 2 to 6 capsules daily with meals or as directed by your health care professional.

Formula

Each capsule contains 500 mg of colloidal inorganic minerals derived from natural sources.

General Statements

This product is particularly rich in Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Chromium, Zinc, and Boron. No special dietary claim is made.

See for yourself

Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Colloidal Minerals

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

Colloidal minerals are liquid products marketed as a source of many trace minerals, but there is little quality evidence that they offer benefits beyo...

Colloidal Minerals monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Colloidal Trace Minerals 500. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Colloidal Trace Minerals 500, from the product label.

LifeLink

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Name
LifeLink
City
Grover Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
93433
Web Address
http://www.lifelinknet.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink: Common Questions

Does Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 by LifeLink interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Colloidal Trace Minerals 500. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Colloidal Trace Minerals 500 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 while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it. Colloidal mineral products carry a risk of heavy-metal contamination, and there isn't enough safety information to know it's okay during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
No—the safety data advises against it while breastfeeding because of contamination concerns and limited safety information. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives.
What are colloidal minerals?
Colloidal minerals are tiny mineral particles suspended in liquid form, packaged here as a capsule. They're marketed as a way to get trace minerals, but the quality varies widely between products.
What's the heavy-metal concern?
Some colloidal mineral products have tested positive for lead or aluminum, which can accumulate in your body and cause harm over time. That's why quality control is important, and why pregnancy and breastfeeding are off-limits for this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Colloidal Trace Minerals 500’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Colloidal Trace Minerals 500'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.

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 1 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.

Colloidal Minerals 1 reference
  1. Schauss A. Colloidal minerals: Clinical implications of clay suspension products sold as dietary supplements. Amer J Nat Med 1997;4:5-10.

See these in context on the Colloidal Minerals monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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