Digestive Bitters Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Digestive Bitters 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
Digestive Bitters is a dietary supplement by NOW with 1 active ingredient.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 Digestive Bitters by NOW
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 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
General information
Key facts about Digestive Bitters, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739029850 |
| Net contents | 16 fl. Oz.; 473 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 14205 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Digestive Bitters by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1% |
| Proprietary Liquid Extract Blend of | 5 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin
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General Statements
Bitter herbs have been used by herbalists for thousands of years to support healthy digestion. More recent scientific evidence demonstrates that bitter tastes encourage proper digestive processes. By promoting normal secretions by the stomach, pancreas, and liver, bitters help to synchronize the digestive process while supporting complete digestion and assimilation of food.*
SUPPORTS HEALTHY DIGESTION • Natural Liquid Herbal Extract Blend • Promotes Normal Flow of Digestive Enzymes • Supports Complete Digestion and Assimilation of Food*
Made in the U.S.A.
Please Recycle.
Precautions
Long term, high level use is not recommended. Not to be used by those with high blood pressure, diabetes, liver disorders, kidney disorders, gastrointestinal disorders or hypokalemia unless recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
If you are pregnant/lactating or taking any medications, please consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
Caution: For adult use only
Keep out of reach of children.
General
CODE 2985 V1
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Vegetarian Formula
Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Vegetarian/Vegan Product.
Seals/Symbols
GMP QUALITY ASSURED
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: Shake well before use. As a dietary supplement, take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) just before eating a full meal. For adult use only. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW(R) Digest Platinum(TM) and Betaine HCl.
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Digestive Bitters by NOW label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Digestive Bitters by NOW
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container94 Amounts shown are per serving.
Proprietary Liquid Extract Blend of
Other (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Digestive Bitters by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Digestive Bitters. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Digestive Bitters, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW FOODS
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- www.nowfoods.com
Digestive Bitters by NOW: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
Digestive Bitters'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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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