DuraBrain Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking DuraBrain 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
DuraBrain is a dietary supplement by Arandi Health with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 481 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DuraBrain by Arandi Health
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
Partial disclosure
DuraBrain contains 5 active ingredients. Vitamin B6 supports nerve and brain function and is proven effective for certain types of anemia and B6 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve health and red blood cells, and is established as effective for B12 deficiency. Folate is included but we have no data on file for interactions with it.
Fulvic Acid and Humic Acids are plant-derived compounds; fulvic acid is being studied for respiratory infections and other conditions, though the evidence isn't yet established in our data. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — maltodextrin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
In our data, Vitamin B6 is proven effective for sideroblastic anemia and B6 deficiency, and likely effective for high homocysteine levels; it's possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea. Vitamin B12 is proven effective for B12 deficiency and Imerslund-Grasbeck disease.
Fulvic Acid's effectiveness isn't established — the evidence for respiratory infections, lead toxicity, eczema, fatigue, and hay fever is insufficient to rate it. We have no effectiveness data on file for Folate or Humic Acids.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B6 is well tolerated in doses under 100 mg daily but can damage nerves (sensory neuropathy) at high doses, especially over 1,000 mg daily or with cumulative doses of 1,000 grams or more. Common side effects at any dose may include headache, heartburn, nausea, and stomach pain.
Vitamin B12 is generally very safe with no upper limit because excess is removed in urine; it's considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Fulvic Acid appears tolerated in short-term use but has limited human safety data; it should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.
Humic Acids have limited human safety data and variable product purity, so use cautiously; avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking DuraBrain, check your medications against these categories at Moderate severity: blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), the heart drug amiodarone, seizure medications (phenobarbital and phenytoin), blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, immunosuppressants, and thyroid hormones. At Minor severity, check metformin (diabetes) and levodopa (Parkinson's) if taken alone.
Your pharmacist can run your exact medications through the tool on this page.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
DuraBrain's B vitamins are well-established nutrients, but this product interacts significantly with blood pressure drugs, seizure medications, blood thinners, heart rhythm drugs, immunosuppressants, thyroid hormones, and diabetes medications. If you take any prescription medication, especially for seizures, hypertension, clotting, heart rhythm, immune function, or thyroid conditions, check your exact drugs before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 21, 2025.
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 DuraBrain, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Arandi Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 197644288120 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 21, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 335193 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for DuraBrain by Arandi Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 29 mg | 1706% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 mcg | 250% |
| Folate | 680 mcg DFE | 170% |
| Fulvic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Humic Acids | 0 NP | -- |
| Brainup-10 | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Humic & Fulvic Acid Complex | 400 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: For adults, take two (2) capsules once a day, preferably early in the day.
Precautions
Do not use if seal is broken or missing
Consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medications, or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Not intended to use if you are under the age of 15. Keep out of reach of children.
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.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Formulation
Gluten free Caffeine free
Vegetarian Friendly
Clinically backed Cognitive health support Memory Clarity Perception
Seals/Symbols
Vegetarian Friendly GMP Certified Certified Good Manufacturing Practice Formulated in the USA
General Statements
Recycle Reduce Reuse
Formula
Brainup-10 Patented Compound Durabrain +Vitamin B6-B9-B12
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Brainup-10 Patented Compound Brainup-10 is a trademark of Neuroinnovation SpA and is a protected compound under U.S. patent No. 8,784,804B2
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DuraBrain by Arandi Health label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in DuraBrain by Arandi Health
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Brainup-10
- › Vitamin B6
- › Vitamin B12
- › Folate
- › Proprietary Humic & Fulvic Acid Complex
Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
DuraBrain by Arandi Health Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
DuraBrain by Arandi Health contains several ingredients with documented interactions with medications.
Vitamin B6 is the source of the most serious interactions — it can have additive effects with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) at Moderate severity, and may worsen light sensitivity from the heart medication amiodarone. Vitamin B6 can also reduce the effectiveness of two seizure medications, phenobarbital and phenytoin, at Moderate severity; people taking these should avoid high doses of B6.
At Minor severity, B6 may speed up the breakdown of levodopa when taken alone (though not when combined with carbidopa in Sinemet).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fulvic Acid carries three Moderate-severity interactions: it may decrease the clot-preventing effects of blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, could reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressive medications used after transplant or for autoimmune disease, and may interfere with thyroid hormone therapy by raising TSH levels. Vitamin B12 has a Minor interaction with metformin (a diabetes medication), which can lower B12 levels with prolonged use.
We could not check Folate — we hold no data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 474 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in DuraBrain interact with 481 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in DuraBrain interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12
Beclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBelladona Extract, PhenobarbitalChardonna-2
How Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, PhenobarbitalBel Tabs, Bellamine-S, Bellaphen-S, Duragal S, Phenarbal S, Spastrin
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, PhenobarbitalBarbidonna, Donnatal
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Extract, PhenobarbitalBelap
How Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital
How Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine, PhenobarbitalBellergal-S
How Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, PhenobarbitalBelladenal, Belladenal-S
How Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Benzthiazide interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Betaxolol interactionBetrixabanBevyxxa
How Betrixaban interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Betrixaban interactionBimekizumab-bkzxBimzelx
How Bimekizumab-bkzx interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Bimekizumab-bkzx interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBivalirudinAngiomax, Angiomax Rtu, Angiox
How Bivalirudin interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Bivalirudin interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bosentan interactionBromfenac SodiumBromsite, Prolensa
How Bromfenac Sodium interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Bromfenac Sodium interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide (iv)Bumex
How Bumetanide (iv) interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bumetanide (iv) interactionBumetanide (oral)Bumex
How Bumetanide (oral) interacts with DuraBrain — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Bumetanide (oral) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in DuraBrain 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.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Vitamin B12
Metformin (Glucophage)
Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals. Prolonged use of metformin can interfere with the absorption of B12 in the digestive system, potentially leading to a deficiency in this essential vitamin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for DuraBrain, from the product label.
Arandi Health
See all Arandi Health products- Name
- Arandi Health
- City
- Miami
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33182
- Phone Number
- 1-850-786-2629
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The Full Monographs Behind DuraBrain’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Vitamin B6
Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
Read the full Vitamin B6 monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin B12
Interacts with 20 drugsVitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very helpful for people who are deficient — su...
Read the full Vitamin B12 monograph →Sources & How We Checked
DuraBrain'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 68 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.
Vitamin B6 32 references
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