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Dietary supplement

Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SuperSmart

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, heart and circulation health, blood sugar support.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 Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Seanol-F” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (800 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains a single active ingredient: Ecklonia cava extract at 800 mg per capsule. Ecklonia cava is a brown seaweed sourced primarily from the South Korean coast, used traditionally and in research for potential cardiovascular and metabolic effects.

The capsule also contains two inactive ingredients — acacia gum and white rice flour — which serve as binders and fillers to hold the supplement together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Ecklonia Cava's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Ecklonia Cava for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Ecklonia cava extract is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For athletic performance, diabetes, and cancer, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate — there's insufficient reliable data in our records.

If you're considering this supplement for cholesterol, talk with your doctor about whether it fits into your overall plan. The research showing benefit has been conducted over relatively short periods, so we don't yet know how it performs long-term.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ecklonia Cava

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 1 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.

Ecklonia cava has been used short-term in clinical trials, but long-term safety isn't well established. One concern is iodine content — seaweed can carry high levels, which matters if you have a thyroid condition or take certain medications.

In trials, a small number of participants reported hair loss (alopecia), nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea. The safety data during pregnancy is insufficient — there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe.

During breastfeeding, the data advises against use because reliable safety information is lacking.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ecklonia Cava

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 Ecklonia cava extract. That said, check with your own pharmacist before combining it with any of your current medications, since the extract's full interaction profile may not be completely mapped.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have high cholesterol and are interested in a seaweed-based option, Ecklonia cava extract may be worth discussing with your doctor — the evidence suggests possible benefit. Before you start, especially if you have thyroid disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take iodine-sensitive medications, run it by your own doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for your situation.

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 May 22, 2021.

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 Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand SuperSmart
Barcode (UPC) 5453003826729
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 250599
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
5453003826729
IngredientAmount% DV
Seanol-F800 mg--
Ecklonia cava extract104 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

SEANOL-F, Wilke Resources Inc., USA.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

800 mg per day

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Adults. Take 2 capsules per day.

Formula

Each capsule contains 400 mg of SEANOL-F.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not replace a varied, balanced diet.

Keep out of childrens' reach.

As with any nutritional supplement, you should consult a health professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem.

Storage

Store away from direct light, heat and humidity.

See for yourself

Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart

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

Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Seanol-F

No known
interactions
800 mg per serving

Ecklonia cava is an edible brown seaweed rich in plant compounds called phlorotannins that are studied as antioxidants. Early human and lab research h...

Seanol-F monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg. 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 Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg, from the product label.

SuperSmart

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Name
SN Worldwide Unipessoal, Lda
Street Address
Avenida Do Infante 66, Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
City
Funchal
ZipCode
9000-015
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart: Common Questions

Does Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg 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.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
There isn't enough data to know either way. Because seaweed can carry high iodine levels and long-term safety isn't established, it's best to talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking it while pregnant.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against use during breastfeeding because there's no reliable safety information available. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Does it really help with cholesterol?
The evidence suggests it's possibly effective for high cholesterol, though most studies have been short-term. Your doctor can help you decide if it makes sense for your cholesterol plan.
What side effects have been reported?
In clinical trials, a small number of participants reported hair loss, nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea. Most people tolerated it without issues, but these effects are worth knowing about.
Is there iodine in this supplement?
Yes — seaweed contains iodine, sometimes at high levels. If you have a thyroid condition or take iodine-sensitive medications, mention this product to your pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg'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.

Ecklonia Cava 1 reference
  1. Lee DH, Park MY, Shim BJ, et al. Effects of Ecklonia cava polyphenol in individuals with hypercholesterolemia: a pilot study. J Med Food. 2012;15(11):1038-44.

See these in context on the Ecklonia Cava 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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