Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg 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
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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.
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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
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) |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Seanol-F | 800 mg | -- |
| Ecklonia cava extract | 104 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour
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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.
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Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart label
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View the full label (PDF)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 knowninteractions
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg, from the product label.
SuperSmart
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- SN Worldwide Unipessoal, Lda
- Street Address
- Avenida Do Infante 66, Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
- City
- Funchal
- ZipCode
- 9000-015
Ecklonia Cava Extract 800 mg by SuperSmart: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- 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 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
- 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.
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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