Estrogen Balance Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Estrogen Balance 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
Estrogen Balance is a dietary supplement by Envy Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for flavoring and culinary use, digestive complaints like bloating and indigestion, boosting absorption of other supplements.Based on those ingredients, 1,019 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bioperine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition
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
Estrogen Balance contains 2 active ingredients: DIM and Bioperine. Bioperine is a concentrated extract from black pepper that's often added to supplements to help your body absorb other ingredients better.
The product also includes inactive ingredients—vegetable cellulose, rice flour, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—which are the capsule material and fillers that hold everything together.
Does it work?
Not established
We don't hold established evidence for either ingredient in this product. The data on Bioperine shows insufficient reliable evidence for hay fever, asthma, athletic performance, headache, depression, and diarrhea.
There's no effectiveness information on file for DIM in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bioperine from black pepper is generally well tolerated when used in food amounts or as a single medicinal dose. Concentrated piperine supplements warrant more caution and are best discussed with your pharmacist or doctor before use.
The most common side effects from oral black pepper are a burning aftertaste, indigestion (dyspepsia), and reduced taste perception. Allergic reactions are rare but can happen in sensitive people.
There's no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information on file for the ingredients in this product—talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, double-check if you're on any heart or blood pressure medications, anticonvulsants, asthma or breathing medications, cholesterol drugs, sedatives, antibiotics (especially anti-TB drugs), HIV medications, or immunosuppressants. Bioperine may raise levels of these drug types.
Use the medication checker below with your exact prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take prescription medications—especially heart drugs, anticonvulsants, asthma meds, cholesterol drugs, or immunosuppressants—you need to check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting Estrogen Balance. The Bioperine in this product can raise blood levels of a long list of drugs.
Run through your meds first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 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 Estrogen Balance, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Envy Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X0023UIYIV |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 241799 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| DIM | 300 mg | -- |
| Bioperine | 5 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take one (1) capsule once a day. For best results take 20-30 min before a meal with an 8 oz. glass of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Allergens: None
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Formulation
Hormone balance Energy Balance Mood
Zero hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, soy, yeast, sugar
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Bioperine is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation
Seals/Symbols
GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice FDA Registered Facility Made in the USA
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Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
DIM
Bioperine
Interacts with1,019 drugs
Black pepper is a common kitchen spice that is generally safe in the amounts used in food. Its extract, piperine, is mostly added to supplements to he...
Bioperine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition contains two active ingredients.
One of them—Bioperine (derived from black pepper)—does interact with medications. The most serious interactions we have on file are Moderate in severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bioperine may raise blood levels of several drugs by slowing how your body clears them or speeding up how much you absorb. The affected types include heart and blood pressure medications (like propranolol), anticonvulsants (like phenytoin), asthma and breathing medications (like theophylline), cholesterol drugs (like atorvastatin), sedatives (like pentobarbital), anti-TB antibiotics (like rifampin), HIV medications (like nevirapine), and immunosuppressants (like cyclosporine).
Each of these could reach higher-than-expected levels in your blood, potentially increasing both benefits and side effects.
We couldn't check the other ingredient, DIM, because we don't hold interaction data for it. That doesn't mean it's interaction-free—just that we haven't assessed it.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,005 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Estrogen Balance interact with 1,019 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Estrogen Balance interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bioperine
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bioperine + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bioperine + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Bioperine + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Bioperine + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bioperine + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Estrogen Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bioperine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Estrogen Balance with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bioperine
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to inhibit platelet aggregation. This has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of atorvastatin.
Animal research shows that taking piperine, a constituent of black pepper, 35 mg/kg can increase the maximum serum concentration of atorvastatin three-fold. This has not been reported in humans.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of cyclosporine.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases the bioavailability of cyclosporine. This has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research suggests that some constituents of black pepper inhibit CYP2D6. This has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research and pharmacokinetic simulation data suggest that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, as well as the pepper fruit seem to inhibit CYP3A4. This has not been reported in humans.
Lithium
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of lithium due to its diuretic effects. The dose of lithium might need to be reduced.
Black pepper is thought to have diuretic properties.
Nevirapine (Viramune)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of nevirapine.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases the plasma concentration of nevirapine. However, no adverse effects were observed in this study.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to inhibit P-glycoprotein.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases pentobarbital-induced sleeping time.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of phenytoin.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption, slow elimination, and increase levels of phenytoin. Taking a single dose of black pepper 1 gram along with phenytoin seems to double the serum concentration of phenytoin. Consuming a soup with black pepper providing piperine 44 mg/200 mL of soup along with phenytoin also seems to increase phenytoin levels when compared with consuming the same soup without black pepper.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of propranolol.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and slow elimination of propranolol.
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of rifampin.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and serum levels of rifampin.
Theophylline
Black pepper might increase blood levels of theophylline.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and slow elimination of theophylline.
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of amoxicillin.
Animal research shows that taking piperine, a constituent of black pepper, with amoxicillin increases plasma levels of amoxicillin. This has not been reported in humans.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of carbamazepine, potentially increasing the effects and side effects of carbamazepine.
One clinical study in patients taking carbamazepine 300 mg or 500 mg twice daily shows that taking a single 20 mg dose of purified piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases carbamazepine levels. Piperine may increase carbamazepine absorption by increasing blood flow to the GI tract, increasing the surface area of the small intestine, or inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) in the gut wall. Absorption was significantly increased by 7-10 mcg/mL/hour. The time to eliminate carbamazepine was also increased by 4-8 hours. Although carbamazepine levels were increased, this did not appear to increase side effects. In vitro research also shows that piperine can increase carbamazepine levels by 11% in a time-dependent manner.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research suggests that black pepper induces CYP1A2. This has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Estrogen Balance, from the product label.
Envy Nutrition
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- Envy Nutrition
- Street Address
- 4605 E Chandler Blvd Suite 110-112
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85048
- Phone Number
- 888-441-9993
Estrogen Balance by Envy Nutrition: Common Questions
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The 29 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Black Pepper 29 references
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