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Dietary supplement

FibroBoost Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NutriCology

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

FibroBoost is a dietary supplement by NutriCology 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 FibroBoost by NutriCology

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.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

FibroBoost contains one active ingredient: Ecklonia cava extract, a type of brown seaweed. The product also includes two inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and L-leucine — which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: antioxidant support from seaweed extract.
  • We looked for evidence on: oxidative stress, inflammation.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Ecklonia cava extract is possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For athletic performance, diabetes, and cancer, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

If you're interested in this product for cholesterol support, talk it over with your doctor to see if it fits your plan.

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 extract is generally taken short-term in studies, and its long-term safety isn't well established. The seaweed can carry high iodine levels, which is a concern if you have thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity — so this one's best avoided if that's a concern for you.

In clinical trials, a small number of participants reported nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, or hair loss, though these were rare. There isn't enough safety data to recommend this during breastfeeding.

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 for the ingredients we could check in FibroBoost. That said, run your exact medications through the tool on this page to be certain — absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee none exist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

FibroBoost may be worth considering if you're looking for cholesterol support and want to try a seaweed extract — the evidence is modest but present. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have a thyroid condition, or are sensitive to iodine, this one isn't a good fit.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're taking any medications or have any health concerns.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 FibroBoost, straight from the product label.

Brand NutriCology
Barcode (UPC) 713947559103
Net contents 75 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235623
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for FibroBoost by NutriCology, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
25
UPC/BARCODE
713947559103
IngredientAmount% DV
Ecklonia cava extract1.2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, L-Leucine

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

FibroBoost contains SEANOL-F, a patented powerful extract from a specific species of brown seaweed Ecklonia cava, rich in phlorotannins/polyphenols with uniquely strong antioxidant properties. These polyphenols are 40% oil-soluble, and have a metabolic half-life of up to 12 hours.

Antioxidant Seaweed Extract

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 to 3 capsules two times daily before meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed 6 capsules in a 24 hour period.

Precautions

Do not exceed 6 capsules in a 24 hour period.

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age unless under the care of a physician.

Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to lead which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

General Statements

NutriCology Innovative Nutrition

Formulation

Hypoallergenic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

See for yourself

FibroBoost by NutriCology label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in FibroBoost by NutriCology

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.

Ecklonia cava extract

No known
interactions
1.2 Gram(s) 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...

Ecklonia cava extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

FibroBoost by NutriCology Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in FibroBoost. 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 FibroBoost, from the product label.

NutriCology

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Name
NutriCology
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800.545.9960
Web Address
www.nutricology.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

FibroBoost by NutriCology: Common Questions

Does FibroBoost by NutriCology interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in FibroBoost. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
FibroBoost 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.
What is Ecklonia cava?
It's a brown seaweed used in this supplement. The extract is possibly effective for helping with high cholesterol, though the evidence is modest.
Does this product have any reported side effects?
In clinical trials, a small number of people reported nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, or hair loss. These were rare, but they did occur.
Is FibroBoost safe to take long-term?
The studies we have used it short-term, so we don't know much about long-term safety. Long-term use hasn't been well studied. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're thinking about taking it for months.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data during pregnancy, and it's not recommended during breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Should I be worried about iodine in this seaweed?
Seaweed can carry high iodine levels, which matters if you have thyroid problems or are iodine-sensitive. If that's you, this product is best avoided. Your pharmacist can help you figure out if that's a concern.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and L-leucine as fillers and binders to hold the supplement together.

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The Full Monographs Behind FibroBoost’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

FibroBoost'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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