Formula 10 Carb Balance Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Formula 10 Carb 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
Formula 10 Carb Balance is a dietary supplement by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of b vitamins, diarrhea (certain types), cold and flu support.Based on those ingredients, 852 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gotu Kola, Rose Hip, Brewers Yeast. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Formula 10 Carb Balance by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
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
Low disclosure
Formula 10 Carb Balance contains 8 active ingredients: three digestive enzymes (amylase, protease, and lipase), two more enzymes (cellulase and invertase), brewer's yeast, gotu kola, and rose hip. The enzymes are intended to help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats during digestion.
The product also contains inactive ingredients: plant fiber and water.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Evidence for this product's effectiveness is limited. Protease, lipase, cellulase, and invertase have no established effectiveness ratings in our data.
Brewer's yeast is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though evidence for other uses such as high cholesterol, hay fever, and flu prevention is insufficient. Gotu kola shows possible effectiveness for venous insufficiency and burns, but is possibly ineffective for cognitive function and radiation dermatitis.
Rose hip is possibly effective for postoperative pain and osteoarthritis, but evidence for high cholesterol is insufficient. Overall, the digestive enzyme blend's benefit for carbohydrate digestion specifically has not been rated in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated in most adults, though digestive upset and allergic reactions are possible; protease exposure — especially occupational airborne exposure — has rarely caused allergic rhinitis or asthma. Lipase carries rare reports of serious gastrointestinal effects when used in premature infants, but no adverse effects have been reported in adults.
Brewer's yeast is generally well tolerated short-term but may cause flatulence or migraine, and rarely can trigger anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals or fungemia in immunocompromised people. Gotu kola is generally well tolerated but has rare case reports of liver damage, though contamination was not ruled out; common side effects are gastric irritation and nausea.
Rose hip is well tolerated as a food and is generally well tolerated as a supplement, with the most common effects being flatulence and loose stools; rare effects include vertigo and headache. We could not check cellulase, invertase, or amylase for safety data.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking Formula 10 Carb Balance, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) — this is a Major-severity interaction. Also double-check if you take antidiabetes drugs, lithium, sedating medications (CNS depressants), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, estrogen-based medications (oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy), chemotherapy drugs (alkylating agents or antitumor antibiotics), drugs that damage the liver (hepatotoxic drugs), antifungals, aspirin, or warfarin — these carry Moderate or Minor-severity interactions with the brewer's yeast, gotu kola, or rose hip in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with carbohydrate and general digestion, though the evidence for its enzyme blend is limited. If you take blood sugar medications, blood thinners, estrogen-based medications, MAOIs, lithium, chemotherapy drugs, sedating medications, or antifungals, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
Anyone with liver concerns, weakened immunity, or serious digestive conditions should talk it over with their healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 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
General information
Key facts about Formula 10 Carb Balance, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707636032022 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsules |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 221246 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Formula 10 Carb Balance by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Herbal Blend | 350 mg | -- |
| Brewers Yeast | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Enzyme Blend | 301 mg | -- |
| Gotu Kola | 0 NP | -- |
| Rose Hip | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Plant Fiber, Water
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Formulation
Formulated exclusively for healthcare professionals NESS Carb Balance is uniquely formulated to help optimize the digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates in the diet, particularly sugars.
Non-GMO
Vegetarian
GMP compliant
Contains No: Aspartame, sugar, salt, gluten, artificial colors or flavors, dairy products, wheat, soy, yeast or corn proteins.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a serious medical condition, or take any medications, consult your physician before use.
Use only if tamper evident seal is unbroken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Enzyme Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Take two (2) capsules twice daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
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Formula 10 Carb Balance by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Formula 10 Carb Balance by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 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.
Proprietary Herbal Blend
- › Brewers Yeast
- › Gotu Kola
- › Rose Hip
Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant Fiber, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Formula 10 Carb Balance by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Formula 10 Carb Balance contains brewer's yeast, gotu kola, and rose hip, which together interact with a substantial range of medications.
The most serious concern is brewer's yeast with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) — a Major-severity interaction where the tyramine in brewer's yeast may trigger a dangerous spike in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Brewer's yeast also poses Moderate-severity risks with blood sugar medications (antidiabetes drugs), where it may lower blood sugar further and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and with lithium, where it may cause additive side effects if some brewer's yeast products contain lithium. A Minor interaction exists with antifungals, which might reduce the effectiveness of brewer's yeast if the product contains live yeast.
Gotu kola carries Moderate-severity interactions with sedating drugs (CNS depressants), potentially increasing drowsiness, and with liver-damaging drugs (hepatotoxic drugs), where additive liver harm is theoretically possible. Rose hip — through its vitamin C content — has Moderate-severity interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (where it may reduce their effectiveness), estrogen-based medications (where it may increase estrogen levels), lithium (potentially raising lithium blood levels), and several chemotherapy drug types (alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics), where its antioxidant effects could theoretically reduce drug effectiveness.
Minor interactions exist between rose hip and aspirin or warfarin, though the vitamin C content is likely too low for clinical significance.
Altogether, these interactions span 853 individual medications. We could not check amylase, cellulase, or invertase.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Formula 10 Carb Balance interact with 852 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 8 ingredients in Formula 10 Carb Balance interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gotu Kola Rose Hip Brewers Yeast
AmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Amphetamine interactionIsocarboxazidMarplan
How Isocarboxazid interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Isocarboxazid interactionMoclobemideManerix, Moclobemide
How Moclobemide interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Moclobemide interactionOzanimod HydrochlorideZeposia
How Ozanimod Hydrochloride interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionPhenelzine SulfateNardil
How Phenelzine Sulfate interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionGotu KolaCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionRasagilineAzilect
How Rasagiline interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Rasagiline interactionSafinamide MesylateXadago
How Safinamide Mesylate interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Safinamide Mesylate interactionSelegilineCarbex, Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar
How Selegiline interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Selegiline interactionTranylcypromineParnate
How Tranylcypromine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Tranylcypromine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose HipAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rose Hip + Abciximab interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose HipAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rose Hip + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewers YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewers Yeast + Acarbose interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose HipAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rose Hip + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionRose HipAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Read the full Rose Hip + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose HipAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rose Hip + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionGotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Formula 10 Carb Balance — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu KolaCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Formula 10 Carb Balance 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.
Gotu Kola
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
In vitro research suggests that gotu kola may have sedative effects via binding of GABA receptors.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
There are at least four case reports of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of gotu kola. However, more information is needed to determine if gotu kola was the causative factor in these cases.
Rose Hip
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents but might also reduce the oxidative damage caused by certain alkylating agents.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. Further, some animal research suggests that the antioxidant effects of rose hip might attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants found in rose hip, such as vitamin C, have on the effectiveness and adverse effects of chemotherapy.
Aluminum
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Theoretically, vitamin C increases the absorption of aluminum. Concomitant use might increase aluminum absorption, but the clinical significance of this is unknown. Administer rose hip two hours before or four hours after antacids.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that a constituent of rose hip, rugosin E, can induce platelet aggregation. This has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Rose hip contains the antioxidant vitamin C. There is concern that antioxidants might reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as antitumor antibiotics. In contrast, other researchers theorize that antioxidants might make antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy.
Estrogens
Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of estrogens.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% have occured under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. However, increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when women who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements.
Lithium
Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of lithium.
Rose hip is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, rose hip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Aspirin
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C can decrease the urinary excretion of salicylates, increasing plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and aspirin is unlikely.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of warfarin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C may reduce the response to warfarin, possibly by causing diarrhea and reducing warfarin absorption. This occurred in two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C, and resulted in decreased prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily of vitamin C can also reduce warfarin absorption, but this does not seem to be clinically significant. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and warfarin is unlikely.
Brewers Yeast
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Brewer's yeast contains tyramine. Taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk for hypertensive crisis.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking chromium-containing brewer's yeast can decrease levels of blood glucose in diabetic patients being treated with antidiabetes drugs.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with lithium might cause additive effects and side effects.
Some brewer's yeast products contains lithium.
Antifungals
Theoretically, taking antifungals with some brewer's yeast products might decrease the effectiveness of brewer's yeast.
Some brewer's yeast products contain live yeast. Therefore, simultaneously taking antifungals might kill a significant number of the organisms.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Formula 10 Carb Balance, from the product label.
NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
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- Enzymes Inc.
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- MO
- ZipCode
- 64153
- Phone Number
- 1-800-637-7893
- Web Address
- www.nessenzymes.com
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Brewer's Yeast
Interacts with 136 drugsBrewer's yeast is a nutrient-rich fungus that provides B vitamins, protein, and minerals, and a related yeast product (S. boulardii) is used for some types of diarrhea. Most other health cla...
Read the full Brewer's Yeast monograph → Herb & supplement monographGotu Kola
Interacts with 579 drugsGotu kola is a traditional Ayurvedic and Asian herb that people use for wound healing, circulation, skin problems, and as a calming or memory-supporting herb. Some early studies suggest poss...
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Interacts with 213 drugsRose hip is the vitamin C–rich fruit of the wild rose, used traditionally for colds and joint pain. A standardized rose hip powder has some research support for easing osteoarthritis symptom...
Read the full Rose Hip monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph → Herb & supplement monographLipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
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Formula 10 Carb Balance'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.
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The 52 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.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
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- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed
See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →
Lipase 1 reference
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Brewer's Yeast 6 references
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Gotu Kola 18 references
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- Eun HC, Lee AY. Contact dermatitis due to madecassol. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13:310-3.. PubMed
- Hausen BM. Centella asiatica (Indian pennywort), an effective therapeutic but a weak sensitizer. Contact Dermatitis 1993;29:175-9..
- Bilbao I, Aguirre A, Zabala R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from butoxyethyl nicotinic acid and Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33:435-6.
- Cesarone MR, Incandela L, De Sanctis MT, et al. Evaluation of treatment of diabetic microangiopathy with total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica: a clinical prospective randomized trial with a microcirculatory model. Angiology 2001;52 Suppl 2 DOI
- Bradwejn J, Zhou Y, Koszycki D, Shlik J. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) on acoustic startle response in healthy subjects. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2000;20:680-4. PubMed
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- Izu, R., Aguirre, A., Gil, N., and Diaz-Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from a cream containing Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(3):192-193.
- Santucci, B., Picardo, M., and Cristaudo, A. Contact dermatitis due to Centelase. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13(1):39. PubMed
- Vena, G. A. and Angelini, G. Contact allergy to Centelase. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):108-109. PubMed
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- Danese, P., Carnevali, C., and Bertazzoni, M. G. Allergic contact dermatitis due to Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(3):201.
- Bilbao, I., Aguirre, A., Zabala, R., Gonzalez, R., Raton, J., and Diaz Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from butoxyethyl nicotinic acid and Centella asiatica extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):435-436.
- Dantuluri S, North-lewis P, Karthik SV. Gotu Kola induced hepatotoxicity in a child - need for caution with alternative remedies. Dig Liver Dis. 2011;43(6):500. PubMed
Rose Hip 24 references
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- Andersson U, Berger K, Hogberg A, et al. Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons. Eur J Clin Nutr 2012;66:585-90. PubMed
- Rein, E., Kharazmi, A., and Winther, K. A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis--a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial. PubMed
- Winther, K., Apel, K., and Thamsborg, G. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Scand J Rheumatol. 2005;34
- Teng, C. M., Kang, Y. F., Chang, Y. L., Ko, F. N., Yang, S. C., and Hsu, F. L. ADP-mimicking platelet aggregation caused by rugosin E, an ellagitannin isolated from Rosa rugosa Thunb. Thromb.Haemost. 1997;77(3):555-561. DOI
- Seifi M, Abbasalizadeh S, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Khodaie L, Mirghafourvand M. The effect of Rosa (L. Rosa canina) on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2018;32(1):76-83
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