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Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild fluid retention (diuretic), urinary tract support, digestive health and fiber.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Asparagus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson

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.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: asparagus (400 mg per capsule), provided as a full-spectrum Young Shoots form. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, brown rice flour, and calcium palmitate — these are inactive ingredients that help form and deliver the dose.

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: traditionally used to support heart health.
  • We looked for evidence on: cardiovascular health, cardiac function.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for asparagus as a supplement isn't established in our data. It's been studied for acne, cancer prevention, constipation, high blood pressure, intestinal parasites, and kidney stones, but the evidence in each case is listed as insufficient to rate its effectiveness.

When you eat asparagus as food, that's a different story — but concentrated supplement forms like this one haven't been evaluated the same way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

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.

Asparagus as a food is generally well tolerated, but the safety data here includes an important caution: medicinal doses and extracts are less well studied than whole food. Allergic reactions are possible, especially if you're sensitive to other plants in the lily family (onions, garlic, leeks, chives).

Reactions can range from itchy eyes, runny nose, or a cough to hives, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, or even anaphylaxis in sensitive people. One clinical trial of a combination product containing asparagus root reported constipation, belly pain and bloating, nausea, dry mouth, and gallbladder complaints in up to 50% of participants, though it's unclear whether asparagus alone was responsible.

Gout was reported in about 2% of that same trial group. Pregnancy data shows asparagus is listed as both Likely Safe and Possibly Unsafe — the conflicting ratings mean you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this while pregnant.

Lactation is rated Likely Safe, but there's no data on file for this specific product form.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Asparagus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 76 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take lithium or any diuretic medication (water pills). Both have Moderate interactions with asparagus root extracts.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a single-ingredient supplement that hasn't been proven effective for any of the conditions it's marketed toward. If you take lithium or a water pill, you need to clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Even without those medications, the safety data suggests medicinal asparagus doses are less studied than whole food, so talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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 Feb 22, 2024.

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 Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614113975
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308538
Product type 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 Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
087614113975
IngredientAmount% DV
Asparagus400 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice Flour, Calcium Palmitate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Traditionally used to support heart health Phytonutrient support Full Spectrum whole plant formula

Antioxidant support

General Statements

Science-backed quality since 1969

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any other product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Formula

Asparagus young shoots 400 mg per capsule

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Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Asparagus

Interacts with
76 drugs
400 mg per serving

Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is safe and healthy to eat as part of a normal diet. Most of its claimed medicinal benefits, such as use as a...

Asparagus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice Flour, Calcium Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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76Drugs
76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg 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.

Asparagus2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, asparagus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, asparagus root might cause diuresis, reducing lithium clearance.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 mg has a known interaction with 76 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The data shows conflicting safety ratings — it's listed as both Likely Safe and Possibly Unsafe. That means there isn't enough clear information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking it during pregnancy.
Will this help with my constipation?
The evidence isn't established in our data. One trial of a combination product containing asparagus root actually reported constipation as a side effect in a significant number of people, so this might not be the answer you're looking for.
Can I be allergic to asparagus supplements?
Yes. If you're sensitive to other lily-family plants like onions, garlic, leeks, or chives, you're at higher risk. Reactions can range from itchy eyes and a runny nose to hives, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or anaphylaxis in sensitive people.
Is this just regular food asparagus in a capsule?
It's a concentrated extract form labeled as full-spectrum young shoots. That's more concentrated than eating asparagus as food, and the safety data notes that these medicinal extracts are less well studied than whole food asparagus.
What's in the capsule besides asparagus?
The capsule is made from gelatin, brown rice flour, and calcium palmitate — these are inactive ingredients that help form and deliver the asparagus powder.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 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

Full Spectrum Asparagus Young Shoots 400 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 14 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.

Asparagus 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  3. Volz T, Berner D, Weigert C, et al. Fixed food eruption caused by asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;116:1390-2. PubMed
  4. Huang X, Kong L. Steroidal saponins from roots of Asparagus officinalis. Steroids 2006;71:171-6. PubMed
  5. Rodriguez R, Jaramillo S, Rodriguez G, et al. Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts from several asparagus cultivars. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:5212-7. PubMed
  6. Rieker J, Ruzicka T, Neumann NJ, Homey B. Protein contact dermatitis to asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;113:354-5. PubMed
  7. Tabar AI, Alvarez-Puebla MJ, Gomez B, et al. Diversity of asparagus allergy: clinical and immunological features. Clin Exp Allergy 2004;34:131-6. PubMed
  8. Rademaker M, Yung A. Contact dermatitis to Asparagus officinalis. Australas J Dermatol 2000;41:262-3.
  9. Misico, R. I., Nicotra, V. E., Oberti, J. C., Barboza, G., Gil, R. R., and Burton, G. Withanolides and related steroids. Prog.Chem.Org.Nat.Prod. 2011;94:127-229.
  10. Hausen BM, Wolf C. 1,2,3-Trithiane-5-carboxylic acid, a first contact allergen from Asparagus officinalis (Liliaceae). Am J Contact Dermat 1996;7(1):41-46. PubMed
  11. Escribano MM, Munoz-Bellido FJ, Serrano P, et al. Acute urticaria after ingestion of asparagus. Allergy 1998;53(6):622-623. PubMed
  12. Chrubasik S, Droste C, Black A. Asparagus P(R) cannot compete with first-line diuretics in lowering the blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives. Phytother Res 2009;23:1345-6.
  13. Gaus BM, Scheiba N, Schäkel K. Asparagus-induced fixed food eruptions mimicking cutaneous lupus. Acta Derm Venereol 2014;94:731-2. PubMed
  14. Yanagi T, Shimizu H, Shimizu T. Occupational contact dermatitis caused by asparagus. Contact Dermatitis 2010;63:54. PubMed

See these in context on the Asparagus monograph →

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