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Dietary supplement

Gallbladder Mender Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BioAnue

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Gallbladder Mender is a dietary supplement by BioAnue with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.Based on those ingredients, 861 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (350 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Gallbladder Mender contains four active ingredients: lipase, a proprietary blend, L-glutathione reduced, bile extract, and beet extract. Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps break down fats; L-glutathione reduced is an antioxidant compound your body makes naturally; bile extract supports liver and gallbladder function; and beet extract is a concentrated form of the vegetable.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: gallbladder and digestive function support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Liver disease, bile flow, fat malabsorption, cholestasis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Liver disease.
  • Also on file: Glutathione is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

The evidence for these ingredients is mixed. Lipase has insufficient reliable evidence for indigestion (dyspepsia) or inflammatory bowel disease.

L-glutathione reduced is possibly effective for reducing nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, but has insufficient evidence for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and cataracts. Beet extract is possibly effective for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness, but possibly ineffective for COPD.

We hold no effectiveness data in our records for lipase in premature infants, for bile extract, or for this product's gallbladder-specific claims.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Glutathione Beet

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lipase is generally well tolerated in supplement form, though people with serious digestive conditions should use it only under medical guidance. L-glutathione reduced appears well tolerated short-term orally, but long-term safety is less clear.

Beet is widely eaten as a food and generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements lack safety data — use caution. Common side effects from beet include red or black stools, which are harmless.

Rare serious effects include low blood calcium and kidney damage with large amounts. One case report described black stools and gastrointestinal symptoms in a patient on blood thinners who took beet pills.

During pregnancy, lipase has little safety data — use only if advised by your doctor. L-glutathione reduced has insufficient safety information and is best avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Beet supplement safety during pregnancy is not well established. For breastfeeding, lipase safety has not been well studied, and L-glutathione reduced should be avoided or used with caution.

Beet data during breastfeeding is insufficient.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Glutathione Beet

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Beet.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 862 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.

Before taking this product, check if you're on any drugs that rely on the CYP3A4 enzyme system to be broken down — beet can raise their levels (moderate concern). Also flag any blood pressure medications, as beet's nitrate content could lower your pressure further (minor concern).

If you take drugs processed by the CYP1A2 enzyme pathway, beet may theoretically reduce their effectiveness (minor concern). Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Gallbladder Mender may be worth considering if you're looking for digestive or antioxidant support, though the evidence for gallbladder-specific benefits isn't established in our data. The main caution is beet extract's interaction with certain liver-metabolized drugs and blood pressure medication — if you take either, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding call for a conversation with your healthcare provider first. Have them review your full medication list against this product's ingredients.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2013.

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 Gallbladder Mender, straight from the product label.

Brand BioAnue
Net contents 10 Capsule(s); 350 mg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 25, 2013
DSLD ID 27153
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue, 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
10
IngredientAmount% DV
Lipase0 Not Present--
Proprietary Blend350 mg--
L-Glutathione Reduced0 Not Present--
Bile Extract0 Not Present--
Beet Extract0 Not Present--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule

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Label statements
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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.

General Statements

Your Edge - Your New Beginning

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Usage: Determine dosage: Examine color and your stool’s ability to float. If needed consume one (1) capsule with each meal the first two days. If stool is not a dark brown or does not sink to the bottom, add 1 capsule to each meal every 48 hours until stool is dark and sinks to the bottom.

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Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container10 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 Blend

350 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue Drug Interactions

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861Drugs
643 Moderate 218 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Gallbladder Mender 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.

Beet Extract3 drug types · 861 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that betanin, the major pigment in beet, competitively inhibits CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner similarly to strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Beet and beetroot contain nitrates, which can cause vasodilation, potentially leading to lower blood pressure. However, a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition using concentrated beetroot juice found no significant impact on blood pressure or heart rate in different age groups. Other small clinical studies suggest that while beet consumption might transiently lower blood pressure due to vessel dilation, there's no consistent evidence of a lasting effect. Overall, the theoretical risk of reduced blood pressure due to beet's nitrate content exists, but studies generally indicate a low and temporary impact rather than a sustained decrease.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that beet induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gallbladder Mender, from the product label.

BioAnue

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Name
BioAnue Laboratories Inc.
Street Address
P.O. Box 1056, 123 Wood Tech Dr.
City
Rochelle
State
GA
ZipCode
31079
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue: Common Questions

Does Gallbladder Mender by BioAnue interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gallbladder Mender has a known interaction with 861 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gallbladder Mender contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Is lipase safe during pregnancy?
There's little safety data on supplemental lipase in pregnancy. Your doctor should advise whether it's right for you.
What's L-glutathione reduced for?
It's an antioxidant your body makes naturally. In our data, it's possibly effective for reducing nerve damage from cisplatin chemotherapy, but evidence for other uses isn't established.
Will beet extract turn my stool red?
Yes — red or black stools are common and harmless side effects of beet supplementation.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on any of these ingredients during breastfeeding. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting.
What's in the proprietary blend?
The product facts list it as a proprietary blend, meaning its individual components are listed separately elsewhere on the label. Check the full ingredient list for specifics.
Is beet extract safe long-term?
Beet is well tolerated short-term, but concentrated supplements lack long-term safety data. Use caution and talk with your doctor about ongoing use.

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The 16 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.

Lipase 1 reference
  1. Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

Glutathione 1 reference
  1. Marrades RM, Roca J, Barbera JA, et al. Nebulized glutathione induces bronchoconstriction in patients with mild asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1997;156(2 Pt 1):425-30. PubMed

See these in context on the Glutathione monograph →

Beet 14 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Clifford T, Berntzen B, Davison GW, et al. Effects of beetroot juice on recovery of muscle function and performance between bouts of repeated sprint exercise. Nutrients 2016;8. pii: E506. PubMed
  3. Siervo M, Lara J, Ogbonmwan I, Mathers JC. Inorganic nitrate and beetroot juice supplementation reduces blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nutr 2013;143:818-26. PubMed
  4. Clifford T, Howatson G, West DJ, Stevenson EJ. Beetroot juice is more beneficial than sodium nitrate for attenuating muscle pain after strenuous eccentric-bias exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017;42(11):1185-1191. PubMed
  5. Clifford T, Bell O, West DJ, Howatson G, Stevenson EJ. The effects of beetroot juice supplementation on indices of muscle damage following eccentric exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2016;116(2):353-62. PubMed
  6. Wylie LJ, Kelly J, Bailey SJ, et al. Beetroot juice and exercise: pharmacodynamic and dose-response relationships. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2013;115(3):325-36. PubMed
  7. Garnacho-Castaño MV, Palau-Salvà G, Cuenca E, et al. Effects of a single dose of beetroot juice on cycling time trial performance at ventilatory thresholds intensity in male triathletes. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2018;15(1):49. PubMed
  8. Rasica L, Porcelli S, Marzorati M, et al. Ergogenic effects of beetroot juice supplementation during severe-intensity exercise in obese adolescents. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2018;315(3):R453-R460. PubMed
  9. Henrohn D, Björkstrand K, Lundberg JO, et al. Effects of oral supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot juice in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension-results from BEET-PAH, an exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crosso
  10. Serra-Payá N, Garnacho-Castaño MV, Sánchez-Nuño S, et al. The relationship between resistance exercise performance and ventilatory efficiency after beetroot juice intake in well-trained athletes. Nutrients 2021;13(4):1094. PubMed
  11. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
  12. Hemmatinafar M, Zaremoayedi L, Koushkie Jahromi M, et al. Effect of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Muscle Soreness and Performance Recovery after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Female Volleyball Players. Nutrients 2023;15(17):3763. PubMed
  13. Lim SH, Bae S, Lee HS, Han HK, Choi CI. Effect of Betanin, the Major Pigment of Red Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), on the Activity of Recombinant Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023;16(9):1224. PubMed
  14. Oscherwitz M, Tamayo RM, Heudebert A, Centor R. A Case of Pseudo-Hematochezia from Beet Supplement Ingestion. Am J Med 2023;136(9):e177-e178. PubMed

See these in context on the Beet monograph →

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