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Dietary supplement

Gammanol Forte Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Biotics Research Corporation

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Gammanol Forte is a dietary supplement by Biotics Research Corporation with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms, athletic performance and muscle building.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 Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Gammanol Forte contains 2 active ingredients: FRAC(R) and gamma oryzanol. Gamma oryzanol is a plant compound extracted from rice bran oil and similar sources; it's included here for its potential effects on cholesterol levels and athletic performance.

The product also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, vegetable culture, magnesium stearate, silica, stearic acid, and modified cellulose gum — which serve as fillers and binders to hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Gamma-oryzanol's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Gamma-oryzanol for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Dyslipidemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Gamma oryzanol is possibly effective for dyslipidemia, the medical term for abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. For athletic performance and atopic dermatitis (eczema), the evidence isn't established well enough in the data we hold to know whether it works.

We have no effectiveness rating for FRAC(R).

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gamma-oryzanol

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Gamma oryzanol is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety hasn't been thoroughly researched. During pregnancy, safety data is insufficient, so it's best avoided.

If you're breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety information, so you should avoid it. If you're pregnant or nursing and considering this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gamma-oryzanol

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 in our data for the ingredient we could check. We cannot confirm the safety profile of FRAC(R) against medications, so mention this product to your pharmacist or doctor when you review your full medication list.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Gammanol Forte may be worth considering if you're interested in plant-based support for cholesterol levels, though the evidence is moderate. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data isn't there — check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Run your medications through the checker on this page, and talk it over with your 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 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 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 Gammanol Forte, straight from the product label.

Brand Biotics Research Corporation
Net contents 90 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2013
DSLD ID 21817
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
FRAC(R)50 mg--
Gamma oryzanol25 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable culture, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Stearic Acid, modified Cellulose Gum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

RECOMMENDATION: One (1) tablet three (3) times each day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Sealed with an imprinted safety seal for your protection.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area.

General

Rev. 10/08

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

FRAC(R) (a trademark of Biotics Research Corporation) is a mixture of water soluble, free transferulic acid and free sterols prepared from natural plant sources by an exclusive fractionation process developed by Biotics Research Corporation.

(C) Copyright 2007

See for yourself

Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.

FRAC(R)

50 mg per serving Form: Rice

Gamma oryzanol

No known
interactions
25 mg per serving Form: Rice

Gamma-oryzanol is a mix of plant compounds taken from rice bran oil, used mainly for cholesterol, menopause symptoms, and as a sports supplement. The...

Gamma oryzanol monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable culture, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Modified Cellulose Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation Drug Interactions

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

Biotics Research Corporation

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Name
BIOTICS RESEARCH CORP.
City
Rosenberg
State
Texas
Phone Number
(281) 344-0909
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation: Common Questions

Does Gammanol Forte by Biotics Research Corporation interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Gammanol Forte. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gammanol Forte contains 2 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.
What is gamma oryzanol, and why is it in this product?
Gamma oryzanol is a plant compound from rice bran and similar sources. It's included in Gammanol Forte because research suggests it may help support healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Does this product actually work for cholesterol?
Gamma oryzanol is possibly effective for dyslipidemia — the medical term for abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. The evidence is moderate, not definitive, so results can vary from person to person.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
No — there isn't enough safety information to recommend gamma oryzanol during pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
No reliable safety data exists for gamma oryzanol during breastfeeding, so you should avoid it. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're nursing.
What side effects should I watch for?
Gamma oryzanol is generally well tolerated, and we have no adverse effects documented in trial data. Long-term safety hasn't been well studied, though.
Does this interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented for gamma oryzanol. However, we haven't checked FRAC(R) against our medication database, so mention this product to your pharmacist or doctor when you review your full regimen.

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The Full Monographs Behind Gammanol Forte’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Gammanol Forte'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.

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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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