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Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Capsule Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract is a dietary supplement by Nutra Pure with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 760 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Garcinia cambogia, Potassium Gluconate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract by Nutra Pure

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has 3 active ingredients. Potassium gluconate is a form of potassium, an electrolyte your body needs for nerve and muscle function.

Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit extract — the supplement form contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), its active compound. The third ingredient is listed as a proprietary blend, which means the maker doesn't disclose its exact ingredients or amounts on the label.

The product comes in a vegetable capsule (an inactive ingredient used as the capsule shell).

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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on garcinia doesn't establish how well it works. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for athletic performance, liver health (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), high cholesterol, or weight loss.

No effectiveness ratings are on file for potassium gluconate as a supplement ingredient in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium Garcinia

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium from food is fine, but supplements carry real risks. High blood potassium levels can cause heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, and confusion — especially in people with kidney disease.

Garcinia is generally tolerated short-term, but rare reports of liver injury and, in isolated cases, heart inflammation and mania have been documented. Potassium is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation at dietary levels, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance.

Garcinia has insufficient safety data and the facts advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium Garcinia

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Garcinia, Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 761 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 with your doctor or pharmacist if you take ACE inhibitors or ARBs (blood pressure drugs), potassium-sparing diuretics, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, or drugs that affect the liver. These are all Moderate-severity concerns with ingredients in this product.

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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 product is built around potassium and garcinia, both of which interact with common medications — most critically, blood pressure drugs and blood thinners. If you take any prescription medication, especially for high blood pressure, heart rhythm, kidney disease, or blood clotting, you need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The effectiveness data for garcinia isn't strong, and the safety profile warrants medical oversight, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 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 Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutra Pure
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2013
DSLD ID 25044
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
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 Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract by Nutra Pure, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium Gluconate70 mg--
Garcinia cambogia1000 mg--
Proprietary Blend200 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules daily.

Precautions

CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.

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.

Formula

Garcinia Extract

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract by Nutra Pure

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

Potassium Gluconate

Interacts with
62 drugs
70 mg per serving

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium Gluconate monograph & interactions

Garcinia cambogia

Interacts with
704 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: HCA

Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss and appetite control. The scientific eviden...

Garcinia cambogia monograph & interactions

Proprietary Blend

200 mg per serving Form: Amur Corktree Bark Extract, Magnolia bark extract

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

Interaction report

Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract by Nutra Pure Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Garcinia cambogia 704
Potassium Gluconate 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract interact with 760 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Garcinia cambogia Potassium Gluconate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract 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.

Garcinia cambogia4 drug types · 704 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
HCA inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. The inhibitory effect seems to be greater in platelets extracted from diabetic subjects than non-diabetic subjects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
HCA reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels in animal models, theoretically by delaying glucose absorption. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
There have been reports of acute hepatitis with elevated liver enzymes associated with garcinia, when taken alone or in combination with other ingredients. Case reports collected from the Drug Induced Liver Injury Network suggest this risk may be greater in people who carry the HLA B*35:01 allele.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Serotonergic Drugs

Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
In one report, a patient experienced serotonin syndrome after taking garcinia extract (60% hydroxycitric acid) 1000 mg daily in combination with escitalopram 20 mg, which had been taken for a year. The patient was switched to sertraline 50 mg daily and again experienced serotonin syndrome.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Garcinia cambogia full monograph & interactions

Potassium Gluconate3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium Gluconate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract, from the product label.

Nutra Pure

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Name
Nutra Pure LLC
City
Vancouver
State
WA
ZipCode
98685
Web Address
www.garciniapure.com
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Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract by Nutra Pure: Common Questions

Does Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract by Nutra Pure interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract has a known interaction with 760 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract contains 3 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.
Does potassium in this product interact with my blood pressure medication?
It depends on what you take. If you're on an ACE inhibitor (like lisinopril), an ARB (like losartan), or a potassium-sparing diuretic, this product poses a Moderate-severity risk of dangerously high blood potassium levels, which can cause heart rhythm problems. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner?
The garcinia in this product might increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — a Moderate concern. You need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first before taking it alongside those medications.
Is garcinia proven to work for weight loss or high cholesterol?
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate garcinia for weight loss, high cholesterol, or other uses listed on this product. It hasn't been established as effective for these purposes.
Is this product safe during pregnancy?
Potassium from a normal diet is fine, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance. Garcinia has insufficient safety data, and the facts advise against use while pregnant. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant.
What are the common side effects?
Potassium may cause stomach pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, or vomiting. Garcinia commonly causes diarrhea, stomach discomfort, headache, or nausea. High potassium levels are rare but serious and can trigger heart problems.
I'm diabetic — can I take this with my diabetes medication?
Garcinia theoretically lowers blood sugar, which could add to the effect of your diabetes drug and raise your low blood sugar risk. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Potassium

Interacts with 62 drugs

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...

Read the full Potassium monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Garcinia

Interacts with 704 drugs

Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss and appetite control. The scientific evidence is weak and mixed, with most studies...

Read the full Garcinia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Garcinia Pure With Magnolia Bark Extract'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 56 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.

Potassium 12 references
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