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GlucoFit Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking GlucoFit 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

GlucoFit is a dietary supplement by DC with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, type 2 diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 299 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are GlucoHelp. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GlucoFit by DC

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.

GlucoFit contains one active ingredient: banaba (also called GlucoHelp). Banaba is a plant extract traditionally used in herbal medicine, and the research we have suggests it may affect blood glucose and blood pressure.

The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — rice bran oil, gelatin, glycerin, carob extract, purified water, yellow beeswax, and silica — which serve as the capsule shell and formula base.

Does it work?

Not established
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 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 — see Banaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: blood sugar support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome.
  • The closest evidence on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome.

The evidence for banaba in GlucoFit isn't established. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), or metabolic syndrome.

While some research suggests it may lower blood glucose and blood pressure, we don't yet have enough solid human data to say whether it works for those purposes in everyday use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

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.

Banaba appears to be well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety isn't well established, so caution is warranted if you're thinking of taking this regularly. In trials, a product containing banaba and another herb reported side effects including dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, sweating, heart palpitations, and shakiness — though it's unclear whether banaba itself, the other ingredient, or the combination caused them.

Do not use GlucoFit during pregnancy: there isn't enough safety data. Nursing mothers should also avoid it, as no reliable safety information exists for breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

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 — Banaba.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 299 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 GlucoFit, check with your pharmacist if you take any antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications) or antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) — banaba can add to their effects and may lower your blood sugar or pressure too far. Also ask your pharmacist whether you take any OATP substrates, a group of medications whose absorption banaba may reduce.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

GlucoFit may appeal to someone interested in herbal support for blood sugar, but the evidence for how well it works isn't solid. If you take any medication for blood pressure or diabetes, or if you're on any prescription at all, run it through the checker before you start — banaba has documented interactions with a large number of drugs.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not use it. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this makes sense for you.

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 Apr 11, 2022.

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 GlucoFit, straight from the product label.

Brand DC
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 265819
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for GlucoFit by DC, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
GlucoHelp2.667 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Carob extract, Water, Purified, yellow Beeswax, Silica

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Label statements
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Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Diabetics/hypoglycemics use only under a doctor's supervision, because GlucoFit may enhance insulin sensitivity and may affect your blood sugar level.

If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Gluten free

Use as part of your diet to help maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Brand IP Statement(s)

GlucoFit is a trademark of Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. GlucoHelp is a trademark of Kenko/Chemco Corporation.

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.

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel three times daily after each meal.

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GlucoFit by DC label

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GlucoFit label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in GlucoFit by DC

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

GlucoHelp

Interacts with
299 drugs
2.667 mg per serving Form: Corosolic Acid

Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may m...

GlucoHelp monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Carob extract, Water, Purified, Yellow Beeswax, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

GlucoFit by DC Drug Interactions

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299Drugs
299 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

GlucoHelp 299

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in GlucoFit interact with 299 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in GlucoFit interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. GlucoHelp

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in GlucoFit 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.

GlucoHelp3 drug types · 299 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
In vitro research shows that banaba inhibits OATP, particularly OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the absorption of drugs and other compounds.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
GlucoHelp full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for GlucoFit, from the product label.

DC

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Name
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
Street Address
304 Dee Cee Rd.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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GlucoFit by DC: Common Questions

Does GlucoFit by DC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, GlucoFit has a known interaction with 299 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
GlucoFit 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.
Will GlucoFit actually help my blood sugar?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. The research we have is insufficient to rate banaba for diabetes or prediabetes, so we can't tell you whether it'll make a real difference for you.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data, so banaba is best avoided during pregnancy, and there's no reliable safety information for nursing, so avoid it then too. Talk to your doctor or midwife about alternatives.
What side effects might I get?
Banaba extract generally appears well tolerated. A product combining banaba with another herb reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, sweating, heart palpitations, and shakiness — but it's unclear whether banaba itself caused those or the other ingredient did.
Is this safe to take long-term?
We don't know. Short-term studies show banaba is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety hasn't been established, so caution is advised if you're considering regular use.
What is banaba and why is it in this product?
Banaba is a plant extract traditionally used in herbal medicine. It's in GlucoFit because some research suggests it may lower blood glucose and blood pressure, though we don't yet have solid evidence that it does so reliably.

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The Full Monographs Behind GlucoFit’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Banaba

Interacts with 299 drugs

Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may modestly lower glucose. The overall evide...

Read the full Banaba monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

GlucoFit'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 7 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.

Banaba 7 references
  1. Judy WV, Hari SP, Stogsdill WW, et al. Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. A dose-dependence study. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;87:115-7. PubMed
  2. Kakuda T, Sakane I, Takihara T, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. leaves in genetically diabetic KK-AY mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1996;60:204-8.
  3. Fukushima, M., Matsuyama, F., Ueda, N., Egawa, K., Takemoto, J., Kajimoto, Y., Yonaha, N., Miura, T., Kaneko, T., Nishi, Y., Mitsui, R., Fujita, Y., Yamada, Y., and Seino, Y. Effect of corosolic acid on postchallenge plasma glucose levels. Diabetes Res C PubMed
  4. Yamaguchi, Y., Yamada, K., Yoshikawa, N., Nakamura, K., Haginaka, J., and Kunitomo, M. Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome. Life Sci 11-25-2006;79(26):2474-2479. PubMed
  5. Fuchikami H, Satoh H, Tsujimoto M, Ohdo S, Ohtani H, Sawada Y. Effects of herbal extracts on the function of human organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP-B. Drug Metab Dispos 2006;34:577-82. PubMed
  6. Manaf A, Tjandrawinata RR, Malinda D. Insulin sensitizer in prediabetes: a clinical study with DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016;10:1279-89. PubMed
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Murtiwi S, Tjandrawinata RR. DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa, in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients inadequately controlled by metformin and other oral antidiabetic agents. J Comple

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