Goji Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Goji Powder 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
Goji Powder is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general antioxidant support, eye health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 1,000 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Goji, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Goji Powder by BulkSupplements.com
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains a single active ingredient: goji, supplied as a powder. Goji is a traditional berry that contains polysaccharides and other compounds with historical use for wellness.
There are no other inactive ingredients listed in the formulation.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold for goji powder does not establish reliable effectiveness for the conditions we checked: sunburn, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, weight management, and quality of life all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean goji has no benefits—it means the research data available to us hasn't yet confirmed its value for these purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Goji is generally well tolerated as a food, but concentrated supplements have less safety data than the whole fruit. A small number of people have reported allergic reactions after eating goji berries, with symptoms ranging from itching and mouth swelling to severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
A single case of autoimmune liver inflammation and one case of acute hepatitis have been reported with goji or goji-containing products, though it's unclear whether goji alone or other ingredients were the cause. Avoid medicinal amounts of goji during pregnancy because safety data is limited and traditional medicine reports potential uterine effects.
There isn't enough reliable data to know whether goji supplements are safe while breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking goji powder if you take warfarin (a blood thinner)—the risk of bleeding is the biggest concern. You should also ask about it if you take flecainide for heart rhythm, blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or any medication that's processed through your liver's CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 pathways, since goji may slow how your body clears these drugs.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Goji powder is generally well tolerated as a food, but if you take warfarin or other medications—especially those that rely on your liver's processing—you need to clear this with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting. The evidence for goji's effectiveness for common health goals is still uncertain.
It's a traditional food rather than a proven supplement for specific conditions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 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
General information
Key facts about Goji Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 849720029027 |
| Net contents | 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312564 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Goji Powder by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Goji, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements
Formulation
Color may vary
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place
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Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Goji, Powder
Interacts with1,000 drugs
Goji berries are a nutritious fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and plant polysaccharides, and they are safe for most people as a food. While they...
Goji, Powder monograph & interactionsGoji Powder by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Goji Powder from BulkSupplements.com can interact with medications, primarily through how it affects the way your body breaks down drugs in your liver.
The most serious concern is with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner (anticoagulant): goji can increase warfarin's effects and raise the risk of bleeding. We have at least five case reports of patients stable on warfarin who developed elevated INR (a measure of bleeding time) after drinking goji juice, concentrated goji tea, or goji wine.
Goji appears to slow how your liver clears warfarin through one of its processing pathways.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond warfarin, goji can theoretically slow the breakdown of several other drug types through multiple liver-processing pathways (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4 substrates). In lab studies, goji juice inhibits these enzymes, which could raise drug levels in your body.
Additionally, concentrated goji products may lower blood pressure if combined with high blood pressure medications, and one case report links goji juice to flecainide (Tambocor) toxicity in a patient also taking warfarin. Antidiabetes drugs carry a minor theoretical risk of added blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Although the data on most interactions comes from lab research rather than confirmed human cases, the warfarin reports and flecainide case are real-world warnings. Altogether, these interactions span 1,001 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Goji Powder interact with 1,000 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Goji Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Goji, Powder
Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C19 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C9 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C9 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C19 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amphetamine interactionAmphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine SulfateAdderall, Adderall XR
How Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAmphetamine SulfateBenzedrine, Evekeo ODT
How Amphetamine Sulfate interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amphetamine Sulfate interactionAmprenavirAgenerase
How Amprenavir interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Amprenavir interactionApalutamideErleada
How Apalutamide interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Apalutamide interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Apixaban interactionApremilastOtezla
How Apremilast interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Apremilast interactionAprepitantCinvanti, Emend
How Aprepitant interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aprepitant interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aprocitentan interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Armodafinil interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Goji Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji, Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Goji Powder 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.
Goji, Powder
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Goji can increase the effects of warfarin and possibly increase the risk of bleeding.
There are at least 5 case reports of increased international normalized ratio (INR) in patients stabilized on warfarin who began drinking goji juice, concentrated goji tea, or goji wine. Goji may inhibit the metabolism of warfarin by cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9).
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Animal and in vitro research suggest that goji root bark has hypotensive effects. However, goji fruit juice does not appear to reduce systolic or diastolic blood pressure in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C19 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry tincture and juice inhibit CYP2C19 enzymes. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates. However, this has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C9 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry tincture and juice inhibit CYP2C9 enzymes. Additionally, multiple case reports suggest that goji berry concentrated tea and juice inhibit the metabolism of warfarin, a CYP2C9 substrate. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry juice inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP2D6 substrates. However, this has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry juice inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP3A4 substrates. However, this has not been reported in humans.
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Theoretically, goji berry might increase the levels and clinical effects of flecainide.
In one case report, a 75-year-old patient stable on flecainide and warfarin presented to the emergency room with fainting and pleomorphic arrhythmia caused by flecainide toxicity. Flecainide toxicity was attributed to drinking 1-2 glasses of concentrated goji tea daily for 2 weeks. Theoretically, goji may have inhibited the cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) metabolism of flecainide.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji fruit polysaccharides or goji root bark with antidiabetes drugs might have additive effects.
Animal and in vitro research show that goji root bark and fruit polysaccharides might have hypoglycemic effects. However, clinical research has only shown that taking goji fruit polysaccharides with or without antidiabetes drugs modestly reduces postprandial glucose when compared with control, with no reports of hypoglycemia.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Goji Powder, from the product label.
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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.
Goji 14 references
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- Jiménez-Encarnación E, Ríos G, Muñoz-Mirabal A, Vilá LM. Euforia-induced acute hepatitis in a patient with scleroderma. BMJ Case Rep 2012;2012. PubMed
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