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Dietary supplement

GojiLight Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Harmonic Innerprizes

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

GojiLight is a dietary supplement by Harmonic Innerprizes 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 organic Goji berry 20% extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes

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.

GojiLight contains one active ingredient: organic goji berry extract at 20% concentration. Goji berry is traditionally used in herbal medicine and is generally recognized as a food, though the concentrated extracts in supplements have less real-world safety testing than fresh berries.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — silicon mineral complex, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and calcium stearate — which are fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: avoiding age-related degenerative diseases and weight management.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Diabetes, Obesity, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Goji is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Goji is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Diabetes, Obesity.

The evidence we hold for goji berry doesn't establish clear effectiveness for any condition. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for sunburn, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity, or quality of life.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies we have access to aren't strong enough to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Goji

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.

Goji berry is generally well tolerated as a food, but concentrated supplements like this one have less safety data than fresh berries. Allergic reactions have been reported, including facial swelling, throat itching, and in rare cases anaphylaxis.

A small number of people have reported liver inflammation (hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis) after taking goji products, though it's sometimes unclear whether goji or other ingredients were responsible. During pregnancy, avoid medicinal amounts of goji because safety data is limited and traditional use reports uterine effects.

While breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable data on supplement use, so caution is advised — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Goji

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Goji.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,001 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 GojiLight, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take a blood thinner like warfarin — goji significantly increases its effect and bleeding risk. Also double-check if you're on a heart rhythm medication (especially flecainide), a blood pressure–lowering drug, diabetes medication, or any drug metabolized by your liver, as goji may slow how your body clears it and raise its levels.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

GojiLight is a single-ingredient goji berry supplement. It's generally well tolerated but has important interactions with blood thinners (especially warfarin), heart rhythm drugs, blood pressure medicines, and several other medications processed through your liver.

If you take any prescription drugs, check them against the interaction list on this page or with your pharmacist before starting. It's not recommended during pregnancy, and breastfeeding safety isn't established — discuss both with your doctor or pharmacist if either applies to 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 Feb 26, 2020.

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 GojiLight, straight from the product label.

Brand Harmonic Innerprizes
Barcode (UPC) 640627531206
Net contents 120 Vegicap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213153
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
640627531206
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Goji berry 20% extract400 mg--

Other ingredients: Silicon Mineral Complex, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Higher octave foods & herbs

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120 Vegicaps (400 mg ea) 48 gr.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Organic Goji

The organic Goji Berries in GojiLight are standardized to 20% polysaccharides through a water extraction process.

Formulation

GojiLight Very few botanicals have been studied more completely than Goji Berries. They contribute immensely towards good health and avoiding many age-relate degenerative diseases. Goji Berries are also beneficial for weight management and improving athletic performance.

Hypoallergenic: This product does not contain milk, eggs, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, yeast, salt, preservatives, artificial color, flavor, or fragrances.

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Depending on your state of health or nutritional goals, take 1 or 2 capsules daily, with or in between meals.

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GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes

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

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Goji berry 20% extract

Interacts with
1,000 drugs
400 mg per serving

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...

Organic Goji berry 20% extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Silicon Mineral Complex, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes Drug Interactions

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2 Major 930 Moderate 68 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in GojiLight 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.

organic Goji berry 20% extract8 drug types · 1,000 drugs

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).

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

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

Harmonic Innerprizes

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Name
Harmonic Innerprizes, Inc.
Phone Number
888-667-4300
Web Address
www.harmonicinnerprizes.com
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GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes: Common Questions

Does GojiLight by Harmonic Innerprizes interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, GojiLight has a known interaction with 1,000 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
GojiLight 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.
Can I take GojiLight with warfarin?
Not without your doctor's okay. Goji significantly increases warfarin's blood-thinning effect and raises bleeding risk. At least 5 documented cases show this when people on stable warfarin started drinking goji juice or tea. Talk with your doctor before using this product if you take warfarin.
Does goji berry actually lower blood pressure?
The evidence we have shows insufficient reliable data to confirm that. While goji root bark has shown blood pressure–lowering effects in animal studies, the goji fruit itself hasn't reduced blood pressure in human studies. If you take blood pressure medication, still check with your pharmacist before starting because theoretical additive effects are possible.
Is GojiLight safe during pregnancy?
No. The safety data is limited and traditional use reports uterine effects, so medicinal amounts are advised against during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before taking this if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What side effects has goji been linked to?
Allergic reactions are the most common — ranging from mouth and throat itching to facial swelling and, rarely, anaphylaxis. A small number of cases of liver inflammation (hepatitis) have also been reported, though it's sometimes unclear whether goji alone or other ingredients caused it.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable data on supplement use while breastfeeding to know. Caution is advised. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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GojiLight'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.

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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
  1. Huang KC. The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1999.
  2. Lam AY, Elmer GW, Mohutsky MA. Possible interaction between warfarin and Lycium Barbarum. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:1199-201.
  3. Leung H, Hung A, Hui AC, Chan TY. Warfarin overdose due to the possible effects of Lycium barbarum L. Food Chem Toxicol 2008;46:1860-2. PubMed
  4. Amagase H, Nance DM. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (goji) juice, GoChi. J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:403-12.
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  6. Monzon, Ballarin S., Lopez-Matas, M. A., Saenz, Abad D., Perez-Cinto, N., and Carnes, J. Anaphylaxis associated with the ingestion of Goji berries (Lycium barbarum). J.Investig.Allergol.Clin.Immunol. 2011;21(7):567-570.
  7. Franco, M., Monmany, J., Domingo, P., and Turbau, M. [Autoimmune hepatitis triggered by consumption of Goji berries]. Med.Clin.(Barc.) 9-22-2012;139(7):320-321.
  8. 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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  10. Cai H, Liu F, Zuo P, Huang G, Song Z, Wang T, et al. Practical application of antidiabetic efficacy of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide in patients with type 2 diabetes. Med Chem. 2015;11(4):383-90.
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  12. Guzmán CE, Guzmán-Moreno CG, Assad-Morell JL, Edgar Francisco Carrizales-Sepúlveda EF. Flecainide toxicity associated with the use of goji berries: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2021;5(6):ytab204. PubMed
  13. Liu R, Tam TW, Mao J, et al. In vitro activity of Lycium barbarum (Goji) against major human phase I metabolism enzymes. Complement Integr Med. 2016;13(3):257-265.
  14. Zhang J, Tian L, Xie B. Bleeding due to a probable interaction between warfarin and Gouqizi (Lycium Barbarum L.). Toxicol Rep. 2015;2:1209-1212. PubMed

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