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Green Adaptogen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sun Potion

Green Adaptogen label
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Powder 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 Green Adaptogen 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

Green Adaptogen is a dietary supplement by Sun Potion with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general energy and vitality, adaptogen for stress, sexual health and libido.Based on those ingredients, 337 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chlorella. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 6, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Green Adaptogen contains 3 active ingredients in a proprietary blend: suma, chlorella, and maca. Suma is a plant traditionally used in supplements; chlorella is a single-celled green algae; and maca is a root vegetable used as a food and supplement.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients in this formula.

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 its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients 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 ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Pregnancy-related iron deficiency — rated "Possibly Effective" (Chlorella) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that this product works for any single purpose. Chlorella alone has been studied for pregnancy-related iron deficiency (rated possibly effective) and several other uses (insufficient evidence).

Suma and maca have been evaluated for various conditions like amenorrhea, athletic performance, and osteoporosis, but the evidence for all of those is insufficient to rate. Since this product blends all three and the proprietary amounts are not disclosed, we can't say whether it's effective for any claimed use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Suma Chlorella Maca

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chlorella is generally well tolerated short-term, though product quality varies widely. Common side effects include allergic reactions, stomach cramping, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and gas, especially in the first two weeks—one trial reported mild diarrhea and worsening constipation in a small number of participants.

Rare but serious reactions like anaphylaxis have been reported. Suma and maca are generally well tolerated as foods; oral suma seems well tolerated, though inhaled powder can cause occupational asthma.

Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data advises against suma and maca; chlorella is rated possibly safe in pregnancy but data are insufficient for breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Suma Chlorella Maca

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Chlorella.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 337 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.

Check your exact medications against the tool below before starting, especially if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any photosensitizing drugs (medications that increase sun sensitivity, like certain antibiotics or NSAIDs). Chlorella's vitamin K content can reduce warfarin's blood-thinning effect, and chlorella may add to photosensitizing effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Green Adaptogen is an herbal blend with limited safety and effectiveness data as a supplement. If you take warfarin or any medication your doctor has flagged as photosensitizing, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Even if your medications don't interact, keep an eye out for stomach upset, diarrhea, or allergic reactions in the first couple of weeks. Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to see if it makes sense for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Green Adaptogen, straight from the product label.

Brand Sun Potion
Barcode (UPC) 045635343177
Net contents 111 Gram(s); 3.9 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 307993
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion, 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 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
55
UPC/BARCODE
045635343177
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend2 Gram(s)--
Suma0 NP--
Chlorella0 NP--
Maca0 NP--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Daily alchemy + Recipes @sunpotion Instagram Thank you for being here This is an amazing time on the planet. Participate in the shift. Experience transformational foods with Sun Potion! We invite your to reuse this glass jar. Thank you.

In joy!

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant.

Formulation

Certified Organic by CCOF

Formula

Suma Chlorella Maca

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Invitations for use Mix 1 teaspoon in water, juice or tea. Excellent in smoothies, raw chocolates, salad dressings, elixirs & more! These are powerful foods. Consume in small, regular doses over a lifetime.

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Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion label

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Green Adaptogen label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container55 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.

Proprietary Blend

2 Gram(s) per serving
Interaction report

Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion Drug Interactions

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337Drugs
337 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Chlorella 337

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Green Adaptogen interact with 337 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Green Adaptogen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chlorella

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Green Adaptogen 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.

Chlorella2 drug types · 337 drugs

Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, chlorella might have additive effects with photosensitizing drugs.
Chlorella has been reported to cause photosensitization. In five case reports, patients who had ingested chlorella exhibited swelling followed by erythematopurpuric lesions on sun-exposed areas of the body. Theoretically, concomitant use with photosensitizing drugs may exacerbate effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, chlorella might reduce the clinical effects of warfarin.
Chlorella contains significant amounts of vitamin K. There is at least one case report of warfarin therapy becoming sub-therapeutic after initiation of chlorella supplements.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chlorella full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Green Adaptogen, from the product label.

Sun Potion

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Name
Sun Potion, LLC Transformational Foods
Street Address
430 E. Gutierrez Street
City
Santa Barbara
State
CA
Phone Number
866.676.8466
Web Address
www.SunPotion.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion: Common Questions

Does Green Adaptogen by Sun Potion interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Green Adaptogen has a known interaction with 337 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Green Adaptogen 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against suma and maca during pregnancy and breastfeeding—there isn't enough information to know if they're safe in those amounts. Chlorella is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, but data are insufficient for breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this product.
What is suma and what does it do?
Suma is a plant traditionally used in supplements and foods. It's generally well tolerated orally, though the evidence we hold doesn't establish what it does for any specific condition. Inhaled powder can cause occupational asthma.
What is chlorella and why is it in here?
Chlorella is a single-celled green algae used in supplements. It has been studied for pregnancy-related iron deficiency (rated possibly effective) and several other uses, but the evidence for most is insufficient. It contains significant vitamin K, which can interact with blood thinners like warfarin.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Chlorella commonly causes stomach cramping, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and gas, especially in the first two weeks. Allergic reactions and rare anaphylaxis have been reported. Maca may cause stomach pain if fresh and uncooked. Stop and talk with your doctor if you develop a rash on sun-exposed skin or trouble breathing.
Does this powder have any fillers or additives?
No—this product contains only the three active ingredients in the proprietary blend and no other inactive ingredients.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Green Adaptogen’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Suma

Suma is a South American root often marketed as a 'Brazilian ginseng' and used as an adaptogen for energy, stamina, and stress. Human evidence is very limited, and most claims come from trad...

Read the full Suma monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Chlorella

Interacts with 337 drugs

Chlorella is a nutrient-rich freshwater green algae taken as a supplement for general wellness, immune support, and 'detox.' Some small studies suggest possible benefits for cholesterol, blo...

Read the full Chlorella monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Maca

Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire and some menopause symptoms, but the evide...

Read the full Maca monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Green Adaptogen'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 17 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.

Suma 3 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
  3. Subiza, J., Subiza, J. L., Escribano, P. M., Hinojosa, M., Garcia, R., Jerez, M., and Subiza, E. Occupational asthma caused by Brazil ginseng dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991;88(5):731-736. PubMed

See these in context on the Suma monograph →

Chlorella 13 references
  1. Peirce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York, NY: William Morrow and Co., 1999.
  2. Ng TP, Tan WC, Lee YK. Occupational asthma in a pharmacist induced by chlorella, a unicellular algae preparation. Resp Med 1994;88:555-7. PubMed
  3. Jitsukawa K, Suizu R, Hidano A. Chlorella photosensitization. New phytophotodermatosis. Int J Dermatol 1984;23:263-8. PubMed
  4. Merchant RE, Carmack CA, Wise CM. Nutritional supplementation with Chlorella pyrenoidosa for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a pilot study. Phytother Res 2000;14:167-73.
  5. Merchant RE, Rice CD, Young HF. Dietary Chlorella pyrenoidosa for patients with malignant glioma: effects on immunocompetence, quality of life, and survival. Phytother Res 1990;4:220-31.
  6. Halperin SA, Smith B, Nolan C, et al. Safety and immunoenhancing effect of a Chlorella-derived dietary supplement in healthy adults undergoing influenza vaccination: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. CMAJ 2003;169:111-7..
  7. Ohtake, T., Negishi, K., Okamoto, K., Oka, M., Maesato, K., Moriya, H., and Kobayashi, S. Manganese-induced Parkinsonism in a patient undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Am J Kidney Dis 2005;46(4):749-753. PubMed
  8. Ng, T. P., Tan, W. C., and Lee, Y. K. Occupational asthma in a pharmacist induced by Chlorella, a unicellular algae preparation. Respir.Med. 1994;88(7):555-557. PubMed
  9. Ohkawa, S., Yoneda, Y., Ohsumi, Y., and Tabuchi, M. [Warfarin therapy and chlorella]. Rinsho Shinkeigaku 1995;35(7):806-807.
  10. Azocar J, Diaz A. Efficacy and safety of chlorella supplementation in adults with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. World J Gastroenterol 2013;19(7):1085-90. PubMed
  11. Panahi Y, Badeli R, Karami GR, Badeli Z, Sahebkar A. A randomized controlled trial of 6-week Chlorella vulgaris supplementation in patients with major depressive disorder. Complement Ther Med 2015;23(4):598-602. PubMed
  12. Nakano S, Takekoshi H, Nakano M. Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplementation reduces the risk of anemia, proteinuria and edema in pregnant women. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2010;65(1):25-30. PubMed
  13. Yavasoglu I, Turgutkaya A, Bolaman Z. Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia. Sao Paulo Med J 2018;136(6):602-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Chlorella monograph →

Maca 1 reference
  1. Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed

See these in context on the Maca monograph →

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