Green Apple Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbadiet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Green Apple Extract 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
Green Apple Extract Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and fiber intake, heart and cholesterol health, blood sugar and weight management.Based on those ingredients, 300 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Green Apple Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Green Apple Extract Powder by Herbadiet
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 one active ingredient: green apple extract in powder form. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
Apple extract is derived from the fruit and carries the compounds naturally found in apples—including polyphenols and other plant substances. The extract form concentrates these compounds compared to whole fruit.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold does not establish that green apple extract is effective for Alzheimer disease, cancer, dental plaque, diabetes, or diarrhea. All of these uses are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate in our data.
If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Apples as whole food are well tolerated by most people, though bloating and flatulence can occur. Concentrated apple extracts—like the powder in this product—aren't as well studied as whole apples.
A small number of people may have allergic reactions to apples, especially those allergic to other fruits in the Rosaceae family (apricot, almond, plum, peach, pear, and strawberry); in rare cases, allergy to apple has triggered anaphylaxis. Apple seeds contain cyanide and can cause serious toxicity if consumed in large amounts.
Regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding: whole apples eaten as food are considered safe in both, but concentrated extracts haven't been studied enough to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take this product, have your pharmacist or doctor check your medications against these categories: OATP substrates (Major severity), antihypertensive drugs, antidiabetes medications, lithium, and the specific drugs atenolol, fexofenadine, and aliskiren. If you take any of these, this product could significantly interfere with how they work.
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.
Green apple extract powder is best avoided if you take heart, blood pressure, diabetes, allergy, or lithium medications—the interactions are significant and can reduce how well those drugs work. Even if you don't take any of those, check your complete medication list with your pharmacist before starting, since this product interacts with a very large number of drugs.
Discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's a fit for you and your health plan.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.
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 Green Apple Extract Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbadiet |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0 Not Present |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 293649 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Green Apple Extract Powder by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Green Apple Extract, Powder | 500 mg | -- |
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Formulation
Supports Immune System
Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast
Being a natural produce, there can be minor variations because of geographical & seasonal variation of the raw material. Herbal extracts can be hygroscopic & may agglomerate at times. This, in no way, affect the efficacy of the product.
Vegan
Ethically Sourced Scientifically Tested Premium Grade Ingredients
Formula
Derived from unripe malus domestica fruit
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 1000 mg, or as directed by your physician
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool & dark.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
WARNING: 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
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
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Green Apple Extract Powder by Herbadiet label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Green Apple Extract Powder by Herbadiet
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Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.
Green Apple Extract, Powder
Interacts with300 drugs
Apples are a nutritious whole food that provides fiber, vitamins, and antioxidant plant compounds, and eating them regularly fits well into a healthy...
Green Apple Extract, Powder monograph & interactionsGreen Apple Extract Powder by Herbadiet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Green Apple Extract Powder by Herbadiet interacts with medications through its apple extract content, with the most serious concern being a Major-severity effect on OATP substrates—a class of drugs whose absorption and blood levels can drop significantly when apple is consumed alongside them.
This means fexofenadine (Allegra), atenolol (Tenormin), and aliskiren (Tekturna) can become much less effective; research shows decreases in blood levels ranging from 58% to 78% depending on the amount of apple consumed.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond OATP substrates, apple extract may interfere with blood pressure control in people taking antihypertensive drugs (Moderate severity), raise blood glucose levels in those on antidiabetes medications (Moderate), decrease lithium absorption (Moderate), and compound the effects of the specific drugs atenolol, fexofenadine, and aliskiren listed above (all Moderate).
Altogether, these interactions span 300 individual medications. Before you start this product, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or with your own pharmacist, especially if you take any heart, blood pressure, diabetes, or allergy medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Green Apple Extract Powder interact with 300 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Green Apple Extract Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Green Apple Extract, Powder
AtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming apple juice with antihypertensive drugs might interfere with blood pressure control.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Bosentan interactionBrincidofovirTembexa
How Brincidofovir interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Brincidofovir interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming apple juice with antihypertensive drugs might interfere with blood pressure control.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Celiprolol interactionCerivastatin SodiumBaycol
How Cerivastatin Sodium interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Cerivastatin Sodium interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Ciprofloxacin interactionCiprofloxacin, HydrocortisoneCipro HC Otic
How Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Clinafloxacin interactionEnoxacinPenetrex
How Enoxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Enoxacin interactionEtoposideEtopophos, VePesid, VP16
How Etoposide interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Etoposide interactionEzetimibe, AtorvastatinLiptruzet
How Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionFexofenadineAllegra
How Fexofenadine interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Fexofenadine (allegra) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Fexofenadine interactionFexofenadine, PseudoephedrineAllegra D
How Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderFexofenadine (allegra), Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of fexofenadine.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interactionFluvastatinLescol, Lescol XL
How Fluvastatin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Fluvastatin interactionGatifloxacinTequin, Tequin Injection
How Gatifloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Gatifloxacin interactionGemifloxacinFactive
How Gemifloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Gemifloxacin interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
How Glyburide interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, consuming apple juice with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with blood glucose control.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Glyburide interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Antidiabetes Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Glyburide, Metformin interactionGrepafloxacinRaxar
How Grepafloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Grepafloxacin interactionIrinotecanCamptosar, Onivyde
How Irinotecan interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Irinotecan interactionIrinotecan Hydrochloride
How Irinotecan Hydrochloride interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Irinotecan Hydrochloride interactionIsoniazid, Pyrazinamide, RifampinRifater
How Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interactionIsoniazid, RifampinRifamate
How Isoniazid, Rifampin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Isoniazid, Rifampin interactionLevofloxacinLeva-pak, Levaquin, Levaquin Injection
How Levofloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Levofloxacin interactionLevofloxacin (ophthalmic)Levofloxacin
How Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionLomefloxacinMaxaquin
How Lomefloxacin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Lomefloxacin interactionLovastatinAltocor, Mevacor
How Lovastatin interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Lovastatin interactionMethotrexateOtrexup, Rasuvo, Reditrex, Rheumatrex
How Methotrexate interacts with Green Apple Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Green Apple Extract, PowderOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Green Apple Extract, Powder + Methotrexate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Green Apple Extract 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.
Green Apple Extract, Powder
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Research shows that consuming apple juice inhibits OATP, which reduces bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP. Fexofenadine, atenolol, and aliskiren are substrates of OATP. Clinical research shows that coadministration of apple juice decreases bioavailability of fexofenadine by up to 78%, aliskiren by 63%, and atenolol by up to 82%. These effects appear to increase with larger quantities of apple juice. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Aliskiren (Tekturna, Rasilez)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of aliskiren.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that coadministration of apple juice 200 mL along with aliskiren 150 mg decreases the bioavailability of aliskiren by 63%. Apple juice seems to inhibit organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), which is involved in drug uptake in the gut, liver, and kidney. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, consuming apple juice with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with blood glucose control.
Clinical research suggests that consuming apples or drinking apple juice can raise blood glucose levels, with the effects of drinking apple juice being more significant than consuming apples.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Consuming apple juice with antihypertensive drugs might interfere with blood pressure control.
Some clinical evidence suggests that consuming apple and cherry juice can increase blood pressure in elderly patients.
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of atenolol.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that coadministration of apple juice 600-1200 mL decreases levels of atenolol by 58% to 82% in a dose-dependent manner. Apple juice seems to inhibit organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), which is involved in drug uptake in the gut, liver, and kidney. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of fexofenadine.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that coadministration of apple juice 400-1200 mL along with fexofenadine 60-120 mg decreases bioavailability of fexofenadine by up to 78%. Coadministration with smaller quantities of apple juice (150 mL or less) does not appear to affect the bioavailability of fexofenadine. Apple juice seems to inhibit organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), which is involved in drug uptake in the gut, liver, and kidney. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Lithium
There is some concern that concomitant consumption of apple juice might decrease oral absorption and blood levels of lithium.
In one case report, a patient had an undetectable serum lithium level when lithium citrate was administered with apple juice. When lithium was administered with an alternative beverage, the lithium level became detectable and the patient demonstrated clinical improvement.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Green Apple Extract Powder, from the product label.
Herbadiet
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- Arkure Health Care
- Street Address
- 11, Sector - 14
- City
- Rohtak
- State
- Haryana
- ZipCode
- 124001
- Web Address
- www.herbadiet.in
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Sources & How We Checked
Green Apple Extract Powder'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 16 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.
Apple 16 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
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