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Guanabana Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Guanabana Extract 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

Guanabana Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cancer support (unproven), infections, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Guanabana Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Guanabana Extract 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.

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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.

This product contains one active ingredient: guanabana fruit extract, also called graviola, a tropical fruit traditionally used in herbal medicine. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Graviola product and its label doesn't state a use — see Graviola's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for guanabana extract isn't established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, headache, acting as an insect repellent, or male infertility.

If you're considering it for any of these reasons, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence does and doesn't show.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Graviola

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.

Regular consumption of guanabana may carry safety risks. The most common side effects reported in trial use are stomach pain and nausea.

Rare but serious concerns include movement disorders and nerve damage (myeloneuropathy) — symptoms that can resemble Parkinson disease. One observational study suggests that even low cumulative intake of guanabana fruit or juice is linked to worsened movement and cognitive symptoms in people with Parkinson disease.

Human safety data are limited, and lab studies raise concerns about possible nerve toxicity with long-term use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Graviola

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 — Graviola.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 1 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.

If you take carbamazepine (Tegretol) or any other anti-seizure medication, check it against this product before starting — graviola may reduce how well carbamazepine works by lowering its blood levels significantly.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

The evidence for what guanabana extract does is insufficient, and safety concerns — especially nerve damage with regular use — make this a caution item. If you have Parkinson disease or a family history of it, avoid this product entirely.

Before you start, talk with your pharmacist about whether it's right for you and to check your exact medications.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Guanabana Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001EXR5M9
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312792
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 Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X001EXR5M9
IngredientAmount% DV
Guanabana Fruit Extract500 mg--

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Label statements
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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 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) one to three times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

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Guanabana Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Guanabana Fruit Extract

Interacts with
1 drug
500 mg per serving

Graviola (soursop) is a tropical fruit tree whose leaves, fruit, and bark are used in traditional medicine, especially in parts of South America, Afri...

Guanabana Fruit Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Guanabana Fruit Extract 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Guanabana Extract interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Guanabana Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Guanabana Fruit Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Guanabana Extract 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.

Guanabana Fruit Extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, graviola might decrease concentrations of carbamazepine when used concomitantly.
A study in rats shows that graviola extract reduces the area under the curve of carbamazepine by 46% and maximum concentration by 35% when compared with carbamazepine alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Guanabana Fruit Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Guanabana Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Guanabana Extract has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Guanabana Extract 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 guanabana extract if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy — not enough information exists to know it's safe. For breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety information either, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
What are the side effects?
The most common ones reported are stomach pain and nausea. Rare but serious side effects include movement disorders and nerve damage that can look like Parkinson disease. Even more concerning: if you already have Parkinson disease, even small amounts of guanabana have been linked to worsened movement and thinking problems.
Does guanabana really work for HPV, headaches, or the other conditions listed?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say. The data we hold rates it as insufficient for all those uses, so it's not clear whether it actually works.
Is this safe to use long-term?
Not without caution. Human safety data are limited, and lab studies raise concerns about nerve toxicity with long-term use. This is not a product to take regularly without talking to your pharmacist first.
What is guanabana extract?
It's a powder made from guanabana fruit (also called graviola), a tropical fruit used in traditional herbal medicine. This product is pure extract with no added inactive ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Guanabana Extract’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Graviola

Interacts with 1 drug

Graviola (soursop) is a tropical fruit tree whose leaves, fruit, and bark are used in traditional medicine, especially in parts of South America, Africa, and Asia. Despite popular online cla...

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Sources & How We Checked

Guanabana Extract'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 4 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.

Graviola 4 references
  1. Caparros-Lefebvre D, Elbaz A. Possible relation of atypical parkinsonism in the French West Indies with consumption of tropical plants: a case-control study. Caribbean Parkinsonism Study Group. Lancet 1999;354:281-6. PubMed
  2. Gavamukulya Y, Wamunyokoli F, El-Shemy HA. Annona muricata: Is the natural therapy to most disease conditions including cancer growing in our backyard? A systematic review of its research history and future prospects. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2017;10(9):835- PubMed
  3. Abu Soukhon AA, Abu-Qatouseh L, Mansoor K, et al. Cytotoxicity Activity of Graviola Fruit Extract with Carbamazepine and Valproic Acid Show Antagonistic and Indifferent Effects. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023;24(6):1869-1875. PubMed
  4. Cleret de Langavant L, Roze E, Petit A, et al. Annonaceae Consumption Worsens Disease Severity and Cognitive Deficits in Degenerative Parkinsonism. Mov Disord 2022;37(12):2355-2366. PubMed

See these in context on the Graviola monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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