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Guanabana Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
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 extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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 extract (also called graviola). It's a tropical fruit extract with a long history in herbal medicine, though how well it actually works in humans hasn't been firmly established for most uses.

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 our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for human papillomavirus (HPV), headache, insect repellent properties, or male infertility.

If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research actually shows.

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.

Human safety data for graviola are limited, and that's a real concern. Regular oral use may cause nausea and epigastrium pain (upper belly pain) in some people.

More seriously, lab studies and real-world reports raise the possibility of nerve and movement problems—including symptoms resembling Parkinson disease—especially with long-term use or if you already have Parkinson disease. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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) for seizures, stop and check with your pharmacist before using this product—graviola may lower carbamazepine levels and reduce how well it works. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient.

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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.

If you take carbamazepine or another seizure medication, do not use this product without checking with your pharmacist first. The limited human safety data and rare but serious nerve concerns mean this is one to be cautious about, especially over the long term.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before adding it to your routine.

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 Aug 23, 2021.

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) X001EXCYRZ
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 253767
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
From the label
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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
500
UPC/BARCODE
X001EXCYRZ
IngredientAmount% DV
Guanabana extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

New - BulkSupplements Guanabana Extract Powder (250 Grams)

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

Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

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 container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Guanabana 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 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Guanabana Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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1Drugs
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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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 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
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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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?
The safety data advise against it. Not enough reliable safety information exists for pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best avoided during both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the main side effects?
Most common are nausea and burning pain in the upper belly, especially with regular use. Rare but serious concerns include movement disorders and nerve damage (myeloneuropathy) that can resemble Parkinson disease, particularly with long-term use.
Does guanabana extract actually work for anything?
We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for HPV, headache, insect repellent, or male infertility. The science just isn't there yet to say whether it's effective for these uses.
If I have Parkinson disease, should I avoid this?
Yes. A large study found that even small amounts of graviola fruit, juice, or herbal tea are linked to worsened movement and thinking problems in people with Parkinson disease. Skip it if you have this condition.

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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.

Sources

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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