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Dietary supplement

Gut Detox Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Chemical Free Body

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

Gut Detox is a dietary supplement by Chemical Free Body with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, cholesterol and heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Amla berry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Gut Detox contains three active ingredients. Amla berry (also called Indian gooseberry) is the one we have safety and interaction data for.

Bibhitaki and haritaki/harde are traditional Ayurvedic ingredients, but we hold no interaction data for them. The capsules themselves are made from vegetable cellulose, with non-GMO rice flour as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: gut detoxification and digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Obesity, constipation, dysbiosis, leaky gut — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Indian Gooseberry is rated "Possibly Effective" for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Indian Gooseberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Obesity.

Amla berry is possibly effective for acid reflux (GERD) and possibly effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia). For male-pattern hair loss and high cholesterol levels specifically, the evidence isn't strong enough to rate.

We don't have effectiveness data on file for bibhitaki or haritaki/harde.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Indian Gooseberry

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.

Amla berry is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, but supplement safety at higher doses is less studied. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best to avoid it.

During breastfeeding, there's too little reliable information to know either way—talk with your doctor or pharmacist. In clinical trials, a small number of people reported stomach discomfort or indigestion, and a few reported fatigue or muscle pain.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Indian Gooseberry

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 — Indian Gooseberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 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.

Double-check blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (anticoagulants like warfarin, clopidogrel/Plavix) — amla berry may increase bleeding risk. Also check diabetes medications and aspirin before starting.

These are Moderate-severity interactions.

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The bottom line

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

If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or aspirin, check with your pharmacist before starting this product. Amla berry can increase bleeding risk and lower blood sugar.

The product is generally well tolerated, but pregnancy safety is a concern and breastfeeding safety isn't established. We couldn't check two of the three ingredients for interactions, so a full safety picture isn't possible.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 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 Gut Detox, straight from the product label.

Brand Chemical Free Body
Barcode (UPC) 860004002819
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 229755
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
860004002819
IngredientAmount% DV
Bibhitaki500 mg--
Amla berry500 mg--
Haritaki/Harde500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsules, non-GMO Rice Flour

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

This is a highly nutritious pure blend that gently detoxes at the deepest levels without depleting the body while supporting digestion, promoting weight loss and better elimination.

Gut Detox is a must for rebuilding the gut to maintain optimal health and longevity.

V Vegan

Non-GMO Gluten-free

Deep and gentle support

No magnesium stearate, no silicon dioxide, no dicalcium phosphate.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For the 15 day detox: Adults take 3 capsules morning and night on empty stomach. For general gut maintenance: Adults take 3 capsules in the morning on empty stomach.

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA

NOSG Naturally Occurring Standards Group V Vegan

General Statements

Please recycle

Tim James Founder, Chemical Free Body LLC

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

Bibhitaki

500 mg per serving

Amla berry

Interacts with
208 drugs
500 mg per serving

Indian gooseberry (amla) is a vitamin C-rich fruit used in Ayurvedic medicine for many purposes, from antioxidant support to cholesterol and digestion...

Amla berry monograph & interactions

Haritaki/Harde

500 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsules, Non-GMO Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Gut Detox 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.

Amla berry4 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with clopidogrel 75 mg or ecosprin 75 mg, as a single dose or for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with clopidogrel 75 mg or ecosprin 75 mg alone. Until more is known, use caution when taking Indian gooseberry in combination with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry fruit or fruit extract alone or in conjunction with antidiabetes medications can lower blood glucose levels. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Aspirin

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with aspirin; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking a single dose of Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with ecosprin 75 mg, or taking a combination of Indian gooseberry 500 mg twice daily plus ecosprin 75 mg once daily for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with ecosprin 75 mg alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with clopidogrel; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking a single dose of Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with clopidogrel 75 mg, or taking a combination of Indian gooseberry 500 mg twice daily plus clopidogrel 75 mg once daily for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with clopidogrel 75 mg alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gut Detox, from the product label.

Chemical Free Body

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Name
Chemical Free Body LLC.
Street Address
16869 SW 65th Ave. #158
City
Lake Oswego
State
OR
ZipCode
97035
Phone Number
1 888-368-9898
Web Address
www.chemicalfreebody.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body: Common Questions

Does Gut Detox by Chemical Free Body interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gut Detox has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gut Detox 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.
Is amla berry safe to take if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data to know. The facts advise against it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What is amla berry supposed to do?
It's possibly effective for acid reflux (GERD) and possibly effective for high cholesterol. For other uses listed on the label, the evidence isn't strong enough to rate.
Did anyone have side effects in trials?
A small number of people reported stomach discomfort or indigestion. One person reported fatigue, and three reported muscle pain. These were rare.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
There's too little reliable safety information during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule is made from vegetable cellulose, and there's non-GMO rice flour as a filler.
Why can't you check two of the three ingredients?
We don't hold interaction data for bibhitaki or haritaki/harde. That doesn't mean they're safe or unsafe—it means we don't have the information to check them.

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Gut Detox'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 6 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.

Indian Gooseberry 6 references
  1. Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants and its relationship with their antioxidant property. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81(2):155-160. PubMed
  2. Fatima N, Pingali U, Muralidhar N. Study of pharmacodynamic interaction of Phyllanthus emblica extract with clopidogrel and ecosprin in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Phytomedicine. 2014;21(5):579-85. PubMed
  3. Shanmugarajan D, Girish C, Harivenkatesh N, Chanaveerappa B, Prasanna Lakshmi NC. Antihypertensive and pleiotropic effects of Phyllanthus emblica extract as an add-on therapy in patients with essential hypertension-A randomized double-blind placebo-contro
  4. Akhtar MS, Ramzan A, Ali A, Ahmad M. Effect of amla fruit (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) on blood glucose and lipid profile of normal subjects and type 2 diabetic patients. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011;62(6):609-16.
  5. Usharani P, Fatima N, Muralidhar N. Effects of Phyllanthus emblica extract on endothelial dysfunction and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 20 PubMed
  6. Majeed M, Mundkur L, Paulose S, Nagabhushanam K. Novel Emblica officinalis extract containing ß-glucogallin vs. metformin: a randomized, open-label, comparative efficacy study in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with dyslipidemia. Food Fu

See these in context on the Indian Gooseberry monograph →

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