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Hoodia 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Allied Life Sciences

Hoodia 1000 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Hoodia 1000 mg 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

Hoodia 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Allied Life Sciences with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for appetite suppression, weight loss, reducing food cravings.Based on those ingredients, 262 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences

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.

Hoodia 1000 mg contains a single active ingredient: hoodia gordonii powder at 1,000 mg per capsule. Hoodia is a succulent plant native to southern Africa; the powder form used here is prepared directly from the plant material.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—vegetable capsule material, silicon dioxide (an anti-caking agent), and magnesium stearate (a lubricant)—that help the product hold its shape and flow during manufacturing.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Hoodia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: appetite suppression and weight loss support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, weight management, food craving reduction, satiety.
  • The closest evidence on file: Hoodia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for hoodia in treating obesity is insufficient to rate it reliably. While the ingredient has been studied and marketed for weight management, the data we hold does not establish that it works for this purpose.

If you're considering it for weight control, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current research actually shows and what other options may be better supported.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hoodia

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.

Hoodia has limited safety data, and side effects as well as product quality concerns have been reported. The most common adverse effects reported in users are minor: disturbances in skin sensation, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea.

There is also concern that hoodia can increase blood pressure and heart rate—a significant point if you already have high blood pressure or heart concerns. There isn't enough safety information to know whether hoodia is safe during pregnancy, so the data advises against use if you're pregnant.

Similarly, there is not enough information to determine safety while breastfeeding, so it should be avoided during that time as well. If you're planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hoodia

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 — Hoodia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 262 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.

Before you take Hoodia 1000 mg, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any blood pressure medications (like captopril, enalapril, losartan, or valsartan), beta-blockers (like atenolol or metoprolol), diabetes medications, or insulin. Hoodia can raise blood pressure and enhance blood sugar-lowering effects, both of which matter for how these drugs perform.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Hoodia 1000 mg may appeal to people looking for a plant-based appetite support, but the evidence for weight loss is not established. If you take blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, insulin, or beta-blockers, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—the interactions are real and could affect how your medications work.

Because safety data are limited and side effects do occur, this is one to discuss carefully with your healthcare provider before use.

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 Jun 20, 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 Hoodia 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Allied Life Sciences
Barcode (UPC) X00145HTJB
Net contents 60 Potent Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 309481
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
X00145HTJB
IngredientAmount% DV
Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one tablet upon waking and one in the afternoon.

Stay consistent with the regimen until you finish the bottle. For best results, combine with a sensible diet low in carbohydrates and regular exercise. Exercise may simply be walking or jogging 30 minutes per day.

Precautions

Do not exceed four tablets a day.

You should consult your physician before starting any weight loss program. While no known side effects for South African Hoodia Gordonii have been reported by the scientific community, if you experience any reaction to this product you should immediately discontinue its usage.

Don't use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store at 60 degrees to 85 degrees F. Protect from heat, light & moisture.

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.

Formulation

100% Vegan Vegan diet supplement

Mega potency Supports healthier appetite

Zero Artificial Ingredients Non GMO

Formula

100% Pure South African Hoodia 1000 mg per serving Pure Hoodia Gordonii Cactus from South Africa

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

100% Vegan GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

General Statements

Reuse Reduce Recycle

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Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences label

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Hoodia 1000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure

Interacts with
262 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Hoodia is a succulent plant from southern Africa that is marketed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss, but solid human evidence that it actuall...

Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Hoodia 1000 mg interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Hoodia 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hoodia 1000 mg 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.

Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure4 drug types · 262 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research shows that a steroid glycoside of hoodia, gordonoside F, increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion by activating GPR119. This effect enhances glucose disposal. Theoretically, concomitant use of hoodia with antidiabetes medications may enhance blood glucose-lowering effects and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Some antidiabetes medications include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Clinical research shows that hoodia can increase blood pressure. Theoretically, concomitant use of hoodia with antihypertensive drugs might decrease the effectiveness of the antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypertension. Some antihypertensive drugs include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Beta-Blockers

Evidence from in vitro research shows that hoodia may stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors. Also, clinical research shows that hoodia can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Theoretically, using hoodia with beta-blockers might decrease the effects of these medications. Some beta-blocker drugs include atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Animal research shows that a steroid glycoside of hoodia, gordonoside F, increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion by activating GPR119. Theoretically, concomitant use of hoodia with insulin may enhance the blood glucose-lowering effects of insulin. Blood glucose levels should be monitored.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hoodia gordonii, Powder, Pure full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hoodia 1000 mg, from the product label.

Allied Life Sciences

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Name
Allied Life Sciences
City
Cheyenne
State
WY
ZipCode
82001
Phone Number
307-223-7104
Web Address
www.alliedlifesciences.com
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Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences: Common Questions

Does Hoodia 1000 mg by Allied Life Sciences interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hoodia 1000 mg has a known interaction with 262 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hoodia 1000 mg 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.
Does hoodia actually help with weight loss?
The evidence we have is insufficient to say whether it reliably works for obesity. While it's been marketed for weight management, current data don't establish that it does. Talk with your doctor about whether it's a reasonable choice for you.
What are the side effects of hoodia?
The most commonly reported minor effects are headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, and odd skin sensations. There's also concern that hoodia can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which is more serious if you already have high blood pressure.
Is it safe to take hoodia if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—there isn't enough safety information to know either way, so the data advises against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Will hoodia lower my blood sugar if I'm diabetic?
Animal research suggests hoodia may enhance how well diabetes medications and insulin lower blood sugar, which means there's a risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you use them together. Your blood glucose levels should be monitored, and your doctor needs to know if you're thinking about taking this.
Can I take hoodia with blood pressure medication?
Hoodia can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which may reduce how well your blood pressure medication works. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hoodia 1000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Hoodia

Interacts with 262 drugs

Hoodia is a succulent plant from southern Africa that is marketed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss, but solid human evidence that it actually works is lacking. The few quality stud...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hoodia 1000 mg'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 3 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.

Hoodia 3 references
  1. Blom WAM, Abrahamse SL, Bradford R, et al. Effects of 15-d repeated consumption of Hoodia gordonii purified extract on safety, ad libitum energy intake, and body weight in healthy, overweight women: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2011;94(5) PubMed
  2. Roza O, Lovász N, Zupkó I, Hohmann J, Csupor D. Sympathomimetic activity of a Hoodia gordonii product: a possible mechanism of cardiovascular side effects. Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:171059.
  3. Zhang S, Ma Y, Li J, et al. Molecular matchmaking between the popular weight-loss herb Hoodia gordonii and GPR119, a potential drug target for metabolic disorder. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2014;111(40):14571-6.

See these in context on the Hoodia 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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