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Hops Flowers 620 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Hops Flowers 620 mg label
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Capsule 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 Hops Flowers 620 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

Hops Flowers 620 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sleep problems and insomnia, anxiety and restlessness, menopausal symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 863 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hops. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way

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: hops flowers at 620 mg per capsule. Hops is the flower cone of the hop plant, traditionally used to flavor beer and explore in herbal medicine.

The capsule also contains two inactive ingredients — hypromellose (a capsule material) and magnesium stearate (a lubricant) — that help hold the supplement together.

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 Hops's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: tradition calming aid.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Insomnia, Menopausal symptoms, Stress, Restlessness, Sleep quality — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Hops is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Hops is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Menopausal symptoms.

The evidence for hops isn't established in the data we hold. Our monograph lists six conditions the supplement is sometimes used for — age-related cognitive decline, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, ADHD, indigestion (dyspepsia), and insomnia — but all carry a rating of Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate.

That means the research so far either doesn't exist, is too limited, or too mixed to say whether hops actually works for these uses. Talk to us if you're thinking of trying it for a specific reason; we can tell you what the science shows for that particular condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hops

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.

Hops is generally well tolerated short-term but may cause drowsiness, and long-term safety hasn't been well studied. There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, so it's best avoided if you're pregnant.

Safety during breastfeeding is unknown as well, so avoid it while nursing. One case series linked hops-and-soy supplements to postmenopausal bleeding, though it's unclear whether hops alone caused it.

Occupational exposure to hops dust (such as in harvesting) has been tied to chronic respiratory symptoms; that's not a typical concern for someone taking capsules, but it's in the record.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hops

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 — Hops.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 864 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 taking Hops Flowers, double-check any sedative or anti-anxiety medications you're on — that's the most serious interaction documented. Also flag any hormone replacement therapy, and mention any drugs your liver metabolizes (ask us if you're not sure).

No interactions are documented for ingredients we couldn't check, but we did check this one.

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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.

Hops might interest someone exploring natural options for sleep or anxiety, but the evidence for either is insufficient. The bigger practical concern is medication interactions — especially with sedating drugs or hormone therapy.

If you take any prescription medications at all, check them against this product first. Talk to your pharmacist before starting.

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 Feb 23, 2025.

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 Hops Flowers 620 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674141557
Net contents 100 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 327981
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, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
033674141557
IngredientAmount% DV
Hops620 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Tradition calming aid

At Nature's Way we believe in quality you can trust. So, we start by sourcing botanicals from the places they grow best. Then we use three distinct levels of scientific testing methods to ensure ingredients meet our uncompromising standards.

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, corn, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Vegan

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Nature's Way since 1969

Copyright 2024 Nature's Way Brands, LLC

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Vegan Bottled & Tested in the USA Quality Global Sourcing

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Take 2 capsules daily with food or a full 8 ounce glass of water.

Precautions

If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

General Statements

Bottles made from 97% post-consumer recycled plastic

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Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way label

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Hops Flowers 620 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Hops

Interacts with
863 drugs
620 mg per serving

Hops are most often used for sleep and mild anxiety, frequently combined with valerian, but the human evidence is limited and not very strong. They ar...

Hops monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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863Drugs
289 Moderate 574 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Hops 863

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Hops Flowers 620 mg interact with 863 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Hops Flowers 620 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Hops

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hops Flowers 620 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.

Hops4 drug types · 863 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of hops with sedative drugs might cause additive sedation.
Some animal research shows that hops has sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of hops might interfere with hormone replacement therapy due to competition for estrogen receptors.
In vitro research suggests that certain hops constituents can competitively bind to estrogen receptors. However, most hops extracts contain very small amounts of these constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Hops extract does not seem to affect the metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that flavonoid constituents of hops inhibit CYP1A2 enzyme activity. However, a pharmacokinetic study in healthy postmenopausal patients shows that taking a standardized extract of spent hops containing prenylated phenols, as 59.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, does not affect levels of caffeine, a CYP1A2 probe substrate.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, hops extract might alter metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates; however, this effect may not be clinically significant.
Animal research suggests that specific constituents of hops, called lupulones, can induce hepatic CYP3A4 enzyme activity. However, a pharmacokinetic study in healthy postmenopausal patients with normal metabolism shows that taking a standardized extract of spent hops containing prenylated phenols, as 59.5 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, decreases the concentration of alprazolam, a CYP3A4 probe substrate, by 7.6%. This reduction is unlikely to be clinically relevant.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hops full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hops Flowers 620 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Hops Flowers 620 mg by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hops Flowers 620 mg has a known interaction with 863 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hops Flowers 620 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.
Will hops make me drowsy?
Hops may cause drowsiness, especially short-term. Animal research shows it has mild sedative effects, so if you take it, don't drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you — and definitely don't combine it with sleeping pills or anti-anxiety medications without talking to your pharmacist first.
Can I take this if I'm on hormone replacement therapy?
Theoretically, hops could interfere with estrogen-based hormone therapy because its constituents can bind to estrogen receptors. Most hops extracts contain very small amounts of these active compounds, so the real-world risk may be low — but you should check with us or your doctor before taking it alongside HRT.
Does hops actually help with sleep or anxiety?
The evidence isn't established in our data. Hops is used for both insomnia and anxiety, but the research is too limited or mixed to say whether it actually works for either. We don't have reliable evidence to rate it either way.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term use appears generally well tolerated, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking of taking it regularly, discuss that plan with your pharmacist.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information in either case. Hops is best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about safer options if you're pregnant or nursing.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule contains hypromellose (a capsule material) and magnesium stearate (a lubricant). These are common inert ingredients that help hold the supplement together and don't add active effects.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hops Flowers 620 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Hops

Interacts with 863 drugs

Hops are most often used for sleep and mild anxiety, frequently combined with valerian, but the human evidence is limited and not very strong. They are generally well tolerated when used sho...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hops Flowers 620 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 15 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.

Hops 15 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Zava DT, Dollbaum CM, Blen M. Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, and spices. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1998;217:369-78. PubMed
  4. Milligan SR, Kalita JC, Heyerick A, et al. Identification of a potent phytoestrogen in hops (Humulus lupulus L.) and beer. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999;84:2249-52.. PubMed
  5. Milligan SR, Kalita JC, Pocock V, et al. The endocrine activities of 8-prenylnaringenin and related hop (Humulus lupulus L.) flavonoids. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2000;85:4912-5.. DOI
  6. Henderson MC, Miranda CL, Stevens JF, et al. In vitro inhibition of human P450 enzymes by prenylated flavonoids from hops, Humulus lupulus. Xenobiotica 2000;30:235-51.. PubMed
  7. Mannering, G. J., Shoeman, J. A., and Deloria, L. B. Identification of the antibiotic hops component, colupulone, as an inducer of hepatic cytochrome P-4503A in the mouse. Drug Metab Dispos 1992;20(2):142-147. DOI
  8. Skorska, C., Mackiewicz, B., Gora, A., Golec, M., and Dutkiewicz, J. Health effects of inhalation exposure to organic dust in hops farmers. Ann.Univ Mariae.Curie Sklodowska [Med] 2003;58(1):459-465.
  9. Schiller, H., Forster, A., Vonhoff, C., Hegger, M., Biller, A., and Winterhoff, H. Sedating effects of Humulus lupulus L. extracts. Phytomedicine. 2006;13(8):535-541. PubMed
  10. van Hunsel, F. P. and Kampschoer, P. [Postmenopausal bleeding and dietary supplements: a possible causal relationship with hop- and soy-containing preparations]. Ned.Tijdschr.Geneeskd. 2012;156(41):A5095.
  11. Fenselau, C. and Talalay, P. Is oestrogenic activity present in hops? Food Cosmet.Toxicol. 1973;11(4):597-602. PubMed
  12. Godnic-Cvar, J., Zuskin, E., Mustajbegovic, J., Schachter, E. N., Kanceljak, B., Macan, J., Ilic, Z., and Ebling, Z. Respiratory and immunological findings in brewery workers. Am J Ind Med 1999;35(1):68-75. DOI
  13. Lee KM, Jung JS, Song DK, and et al. Effects of Humulus lupulus extract on the central nervous system in mice. Planta Med 1993;59(Suppl):A691.
  14. Assessment report on Humulus lupulus L., flos. European Medicines Agency, 2014. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-humulus-lupulus-l-flos_en.pdf. Accessed September 29, 2021.
  15. van Breemen RB, Chen L, Tonsing-Carter A, et al. Pharmacokinetic Interactions of a Hop Dietary Supplement with Drug Metabolism in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women. J Agric Food Chem. 2020;68(18):5212-5220. PubMed

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