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Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, physical and athletic performance, stress resistance (adaptogen).Based on those ingredients, 2,211 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Glucomannan Glycerite Liquid Extract, Eleuthero Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: eleuthero root glycerite liquid extract and glucomannan glycerite liquid extract. Eleuthero, also called Siberian ginseng, is an herb traditionally used as an adaptogen.

Glucomannan is a soluble fiber derived from the konjac plant, used to support digestive health and blood sugar balance. The product also includes glycerin and strawberry flavor as inactive ingredients.

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: blood sugar and hyperglycemia support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Glycemic control, Insulin resistance, Prediabetes.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glucomannan is rated "Possibly Effective" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glucomannan is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hyperlipidemia.
  • Also on file: Glucomannan is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Metabolic syndrome.

For eleuthero: the evidence shows it's possibly effective for genital herpes, but evidence is insufficient to rate its use for familial Mediterranean fever, bipolar disorder, osteoporosis, or chronic fatigue syndrome. For glucomannan: it's possibly effective for constipation, diabetes, and high cholesterol, though evidence for high blood pressure is insufficient.

This product is marketed for hyperglycemia support — that's where glucomannan's blood-sugar effects and eleuthero's theoretical hypoglycemic activity may play a role, though both ingredients need more research in humans.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Eleuthero Glucomannan

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Eleuthero is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though long-term safety data is limited. Common side effects include diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, nausea, and rash.

Nervousness and anxiety can occur, especially at higher doses. It may also raise blood pressure or cause a faster heart rate, particularly if you have heart disease.

The safety data advises against eleuthero during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Glucomannan is generally well tolerated when you take it with plenty of water, but the main risk is choking or blockage if swallowed dry — rare but serious.

Common side effects include belly pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting, especially at doses over 3 grams daily. There isn't enough data to know whether glucomannan is safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Eleuthero Glucomannan

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Glucomannan, Eleuthero.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 2,212 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin), digoxin (Lanoxin), immunosuppressant medications, diabetes drugs, or any other oral medications — eleuthero may raise levels of many drugs metabolized by your liver, and glucomannan can interfere with how your gut absorbs them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product brings real drug-interaction risk, especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, digoxin, or immunosuppressants. It may also slow how your body absorbs other oral medications.

Before you start, check your exact medication list with your doctor or pharmacist and use the tool on this page. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your healthcare provider first — the safety data on eleuthero rules it out, and glucomannan needs more information.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

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 Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435235826
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 283889
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435235826
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.13 mL--
Eleuthero Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Glucomannan Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 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.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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2,170 Moderate 41 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Glucomannan Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 2,022 drugs

Oral Drugs

Theoretically, glucomannan may decrease absorption of drugs taken orally.
Due to its viscosity and bulking effects, there is concern that glucomannan can decrease the absorption of oral drugs. A small clinical study in healthy volunteers shows that taking glyburide 2.5 mg plus glucomannan 3.9 grams with breakfast reduces plasma levels of glyburide when compared with breakfast and glyburide alone. In addition, animal research demonstrates this effect on amoxicillin, but shows increased absorption of metronidazole. This mouse model also demonstrates that metronidazole elimination is prolonged, but amoxicillin elimination is enhanced by 38%; glucomannan may also affect the distribution of some drugs. To avoid changes in absorption, take glucomannan 30-60 minutes after taking oral drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B

Eleuthero Root Glycerite Liquid Extract10 drug types · 1,140 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, eleuthero may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that a constituent of eleuthero, dihydroxybenzoic acid, appears to inhibit platelet aggregation. Concomitant use with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, eleuthero might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that certain constituents of eleuthero have hypoglycemic activity in both healthy and diabetic animals. A small study in adults with type 2 diabetes also shows that taking eleuthero for 3 months can lower blood glucose levels. However, one very small study in healthy individuals shows that taking powdered eleuthero 3 grams, 40 minutes prior to a 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test, significantly increases postprandial blood glucose levels when compared with placebo. These contradictory findings might be due to patient-specific variability and variability in active ingredient ratios.

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

Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero inhibit CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero might inhibit CYP2C9. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Eleuthero might increase serum digoxin levels and increase the risk of side effects.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male who was stabilized on digoxin presented with an elevated serum digoxin level after starting an eleuthero supplement, without symptoms of toxicity. After stopping the supplement, serum digoxin levels returned to normal. It is not clear whether this was due to a pharmacokinetic interaction or to interference with the digoxin assay. Although the product was found to be free of digoxin and digitoxin, it was not tested for other contaminants.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, eleuthero might interfere with immunosuppressive drugs because of its immunostimulant activity.
Animal and in vitro research shows that eleuthero extracts have immunomodulatory effects, including increasing cellular and humoral activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eleuthero can inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. However, it is too soon to tell if this is clinically important. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero might inhibit CYP2D6. However, research in healthy human volunteers has found that taking eleuthero 485 mg twice daily for 14 days does not inhibit CYP2D6 drug metabolism.

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

Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero might inhibit CYP3A4. However, research in healthy human volunteers has found that taking eleuthero 485 mg twice daily for 14 days does not inhibit CYP3A4 drug metabolism.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, eleuthero might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by OATP.
In vitro research suggests that eleuthero inhibits OATP2B1, which might reduce the bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP2B1. Due to the weak inhibitory effect identified in this study, this interaction is not likely to be clinically significant.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor has a known interaction with 2,211 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hyperglycemia Support Strawberry Flavor contains 2 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.
What is eleuthero and why is it in this product?
Eleuthero, also called Siberian ginseng, is an herb included because animal research suggests it may lower blood sugar. The evidence shows it's possibly effective for genital herpes, but for blood-sugar support specifically, the human data is still thin. It's one of the two active ingredients here.
What does glucomannan do?
Glucomannan is a soluble fiber that bulks in your digestive tract and is possibly effective for constipation, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It may help with blood-sugar control, which is why it's paired with eleuthero in this product. Always take it with plenty of water to avoid choking or blockage.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advises against eleuthero during pregnancy. Glucomannan doesn't have enough data, so you'll want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before use.
What are the most common side effects?
From eleuthero: diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, nausea, rash, and nervousness (especially at higher doses). From glucomannan: belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting, mostly if you take more than 3 grams daily or don't drink enough water.
Can this raise my blood pressure?
Eleuthero has been reported to increase blood pressure in some people, particularly those with heart disease. If you have high blood pressure or heart problems, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist first.
How long can I safely take this?
Eleuthero is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but evidence on long-term safety is limited. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about how long is right for you.

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The 39 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.

Eleuthero 24 references
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Glucomannan 15 references
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