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IMD Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Quicksilver Scientific

IMD label
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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking IMD 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

IMD is a dietary supplement by Quicksilver Scientific with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Silica extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of IMD by Quicksilver Scientific

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: silica extract sourced from bamboo. Bamboo is a plant traditionally used for various wellness purposes, and the extract form concentrates its compounds.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: intestinal cleanse supplement.
  • We looked for evidence on: intestinal health, gastrointestinal detoxification, bowel function.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold does not establish that this product is effective for dental caries (cavities). The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for that use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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.

Bamboo shoots themselves are widely eaten when properly cooked, but concentrated supplement forms haven't been studied thoroughly enough to call them well understood. Raw shoots can be toxic.

Bamboo is a natural source of cyanide glycosides, though boiling, fermentation, and superheated steam drying eliminate the hydrogen cyanide produced—this product's processing method should be verified with the manufacturer. Rarely, bamboo shoots have caused contact dermatitis (skin irritation) when applied topically.

There isn't enough safety data to recommend concentrated bamboo supplements during pregnancy—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant. Safety while breastfeeding is also unknown; avoid concentrated extracts unless your doctor has cleared it for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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 antithyroid drugs (medications for overactive thyroid), double-check this product with your doctor or pharmacist before you start. The interaction is Moderate, and long-term use might increase your medication's effects.

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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.

IMD is a single-ingredient bamboo extract product. If you take an antithyroid medication, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, since long-term use might raise your drug's effects.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety aren't well established—discuss it with your own healthcare provider if either applies to you.

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 May 22, 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 IMD, straight from the product label.

Brand Quicksilver Scientific
Barcode (UPC) 653341620408
Net contents 6 Gram(s); 100 mg(s) scoop
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2020
DSLD ID 219994
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for IMD by Quicksilver Scientific, 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:
0.1 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
653341620408
IngredientAmount% DV
Silica extract200 mg--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Intestinal cleanse supplement

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Powering natural health

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Add 1-2 scoops IMD to a soluble Vitamin C solution or Phospholipid suspension or add to food 2-3 times per day as directed by healthcare practitioner. For liquids, stir to create a suspension and drink quickly before IMD settles, preferably on an empty stomach; take with small amount of food if stomach upset occurs.

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken.

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Keep your licensed healthcare practitioner informed when using this product.

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IMD by Quicksilver Scientific label

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IMD label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in IMD by Quicksilver Scientific

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

Serving size0.1 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Silica extract

Interacts with
5 drugs
200 mg per serving

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...

Silica extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

IMD by Quicksilver Scientific Drug Interactions

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5Drugs
5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Silica extract 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in IMD interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in IMD interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Silica extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in IMD 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.

Silica extract1 drug type · 5 drugs

Antithyroid Drugs

Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Silica extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for IMD, from the product label.

Quicksilver Scientific

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Name
Quicksilver Scientific
Street Address
1376 Miners Dr., #101
City
Lafayette
State
CO
ZipCode
80026
Web Address
quicksilverscientific.com
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IMD by Quicksilver Scientific: Common Questions

Does IMD by Quicksilver Scientific interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, IMD has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
IMD 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 this if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements in pregnancy, so the facts advise against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown. Avoid concentrated bamboo extracts unless your doctor has cleared it for you specifically.
Does this help prevent cavities?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that—there's insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for dental caries.
Is bamboo safe to consume?
Properly cooked bamboo shoots are widely eaten and generally well tolerated. Raw shoots can be toxic, though. Bamboo does contain compounds that produce cyanide, but standard processing like boiling and fermentation removes it.

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The Full Monographs Behind IMD’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 drugs

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

Read the full Bamboo monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

IMD'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.

Bamboo 4 references
  1. Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
  4. Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI

See these in context on the Bamboo 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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