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Dietary supplement

Imm-Kine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Aidan Products

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Imm-Kine is a dietary supplement by Aidan Products with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beta 1,3 Glucan. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Imm-Kine by Aidan Products

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Imm-Kine has 2 active ingredients. Beta-glucans are a type of fiber derived from yeast and fungi that may support heart and cholesterol health.

Lactobacillus fermentum extract is a bacterial culture intended to support immune function, though we don't have detailed data on what amount is in this capsule. The capsule itself contains gelatin, rice flour, and ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative).

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Beta-glucans's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Beta-glucans for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Dyslipidemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Beta-glucans in this product are likely effective for supporting healthy cholesterol levels and heart health, based on clinical research. Lactobacillus fermentum extract's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold — we don't have enough evidence to say whether the amount here makes a meaningful difference.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

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.

Beta-glucans from food sources are generally well tolerated. However, concentrated supplements like this one lack robust safety data, so use caution and start with a lower dose if you're new to it.

A small number of people using a topical beta-glucan cream in a trial reported mild, self-resolving skin reactions. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety isn't well studied for supplement doses of beta-glucans — there's little research.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using Imm-Kine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

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 — Beta-glucans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 293 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 before starting this product if you take antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) or immunosuppressants — beta-glucans may lower blood pressure further or interfere with immune-suppressing therapy. For the Lactobacillus fermentum extract, we couldn't find interaction data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Imm-Kine may be worth considering if you're looking to support cholesterol and heart health — beta-glucans have solid evidence for that. If you take a blood pressure medication or an immunosuppressant, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, because beta-glucans can affect how these drugs work.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? There isn't enough safety data to know either way, so talk it over with your healthcare provider.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.

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 Imm-Kine, straight from the product label.

Brand Aidan Products
Barcode (UPC) 674856000011
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 31, 2018
DSLD ID 179917
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Imm-Kine by Aidan Products, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
674856000011
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus fermentum extract500 mg--
Beta 1,3 Glucan100 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2-6 capsules daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if outer seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Manufactured in a GMP registered facility

Immune Formula

300 mg ea

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Imm-Kine (patent pending)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Imm-Kine by Aidan Products label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Imm-Kine by Aidan Products

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

Serving size2 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.

Lactobacillus fermentum extract

500 mg per serving

Beta 1,3 Glucan

Interacts with
293 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...

Beta 1,3 Glucan monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Imm-Kine by Aidan Products Drug Interactions

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293Drugs
293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Imm-Kine 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.

Beta 1,3 Glucan2 drug types · 293 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Imm-Kine, from the product label.

Aidan Products

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Name
Aidan Products
City
Chandler
State
AZ
ZipCode
85224
Phone Number
1-800-529-0269
Web Address
www.aidanproducts.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Imm-Kine by Aidan Products: Common Questions

Does Imm-Kine by Aidan Products interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Imm-Kine has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Imm-Kine 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 does beta-glucan do?
Beta-glucans are a type of soluble fiber that clinical research shows can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and support heart health. Some research also suggests they may have mild effects on blood pressure in people with high readings.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Beta-glucans from food sources are generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements like this one don't have as much long-term safety data. We recommend using caution and talking with your pharmacist if you plan to take it regularly.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough research on supplement doses of beta-glucans during pregnancy and breastfeeding to say whether it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
What's Lactobacillus fermentum extract?
It's a bacterial culture meant to support immune function. We don't have detailed effectiveness data on file for this specific ingredient in the amount used here.
Are there any common side effects?
Beta-glucans are generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. In one trial of children with a serious illness receiving a very high dose, one patient had a temporary rise in liver enzymes, but this is rare.

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Sources & How We Checked

Imm-Kine'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 11 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.

Beta-glucans 11 references
  1. Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
  2. Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
  3. Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
  4. Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
  5. Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
  6. Feldman S, Schwartz HI Kalman DS Mayers A Kohrman HM Clemens R Krieger DR. Randomized phase II clinical trials of Wellmune WGP® for immune support during cold and flu season. The Journal of Applied Research 2009;9(1-2):30-42.
  7. McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
  8. Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
  9. Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
  10. Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
  11. Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-glucans monograph →

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