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Imm-Kine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Allergy Research Group

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
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 Imm-Kine 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

Imm-Kine is a dietary supplement by Allergy Research Group 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Imm-Kine by Allergy Research Group

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
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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 contains 2 active ingredients. Beta-glucans are complex sugars derived from yeast and fungi that support immune function and heart health.

Lactobacillus fermentum extract is a probiotic organism intended to promote gut and immune health. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: gelatin, rice flour, and ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative).

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 Beta-glucans's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune system stimulation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Critical illness (trauma), Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Wound healing, Immune function — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced respiratory infections (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Wound healing, Critical illness (trauma).

Beta-glucans in this product are rated Likely Effective for lowering cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. We hold no effectiveness data on file for the Lactobacillus fermentum extract ingredient.

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 by most people. Because concentrated supplements in this form lack robust safety data, use caution and start with the lowest dose to see how you respond.

Adverse effects from topical beta-glucans cream have included mild skin reactions and contact dermatitis in a small number of trial participants; one oral trial in children at a very high dose noted a transient rise in liver enzymes in one patient, which resolved on its own. There isn't enough data on beta-glucans at supplement doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding to know either way.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

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.

Before taking Imm-Kine, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take immunosuppressants or antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications). Beta-glucans in this product may interfere with how immunosuppressants work and could lower your blood pressure further, both at Moderate severity.

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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.

Imm-Kine may help support cholesterol levels and heart health if you take beta-glucans regularly. If you're on blood pressure or immunosuppressant medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — these drugs and beta-glucans may interact.

It's generally well tolerated, but safety data on concentrated supplements is limited, so start low and see how you feel.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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 Allergy Research Group
Barcode (UPC) 713947741300
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 208019
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, 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 Imm-Kine by Allergy Research Group, 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
713947741300
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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Formula

Imm-Kine provides Muramyl polysaccharide glycan complex (MPGC), a non-toxic purified extract of Lactobacillus fermentum, and beta-1,3-glucan.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 2 capsules one to three times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Caution: Not intended for use by pregnant or lactating women.

Seek the advice of a healthcare practitioner before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

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.

General Statements

Immune System Stimulator

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Imm-Kine by Allergy Research Group label

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Imm-Kine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Imm-Kine by Allergy Research Group

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 Allergy Research Group Drug Interactions

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293Drugs
293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Beta-1,3-Glucan 293

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Imm-Kine interact with 293 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Imm-Kine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beta-1,3-Glucan

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
Beta-1,3-Glucan full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Allergy Research Group

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Name
Allergy Research Group
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800.545.9960
Web Address
www.allergyresearchgroup.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Imm-Kine by Allergy Research Group: Common Questions

Does Imm-Kine by Allergy Research Group 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 are beta-glucans, and what do they do?
Beta-glucans are complex plant sugars that support immune function and cardiovascular health. In this product, they're rated Likely Effective for helping lower cholesterol and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease.
Can I take Imm-Kine if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Beta-glucans can lower blood pressure, so taking them together with blood pressure meds might push your pressure too low. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications before starting this product.
What about side effects?
Beta-glucans are generally well tolerated. Topical forms have rarely caused mild skin reactions, and one oral trial at very high doses noted a temporary rise in liver enzymes in one patient. At typical supplement doses, adverse effects are uncommon.
Is Imm-Kine safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough research data on beta-glucans at supplement doses in pregnancy and breastfeeding to know if they're safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.
What is Lactobacillus fermentum extract?
It's a probiotic organism intended to support gut and immune health. We hold no interaction or effectiveness data for this ingredient in our records.

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The Full Monographs Behind Imm-Kine’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Beta-glucans

Interacts with 293 drugs

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

Read the full Beta-glucans monograph →
Sources

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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