Jurassic Green Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Christopher's Original Formulas
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Jurassic Green 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
Jurassic Green is a dietary supplement by Christopher's Original Formulas with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract complaints, mild bladder irritation, increasing urine flow (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 584 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Alfalfa Juice, Barley. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jurassic Green by Christopher's Original Formulas
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Jurassic Green contains three active ingredients in a proprietary blend: wheat grass, alfalfa juice, and barley. These are whole-plant extracts meant to deliver the nutrients you'd get from the plants themselves.
The capsule itself is made from plant-derived material. Wheat grass and barley grass are nutrient-dense young plant shoots, while alfalfa juice is a concentrated form of the legume.
You're getting the fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds these whole foods naturally contain.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for barley is the strongest — it's likely effective for high cholesterol and heart disease risk. For alfalfa juice and wheat grass, the data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate them for the conditions they're marketed for — diabetes, indigestion, high cholesterol, and menopausal symptoms.
That doesn't mean they don't work; it means the research backing them up isn't solid enough yet to say one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Wheat grass is generally well tolerated, but human safety data are limited. Alfalfa juice is usually fine in small amounts but can cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or gas — a small number of people have reported dermatitis (skin rashes).
Barley is well tolerated in normal food amounts but does contain gluten, so it's not suitable if you're celiac or gluten-sensitive. In rare cases, barley can trigger allergic reactions including anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.
During pregnancy, alfalfa is best avoided in supplement amounts because of its estrogen-like activity. Wheat grass and barley as concentrates aren't well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding — the safety data just isn't there.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use warfarin (a blood thinner), birth control pills, hormone therapy, diabetes medications, immunosuppressants, photosensitizing drugs, or triclabendazole (an antiparasitic). The most serious concern is alfalfa's potential to reduce warfarin's blood-thinning effect.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Jurassic Green is a whole-plant supplement with documented interactions, especially if you take warfarin, birth control, diabetes medication, or immune-suppressing drugs. Barley in it is backed by decent evidence for cholesterol and heart health, but the other two ingredients lack solid research support.
Before you add it to your routine, go through your medications with your own doctor or pharmacist — they can tell you whether it's safe to combine with what you're already taking.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Jurassic Green, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Christopher's Original Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 084783891710 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 200381 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Jurassic Green by Christopher's Original Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 750 mg | -- |
| Wheat Grass | 0 NP | -- |
| Alfalfa Juice | 0 NP | -- |
| Barley | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules three times daily, or as directed by your health care professional.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2010 Wholistic Botanicals L.L.C. All Rights Reserved
John R. Christopher
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
375 mg each
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 disease.
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Jurassic Green by Christopher's Original Formulas label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Jurassic Green by Christopher's Original Formulas
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › Wheat Grass
- › Alfalfa Juice
- › Barley
Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant-derived Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Jurassic Green by Christopher's Original Formulas Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Jurassic Green by Christopher's Original Formulas does interact with medications, primarily through its alfalfa juice and barley content.
The most serious interaction is alfalfa's potential to reduce how warfarin (a blood thinner used to prevent clots) works — alfalfa is high in vitamin K, which can counteract warfarin's effect. Altogether, these interactions span 584 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Alfalfa may also interfere with birth control pills and hormone therapy by acting like estrogen in your body. It could theoretically increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes medications, and it may weaken immunosuppressant drugs (medications that calm down your immune system after transplant or for autoimmune disease).
There's also a theoretical risk that alfalfa could add to the effects of photosensitizing drugs — medications that make your skin more sensitive to sun damage.
Barley carries one documented interaction: it may reduce how well triclabendazole (an antiparasitic medication) works in your body. Wheat grass, the third ingredient, has no known interactions documented in our data.
Before you start this product, check your exact medications with the tool on this page — especially if you take warfarin, birth control, diabetes drugs, immunosuppressants, or any photosensitizing medication.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Jurassic Green interact with 584 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Jurassic Green interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Alfalfa Juice Barley
Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka Seltzer Plus Night Time Effervescent
How Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Atezolizumab interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAuranofinRidaura
How Auranofin interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Auranofin interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Azamune interactionAzatadineOptimine
How Azatadine interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Azatadine interactionAzatadine, PseudoephedrineTrinalin
How Azatadine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Azatadine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Azathioprine interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Azithromycin interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Basiliximab interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might interfere with hormone therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, PhenylpropanolamineRespa ARM
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuicePhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Benzthiazide interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBimekizumab-bkzxBimzelx
How Bimekizumab-bkzx interacts with Jurassic Green — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa JuiceImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Juice + Bimekizumab-bkzx interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Jurassic Green 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.
Alfalfa Juice
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, alfalfa might reduce the anticoagulant activity of warfarin.
Alfalfa contains a large amount of vitamin K. This could theoretically interfere with the activity of warfarin.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, alfalfa might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that alfalfa decreases blood sugar in diabetic mice. Also, in one case report, a diabetic patient experienced hypoglycemia after consuming alfalfa extract. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, alfalfa might interfere with the activity of contraceptive drugs.
Alfalfa contains coumestrol, a phytoestrogen, and isoflavonoids, which have estrogenic effects.
Estrogens
Theoretically, alfalfa might interfere with hormone therapy.
Alfalfa contains coumestrol, a phytoestrogen, and isoflavonoids, which have estrogenic effects.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research and human case reports suggest that alfalfa may have immunostimulant effects.
Photosensitizing Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that excessive doses of alfalfa may increase photosensitivity, possibly due to its chlorophyll content. It is unclear if this effect would be clinically relevant in humans.
Barley
Triclabendazole (Egaten)
Theoretically, barley might decrease the clinical effects of triclabendazole.
Animal research suggests that a diet supplemented with barley can reduce the bioavailability of triclabendazole when taken concomitantly. This effect has not been shown in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Jurassic Green, from the product label.
Christopher's Original Formulas
See all Christopher's Original Formulas products- Name
- Wholistic Botanicals L.L.C.
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- 1-800-453-1406
- Web Address
- www.drchristopher.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Jurassic Green’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Couch Grass
Couch grass is a common lawn weed whose rhizome has long been used in traditional European herbal medicine, mainly for urinary and bladder complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking,...
Read the full Couch Grass monograph → Herb & supplement monographAlfalfa
Interacts with 583 drugsAlfalfa is a nutrient-rich legume that people use for high cholesterol, menopause symptoms, and general wellness, but solid human evidence for most of these uses is limited. It is best avoid...
Read the full Alfalfa monograph → Herb & supplement monographBarley
Interacts with 1 drugBarley is a nutritious whole grain that is a good source of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which has solid evidence for modestly lowering LDL ('bad') cholesterol when eaten regularly. It...
Read the full Barley monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Jurassic Green'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 47 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.
Alfalfa 32 references
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- Elakovich, S. D. and Hampton, J. M. Analysis of coumestrol, a phytoestrogen, in alfalfa tablets sold for human consumption. J Agric.Food Chem. 1984;32(1):173-175. PubMed
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