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Klamath Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Teraputics Pure Life

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Klamath 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

Klamath is a dietary supplement by Teraputics Pure Life with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and energy, antioxidant support, cholesterol and metabolic health.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Klamath Best Blue Green Algae. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life

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: Klamath Best Blue Green Algae, a freshwater algae rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, with rice flour and vegetable magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients to help with capsule function and flow.

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 Blue-green Algae's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: energy, brain function, memory, immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Memory, Cognitive Impairment, Mental alertness, Stress, Fatigue, Brain fog — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Blue-green Algae is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive Impairment (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Blue-green Algae is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Memory, Mental alertness, Stress.

The evidence is mixed. Blue-green algae is rated possibly effective for high blood pressure — some research suggests it may help, though the data aren't conclusive.

For acne, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), iron deficiency anemia, and arsenic poisoning, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works. If you're considering it for one of those uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's a reasonable choice for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blue-green Algae

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.

Blue-green algae are generally well tolerated by mouth, though a number of people report abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, flatulence, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Allergic reactions are rare but have occurred, including rashes, itching, and in one case a severe reaction (anaphylaxis) a few hours after taking it.

A few people taking this product have experienced mild gum bleeding or bruising. The main safety concern is contamination: quality varies widely, and some blue-green algae products can contain toxins or heavy metals — the facts note this risk and suggest caution.

There isn't enough safety data on blue-green algae in pregnancy and breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blue-green Algae

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 — Blue-green Algae.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 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 Klamath, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin), immunosuppressants, or diabetes medications. All three have documented Moderate interactions with blue-green algae.

Use the interaction checker on this page to see if any of your other medications are affected.

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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.

Klamath may be worth considering if you're interested in possibly managing high blood pressure, but the evidence for other uses isn't established yet. If you take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or diabetes medications, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — the interactions are real.

Contamination and quality vary, so sourcing matters. It's a conversation worth having 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 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.

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 Klamath, straight from the product label.

Brand Teraputics Pure Life
Barcode (UPC) X000QWZFL7
Net contents 60 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2021
DSLD ID 245289
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life, 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 Vegan Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegan Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
X000QWZFL7
IngredientAmount% DV
Klamath Best Blue Green Algae1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 2 capsules taken 1 to 3 times daily preferably with 8 ounces of water or as directed by a healthcare professional. For best results, take 2 capsules in the morning, 2 capsules early afternoon, and 2 capsules in the evening. It may be advisable to start taking this product 1 capsules daily and to gradually increase to 6 capsules daily.

Formulation

Promotes increased energy Supports healthy brain function Supports nervous system Supports healthy immune system Supports memory Assists with overall health

Wild grown

Contains Zero GMOs, soy, animal by-products, artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, sugar, preservatives, milk, lactose, wheat, yeast, fish, sodium.

Sourced from a FDA registered facility

Non GMO

Formulated in the USA Good Manufacturing Practice Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility Quality Assured

Vegan

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formula

Blue green algae The natural elixir super plant sourced and spray dried that grows int he pristine environment provided by natural sediment from an ancient volcano in upper Klamath Lake, Oregon, USA.

Superfood formual

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Sourced from a FDA registered facility

Good Manufacturing Practice Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility Quality Assured

Certified 3rd Party Tested

Vegan

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Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life label

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Klamath label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life

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

Serving size2 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Klamath Best Blue Green Algae

Interacts with
327 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Blue-green algae are nutrient-rich aquatic microorganisms (such as spirulina and Klamath Lake algae) taken as a supplement for energy, nutrition, and...

Klamath Best Blue Green Algae monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life Drug Interactions

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327Drugs
327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Klamath Best Blue Green Algae 327

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Klamath interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Klamath interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Klamath Best Blue Green Algae

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Klamath 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.

Klamath Best Blue Green Algae3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, spirulina blue-green algae might increase the risk of bleeding if used with other anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. However, this is unlikely.
Spirulina blue-green algae have shown antiplatelet and anticoagulant effects in vitro. However, one preliminary study in 24 patients receiving spirulina blue-green algae 2.3 grams daily for 2 weeks showed no effect on platelet activation or measures of clotting time.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking blue-green algae with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Human research shows that spirulina blue-green algae can have hypoglycemic effects in patients with diabetes, at least some of whom were using antidiabetes drugs. However, blue-green algae does not seem to improve glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with diabetes. A meta-analysis of animal studies also suggests that spirulina blue-green algae have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, concurrent use of blue-green algae might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Blue-green algae have been shown to stimulate the immune system.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Klamath Best Blue Green Algae full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Teraputics Pure Life

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Name
Teraputics Inc
Street Address
P.O. Box 1147
City
New York
State
NY
ZipCode
10002
Web Address
teraputics.com
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Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life: Common Questions

Does Klamath by Teraputics Pure Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Klamath has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Klamath 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.
Will this make my blood thinner medication less effective?
Blue-green algae may theoretically increase bleeding risk if you're on blood thinners, but this is considered unlikely based on current evidence. Still, it's important enough to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product — they know your exact situation and can advise you.
Can I take this if I'm on diabetes medication?
Blue-green algae can lower blood sugar, so taking it with diabetes drugs might raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — they may want to monitor your blood sugar or adjust your dose.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well, but some report stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, gas, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Allergic reactions are uncommon but can happen.
Is this safe in pregnancy?
There isn't enough safety data on blue-green algae in pregnancy and breastfeeding to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
Does it actually work for high blood pressure?
Blue-green algae is rated possibly effective for high blood pressure, meaning some research suggests it may help — but the evidence isn't conclusive. For other uses listed here (acne, hay fever, anemia, arsenic poisoning), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet.
How do I know if this product is contaminated?
That's the tricky part: quality varies widely, and some blue-green algae products can contain toxins or heavy metals. Check the brand's third-party testing or contact them directly about their sourcing and safety testing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Klamath’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Blue-green Algae

Interacts with 327 drugs

Blue-green algae are nutrient-rich aquatic microorganisms (such as spirulina and Klamath Lake algae) taken as a supplement for energy, nutrition, and general wellness. Evidence for most heal...

Read the full Blue-green Algae monograph →
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Sources & How We Checked

Klamath'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 22 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.

Blue-green Algae 22 references
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  2. Iwasa M, Yamamoto M, Tanaka Y, et al. Spirulina-associated hepatotoxicity. Am J Gastroenterol 2002;97:3212-13. PubMed
  3. Hayashi O, Katoh T, Okuwaki Y. Enhancement of antibody production in mice by dietary Spirulina platensis. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1994;40:431-41.. PubMed
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  6. Chiu HF, Yang SP, Kuo YL, et al. Mechanisms involved in the antiplatelet effect of C-phycocyanin. Br J Nutr 2006;95:435-40. PubMed
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  8. Katz M, Levine AA, Kol-Degani H, Kav-Venaki L. A compound herbal preparation (CHP) in the treatment of children with ADHD: a randomized controlled trial. J Atten Disord 2010;14:281-91. PubMed
  9. Madhyastha, H. K., Radha, K. S., Sugiki, M., Omura, S., and Maruyama, M. Purification of c-phycocyanin from Spirulina fusiformis and its effect on the induction of urokinase-type plasminogen activator from calf pulmonary endothelial cells. Phytomedicine PubMed
  10. Mazokopakis, E. E., Karefilakis, C. M., Tsartsalis, A. N., Milkas, A. N., and Ganotakis, E. S. Acute rhabdomyolysis caused by Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). Phytomedicine. 2008;15(6-7):525-527. PubMed
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  13. Le TM, Knulst AC, Röckmann H. Anaphylaxis to Spirulina confirmed by skin prick test with ingredients of Spirulina tablets. Food Chem Toxicol 2014;74:309-10. PubMed
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  17. Majdoub H, Ben Mansour M, Chaubet F, et al. Anticoagulant activity of a sulfated polysaccharide from the green alga Arthrospira platensis. Biochim Biophys Acta 2009;1790(10):1377-81. PubMed
  18. Cha BG, Kwak HW, Park AR, et al. Structural characteristics and biological performance of silk fibroin nanofiber containing microalgae spirulina extract. Biopolymers 2014;101(4):307-18. PubMed
  19. Jensen GS, Drapeau C, Lenninger M, Benson KF. Clinical safety of a high dose of phycocyanin-enriched aqueous extract from Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis: results from a randomized, double-Blind, placebo-controlled study with a focus on anticoagulant ac
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