Lime (Key Lime) Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Revive
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lime (Key Lime) 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
Lime (Key Lime) is a dietary supplement by Revive with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of vitamin c, digestive upset, skin care.Based on those ingredients, 886 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Citrus aurantifolia. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lime (Key Lime) by Revive
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: citrus aurantifolia, which is key lime. It's sold as a liquid concentrate, with no other inactive ingredients listed.
Lime is rich in vitamin C and compounds called phenolics, which give it its tart flavor and much of its chemical activity in the body.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for lime's use in treating iron deficiency anemia, malaria, sickle cell disease, or smoking cessation is insufficient to rate in our data. We don't have reliable studies showing whether this product works for these purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lime as food is generally well tolerated. However, this is a concentrated liquid product, not whole fruit, and the safety of concentrated forms isn't well studied — talk with your doctor before using it regularly if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health conditions.
Taken by mouth, lime juice rarely causes diarrhea or tooth wear and sensitivity. Applied to skin, it can trigger allergic reactions or cause a severe sunburn-like reaction (phytophotodermatitis) when followed by sun exposure.
The safety data on lime in pregnancy and lactation aren't available in our records — discuss with your pharmacist or doctor whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist if you take photosensitizing drugs (medications that make your skin reactive to sunlight) or any drugs broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4, which includes hundreds of common medications. Both interactions are rated Moderate.
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.
This concentrated lime liquid interacts with a large number of medications, especially those broken down by your liver and drugs that sensitize your skin to sun. If you take any prescriptions — particularly for erectile dysfunction, heart conditions, blood pressure, or immune disorders — check them against our tool first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.
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 Lime (Key Lime), straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lime (Key Lime) by Revive, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus aurantifolia | 60 mg | -- |
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FDA Statement of Identity
Essential Oil Supplement
General Statements
Made with love #GoRevive
100% Pure Essential Oil 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil
Formulation
Bottled in the USA
For aromatic, topical, or dietary use.
Precautions
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight and UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying.
Keep out of reach of children.
If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
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Lime (Key Lime) by Revive label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lime (Key Lime) by Revive
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container170 Amounts shown are per serving.
Citrus aurantifolia
Interacts with886 drugs
Lime is a common citrus fruit and a good natural source of vitamin C and plant antioxidants. As a food it is generally safe and enjoyed by most people...
Citrus aurantifolia monograph & interactionsLime (Key Lime) by Revive Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Revive Lime (Key Lime) is a single-ingredient liquid product containing citrus aurantifolia (lime), and it does interact with certain medications.
The most serious concern is with drugs that make your skin sensitive to sunlight (photosensitizing drugs). Lime oil used alongside these medications may raise your risk of a severe sunburn-like reaction (phototoxicity) when you're exposed to sun.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Lime also affects how your body breaks down a large group of medications that rely on the liver enzyme CYP3A4. This includes drugs like sildenafil (Viagra) and many others.
Animal studies show that compounds in lime juice can slow this enzyme down, potentially raising levels of these medications in your bloodstream and increasing the chance of side effects.
Altogether, these interactions span 876 individual medications. Because this product is concentrated lime juice in liquid form — not the small amounts you'd get from eating a lime — the risk is higher than from food alone.
Use the medication checker on this page to search your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lime (Key Lime) interact with 886 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Lime (Key Lime) interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Citrus aurantifolia
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acalabrutinib interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, PseudoephedrineSinadrin Plus
How Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Lime (Key Lime) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus AurantifoliaPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Read the full Citrus Aurantifolia + Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lime (Key Lime) 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.
Citrus aurantifolia
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Animal research shows that phenolics in lime juice inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4. This has been demonstrated in rats treated with sildenafil, a CYP3A4 substrate, and high doses of lime juice.
Photosensitizing Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of lime oil with photosensitizing drugs may increase the risk of phototoxicity.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lime (Key Lime), from the product label.
Revive
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- Revive
- Street Address
- 201 California St
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Web Address
- www.revive-eo.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lime (Key Lime)'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.
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The 20 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.
Lime 20 references
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