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Matrix 5000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Elon

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Tablet Or Pill 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 Matrix 5000 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

Matrix 5000 is a dietary supplement by Elon with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair, skin, and nail health, bone health and osteoporosis, joint and connective tissue support.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Cysteine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Matrix 5000 by Elon

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Matrix 5000 contains 3 active ingredients. Silicon dioxide is a mineral form of silicon used here for possible support of bone health.

Biotin is a B vitamin that's effective for biotin deficiency and may have a role in skin and hair health, though the evidence for some of those uses is limited. L-cysteine hydrochloride is an amino acid that's included for hair and skin support, though the scientific evidence for it remains unproven.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, titanium dioxide, and natural flavors — which are fillers, binders, and other agents that hold the tablet together and help it dissolve.

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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports healthier and stronger hair.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Androgenic alopecia, Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Hair thinning, Hair loss — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.
  • Also on file: Silicon is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Androgenic alopecia.

The evidence for what this product can do is mixed. Biotin is effective for treating biotin deficiency, though that's not common in people eating a normal diet.

Silicon dioxide is possibly effective for osteoporosis, which means the evidence is suggestive but not conclusive. For everything else listed on the label — hair loss, dental health, multiple sclerosis, and dermatitis — the evidence we hold is either insufficient or suggests the ingredient may not work.

Talk to your pharmacist about whether any of these uses fits what you're hoping this supplement will do for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Silicon Biotin L-cysteine

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Silicon dioxide and biotin are both rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation at normal food and supplement doses. L-cysteine hydrochloride is also rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though long-term high-dose safety hasn't been well studied for any of these ingredients.

Silicon dioxide is generally well tolerated from food and most supplements, but high-dose or long-term safety is not established. Biotin is similarly well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess in urine — though at very high doses, mild diarrhea has been rarely reported.

With L-cysteine, we have no adverse effects reported in the data we hold, but supplement-level doses haven't been studied extensively either. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking high-dose versions of any of these, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Silicon Biotin L-cysteine

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — L-cysteine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs—like metformin, insulin, sulfonylureas, or GLP-1 agonists—double-check with your pharmacist before starting this product. L-cysteine may increase the risk of low blood sugar (Moderate severity).

No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but use the medication search tool on this page to look up your specific drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Matrix 5000 might appeal to you if you're interested in bone, hair, or skin support and you're willing to take a product with unproven claims. The one real caution is if you take diabetes medication — L-cysteine can theoretically lower your blood sugar further.

Run your exact medications through our search tool before you start, and if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any prescription drugs, talk to your pharmacist.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2024.

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 Matrix 5000, straight from the product label.

Brand Elon
Barcode (UPC) 058869125013
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 319976
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, 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 Matrix 5000 by Elon, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
058869125013
IngredientAmount% DV
Silicon Dioxide10 mg--
Biotin5000 mcg16667%
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride50 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Natural Flavors

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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.
Formulation

Supports healthier and stronger hair Three essential nutritional building blocks to promote hair strength, luster, and body from the root. Our extended-release formula promotes maximum nourishment to support stronger and healthier hair.

Healthier, stronger hair

Extended-release

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA

Formulated in USA

Formula

Biotin, L-Cysteine, & Silicon Dioxide

General Statements

Dermatologist recommended

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet daily.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended serving size.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Matrix 5000 by Elon label

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Matrix 5000 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Matrix 5000 by Elon

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 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.

Silicon Dioxide

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving

Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for h...

Silicon Dioxide monograph & interactions

Biotin

No known
interactions
5000 mcg per serving

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...

Biotin monograph & interactions

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride

Interacts with
86 drugs
50 mg per serving

L-cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid your body uses to make proteins and the antioxidant glutathione. Most people get enough from food, and su...

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Natural Flavors. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Matrix 5000 by Elon Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Matrix 5000 interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Matrix 5000 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Cysteine Hydrochloride

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Matrix 5000 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.

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking L-cysteine supplements with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that L-cysteine can have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Matrix 5000, from the product label.

Elon

Name
Dartmouth Pharmaceuticals
Street Address
1828 Touby Pike
City
Kokomo
State
IN
ZipCode
46901
Phone Number
800-414-3566
Web Address
www.elonessentials.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Matrix 5000 by Elon: Common Questions

Does Matrix 5000 by Elon interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Matrix 5000 has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Matrix 5000 contains 3 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.
Is biotin safe if I'm pregnant?
Yes—biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. The amounts you get from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but if you're taking a separate high-dose biotin supplement, check with your doctor first.
Will this help my hair grow?
Silicon dioxide, biotin, and L-cysteine are all promoted for hair health, but the scientific evidence is weak or missing. Biotin deficiency can affect hair, but that's rare if you eat a normal diet. If you're losing hair, it's worth talking to your doctor or pharmacist about the real cause.
Can I take this if I have diabetes and take medication for it?
You need to check with your pharmacist first. L-cysteine in this product may increase the risk of low blood sugar if you're on diabetes drugs, so it's not a simple yes. We can help you figure out if it's safe for your specific situation.
What is L-cysteine, and why is it in here?
L-cysteine is an amino acid your body makes naturally. It's in this product for possible support of hair and skin health, though the evidence that it works for that isn't established yet.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
At normal doses, these ingredients are generally well tolerated. Biotin at very high doses has rarely caused mild diarrhea. The long-term safety of high doses of any of these ingredients hasn't been fully studied, so stick to the label dose unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes—it contains dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, and several other inactive ingredients that help make the tablet hold together and dissolve properly. These are standard in tablets and not harmful, but they are present.

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The Full Monographs Behind Matrix 5000’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Silicon

Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for hair, skin, nail, and bone health. Some s...

Read the full Silicon monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Biotin

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get plenty from a normal diet, and true defi...

Read the full Biotin monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

L-cysteine

Interacts with 86 drugs

L-cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid your body uses to make proteins and the antioxidant glutathione. Most people get enough from food, and supplements are usually well tolerated, bu...

Read the full L-cysteine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Matrix 5000'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 25 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.

Silicon 19 references
  1. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  2. Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
  3. Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
  4. Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
  5. Lee MH, Lee YH, Hsu TH, et al. Silica stone--development due to long time oral trisilicate intake. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1993;27:267-9. PubMed
  6. Cruz Guerra, N. A., Gomez Garcia, M. A., Lovaco, Castellano F., Saez Garrido, J. C., Garcia, Cuerpo E., and Escudero, Barrilero A. [Silica urolithiasis: report of a new case]. Actas Urol.Esp 2000;24(2):202-204.
  7. Merget, R., Bauer, T., Kupper, H. U., Philippou, S., Bauer, H. D., Breitstadt, R., and Bruening, T. Health hazards due to the inhalation of amorphous silica. Arch Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):625-634. PubMed
  8. Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
  9. McLaughlin, J. K., Chow, W. H., and Levy, L. S. Amorphous silica: a review of health effects from inhalation exposure with particular reference to cancer. J Toxicol.Environ Health 4-25-1997;50(6):553-566. DOI
  10. Pelucchi, C., Pira, E., Piolatto, G., Coggiola, M., Carta, P., and La, Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann.Oncol. 2006;17(7):1039-1050. PubMed
  11. Gillissen, A., Gessner, C., Hammerschmidt, S., Hoheisel, G., and Wirtz, H. [Health significance of inhaled particles]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 3-24-2006;131(12):639-644.
  12. Hu, J. F., Qu, H., and Wang, J. Z. [Meta analysis for relationship between exposure of free silicon dioxide and lung tumor]. Zhonghua Lao.Dong.Wei Sheng Zhi.Ye.Bing.Za Zhi. 2006;24(7):415-417.
  13. Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
  14. Lacasse, Y., Martin, S., Gagne, D., and Lakhal, L. Dose-response meta-analysis of silica and lung cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2009;20(6):925-933. PubMed
  15. McCormic, Z. D., Khuder, S. S., Aryal, B. K., Ames, A. L., and Khuder, S. A. Occupational silica exposure as a risk factor for scleroderma: a meta-analysis. Int Arch Occup.Environ Health 2010;83(7):763-769. PubMed
  16. Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
  17. Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
  18. Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
  19. Boqué N, Valls RM, Pedret A, Puiggrós F, Arola L, Solà R. Relative absorption of silicon from different formulations of dietary supplements: a pilot randomized, double-blind, crossover post-prandial study. Sci Rep 2021;11(1):16479. PubMed

See these in context on the Silicon monograph →

Biotin 4 references
  1. Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
  2. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

L-cysteine 2 references
  1. Dowlati Y, Maheux M, Meyer JH. The effect of oral L-cysteine on breast milk and plasma cysteine concentrations. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020;16:3163-3172.
  2. Lee S, Han KH, Nakamura Y, et al. Dietary L-cysteine improves the antioxidative potential and lipid metabolism in rats fed a normal diet. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2013;77(7):1430-4.

See these in context on the L-cysteine monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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