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Matrix Plus 3000 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
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First and foremost: checking Matrix Plus 3000 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 Plus 3000 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Matrix Plus 3000 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 Plus 3000 contains 3 active ingredients. Silicon Dioxide is included for bone health (rated possibly effective for osteoporosis), though evidence for hair and dental health is too limited to rate.

Biotin is a B vitamin that's likely effective for biotin deficiency but hasn't proven helpful for the other conditions listed on this product. L-Cysteine is an amino acid; evidence for its claimed uses—hair health, ulcer healing, and hangover relief—is currently too limited to rate.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients such as dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate as binders and fillers.

Does it work?

Insufficient 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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports healthy and strong nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Brittle nails, Nail strength, Nail growth, Nail health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails (Natural Medicines).

Evidence for this product's uses is mixed. Silicon Dioxide is possibly effective for osteoporosis, but its value for hair loss and dental issues isn't established.

Biotin works for biotin deficiency itself but showed no benefit in trials for the other conditions listed. L-Cysteine's effectiveness for any of its claimed uses—hair, ulcers, hangovers, stroke, or stomach inflammation—is too limited to rate.

If you're taking this specifically for bone health, Silicon Dioxide may help; for the other claims, the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to support them.

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 likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. L-Cysteine is also rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.

However, Silicon Dioxide's long-term safety at high doses hasn't been well studied, and the same caution applies to high-dose L-Cysteine supplements. Biotin is generally well tolerated even at higher doses and is removed through the urine, though very high-dose supplements warrant a check-in with your doctor first.

The main adverse effect reported is mild diarrhea with high-dose biotin, which has been rare. Important: the adverse effect data for Silicon Dioxide notes that *inhaled* crystalline silicon dioxide in occupational settings (like industrial dust) is linked to serious lung and autoimmune diseases—this doesn't apply to oral supplements in tablet form.

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—insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others—check this product with your pharmacist first. L-cysteine may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

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

This product may help with bone health if Silicon Dioxide's possible benefit for osteoporosis applies to you. If you take antidiabetes medication, you'll need to check with your pharmacist before starting it, since L-cysteine may lower blood sugar further.

Evidence for hair, dental, or other uses is too limited to rely on. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this product fits your health goals.

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 Oct 24, 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 Plus 3000, straight from the product label.

Brand Elon
Barcode (UPC) 058869121015
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 319977
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 Plus 3000 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
058869121015
IngredientAmount% DV
Silicon Dioxide10 mg--
Biotin3000 mcg10000%
L-Cysteine50 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Carbonate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isomalt, Medium Chain Triglyceride, 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 healthy and strong nails Provides three essential building blocks for healthy nail growth. Specifically targets stimulating nail keratinization while supporting nail strength and quality.

Healthier, stronger nails Extened-release

Formulated in USA

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Take 1 tablet daily as a dietary supplement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Dermatologist & Podiatrist recommended

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.

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Matrix Plus 3000 by Elon label

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Matrix Plus 3000 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Matrix Plus 3000 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
3000 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

Interacts with
86 drugs
50 mg per serving Form: Cysteine Hydrochloride

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Carbonate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isomalt, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Natural Flavors. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Matrix Plus 3000 by Elon Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Cysteine 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Matrix Plus 3000 interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Matrix Plus 3000 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Cysteine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Matrix Plus 3000 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-Cysteine1 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Matrix Plus 3000, 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 Plus 3000 by Elon: Common Questions

Does Matrix Plus 3000 by Elon interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Matrix Plus 3000 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 Plus 3000 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 this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
All three active ingredients are rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation based on the data we hold. That said, if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's always smart to run any supplement past your doctor or pharmacist first, especially since long-term safety of high-dose supplements hasn't been fully studied.
Can this help my hair grow back?
The evidence for both Silicon Dioxide and L-Cysteine for hair loss (androgenic alopecia) is too limited to rate, so we can't say whether this product will help. If hair health is your main goal, talk with your doctor about treatments with stronger evidence behind them.
What's the biotin in this for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that works for biotin deficiency, but it hasn't proven effective in trials for the other conditions this product mentions, like hair loss or skin issues. If you're just deficient in biotin, it'll help; otherwise, don't count on it.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
All three ingredients are generally well tolerated. The only adverse effect reported is mild diarrhea from very high-dose biotin, and that's rare. Long-term safety of high-dose Silicon Dioxide and L-Cysteine supplements hasn't been thoroughly studied, so stick to the recommended dose.
Does this contain fillers?
Yes—the tablet contains inactive ingredients like dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate as binders and fillers. These are standard in tablets and help hold the product together.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
L-cysteine may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar when paired with antidiabetes drugs. Check with your pharmacist before you start, especially if you take insulin or other blood sugar medications—they can help you decide if it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Matrix Plus 3000’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 Plus 3000'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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