Met-Gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Met-Gen 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
Met-Gen is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and concentration, digestive upset, hair growth.Based on those ingredients, 372 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Met-Gen by Genestra Brands
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
Met-Gen is a liquid supplement with 3 active ingredients: rosemary young shoot extract, olive young shoot extract, and almond bud extract. These plant extracts are mixed with purified water, ethanol, and glycerin.
The rosemary is the ingredient carrying documented drug interactions; the other two have not shown interaction concerns in our data.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For rosemary, the evidence shows it's possibly effective for memory. For the other conditions listed — including age-related cognitive decline, alopecia areata, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — the evidence is insufficient to rate.
Olive extract and almond bud extract don't have established effectiveness ratings in the data we hold for any condition.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Rosemary is safe in normal culinary amounts, but concentrated extracts require caution. In large or medicinal doses, rosemary should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety data.
Olive extract is less studied in concentrated supplement form than as food; avoid concentrated supplements unless your doctor approves. Almond is generally safe as food if you're not allergic, and eating normal amounts is considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding for people without tree-nut allergies — but tree nuts are a major food allergen.
Rare adverse effects from rosemary include allergic skin reactions, lip and gum swelling, occupational asthma in sensitive individuals, and photosensitivity. Olive may cause headache and stomach discomfort.
Almond's main risk is allergic reaction in those with tree-nut allergies.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before starting Met-Gen, double-check your blood thinners or antiplatelet medications (like warfarin, apixaban, or clopidogrel), aspirin-type pain relievers, diabetes drugs, and any medications that rely on the liver enzyme CYP1A2 to work. Rosemary is the ingredient behind these interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Consider Met-Gen if you're looking for a memory support supplement and have no allergies to tree nuts. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, or salicylate-containing pain relievers, check with your pharmacist first — rosemary can interact with these.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product fits your health plan, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a tree-nut allergy.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Met-Gen, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 883196109210 |
| Net contents | 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s); 15 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 244251 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Met-Gen by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
| Olive (Olea europaea) young shoot extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
| Almond (Prunus dulcis) bud extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Take 10 drops once daily or as recommended by your health professional. Invert bottle to 45 degrees and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 1/4 oz of water.
General Statements
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Made in France for Seroyal USA
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Olive Almond Rosemary
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Met-Gen by Genestra Brands label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Met-Gen by Genestra Brands
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Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 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.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract
Interacts with372 drugs
Rosemary is a fragrant Mediterranean herb that is safe and flavorful in normal food amounts. Some early research suggests possible benefits for memory...
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract monograph & interactionsOlive (Olea europaea) young shoot extract
No knowninteractions
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...
Olive (Olea europaea) young shoot extract monograph & interactionsAlmond (Prunus dulcis) bud extract
No knowninteractions
Sweet almonds are a nutritious tree nut rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamin E, and minerals, and they are generally safe and healthy to eat...
Almond (Prunus dulcis) bud extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Met-Gen by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Met-Gen by Genestra Brands contains rosemary extract, which has documented interactions with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs — rosemary may increase bleeding risk if you're on anticoagulants or aspirin-type medications. This is a Moderate severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rosemary also interacts moderately with diabetes medications; animal studies show it can lower blood sugar, so combining it with antidiabetes drugs might raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Additionally, rosemary contains salicylates and may have additive effects with salicylate-containing pain relievers like aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), and salsalate — all Moderate severity.
There's also a Minor interaction with certain medications metabolized by a liver enzyme called CYP1A2; rosemary may reduce their effectiveness.
Olive extract and almond bud extract in this product have no documented interactions. Altogether, these interactions span 371 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Met-Gen interact with 372 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Met-Gen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Met-Gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Met-Gen 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.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that rosemary inhibits platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that rosemary extract can decrease blood glucose levels in diabetic models. However, research in humans is conflicting. Although rosemary powder decreased blood glucose levels in healthy adults, no change in blood glucose levels was seen in adults with type 2 diabetes, most of whom were taking antidiabetes drugs.
Aspirin
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylates.
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as choline magnesium trisalicylate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.
Salsalate (Disalcid)
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as salsalate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that rosemary induces CYP1A2 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Met-Gen, from the product label.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
- Web Address
- seroyal.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Met-Gen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Rosemary
Interacts with 372 drugsRosemary is a fragrant Mediterranean herb that is safe and flavorful in normal food amounts. Some early research suggests possible benefits for memory, mood, and hair growth, but the evidenc...
Read the full Rosemary monograph → Herb & supplement monographOlive
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil as part of a Mediterrane...
Read the full Olive monograph → Herb & supplement monographSweet Almond
Sweet almonds are a nutritious tree nut rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamin E, and minerals, and they are generally safe and healthy to eat as part of a balanced diet. Almond oil i...
Read the full Sweet Almond monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Met-Gen'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 26 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.
Rosemary 20 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Cartier LC, Lehrer A, Malo JL. Occupational asthma caused by aromatic herbs. Allergy 1996;51:647-9. DOI
- Burkhard PR, Burkhardt K, Haenggeli CA, Landis T. Plant-induced seizures: reappearance of an old problem. J Neurol 1999;246:667-70. PubMed
- Swain AR, Dutton SP, Truswell AS. Salicylates in foods. J Am Diet.Assoc 1985;85(8):950-60. DOI
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