Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutrilite
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic 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
Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic is a dietary supplement by Nutrilite with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for riboflavin deficiency, migraine prevention, general energy and metabolism support.Based on those ingredients, 308 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Livaux, Riboflavin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This formula has 5 active ingredients: riboflavin (a B vitamin), pantothenic acid (another B vitamin), purple carrot concentrate, Livaux (a kiwi extract), and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis CECT8145 (a probiotic). The capsules also contain several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, tapioca maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid — which are fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence is limited for most uses. Riboflavin and pantothenic acid are both B vitamins; pantothenic acid is effective for vitamin A deficiency, but we don't have effectiveness ratings for riboflavin in this data.
For purple carrot concentrate, there's some evidence it may help with vitamin A deficiency, though most other uses (cancer prevention, fibromyalgia) lack reliable proof. Livaux (kiwi) is rated as insufficient evidence for asthma, constipation, high blood pressure, and IBS.
We hold no effectiveness data for the probiotic strain in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Riboflavin is very well tolerated; any excess leaves your body in urine. The main side effects are dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine at higher doses.
Pantothenic acid is generally well tolerated orally, though it can cause diarrhea. Purple carrot concentrate as a food is safe, but some people are allergic to carrot — allergic reactions can range from hives and swelling to breathing trouble or anaphylaxis.
Kiwi (Livaux) is safe when eaten as regular food, but can trigger allergies affecting the lips, mouth, and throat; rarely, severe reactions like anaphylaxis have been reported. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, riboflavin and kiwi are likely safe, and carrot as food is fine — but talk to your doctor before using high-dose supplements, especially of carrot or kiwi products.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check your medications against it if you take blood pressure drugs (Moderate risk of extra lowering) or blood thinners and antiplatelet medications like warfarin or aspirin (Moderate risk of increased bleeding). Tetracycline antibiotics (like doxycycline) also interact at Moderate severity — riboflavin may reduce their potency.
Use the interaction checker on this page with your exact medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may work for you if you're interested in probiotics and plant-based nutrients, but it's not established as effective for any specific condition in our data. If you take blood pressure medications, blood thinners, or tetracycline antibiotics, check with your pharmacist before starting.
Allergies to kiwi or carrot are a reason to skip it.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 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 Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutrilite |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 127620 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328257 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic by Nutrilite, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 0.6 mg | 46% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.5 mg | 50% |
| Purple Carrot Concentrate | 49 mg | -- |
| Livaux | 93 mg | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis CECT8145 | 10 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid
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Formula
Provides an award-winning heat-treated postbiotic B. lactis CECT 8145. Includes Gold Kiwi fruit powder from Nutrilite partner farm in New Zealand and purple carrot powder from partner farm in New Zealand and purple carrot powder from Nutrilite farms Vitamins B2 and B5 are included to help Nutrilite farms. Vitamins B2 and B5 are included to help support energy metabolism.
Star-K (Kosher)
Crescent M (Halal)
Precautions
Contains Kiwi.
For adult use only. Keep out of reach of children.
If you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition, please consult your physician before use.
Storage
Keep bottle tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Helps support healthy weight
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Quality You Can Trust Since 1934
For Questions: 1-800-253-6500
Exclusively from Amway
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
2 capsules, 1x per day Suggested use: Take 2 capsules per day, preferably in the morning.
Brand IP Statement(s)
LIVAUX is a registered trademark of Anagenix Ltd. Copyright Alticor Inc.
Seals/Symbols
Star-K (Kosher) Crescent M (Halal) NSF Contents Verified
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Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic by Nutrilite label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic by Nutrilite
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Riboflavin
Interacts with20 drugs
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep skin, eyes, and nerves healthy. It is generally...
Riboflavin monograph & interactionsPantothenic Acid
No knowninteractions
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, an essential nutrient your body uses to turn food into energy. True deficiency is very rare because it is found in nea...
Pantothenic Acid monograph & interactionsPurple Carrot Concentrate
No knowninteractions
Carrot is a common food vegetable that is a rich source of beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A) and other nutrients. Eating carrots is...
Purple Carrot Concentrate monograph & interactionsLivaux
Interacts with289 drugs
Kiwi is a nutritious fruit that is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, and it is generally safe to eat as a food. The strongest evidence is fo...
Livaux monograph & interactionsBifidobacterium animalis lactis CECT8145
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic by Nutrilite Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nutrilite's Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic contains two ingredients with documented interactions with medications.
Livaux (kiwi) is the more significant concern — it can lower blood pressure and thin the blood, which means it may amplify the effects of blood pressure medications (like captopril or enalapril) and blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel). The risk is Moderate for both.
Riboflavin, the B vitamin in the formula, has a Moderate interaction with tetracycline antibiotics — in theory, it may reduce how well these antibiotics work, though this hasn't been reported in actual patients.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We couldn't check Bifidobacterium animalis lactis CECT8145 (a probiotic strain) — we hold no data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 306 individual medications.
If you take any blood pressure medication, blood thinner, or tetracycline antibiotic, run this product through the checker below before starting it.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic interact with 308 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Livaux Riboflavin
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Abrocitinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Acetazolamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Aliskiren interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RiboflavinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Riboflavin + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation.
Read the full Livaux + Apixaban interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LivauxAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
Read the full Livaux + Aprocitentan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Livaux
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Clinical research suggests that kiwi inhibits platelet aggregation. Theoretically, kiwi might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs. Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Clinical research suggests that consuming kiwi reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Theoretically, concomitant use of kiwi and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension when used in combination with drugs that lower blood pressure. These include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.
Riboflavin
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
In vitro research suggests that riboflavin may inhibit the potency of tetracycline antibiotics. It is not clear if this effect is clinically significant, as this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic, from the product label.
Nutrilite
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- Amway Corp.
- City
- Ada
- State
- MI
- ZipCode
- 49355
- Phone Number
- 1-800-253-6500
- Web Address
- Amway.com/Nutrilite
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The Full Monographs Behind Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Riboflavin
Interacts with 20 drugsRiboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep skin, eyes, and nerves healthy. It is generally very safe at typical doses, and the stro...
Read the full Riboflavin monograph → Herb & supplement monographPantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, an essential nutrient your body uses to turn food into energy. True deficiency is very rare because it is found in nearly all foods, and most people meet thei...
Read the full Pantothenic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographCarrot
Carrot is a common food vegetable that is a rich source of beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A) and other nutrients. Eating carrots is safe and nutritious for most people, but...
Read the full Carrot monograph → Herb & supplement monographKiwi
Interacts with 289 drugsKiwi is a nutritious fruit that is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, and it is generally safe to eat as a food. The strongest evidence is for helping with constipation and overall...
Read the full Kiwi monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Metabolic Pre & Postbiotic'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 62 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.
Riboflavin 5 references
- Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial. Neurology 1998;50:466-70. PubMed
- Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
- Leeson LJ, Weidenheimer JF. Stability of tetracycline and riboflavin. J Pharm Sci. 1969;58(3):355-7. PubMed
- MacLennan, S. C., Wade, F. M., Forrest, K. M., Ratanayake, P. D., Fagan, E., and Antony, J. High-dose riboflavin for migraine prophylaxis in children: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Child Neurol. 2008;23(11):1300-1304.
- Dietary reference intakes (DRIs): estimated average requirements. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academics. https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fnic_uploads//recommended_intakes_individuals.pdf Accessed July 24, 2017.
Pantothenic Acid 11 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
- 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
- Schmuth, M., Wimmer, M. A., Hofer, S., Sztankay, A., Weinlich, G., Linder, D. M., Elias, P. M., Fritsch, P. O., and Fritsch, E. Topical corticosteroid therapy for acute radiation dermatitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Br.J.Dermatol. 2 PubMed
- Schreck, U., Paulsen, F., Bamberg, M., and Budach, W. Intraindividual comparison of two different skin care conceptions in patients undergoing radiotherapy of the head-and-neck region. Creme or powder? Strahlenther.Onkol. 2002;178(6):321-329. PubMed
- Herbst, R. A., Uter, W., Pirker, C., Geier, J., and Frosch, P. J. Allergic and non-allergic periorbital dermatitis: patch test results of the Information Network of the Departments of Dermatology during a 5-year period. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(1):13-1 PubMed
- Champault, G. and Patel, J. C. [Treatment of constipation with Bepanthene]. Med.Chir Dig. 1977;6(1):57-59.
- Scott LN, Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, et al. Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol 2022;41(3_suppl):77-128. PubMed
- Han J, Warshaw EM. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Panthenol in "Hypoallergenic" Products. Dermatitis 2023;34(1):62-63. PubMed
- Blanchard G, Kerre S, Walker A, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from pantolactone and dexpanthenol in wound healing creams. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(5):468-471. PubMed
- Peltier E, Trapp S, de Salvo R, et al. A new dexpanthenol-containing liquid cleanser for atopic-prone skin: Results from two prospective clinical studies evaluating cutaneous tolerability, moisturization potential, and effects on barrier function. J Cosme PubMed
Carrot 14 references
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
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