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Mexican Tejocote Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Science of Alpha

Mexican Tejocote Root label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical With Nutrients
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 Mexican Tejocote Root 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

Mexican Tejocote Root is a dietary supplement by Science of Alpha with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Mexican Tejocote Root is a 2-ingredient blend. Pectin is a type of fiber that comes from plants and is often used as a thickener in foods and supplements — your body doesn't digest it, but it moves through your digestive system and can bind to other substances.

Tejocote is the other active ingredient, but we don't have data on its composition or role on file.

Does it work?

Moderate 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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Pectin's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Pectin for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Pectin has been rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance) and radiation exposure, the evidence we hold isn't established enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pectin from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild — diarrhea, gas, loose stools, and mild cramps — and allergic reactions are rare but can be serious in sensitive people.

There's one case on record of anaphylaxis in a child with an oral allergy history. Occupational inhalation of pectin dust can trigger asthma.

For pregnancy, the data shows pectin at dietary amounts is likely safe, though concentrated supplements haven't been well studied — check with your doctor. For breastfeeding, dietary amounts are probably fine, but supplement safety isn't well established.

We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for tejocote on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pectin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 23 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.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take digoxin (Lanoxin), lovastatin (Mevacor), or tetracycline antibiotics — pectin may reduce how well these work. Timing your doses apart from this supplement can help, but you'll need to confirm a safe schedule with your healthcare provider.

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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.

This product may be worth considering if you're looking for a fiber supplement for cholesterol support — though pectin's effect is modest. If you take digoxin, lovastatin, or tetracycline antibiotics, you need to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before adding this, because pectin can reduce how well these drugs work.

For anyone else, check your own medications against the tool on this page before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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 Mexican Tejocote Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Science of Alpha
Net contents 90 Piece(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 313490
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses 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 Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha, 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 Piece(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Piece(s)
Servings per container
90
IngredientAmount% DV
Pectin21 mg--
Tejocote49 mg--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take one (1) piece daily after main meal as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your healthcare specialist. Drink eight (8) cups of water daily.

Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Caution: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Do not exceed recommended dose.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Raiz de Tejocote

Formulation

100% natural

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product Lab Verified Manufactured in the USA

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Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha label

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Mexican Tejocote Root label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Piece(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container90 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.

Pectin

Interacts with
23 drugs
21 mg per serving

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...

Pectin monograph & interactions

Tejocote

49 mg per serving
Interaction report

Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha Drug Interactions

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23Drugs
23 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pectin 23

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Mexican Tejocote Root interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Mexican Tejocote Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pectin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mexican Tejocote Root 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.

Pectin3 drug types · 23 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Lovastatin (Mevacor)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pectin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mexican Tejocote Root, from the product label.

Science of Alpha

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Name
Science of Alpha
City
Aventura
State
FL
ZipCode
33180
Phone Number
1-800-536-4020
Web Address
www.scienceofalpha.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha: Common Questions

Does Mexican Tejocote Root by Science of Alpha interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mexican Tejocote Root has a known interaction with 23 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mexican Tejocote Root contains 2 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.
Will this help my cholesterol?
Pectin, the main ingredient, has been rated possibly effective for high cholesterol. That means the evidence suggests it may help, but it's not a strong or guaranteed effect — it's one tool among several. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits your plan.
What side effects might I get?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common mild effects are diarrhea, gas, loose stools, and mild cramping. Allergic reactions are rare but can happen in sensitive individuals, including anaphylaxis in extreme cases.
Is this safe in pregnancy?
Pectin at the amounts you'd eat in food is rated likely safe in pregnancy. Because this is a concentrated supplement, the data on safety isn't complete — talk with your doctor to be sure it's right for you.
What exactly is pectin?
Pectin is a type of dietary fiber from plants. Your body doesn't digest it, but it passes through your digestive system and can bind to other substances — that's why it can affect how some medications are absorbed.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Pectin at dietary amounts is probably fine, but supplement safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm it's safe for your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mexican Tejocote Root’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Pectin

Interacts with 23 drugs

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...

Read the full Pectin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mexican Tejocote Root'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 11 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.

Pectin 11 references
  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
  9. 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
  10. Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
  11. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

See these in context on the Pectin 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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