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Dietary supplement

BioTox Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Microbe Formulas

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

BioTox is a dietary supplement by Microbe Formulas with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and antioxidant support, heart and digestive health, detoxification support.Based on those ingredients, 417 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dibasic acid, Broccoli. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BioTox by Microbe Formulas

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

BioTox contains 7 ingredients, including a proprietary blend. The active players here are molybdenum (a mineral), broccoli (a cruciferous vegetable), humic acid and fulvic acid compounds (organic molecules from soil), and yucca (a plant extract).

On top of that are inactive ingredients — cell-ready polyelectrolytes and HPMC capsule material — that help deliver the product. Molybdenum supports normal enzyme function and is used when dietary intake is low.

Broccoli brings glucosinolates, compounds being studied for potential health effects. The fulvic acid and related compounds (dibasic acid and polysaccharides) are marketed as chelating agents, though evidence of human benefit is still developing.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

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

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports its ingredients 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 ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Molybdenum deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Molybdenum) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Colorectal cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Broccoli) (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold shows molybdenum is likely effective for molybdenum deficiency — a rare condition in people eating a regular diet. For everything else in this product, the evidence isn't established.

Broccoli may be possibly effective for colorectal cancer prevention, but we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it for the other conditions listed. Fulvic acid, humic acid, and yucca all fall short on evidence — the data we hold rates them as insufficient to say whether they work for respiratory infections, eczema, joint pain, or the other claims on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Broccoli Humic Acid Yucca Fulvic Acid Molybdenum

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 4 of the 5 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 5.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 5 of 5.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Molybdenum is generally well tolerated at normal dietary levels and amounts in prenatal vitamins, but high-dose supplements may cause problems — one case report documents severe effects (hallucinations, seizures, brain damage) from very high doses. Broccoli as food is safe; concentrated supplements are less studied, and some people report loose stools or cramping, especially at high doses.

Humic acid and fulvic acid ingredients have limited safety data in humans; pregnancy and breastfeeding data are not on file or advise against use. Yucca safety while pregnant or breastfeeding isn't established.

Possible side effects from fulvic acid include diarrhea, headache, and sore throat. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Broccoli Humic Acid Yucca Fulvic Acid Molybdenum

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?
  • 2 of the 5 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Broccoli, Fulvic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 417 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 you take BioTox, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) — fulvic acid may reduce how well they work. Ask your pharmacist about any medications that are broken down by your liver (CYP1A2 or CYP2A6 substrates, which broccoli can speed up), immunosuppressants (used after transplant), or thyroid hormone therapy.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

BioTox may be worth considering if you're interested in fulvic acid and similar compounds, but it interacts with a wide range of medications — especially blood thinners, thyroid drugs, and immune-suppressing medications. If you take any prescription drugs, check them against the interaction tool on this page first.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before adding this to your routine, particularly if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking regular medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 7 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about BioTox, straight from the product label.

Brand Microbe Formulas
Barcode (UPC) 611355682614
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2021
DSLD ID 242047
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BioTox by Microbe Formulas, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
611355682614
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1000 mg--
Molybdenum10 mcg22%
Broccoli0 NP--
Humic Acid0 NP--
Yucca0 NP--
Dibasic acid0 NP--
Polyelectrolytes of Fulvic Acid0 NP--
Polysaccharides0 NP--

Other ingredients: Ionic (cell-ready) macro-, micro- and nano-size polyelectrolytes, HPMC

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 2 capsules twice daily or as otherwise directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Warning: Please consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering use for a child.

Warning: Please consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering use for a child.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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.

Formulation

Non GMO Gluten free No fillers

100% Vegan

General Statements

Restoring hope and health is who we are.

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BioTox by Microbe Formulas label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BioTox by Microbe Formulas

These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Proprietary Blend

1000 mg per serving

Molybdenum

No known
interactions
10 mcg per serving

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral your body needs in tiny amounts to help certain enzymes work. Most people get enough from a normal diet, so s...

Molybdenum monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Ionic (cell-ready) macro-, micro- and nano-size polyelectrolytes, HPMC. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BioTox by Microbe Formulas Drug Interactions

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417Drugs
417 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Broccoli 187

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BioTox 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.

Dibasic acid3 drug types · 257 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence shows that fulvic acid, formed from the oxidation and polymerization of protocatechuic acid, can shorten prothrombin time in human plasma, increasing the risk of clot formation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid stimulates immune function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone therapy might interfere with the ability to normalize thyroid function.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid increases the plasma level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreases the thyroxine (T4):triiodothyronine (T3) ratio.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Broccoli2 drug types · 187 drugs

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, broccoli might reduce the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that eating 500 grams of fresh broccoli daily for 6-12 days can increase CYP1A2 activity by 10% to 200%. Induction of CYP1A2 activity by broccoli is attributed to its glucosinolate constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (Cyp2A6) Substrates

Theoretically, broccoli might reduce the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2A6.
Pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that eating 500 grams of broccoli daily for 6 days increases CYP2A6 activity by 135% to 550%. Induction of CYP2A6 activity is attributed to its glucosinolate constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BioTox, from the product label.

Microbe Formulas

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Name
Microbe Formulas
Street Address
3750 E. Pewter Falls St., Suite 100
City
Meridian
State
ID
ZipCode
83642
Web Address
MicrobeFormulas.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BioTox by Microbe Formulas: Common Questions

Does BioTox by Microbe Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BioTox has a known interaction with 417 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BioTox contains 7 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.
What is molybdenum, and why is it in here?
Molybdenum is a mineral your body needs in tiny amounts to run certain enzymes. It's likely effective for molybdenum deficiency, a rare condition. Most people get enough from food, so high-dose supplements aren't usually necessary — and the data shows they can cause problems.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data aren't clear enough for all the ingredients. Molybdenum at food and prenatal vitamin amounts is likely safe, but humic acid, fulvic acid, and yucca all lack enough information — the facts advise against them in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What side effects might I see?
Broccoli supplements can cause loose stools, diarrhea, or cramping, especially at high doses. Fulvic acid may cause diarrhea, headache, or sore throat in some people. Molybdenum is generally well tolerated at normal levels, but very high doses are a concern.
Does this actually work for detox?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether fulvic acid or humic acid work for detox or other health claims. The data on file shows insufficient evidence for most of the conditions listed for these ingredients.
Why does the interaction list have so many medications?
Broccoli can speed up how your liver breaks down drugs through two separate pathways, affecting a lot of different medicines. Fulvic acid also theoretically affects blood thinners, immune drugs, and thyroid therapy. That's why it's important to check your exact medications before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind BioTox’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

BioTox'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 22 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.

Molybdenum 8 references
  1. Chan S, Gerson B, Subramaniam S. The role of copper, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc in nutrition and health. Clin Lab Med 1998;18:673-85. DOI
  2. 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.
  3. Rajagopalan KV. Molybdenum: an essential trace element in human nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr 1988;8:401-27. PubMed
  4. Selden AI, Berg NP, Soderbergh A, Bergstrom BE. Occupational molybdenum exposure and a gouty electrician. Occup Med (Lond) 2005;55:145-8. PubMed
  5. Al-Saleh E, Nandakumaran M, Al-Shammari M, Al-Harouny A. Maternal-fetal status of copper, iron, molybdenum, selenium and zinc in patients with gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2004;16:15-21. PubMed
  6. Koster R, Vieluf D, Kiehn M, et al. Nickel and molybdenum contact allergies in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis. Lancet 2000;356:1895-7. PubMed
  7. Vyskocil A, Viau C. Assessment of molybdenum toxicity in humans. J Appl Toxicol 1999;19:185-92. DOI
  8. Momcilovic, B. A case report of acute human molybdenum toxicity from a dietary molybdenum supplement--a new member of the "Lucor metallicum" family. Arh.Hig.Rada Toksikol. 1999;50(3):289-297. DOI

See these in context on the Molybdenum monograph →

Broccoli 5 references
  1. Kristal AR, Lampe JW. Brassica vegetables and prostate cancer risk: a review of the epidemiological evidence. Nutr Cancer 2002;42:1-9. PubMed
  2. Chakrabarti A, Prais L, Foulds IS. Allergic contact dermatitis to broccoli. Br J Dermatol 2003;148:172-3. PubMed
  3. Hakooz, N. and Hamdan, I. Effects of dietary broccoli on human in vivo caffeine metabolism: a pilot study on a group of Jordanian volunteers. Curr Drug Metab 2007;8(1):9-15. PubMed
  4. Kall MA, Vang O, Clausen J. Effects of dietary broccoli on human drug metabolising activity. Cancer Lett. 1997;114(1-2):169-70. PubMed
  5. Bauman JE, Hsu CH, Centuori S, et al. Randomized Crossover Trial Evaluating Detoxification of Tobacco Carcinogens by Broccoli Seed and Sprout Extract in Current Smokers. Cancers (Basel). 2022;14(9):2129. Published 2022 Apr 24. PubMed

See these in context on the Broccoli monograph →

Humic Acid 3 references
  1. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source
  3. Dietary Supplements — MedlinePlus Source

See these in context on the Humic Acid monograph →

Yucca 3 references
  1. <p><span>Kanerva, L., Estlander, T., Petman, L., Makinen-Kiljunen, S. Occupational allergic contact urticaria to yucca (Yucca aloifolia), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), and spathe flower (Spathiphyllum wallisii). Allergy. 2001;56(10): 1008-11.</span></p>
  2. Poljacki, M., Paravina, M., Jovanovic, M., Subotic, M., and Duran, V. [Contact allergic dermatitis caused by plants]. Med Pregl. 1993;46(9-10):371-375.
  3. Mahillon, V., Saussez, S., and Michel, O. High incidence of sensitization to ornamental plants in allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2006;61(9):1138-1140. PubMed

See these in context on the Yucca monograph →

Fulvic Acid 3 references
  1. Lu, FJ. Arsenic as a promoter in the effect of humic substances on plasma prothrombin time in vitro. Thromb Res 6-15-1990;58(6):537-541. PubMed
  2. Vucskits, AV, Hullar, I, Bersenyi, A, Andrasofszky, E, Kulcsar, M, Szabo, J. Effect of fulvic and humic acids on performance, immune response and thyroid function in rats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2010;94(6):721-728. PubMed
  3. Gandy JJ, Meeding JP, Snyman JR, et al. Phase 1 clinical study of the acute and subacute safety and proof-of-concept efficacy of carbohydrate-derived fulvic acid. Clin Pharmacol. 2012;4:7-11. PubMed

See these in context on the Fulvic Acid monograph →

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