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NutraQOL Orange Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Thorne Research

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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
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 NutraQOL Orange Flavor 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

NutraQOL Orange Flavor is a dietary supplement by Thorne Research with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cancer supportive care (as a complementary product), immune support, general wellness during cancer treatment.Based on those ingredients, 303 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are fermented Wheat Germ extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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
Not assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Known Interaction Concern
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 — Fermented Wheat Germ Extract.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 303 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.
Safety Information
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.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2015.

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 NutraQOL Orange Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Thorne Research
Barcode (UPC) 693749001188
Net contents 30 Sachet(s); 5.9 oz.; 166 Gram(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2015
DSLD ID 46304
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research, 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 Sachet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Sachet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
693749001188
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories20 {Calories}--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Protein3 Gram(s)6%
Total Fat0 Gram(s)--
fermented Wheat Germ extract5.5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Stevia extract, Flavors

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Label statements
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Formula

Contains ingredient derived from wheat.

This product uses American BioSciences, Inc.’s freeze-dried, fermented wheat germ extract (AveUltra(R)).

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: Mix 1 sachet with 4 oz (115 mL) of cold water, juice, or other beverage and drink one time daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner. For best results mix by shaking with ice and drink within 30 minutes of mixing. To maximize absorption consume approximately 1 hour before or after food, and 2 hours before or after taking any drugs or other dietary supplements.

Precautions

If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

WARNING: Do not take this product if you have had an organ or tissue transplant and you are taking immunosuppressive drugs to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs or tissues (e.g., bone marrow, kidney, liver, heart, etc.).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Enhancing Quality of Life Through Targeted Nutraceuticals(R)

AveUltra is a registered trademark of American BioSciences, Inc.

Pure Ingredients. Trusted Results. Worldwide(TM)

If you received your own tissue, such as autologous blood donation, you can take NutraQOL(TM).

General Statements

Promotes balanced immune function and physical and emotional wellbeing

30 Sachets (5.53 g. or 0.20 oz. each)

Typical Nutrient Analysis Per Sachet: Vitamin B1 44 mcg Vitamin B6 19 mcg Calcium 12 mg Iron 1 mg Phosphorus 14 mg Magnesium 52 mg Zinc 2 mg Copper 53 mcg Manganese 3 mg Chromium 7 mcg Molybdenum 26 mcg Potassium 170 mg Sodium 10 mg

This unit not labeled for individual sale.

30 Sachets (5.53 g. or 0.20 oz. each)

QOL109 LQOL109B04

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

QOL109A QOL109A04

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NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research label

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NutraQOL Orange Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research

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

Serving size1 Sachet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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.

Protein

3 Gram(s) per serving

Fermented Wheat Germ extract

Interacts with
303 drugs
5.5 Gram(s) per serving

Fermented wheat germ extract is a supplement made by fermenting wheat germ with yeast, and it is most often marketed for people going through cancer t...

Fermented Wheat Germ extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Stevia extract, Flavors. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research Drug Interactions

NutraQOL Orange Flavor contains 2 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 303 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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303Drugs
303 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

fermented Wheat Germ extract 303

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in NutraQOL Orange Flavor interact with 303 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in NutraQOL Orange Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. fermented Wheat Germ extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in NutraQOL Orange Flavor 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.

fermented Wheat Germ extract2 drug types · 303 drugs

Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, fermented wheat germ extract might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Animal research suggests that fermented wheat germ extract can stimulate immune function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Serotonergic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of fermented wheat germ extract with serotonergic medications may increase the risk of serotonergic adverse effects.
Animal research shows that fermented wheat germ can increase levels of serotonin in the brain.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
fermented Wheat Germ extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for NutraQOL Orange Flavor, from the product label.

Thorne Research

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Name
Thorne Research, Inc.
Street Address
P.O. Box 25
City
Dover
State
Idaho
ZipCode
83825
Phone Number
1-800-228-1966
Web Address
www.thorne.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research: Common Questions

Does NutraQOL Orange Flavor by Thorne Research interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, NutraQOL Orange Flavor has a known interaction with 303 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
NutraQOL Orange Flavor 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.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind NutraQOL Orange Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract

Interacts with 303 drugs

Fermented wheat germ extract is a supplement made by fermenting wheat germ with yeast, and it is most often marketed for people going through cancer treatment. While some early research and...

Read the full Fermented Wheat Germ Extract monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

NutraQOL Orange Flavor'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 7 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.

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract 7 references
  1. Jakab F, Shoenfeld Y, Balogh A, et al. A medical nutriment has supportive value in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Br J Cancer 2003;89(3):465-469. PubMed
  2. Hidvegi M, Raso E, Tomoskozi Farkas R, Lapis K, Szende B. Effect of MSC on the immune response of mice. Immunopharmacology 1999;41(3):183-186. PubMed
  3. Sukkar SG, Rossi E. Oxidative stress and nutritional prevention in autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Autoimmun Rev 2004;3(3):199-206. PubMed
  4. Ehrenfeld M, Blank M, Shoenfeld Y, Hidvegi M. AVEMAR (a new benzoquinone-containing natural product) administration interferes with the Th2 response in experimental SLE and promotes amelioration of the disease. Lupus 2001;10(9):622-627. PubMed
  5. Gidali J, Hidvégi M, Fehér I, et al. The effect of Avemar treatment on the regeneration of leukocytes, thrombocytes and reticulocytes in sublethally irradiated or cyclophosphamide treated mice. First Congress of the Hungarian Society of Clinical Oncology,
  6. 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
  7. Hu Z, Zhao P, Liao A, et al. Fermented Wheat Germ Alleviates Depression-like Behavior in Rats with Chronic and Unpredictable Mild Stress. Foods 2023;12(5):920. PubMed

See these in context on the Fermented Wheat Germ Extract monograph →

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