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Ocean Plant Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Body Ecology

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Ocean Plant Extract 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ocean Plant Extract is a dietary supplement by Body Ecology with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of dietary iodine, thyroid support, cervical dilation (medical procedure).Based on those ingredients, 69 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Laminaria extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: laminaria extract, a concentrated form of a brown seaweed. Laminaria is included for its mineral content, particularly iodine and potassium.

The capsule also holds rice extract and a vegetarian capsule shell as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: detoxification and thyroid support.
  • We looked for evidence on: thyroid function, iodine deficiency, detoxification.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for laminaria is sparse. Our data shows it rated as possibly ineffective for two obstetric uses — preventing miscarriage and aiding labor.

For weight loss, high blood pressure, cancer, and acute radiation exposure, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Laminaria

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.

Laminaria concentrated from seaweed is generally well tolerated orally when the iodine content is controlled, but many supplements contain very high and variable amounts of iodine that can affect your thyroid. The seaweed also concentrates arsenic from ocean water; one person taking a laminaria supplement for several months developed arsenic poisoning with headache, weakness, memory loss, rash, nail damage, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Arsenic levels vary between batches and regions. In pregnancy, excess iodine can harm the developing fetal thyroid, so kelp supplements should be avoided unless your doctor directs otherwise.

If you're breastfeeding, high-dose iodine passes into breast milk and may affect your infant's thyroid, so avoid concentrated supplements. If you're considering this product while pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Laminaria

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 — Laminaria.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 69 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, double-check any potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or heart medications like digoxin or amiodarone. If you're on thyroid hormone replacement or antithyroid drugs, that's another critical check.

The iodine and potassium in laminaria can interfere with how these work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement may appeal to people looking for a seaweed-based mineral source, but it's not for everyone. If you take any heart, blood pressure, or thyroid medication — or a water pill — you need to check your drugs with a pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Steer clear unless your doctor says otherwise.

Run this one by your pharmacist before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 7, 2019.

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 Ocean Plant Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Body Ecology
Barcode (UPC) 758000100281
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Capsules
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 7, 2019
DSLD ID 180826
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
758000100281
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calories--
Calories from Fat0 Calories--
Laminaria extract1650 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice extract, Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

Raw, Concentrated, Exceptionally pure, Wild ocean vegetable Detoxification Thyroid support

Low-temperature processed

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended usage: Take 3 capsules per day on an empty stomach in the morning with plenty of water.

Precautions

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

General

BE018-K16

Formula

Pure Laminaria Brown Seaweed extract

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Gluten free. Non-GMO.

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Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology label

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Ocean Plant Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Laminaria extract

Interacts with
69 drugs
1650 mg per serving

Laminaria is a type of brown seaweed (kelp) that is very rich in iodine and is also used in medical settings as a natural cervical dilator. Because it...

Laminaria extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology Drug Interactions

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69 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Laminaria extract 69

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Ocean Plant Extract interact with 69 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Ocean Plant Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Laminaria extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ocean Plant Extract 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.

Laminaria extract6 drug types · 69 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, laminaria might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ACEIs.
Laminaria contains potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Theoretically, combining laminaria with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use with laminaria supplements, some of which may contain as much as 1000 mcg iodine, might increase the risk of adverse effects from iodine, including altered thyroid function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antithyroid Drugs

Due to its iodine content, laminaria might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Some laminaria supplements contain up to 1000 mcg of iodine. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking laminaria could theoretically alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, laminaria might increase the risk of hyperkalemia, which could increase the effects and adverse effects of digoxin.
Laminaria contains potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Theoretically, laminaria might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Laminaria contains potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Due to its iodine content, laminaria might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Some laminaria supplements contain up to 1000 mcg of iodine. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking laminaria could theoretically alter the effects of thyroid hormone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Laminaria extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ocean Plant Extract, from the product label.

Body Ecology

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Name
Body Ecology
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90036
Phone Number
800-511-2660
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Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology: Common Questions

Does Ocean Plant Extract by Body Ecology interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ocean Plant Extract has a known interaction with 69 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ocean Plant Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Can I take this if I'm on thyroid medication?
Not without checking first. Laminaria contains up to 1,000 micrograms of iodine, which can change how your thyroid hormone replacement or antithyroid drugs work. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
Is laminaria safe in pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against it in pregnancy because high iodine can harm the fetal thyroid. If you're pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, speak with your doctor before using this product.
What are the side effects of this product?
When iodine content is controlled, laminaria is generally well tolerated orally. However, laminaria concentrates arsenic from seawater, and one person on a laminaria supplement for several months developed arsenic poisoning with fatigue, memory loss, rash, nail damage, and vomiting. Arsenic levels can vary between batches and depend on where the seaweed was harvested.
Is there evidence this works for weight loss or blood pressure?
Not yet. The evidence for laminaria on weight loss and high blood pressure isn't established enough to say whether it helps or not.
Can I take this with a water pill or blood pressure medication?
You need to check with your pharmacist first. Laminaria is high in potassium, which can raise your blood potassium to unsafe levels when combined with certain blood pressure drugs or water pills that keep potassium in your body.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. High amounts of iodine pass into breast milk and may affect your infant's thyroid. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ocean Plant Extract’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Laminaria

Interacts with 69 drugs

Laminaria is a type of brown seaweed (kelp) that is very rich in iodine and is also used in medical settings as a natural cervical dilator. Because its iodine content can be high and variabl...

Read the full Laminaria monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ocean Plant Extract'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 9 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.

Laminaria 9 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Pye KG, Kelsey SM, House IM, et al. Severe dyserythropoeisis and autoimmune thrombocytopenia associated with ingestion of kelp supplement. Lancet 1992;339:1540.
  4. Kazzi GM, Bottoms SF, Rosen MG. Efficacy and safety of Laminaria digitata for preinduction ripening of the cervix. Obstet Gynecol 1982;60:440-3..
  5. Harrell BL, Rudolph AH. Letter: Kelp diet: A cause of acneform eruption. Arch Dermatol 1976;112:560.
  6. Eliason BC. Transient hyperthyroidism in a patient taking dietary supplements containing kelp. J Am Board Fam Pract 1998;11:478-80. PubMed
  7. Norman JA, Pickford CJ, Sanders TW, Waller M. Human intake of arsenic and iodine from seaweed-based food supplements and health foods available in the UK. Food Addit Contam 1988;5:103-9.. PubMed
  8. Amster E, Tiwary A, Schenker MB. Case report: potential arsenic toxicosis secondary to herbal kelp supplement. Environ Health Perspect 2007;115:606-8. PubMed
  9. Miyai K, Tokushige T, Kondo M; Iodine Research Group. Suppression of thyroid function during ingestion of seaweed "Kombu" (Laminaria japonoca) in normal Japanese adults. Endocr J. 2008 Dec;55(6):1103-8. Epub 2008 Aug 9.

See these in context on the Laminaria monograph →

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