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Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anemia and low iron, vitamin b12 support, general energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 3 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Liver. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars by Douglas Laboratories

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 0 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Glandular Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (455 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 7 ingredients: a proprietary glandular blend and six individual glandular extracts — duodenum, liver, thymus, kidney, pancreas, raw adrenal, and heart. The blend is designed to provide concentrated tissue from various organs and glands.

The inactive ingredients are gelatin (capsule material), cellulose, and vegetable stearate.

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

This is a single-ingredient Liver Extract product and its label doesn't state a use — see Liver Extract's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold isn't established for this product. Liver extract has been rated possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome, and the data on its use for hepatitis C is insufficient to rate.

We don't have effectiveness ratings for the other glandular ingredients in this blend.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Liver Extract

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.

No adverse reactions have been reported, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been conducted. There's concern about potential contamination because liver extract comes from raw animal liver from slaughterhouses — possibly from sick or diseased animals.

Liver products can also deliver very high levels of vitamin A, which may harm a developing baby, so avoid it in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. The safety of glandular products hasn't been well studied overall; check with your doctor before using.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Liver Extract

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Liver Extract.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 3 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.

If you take warfarin (a blood thinner) or iron supplements, mention this product to your pharmacist before you start — the liver extract may reduce warfarin's effect or increase your iron intake. We couldn't check several of the other glandular ingredients against medications because interaction data isn't available for them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a glandular extract blend with limited evidence on how well it works. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, you should check with your pharmacist first — the liver extract may affect how they work.

Talk to your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant or concerned about product sourcing.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 1, 2012.

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 Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539009307
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 1, 2012
DSLD ID 8524
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars by Douglas Laboratories, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
310539009307
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Glandular Blend455 mg--
Duodenum0 NP--
Liver0 NP--
Thymus0 NP--
Kidney0 NP--
Pancreas0 NP--
Raw Adrenal0 NP--
Heart0 NP--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Glands are processed by low temperature lyophilization by sublimation to preserve natural constituents.

Balanced Blend of 9 Glandulars

Storage

For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

Precautions

Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

General

Formula #7235

Formulation

This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars by Douglas Laboratories

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 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 Glandular Blend

455 mg per serving
  • › Duodenum
  • Liver
  • › Thymus
  • › Kidney
  • › Pancreas
  • › Raw Adrenal
  • › Heart

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Liver 3

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars 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.

Liver2 drug types · 3 drugs

Iron

Liver extract can contain heme iron. Taking liver extract with iron-containing medications or supplements may increase total iron intake and could increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects or excessive iron accumulation. The risk is greater with high doses, prolonged use, or in individuals with hemochromatosis or another iron-overload disorder. Review the iron content of the liver extract and the total elemental iron dose. Avoid unnecessary duplicate iron supplementation and consider monitoring ferritin and transferrin saturation when clinically appropriate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K. Theoretically, starting, stopping, or substantially changing the amount of liver extract used could reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and lower the INR. However, this interaction has not been directly studied or reported in humans, and the vitamin K content of liver extract products is generally not standardized. Consider monitoring the INR after a meaningful change in liver extract use.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
Street Address
600 Boyce Road
City
ittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars has a known interaction with 3 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars 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.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Liver extract can contain very high vitamin A, which may harm a developing baby. The safety data advises against using this product in pregnancy unless your doctor specifically tells you to. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
What does 'glandular' mean?
Glandular means the product is made from concentrated tissue from various organs and glands — in this case, liver, thymus, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, heart, and duodenum. These are freeze-dried or processed animal tissues.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes — the inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule itself), cellulose, and vegetable stearate, which are standard binding and flow agents in supplement capsules.
What should I know about sourcing and safety?
Liver extract comes from raw animal liver from slaughterhouses, and there's potential concern about contamination from sick or diseased animals. There's also a theoretical risk of contamination from bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE) if the source country has reported cases, though no human cases from liver extract have been reported. Check with the manufacturer about where their source animals come from.
Does this work for chronic fatigue?
Liver extract has been rated possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome based on available evidence. The other glandular ingredients don't have effectiveness ratings we can share.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ora-Multi Balanced Blend Of 9 Glandulars'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 4 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.

Liver Extract 4 references
  1. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
  2. Kaslow JE, Rucker L, Onishi R. Liver extract-folic acid-cyanocobalamin vs placebo for chronic fatigue syndrome. Arch Intern Med 1989;149:2501-3. DOI
  3. Ebinuma, H., Saito, H., Tada, S., Masuda, T., Kamiya, T., Nishida, J., Yoshioka, M., and Ishii, H. Additive therapeutic effects of the liver extract preparation mixture adelavin-9 on interferon-beta treatment for chronic hepatitis C. Hepatogastroenterolog
  4. Saito, H., Ebinuma, H., Tada, S., Tsunematsu, S., Atsukawa, K., Masuda, T., Tsuchiya, M., and Ishii, H. Enhancing effect of the liver extract and flavin adenin dinucleotide mixture on anti-viral efficacy of interferon in patients with chronic hepatitis C. PubMed

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