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Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Micro Ingredients

Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract label
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Powder 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 Organic Bamboo 20:1 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.

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

Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract is a dietary supplement by Micro Ingredients with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Bamboo 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 Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 27, 2026

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: organic bamboo extract in a concentrated 20:1 form, meaning 20 parts of raw bamboo are condensed into one part of extract powder. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

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: digestion support and inner lubrication.
  • We looked for evidence on: gastrointestinal health, gut barrier function, digestive comfort.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for bamboo extract and dental health isn't established in the data we hold — the effectiveness ratings show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for that use. If you're considering this supplement for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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.

Bamboo shoots that are properly cooked are eaten widely, but the safety of concentrated bamboo supplements hasn't been well studied. Raw shoots can be toxic.

Bamboo shoots naturally contain cyanide glycosides, but boiling, fermentation, or superheated steam drying removes the harmful hydrogen cyanide they release — so processing matters. There's a historical case of cyanide poisoning linked to bamboo shoot pickling that caused severe illness and deaths, though that's an extreme exposure scenario.

Topically, bamboo shoots have caused contact dermatitis in at least one person. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The safety data on bamboo supplements is thin.

Avoid concentrated forms like this during pregnancy. While breastfeeding, the safety is unknown — don't use it unless your doctor clears it first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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 any antithyroid drug (Moderate severity), confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that this supplement is okay for you, especially if you're planning long-term use. The interaction could theoretically intensify the drug's effects and side effects, putting you at risk for an underactive thyroid.

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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.

Micro Ingredients' Bamboo Extract is a single-ingredient supplement with limited evidence for effectiveness and sparse safety data on the concentrated form. If you take antithyroid medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Pregnant women should avoid it, and nursing mothers should get clearance from their healthcare provider first.

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 Jul 23, 2020.

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 Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Micro Ingredients
Barcode (UPC) X001RWPBY
Net contents 8 Oz(s); 227 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 231325
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients, 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:
0.6 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.6 Gram(s)
Servings per container
378
UPC/BARCODE
X001RWPBY
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Bamboo extract600 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Formulation

Digestion support, inner lubrication

USDA Organic

Vegan

Non-GMO Gluten-free

Free of: dairy, yeast, gluten & additives.

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement Powder

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 scoops daily. For best results, please consult your physician.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

If pregnant/lactating or taking any medications, please consult your physician prior to use.

Storage

Keep 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.

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Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients label

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Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients

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

Serving size0.6 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container378 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Bamboo extract

Interacts with
5 drugs
600 mg per serving

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...

Organic Bamboo extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Bamboo extract 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Bamboo extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Bamboo 20:1 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.

organic Bamboo extract1 drug type · 5 drugs

Antithyroid Drugs

Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
organic Bamboo extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract, from the product label.

Micro Ingredients

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Name
Micro Ingredients
Street Address
21660 Copley Dr.
City
Diamond Bar
State
CA
ZipCode
91765
Phone Number
1-844-836-8200
Web Address
www.microingredients.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients: Common Questions

Does Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract by Micro Ingredients interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Bamboo 20:1 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.
Does bamboo extract actually work for dental health?
The evidence we hold says it's insufficient to rate — meaning we don't have enough reliable data yet to say whether it works for that purpose. If you're taking it for your teeth, talk it over with your dentist or doctor about whether there's a better-studied option.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data on concentrated bamboo supplements during pregnancy isn't there, so you should avoid it. Talk with your doctor if you're thinking about any supplement while pregnant.
What's the cyanide risk in this powder?
Bamboo shoots naturally contain compounds that release cyanide, but proper processing like boiling or steam drying removes the harmful hydrogen cyanide. This product is processed, so that particular hazard should be handled — but overall supplement safety for this concentrated form hasn't been thoroughly studied.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
The safety of bamboo supplements while breastfeeding is unknown. Don't use this concentrated extract unless your doctor has cleared it for you first.
Why is it called a '20:1 extract'?
That means 20 parts of raw bamboo plant material were concentrated down into 1 part of this powder, making it a more potent form than you'd get from eating cooked bamboo shoots.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Bamboo 20:1 Extract’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 drugs

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Bamboo 20:1 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 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.

Bamboo 4 references
  1. Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
  4. Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI

See these in context on the Bamboo 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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