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Organic Barley Grass Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Barley Grass is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health support, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Barley Grass. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com

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 is pure barley grass powder — a single active ingredient with no fillers or other additions. Barley grass is the young shoot of the barley plant, concentrated into powder form.

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 Barley's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Barley 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 ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Barley grass is likely effective for helping lower cholesterol and supporting heart health. The evidence in our data supports its use for both high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Barley

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.

Barley is generally well tolerated when taken orally. The most common side effects are mild digestive ones — bloating, gas, belly distension, and an unpleasant taste.

Some people, especially those sensitive to grains, may have allergic reactions ranging from mild (tingling around the lips and mouth) to severe (swelling, hives, chest tightness, or trouble breathing). Because barley contains gluten, it's not suitable if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

For pregnancy, the safety data on concentrated barley supplements is thin — we have enough data to call barley safe as a food, but not enough to know whether concentrated supplements in pregnancy are safe. For breastfeeding, the picture is similar: little data on supplements exists.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Barley

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 — Barley.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 1 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 triclabendazole (Egaten), a deworming medication, let your doctor or pharmacist know before adding this product — barley may reduce how well the drug works in your body.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're looking to support cholesterol and heart health, barley grass has solid evidence behind it and is generally well tolerated. Skip it if you have gluten sensitivity, a barley allergy, or celiac disease.

If you take triclabendazole for a parasitic infection, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — this product may interfere with how well it works.

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 Apr 23, 2024.

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 Barley Grass, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001AY9YR1
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312995
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com, 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 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
333
UPC/BARCODE
X001AY9YR1
IngredientAmount% DV
Barley Grass3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Precautions

Allergen information: contains gluten

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, additives

USDA Organic Certified Organic by: Organic Certifiers, inc.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 3g (about 1 1/4 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. New

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container333 Amounts shown are per serving.

Barley Grass

Interacts with
1 drug
3 Gram(s) per serving Form: Hordeum vulgare

Barley is a nutritious whole grain that is a good source of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which has solid evidence for modestly lowering LDL ('bad...

Barley Grass monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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1 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Barley Grass 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.

Barley Grass1 drug type · 1 drug

Triclabendazole (Egaten)

Theoretically, barley might decrease the clinical effects of triclabendazole.
Animal research suggests that a diet supplemented with barley can reduce the bioavailability of triclabendazole when taken concomitantly. This effect has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Barley Grass, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Organic Barley Grass by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Barley Grass has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Barley Grass 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 barley grass contain gluten?
Yes, barley contains gluten, so it's not safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. If you have either condition or a barley allergy, avoid this product.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are digestive — bloating, gas, belly distension, and an unpleasant taste. Some people may have allergic reactions if they're sensitive to grains.
Is this safe to take while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on concentrated barley supplements in pregnancy to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant.
Is this safe to take while breastfeeding?
There's very little safety data on concentrated barley supplements while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What does barley grass do for cholesterol and heart health?
The evidence shows barley grass is likely effective at helping lower cholesterol and supporting heart health. It's one of the better-studied uses for this ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Barley Grass’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Barley Grass'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 15 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.

Barley 15 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Fernandez-Anaya S, Crespo JF, Rodriguez JR, et al. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:959-60.
  3. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  4. Ferre, I., Giraldez, F. J., Alvarez-Bujidos, M. L., and Mantecon, A. R. Influence of barley supplement on plasma concentration of triclabendazole metabolites in sheep. Vet.Rec. 11-22-1997;141(21):549-551. PubMed
  5. Curioni, A., Santucci, B., Cristaudo, A., Canistraci, C., Pietravalle, M., Simonato, B., and Giannattasio, M. Urticaria from beer: an immediate hypersensitivity reaction due to a 10- kDa protein derived from barley. Clin Exp Allergy 1999;29(3):407-413. PubMed
  6. Fernandez-Anaya, S., Crespo, J. F., Rodriguez, J. R., Daroca, P., Carmona, E., Herraez, L., and Lopez-Rubio, A. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999;103(5 Pt 1):959-960.
  7. Cronin, E. Contact dermatitis from barley dust. Contact Dermatitis 1979;5(3):196. PubMed
  8. Block, G., Tse, K. S., Kijek, K., Chan, H., and Chan-Yeung, M. Baker's asthma. Studies of the cross-antigenicity between different cereal grains. Clin Allergy 1984;14(2):177-185.
  9. van Ketel, W. G. Immediate type allergy to malt in beer. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(4):297-298. PubMed
  10. Ellis, H. J., Doyle, A. P., Day, P., Wieser, H., and Ciclitira, P. J. Demonstration of the presence of coeliac-activating gliadin-like epitopes in malted barley. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1994;104(3):308-310. PubMed
  11. Vidal, C. and Gonzalez-Quintela, A. Food-induced and occupational asthma due to barley flour. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1995;75(2):121-124.
  12. Gutgesell, C. and Fuchs, T. Contact urticaria from beer. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):436-437. PubMed
  13. Baker, P. G. and Read, A. E. Oats and barley toxicity in coeliac patients. Postgrad.Med J 1976;52(607):264-268. PubMed
  14. Nakase, M., Usui, Y., Alvarez-Nakase, A. M., Adachi, T., Urisu, A., Nakamura, R., Aoki, N., Kitajima, K., and Matsuda, T. Cereal allergens: rice-seed allergens with structural similarity to wheat and barley allergens. Allergy 1998;53(46 Suppl):55-57. PubMed
  15. Pereira, F., Rafael, M., and Lacerda, M. H. Contact dermatitis from barley. Contact Dermatitis 1998;39(5):261-262. PubMed

See these in context on the Barley monograph →

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