Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla 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
Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for nutritional supplement (iodine, minerals), source of plant protein, general wellness.Based on those ingredients, 85 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: a dulse seaweed glycerite liquid extract. Dulse is a type of red seaweed that's naturally rich in both iodine and potassium.
The product also includes glycerin and vanilla flavor as inactive ingredients that make up the liquid base.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to establish that dulse works for lowering cholesterol or treating iodine deficiency. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies aren't solid enough yet to know either way.
If you're considering this product for one of these uses, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's the right choice for you.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Dulse is generally well tolerated as a food, but this is a concentrated supplement form, and the data we have is limited. The safety notes advise caution because supplements may contain unpredictably high levels of iodine and potassium — levels that vary between batches.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough data to know if concentrated dulse is safe; avoid supplement doses and check with your doctor. During breastfeeding, excess iodine can pass into breast milk, so avoid supplement doses and talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of the following: heart medications like digoxin or amiodarone; thyroid medications or antithyroid drugs; blood pressure drugs (especially ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics); or water pills. These are the medication types where interactions have been documented in our data.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Dulse seaweed is a food most people eat without issue, but this concentrated supplement form carries theoretical risks — especially for anyone on heart medications, thyroid medications, or blood pressure drugs. If you take medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
During pregnancy or breastfeeding, talk with your healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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
General information
Key facts about Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla Flavor
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Vanilla flavored
Formulation
Alcohol free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
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Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita
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Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with85 drugs
Dulse is a red seaweed eaten as a food in many coastal cultures and is a natural source of iodine, potassium, protein, and antioxidant compounds. As a...
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita's Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor interacts with medications through its dulse content, which is rich in both potassium and iodine.
The most serious interactions are Moderate in severity and involve thyroid hormone medications, antithyroid drugs, amiodarone (a heart rhythm medication), and digoxin (a heart medication). Dulse's high iodine content can theoretically alter how thyroid medications work or combine with amiodarone to push iodine levels too high.
Its potassium content raises the theoretical risk of high blood potassium (hyperkalemia) when combined with digoxin.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Additionally, dulse may increase the risk of high blood potassium with potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that preserve potassium), ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs), and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs, another blood pressure drug class). These last three are rated Minor severity.
None of these interactions have been proven in human studies, but they are plausible based on dulse's mineral content and how these drugs work.
If you take any of these medications — heart drugs, thyroid medications, blood pressure drugs, or water pills — check your exact prescriptions with the tool on this page before starting this supplement. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's right for you.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor interact with 85 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract
AmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAmiodarine (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining dulse with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiodarone interactionCarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
How Carbimazole interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Carbimazole interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Conjugated Estrogens interactionDesiccated Thyroid ExtractWesthroid, WP Thyroid
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Desiccated Thyroid Extract interactionDesiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug)Nature-Throid, Thyrar
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interactionDextrothyroxineCholoxin
How Dextrothyroxine interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Dextrothyroxine interactionDigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractDigoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with digoxin.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Digoxin interactionHuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg)Pregnyl
How Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) interactionLevothyroxineEltroxin, Estre, Euthyrox, Levo-T, Levolet, Levothroid +5 more
How Levothyroxine interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Levothyroxine interactionLevothyroxine SodiumErmez, Thyquidity, Tirosint-Sol
How Levothyroxine Sodium interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Levothyroxine Sodium interactionLevothyroxine, LiothyronineArmour Thyroid
How Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interactionLiothyronineCytomel
How Liothyronine interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Liothyronine interactionLiotrixEuthroid 1, Euthroid 1/2, Euthroid 3
How Liotrix interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Liotrix interactionLiotrix, T4/t3Euthroid 2
How Liotrix, T4/t3 interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Liotrix, T4/t3 interactionMenotropinsMenopur, Repronex
How Menotropins interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Menotropins interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethimazoleTapazole
How Methimazole interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Methimazole interactionOspemifeneOsphena
How Ospemifene interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ospemifene interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionTestosterone UndecanoateAndriol, Aveed, Jatenzo, Kyzatrex
How Testosterone Undecanoate interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Testosterone Undecanoate interactionThyroglobulinProloid
How Thyroglobulin interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Thyroglobulin interactionThyroid HormoneEtwon
How Thyroid Hormone interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Thyroid Hormone interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractPotassium-sparing Diuretics Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractPotassium-sparing Diuretics Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAce Inhibitors (aceis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ACEIs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ARBs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ARBs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAce Inhibitors (aceis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ACEIs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAce Inhibitors (aceis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ACEIs.
Read the full Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla 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.
Dulse Seaweed Glycerite Liquid Extract
Amiodarine (Cordarone)
Theoretically, combining dulse with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Dulse is rich in iodine, and amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels.
Antithyroid Drugs
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Dulse is rich in iodine. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with digoxin.
Dulse is rich in potassium, and digoxin can increase potassium levels in the blood. This interaction has not been demonstrated in humans.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, due to its iodine content, dulse might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Dulse is rich in iodine. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Although dulse has been associated with a statistically significant increase in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in clinical research, clinically significant increases have not been documented.
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ACEIs.
Dulse is rich in potassium. ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels. However, using these drugs while consuming dulse in quantities that provide larger amounts of potassium daily might increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Additionally, in vitro research suggests that dulse protein hydrolysates inhibit the activity of ACE. However, these effects have not been demonstrated in humans.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ARBs.
Dulse is rich in potassium. ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels. However, using these drugs while consuming dulse in quantities that provide higher amounts of potassium daily might increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Additionally, in vitro research suggests that dulse protein hydrolysates inhibit the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). However, these effects have not been demonstrated in humans.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Theoretically, dulse might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Dulse is rich in potassium, and potassium-sparing diuretics can increase potassium levels in the blood. This interaction has not been shown in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Sources & How We Checked
Organic Dulse Seaweed Vanilla 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 5 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.
Dulse 5 references
- Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
- Allsopp P, Crowe W, Bahar B, et al. The effect of consuming Palmaria palmata-enriched bread on inflammatory markers, antioxidant status, lipid profile and thyroid function in a randomised placebo-controlled intervention trial in healthy adults. Eur J Nutr PubMed
- McGrath BM, Harmon JP, Bishop G. Palmaria palmata (Dulse) as an unusual maritime aetiology of hyperkalemia in a patient with chronic renal failure: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2010;4:301. PubMed
- Furuta T, Miyabe Y, Yasui H, Kinoshita Y, Kishimura H. Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitory peptides derived from phycobiliproteins of dulse Palmaria palmata. Mar Drugs. 2016;14(2):32. PubMed
- Takase T, Nakamura A, Miyoshi H, et al. Effects of Palmaria palmata on lipid metabolism and glycemic control in participants with hypercholesterolemia in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res. 2020.
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