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Organic Milky Oats Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Five Flavors Herbs

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

Organic Milky Oats is a dietary supplement by Five Flavors Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lowering cholesterol, heart and digestive health, soothing itchy or irritated skin.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Oat Seed Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs

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: oat seed extract. Oats are a whole grain that's been used traditionally and studied for heart and cholesterol health.

The inactive ingredients are cane alcohol, purified water, and the liquid extract form itself.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Oats's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Relaxes and calms the mind.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Stress, Sleep quality, Nervousness.
  • The closest evidence on file: Oats is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).

Oat seed extract is likely effective for improving cholesterol levels (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. These findings come from clinical evidence.

If you're taking this product for either of those uses, the research supports its use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oats

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.

Oats eaten as food are safe for most people and are generally considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. However, concentrated supplement forms (like this extract) are less well studied in pregnancy and lactation, so talk with your doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

When taken by mouth, oats are generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are digestive — bloating, flatulence, abdominal bloating, and an unpleasant taste.

These usually fade as your body adjusts. Starting with a smaller dose and increasing it slowly can help minimize these effects.

If you have trouble chewing or a condition that slows your digestive system, talk with your pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oats

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 — Oats.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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, check your insulin and antidiabetes medications with your pharmacist. Both are documented to interact with oat seed extract at a Moderate severity level, meaning your blood sugar could drop too low if doses aren't adjusted.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Organic Milky Oats is a good choice if you're looking to support heart health and cholesterol levels. If you take insulin or any diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist first — your dose may need adjusting.

Start slowly to give your digestion time to adapt.

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 23, 2025.

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 Milky Oats, straight from the product label.

Brand Five Flavors Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 635983568812
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 59 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 320703
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs, 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 Milliliter(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Milliliter(s)
Servings per container
59
UPC/BARCODE
635983568812
IngredientAmount% DV
Oat Seed Extract1 mL--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use 1 ml, 2 -3 times daily in water, or as directed. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Caution Consult with your physician or a qualified herbalist before using if pregnant or nursing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Integrating Traditions for Wellness Five Flavors Herbs creates and delivers effective, sustainable herbal remedies by integrating East Asian medicine principles with Western herbs and modern research. Relaxes and calms the mind

USDA Organic Certified Organic by CCOF

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs

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

Serving size1 Milliliter(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container59 Amounts shown are per serving.

Oat Seed Extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
1 mL per serving

Oats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a f...

Oat Seed Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Milky Oats 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.

Oat Seed Extract2 drug types · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Milky Oats, from the product label.

Five Flavors Herbs

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Name
Five Flavors Herbs, Inc.
Street Address
344 40th St.
City
Oakland
State
CA
ZipCode
94609
Web Address
www,fiveflavorsherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs: Common Questions

Does Organic Milky Oats by Five Flavors Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Milky Oats has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Milky Oats 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.
Will this help my cholesterol?
Yes — oat seed extract is likely effective for improving cholesterol levels and supporting heart health. That's one of the strongest evidence points for oats.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Most people experience digestive side effects: bloating, gas, belly distention, or an unpleasant taste. These are mild and usually go away as your body adjusts. Starting with a smaller dose helps.
Is it safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Oats eaten as regular food are considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This is a concentrated supplement extract, though, and there's less research on concentrated forms in those situations. Talk with your doctor for personalized advice.
Why can't I just take this with my diabetes medication?
Oats naturally lower blood sugar, just like your medication does. Together, they could cause your blood sugar to drop too low (hypoglycemia). Your doctor may be able to adjust your dose so you can use both safely.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Milky Oats’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 Milky Oats'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 13 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.

Oats 13 references
  1. Cooper SG, Tracey EJ. Small-bowel obstruction caused by oat-bran bezoar. N Engl J Med 1989;320:1148-9. DOI
  2. Pick ME, Hawrysh ZJ, Gee MI, et al. Oat bran concentrate bread products improve long-term control of diabetes: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:1254-61. PubMed
  3. Braaten JT, Scott FW, Wood PJ, et al. High beta-glucan oat bran and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose and insulin in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 1994;11:312-8.
  4. Rosario PG, Gerst PH, Prakash K, Albu E. Dentureless distention: oat bran bezoars cause obstruction. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:608. PubMed
  5. Food and Drug Administration. Food labeling: health claims: oats and coronary heart disease. Fed Regist 1996;61:296-313.
  6. Foulke J. FDA Allows Whole Oat Foods To Make Health Claim on Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease. FDA Talk Paper. 1997. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00782.html.
  7. Chandalia M, Garg A, Lutjohann D, et al. Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1392-8. PubMed
  8. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  9. De Paz Arranz S, Perez Montero A, Remon LZ, Molero MI. Allergic contact urticaria to oatmeal. Allergy 2002;57:1215. . PubMed
  10. Delgado G, Kleber ME, Krämer BK, et al. Dietary intervention with oatmeal in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus - A crossover study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(9):623-629. PubMed
  11. Sobhan M, Hojati M, Vafaie SY, Ahmadimoghaddam D, Mohammadi Y, Mehrpooya M. The efficacy of colloidal oatmeal cream 1% as add-on therapy in the management of chronic irritant hand eczema: A double-blind study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020;13:241-25
  12. Hou Q, Li Y, Li L, Cheng G, Sun X, Li S, Tian H. The metabolic effects of oats intake in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2015;7(12):10369-87. PubMed
  13. González-Afonso M, Cañas JA, Sastre B, et al. A Case of Anaphylaxis After Ingestion of Oats: Research Into New Allergens. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(6):506-508. PubMed

See these in context on the Oats monograph →

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