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Dietary supplement

Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by AIVIA

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor is a dietary supplement by AIVIA with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,083 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Bacillus subtilis DE-111. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA

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 1 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Proprietary Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This powder contains five active ingredients: two enzymes (Serratiopeptidase and ProHydrolase), a proprietary probiotic blend containing three live bacterial strains (Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Bacillus subtilis), and prebiotic fiber (inulin and fructooligosaccharides) to feed the beneficial bacteria. The inactive ingredients include acai flavor, a sunflower oil creamer, citric acid, and stevia to sweeten it.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: optimize results and enhance active lifestyle.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dyspepsia — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Black Psyllium is rated "Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Subtilis is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
  • Also on file: Black Psyllium is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diarrhea.

For Bacillus subtilis specifically, the data shows it's possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea (diarrhea that comes on after you've taken antibiotics). For athletic performance, constipation, eczema, diabetes, and cirrhosis, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to rate whether it works.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for the other active ingredients in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Black Psyllium Bacillus Subtilis

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bacillus subtilis is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though the product facts note that quality and safety can vary by strain and brand. One person in a trial reported a headache, and diarrhea has been reported rarely.

The safety data is limited, so it's best to talk with your doctor before starting — especially if you're older, have diabetes, kidney problems, or a weakened immune system, since there are rare documented cases of serious Bacillus subtilis infection in those groups. No pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data is on file for this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Black Psyllium Bacillus Subtilis

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Black Psyllium, Bacillus Subtilis.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 2,084 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're on antibiotic drugs, take them at a different time than this probiotic — they can interfere with each other. Since we couldn't check interaction data for several ingredients in this product, run your full medication list through the checker below before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This probiotic may help if you're dealing with diarrhea after antibiotics. If you're healthy and want to try it, space it apart from any antibiotic course.

If you have a weakened immune system, diabetes, or kidney issues, check with your doctor first. Your pharmacist can help you time it right with your other medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 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 Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand AIVIA
Net contents 30 Stick Pack(s); 75 Gram(s); 2.65 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 313182
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA, 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:
2.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%
Serratiopeptidase0 NP--
Dietary Fiber1 Gram(s)4%
ProHydrolase0 NP--
Proprietary Probiotic Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus0 NP--
Bacillus subtilis DE-1110 NP--
Proprietary Enzyme Blend0 NP--

Other ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Sunflower Oil Creamer, natural Acai Flavor, Inulin, Probiotic Blend, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Steviol Glycosides

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Label statements
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Formula

Performance probiotic + Core power enzymes

More than just gut health, AIVIA Probiotic was formulated to boost performance. When combined with proper diet and exercise, the blends of clinically-studied probiotics and enzymes strengthen your core from deep within for better exercise performance, recovery, and body composition.

General Statements

30 Stick Packs (2.5g each/0.09 oz.)

The guts to win

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Non GMO

100% Vegetarian

Optimize your results and enhance your active lifestyle with AIVIA Probiotic.

No added sugars

Benefits Supports exercise recovery Helps optimize body composition Supports strength training results Supports normal fat metabolism Supports healthy joints and muscles

Precautions

Contains milk, soy, wheat

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Pour contents of one packet directly into mouth.

Storage

Store 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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

AIVIA Active nutrition

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Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 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.

Dietary Fiber

Interacts with
2,025 drugs
1 Gram(s) per serving

Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...

Dietary Fiber monograph & interactions

Proprietary Probiotic Blend

0 NP per serving

Proprietary Enzyme Blend

0 NP per serving
  • › Serratiopeptidase
  • › ProHydrolase

Other (inactive) ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Sunflower Oil Creamer, Natural Acai Flavor, Inulin, Probiotic Blend, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Steviol Glycosides. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA Drug Interactions

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2,083Drugs
205 Moderate 1,878 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Dietary Fiber7 drug types · 2,025 drugs

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Metformin (Glucophage)

Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Ethinyl Estradiol

Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Oral Drugs

Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B

Bacillus subtilis DE-1111 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bacillus subtilis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. subtilis.
Since B. subtilis preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. subtilis preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor, from the product label.

AIVIA

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Name
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
City
Spanish Fork
State
UT
ZipCode
84660
Phone Number
(800) 223-8225
Web Address
naturessunshine.com
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Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA: Common Questions

Does Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor by AIVIA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor has a known interaction with 2,083 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Performance Probiotic Natural Acai Flavor contains 6 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.
Will this help if I have diarrhea from antibiotics?
Bacillus subtilis, one of the strains in this product, is possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea. But you'll need to space it apart from your antibiotic doses so the antibiotics don't kill the live cultures.
Does this have any inactive ingredients I should know about?
Yes — it contains sunflower oil, inulin, fructooligosaccharides, citric acid, silicon dioxide, stevia, and natural acai flavor. If you have a sunflower or any other food sensitivity, check the full list.
What side effects have been reported?
One person in a trial reported a headache, and diarrhea has been reported rarely. Overall it's well tolerated, but quality and safety vary by product and strain.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for this product during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Is this safe for me if I have diabetes or kidney problems?
There are rare cases of serious Bacillus subtilis infection in people with diabetes, kidney problems, or a weakened immune system. If you're in that group, check with your doctor before using this product.

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The 28 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.

Black Psyllium 18 references
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  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Covington TR, et al. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 11th ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996.
  4. Etman M. Effect of a bulk forming laxative on the bioavailablility of carbamazepine in man. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 1995;21:1901-6.
  5. Perlman BB. Interaction between lithium salts and ispaghula husk. Lancet 1990;335:416.
  6. Vaswani SK, Hamilton RG, Valentine MD, Adkinson NF. Psyllium laxative-induced anaphylaxis, asthma, and rhinitis. Allergy 1996;51:266-8. PubMed
  7. Lantner RR, Espiritu BR, Zumerchik P, Tobin MC. Anaphylaxis following ingestion of a psyllium-containing cereal. JAMA 1990;264:2534-6. DOI
  8. Kaplan MJ. Anaphylactic reaction to "Heartwise." N Engl J Med 1990;323:1072-3. DOI
  9. Nordstrom M, Melander A, Robertsson E, Steen B. Influence of wheat bran and of a bulk-forming ispaghula cathartic on the bioavailability of digoxin in geriatric in-patients. Drug Nutr Interact 1987;5:67-9..
  10. Robinson DS, Benjamin DM, McCormack JJ. Interaction of warfarin and nonsystemic gastrointestinal drugs. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1971;12:491-5. PubMed
  11. Garcia JJ, Fernandez N, Diez MJ, et al. Influence of two dietary fibers in the oral bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of ethinyloestradiol. Contraception 2000;62:253-7. PubMed
  12. Fernandez N, Lopez C, Díez R, et al. Drug interactions with the dietary fiber Plantago ovata husk. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2012;8(11):1377-86.
  13. Semen plantaginis in: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, volume 1. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1999. Available at http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Js2200e/. Accessed November 26, 1026.
  14. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21CFR 101.17). Food labeling warning, notice, and safe handling statements. Available at www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=20f647d3b74161501f46564b915b4048&mc=true&node=se21.2.101_117&rgn=div8. Accessed December 3, 2
  15. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21CFR 201.319). Specific labeling requirements - water-soluble gums, hydrophilic gums, and hydrophilic mucilloids. Available at www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=201.319. Accessed Dece
  16. Diez R, Garcia JJ, Diez MJ, Sierra M, Sahagun AM, Fernandez N. Influence of Plantago ovata husk (dietary fiber) on the bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of metformin in diabetic rabbits. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017 Jun 7;17(1):298. PubMed
  17. Chiu AC, Sherman SI. Effects of pharmacological fiber supplements on levothyroxine absorption. Thyroid. 1998;8(8):667-71. PubMed
  18. Merrick C, Madden CA, Capurso NA. A Case of Blunted Orally Disintegrating Olanzapine Effect Due to Coadministered Psyllium. J Clin Psychiatry 2021;82(2):20cr13633. PubMed

See these in context on the Black Psyllium monograph →

Bacillus Subtilis 10 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Lampropoulos PK, Gkentzi D, Tzifas S, Dimitriou G. Neonatal sepsis due to Bacillus subtilis. Cureus 2021;13(9):e17692. PubMed
  3. La Jeon Y, Yang JJ, Kim MJ, et al. Combined Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis infection in a patient with oesophageal perforation. J Med Microbiol 2012;61(Pt 12):1766-1769. PubMed
  4. Wallet F, Crunelle V, Roussel-Delvallez M, Fruchart A, Saunier P, Courcol RJ. Bacillus subtilis as a cause of cholangitis in polycystic kidney and liver disease. Am J Gastroenterol 1996;91(7):1477-8.
  5. Velasco E, Martins CA, Tabak D, Bouzas LF. "Bacillus subtilis" infection in a patient submitted to a bone marrow transplantation. Rev Paul Med 1992;110(3):116-7.
  6. Kato A, Yoshifuji A, Komori K, et al. A case of Bacillus subtilis var. natto bacteremia caused by ingestion of natto during COVID-19 treatment in a maintenance hemodialysis patient with multiple myeloma. J Infect Chemother 2022;28(8):1212-1215. PubMed
  7. Freedman KE, Hill JL, Wei Y, et al. Examining the gastrointestinal and immunomodulatory effects of the novel probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111. Int J Mol Sci 2021;22(5):2453. PubMed
  8. Lefevre M, Racedo SM, Denayrolles M, et al. Safety assessment of Bacillus subtilis CU1 for use as a probiotic in humans. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2017;83:54-65. PubMed
  9. Hanifi A, Culpepper T, Mai V, et al. Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis R0179 on gastrointestinal viability and general wellness: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in healthy adults. Benef Microbes 2015;6(1):19-27. PubMed
  10. Tokano M, Tarumoto N, Imai K, et al. A case of bacterial meningitis caused by Bacillus subtilis var. natto. Intern Med. 2022. Epub ahead of print.

See these in context on the Bacillus Subtilis monograph →

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