Pineal-Lyph Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutri-West
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pineal-Lyph 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
Pineal-Lyph is a dietary supplement by Nutri-West with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 215 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Safflower Oil, Iodine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Pineal-Lyph contains 6 ingredients, including safflower oil, iodine, and a proprietary blend (whose component ingredients are listed separately in the label). The other ingredients — Parotid, whole Pituitary, and Calf Bone — are glandular and tissue extracts.
The product also contains inactive ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, rice bran extract, and silicate, which serve as tablet binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
For safflower oil, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate its effectiveness for unstable angina, coronary heart disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, or diabetic kidney disease. Iodine, however, is rated likely effective for radiation exposure protection and iodine deficiency, and possibly effective for oral mouth sores (mucositis) and gum inflammation (periodontitis).
Effectiveness for the glandular extracts (Parotid, Pituitary, Pineal, Calf Bone) is not established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Safflower oil in food is generally well tolerated, but concentrated extracts and high-dose supplements have less safety data. The main concern is a rare but serious risk: at least 7 case reports link over-use of safflower oil — usually taken for weight loss — to acute liver failure requiring transplant, though the exact doses or duration involved remain unclear.
During pregnancy, medicinal amounts of safflower flower should be avoided because it may stimulate the uterus and traditionally has been used to bring on menstruation; however, food-level safflower oil is likely safe. Breastfeeding data is insufficient, so medicinal use beyond normal food amounts is best avoided.
Iodine is well tolerated within the tolerable upper intake level when used appropriately. Most common side effects include abdominal upset, diarrhea, goiter, headache, nausea, and metallic taste.
High-dose or chronic use can cause acnelike skin lesions (iododerma). Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions occur.
In pregnancy and lactation, adequate iodine is important for your baby, but only use the amount advised by your doctor and avoid high-dose products; excess iodine can pass into breast milk.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Pineal-Lyph, have your doctor or pharmacist check your medications for interactions, especially if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or warfarin — safflower oil may raise bleeding risk. Also check if you take diabetes drugs, lithium, antithyroid medications, or amiodarone (Cordarone), all of which have documented moderate interactions with ingredients in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Pineal-Lyph is designed around glandular extracts, but its safflower oil and iodine content require caution if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, lithium, antithyroid drugs, or amiodarone. The safflower component also carries a rare risk of liver injury with over-use.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any regular medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2021.
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 Pineal-Lyph, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutri-West |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 24, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 252374 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pineal-Lyph by Nutri-West, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Safflower Oil | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend | 239 mg | -- |
| Parotid | 0 NP | -- |
| whole Pituitary | 0 NP | -- |
| Iodine | 3 mcg | 2% |
| Calf Bone | 0 NP | -- |
| Pineal | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Bran Extract, Silicate
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General Statements
For distribution by health care professionals only.
“When you want the best”
Storage
Store in cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper resistant outer seal – do not use if broken.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Pineal-Lyph by Nutri-West label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pineal-Lyph by Nutri-West
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › Safflower Oil
- › Parotid
- › Whole Pituitary
- › Calf Bone
- › Pineal
Iodine
Interacts with7 drugs
Iodine is an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones, and most people get enough from iodized salt, dairy, and seafood. Supplements...
Iodine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Bran Extract, Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pineal-Lyph by Nutri-West Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pineal-Lyph by Nutri-West contains safflower oil and iodine, both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is safflower oil's moderate-severity interaction with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — high doses can increase bleeding risk, and one case report documented bleeding in a patient on warfarin after taking safflower extract. Altogether, these interactions span 215 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Safflower oil also interacts moderately with diabetes drugs and warfarin specifically. It may raise blood sugar levels or alter how diabetes medications work, and the warfarin case showed an elevated INR (blood-thinning measure) with urinary tract bleeding after 14 days of high-dose safflower extract.
Iodine carries moderate interactions with lithium, antithyroid drugs, and amiodarone (a heart rhythm medication). Lithium and iodine together can worsen thyroid suppression; iodine may interfere with antithyroid drug effects; and amiodarone — which is already 37% iodine by weight — could reach excessive iodine levels if combined with this product, harming thyroid function in any case.
We could not check Parotid, whole Pituitary, Calf Bone, or Pineal for interactions because we hold no data on them. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your exact prescriptions before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pineal-Lyph interact with 215 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 6 ingredients in Pineal-Lyph interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Safflower Oil Iodine
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAmiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining iodine with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Read the full Iodine + Amiodarone interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Pineal-Lyph — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pineal-Lyph 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.
Safflower Oil
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Warfarin
Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.
Iodine
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Combining iodine with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use with iodine might increase the risk of having excessive iodine levels and adversely affecting thyroid function. Monitor thyroid function.
Antithyroid Drugs
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking iodine while using antithyroid drugs could alter the effects of the antithyroid drugs.
Lithium
Combining iodine with lithium might have additive hypothyroid effects.
Lithium can inhibit thyroid function. Several case reports suggest that concomitant use of lithium and potassium iodide can reduce thyroid function in otherwise healthy adults. Monitor thyroid function.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pineal-Lyph, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Pineal-Lyph’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Safflower
Interacts with 208 drugsSafflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source of unsaturated fats, but strong proof tha...
Read the full Safflower monograph → Herb & supplement monographIodine
Interacts with 7 drugsIodine is an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones, and most people get enough from iodized salt, dairy, and seafood. Supplements help when you are truly deficient, but...
Read the full Iodine monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Pineal-Lyph'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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 40 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.
Safflower 14 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
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- Borkman M, Chisholm DJ, Furler SM, et al. Effects of fish oil supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in NIDDM. Diabetes 1989;38:1314-9.. PubMed
- Amato, P. and Quercia, R. A. A historical perspective and review of the safety of lipid emulsion in pregnancy. Nutr Clin Pract. 1991;6(5):189-192. PubMed
- Demke, D. M., Peters, G. R., Linet, O. I., Metzler, C. M., and Klott, K. A. Effects of a fish oil concentrate in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 1988;70(1-2):73-80. PubMed
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- Kwon, J. S., Snook, J. T., Wardlaw, G. M., and Hwang, D. H. Effects of diets high in saturated fatty acids, canola oil, or safflower oil on platelet function, thromboxane B2 formation, and fatty acid composition of platelet phospholipids. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. PubMed
- Lloyd-Still, J. D., Simon, S. H., Wessel, H. U., and Gibson, L. E. Negative effects of oral fatty acid supplementation on sweat chloride in cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics 1979;64(1):50-52. DOI
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- Asp ML, Collene AL, Norris LE, Cole RM, Stout MB, Tang SY, Hsu JC, Belury MA. Time-dependent effects of safflower oil to improve glycemia, inflammation and blood lipids in obese, post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-masked, cro
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Iodine 26 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Goodman GA, Rall TW, Nies AS, Taylor P. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed.
- Ghent WR, Eskin BA, Low DA, Hill LP. Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast. Can J Surg 1993;36:453-60.
- Potassium iodide for nuclear exposure. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter 2001;17(12):171214.
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