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Pomegranate Juice Concentrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Life Extension

Pomegranate Juice Concentrate label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Pomegranate Juice Concentrate 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pomegranate Juice Concentrate is a dietary supplement by Life Extension with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and blood vessel health, antioxidant support, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 922 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pomegranate juice. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: pomegranate juice and Pomella pomegranate extract, both forms of pomegranate. The liquid also includes purified water as an inactive ingredient.

Since this is a concentrate, the pomegranate content is more concentrated than you'd get from whole fruit or fresh juice alone.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Pomegranate's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Pomegranate for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypertension — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Pomegranate shows possibly effective evidence for high blood pressure (hypertension)—some clinical research suggests it can modestly lower blood pressure. For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and diabetes, the evidence rates as possibly ineffective.

The data we hold on pomegranate for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is insufficient to establish whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pomegranate

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.

Pomegranate juice is generally well tolerated as a beverage. The most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal ones—diarrhea and gas—which occurred in 2% of people drinking 8 ounces of juice daily in one study.

When people took higher-dose pomegranate extract (3000 mg daily), diarrhea occurred in about 10%, and a small number experienced nausea, belly pain, constipation, upset stomach, or vomiting. Because this is a concentrated product rather than whole fruit, caution is warranted; the safety data we hold doesn't fully cover concentrated supplements the way it does food amounts.

During pregnancy and lactation, pomegranate rates as possibly safe, though you should confirm that with your own doctor or pharmacist before taking it in concentrated form.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pomegranate

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 — Pomegranate.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 923 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, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're on blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin); blood pressure medications or ACE inhibitors; rosuvastatin (Crestor) or other cholesterol drugs; medications metabolized by your liver such as certain psychiatric, heart, or pain medications; or seizure medications like carbamazepine (Tegretol). These are the main medication types with documented interactions to verify against your personal prescriptions.

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The bottom line

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

If you have high blood pressure and aren't on blood pressure medication, this product may be worth discussing with your doctor. If you're taking warfarin, any blood pressure drug, an ACE inhibitor, rosuvastatin, or medications broken down by your liver, check your exact prescriptions with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it—the interactions are real and dose matters.

Most people tolerate pomegranate juice well, but concentrated forms carry more uncertainty, so talk it over with your healthcare provider first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.

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 Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, straight from the product label.

Brand Life Extension
Barcode (UPC) 737870957164
Net contents 16 oz.; 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2016
DSLD ID 60763
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension, 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 fl. Oz.
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 fl. Oz.
Servings per container
16
UPC/BARCODE
737870957164
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories20 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates5 Gram(s)2%
Sugar5 Gram(s)--
Pomegranate juice30 mL--
Pomella Pomegranate extract300 mg--

Other ingredients: purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

That refreshing taste will invigorate the palate.

The use of pomegranates dates back to ancient times, when this fruit was consumed as a delicacy. Enjoy the best that nature has to offer!

To report a serious event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Formula

Pomegranates naturally contain high levels of Punicalagin and other Polyhenols, contributing to its beneficial effects.

Fruit-Based Antioxidant Punicalagin-Standardized Formula

Precautions

WARNINGS: -Keep out of reach of children.

-DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. -Do not consume if vacuum seal cap does not pop upon opening.

-When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

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.

General

QE00957E

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

POMELLA Extract is covered under U.S. Patent 7,638,640 and POMELLA is a registered trademark of Verdure Sciences, Inc.

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Refrigerate after opening.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. DIRECTIONS: Shake well before use. Consume within 30 days after opening. Take one (1) ounce (2 tablespoons) mixed with liquid daily, with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Formulation

Pomegranate Juice Concentrate provides the benefits of 9.2 ounces of pomegranate juice without high sugar calories or artificial preservatives.

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Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension label

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Pomegranate Juice Concentrate label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 fl. Oz. Dosage formLiquid Servings per container16 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.

Sugar

5 Gram(s) per serving

Pomegranate juice

Interacts with
922 drugs
30 mL per serving

Pomegranate is a nutrient-rich fruit that is high in antioxidants and is widely enjoyed as food and juice. Early research suggests it may support hear...

Pomegranate juice monograph & interactions

Pomella Pomegranate extract

Interacts with
922 drugs
300 mg per serving Form: Punicalagins

Pomegranate is a nutrient-rich fruit that is high in antioxidants and is widely enjoyed as food and juice. Early research suggests it may support hear...

Pomella Pomegranate extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension Drug Interactions

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922Drugs
355 Moderate 567 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pomegranate juice 922

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Pomegranate Juice Concentrate interact with 922 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Pomegranate Juice Concentrate interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pomegranate juice

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pomegranate Juice Concentrate 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.

Pomegranate juice9 drug types · 922 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, taking pomegranate with ACEIs might increase the risk of adverse effects.
Pomegranate juice is thought to have ACE inhibitor-like effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Consuming pomegranate juice can modestly lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro, pomegranate juice inhibits CYP2D6. However, the clinical significance of this potential interaction in humans is not known.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

Theoretically, taking pomegranate with rosuvastatin might increase the risk of adverse effects.
In one case, a patient taking rosuvastatin 5 mg every other day in combination with ezetimibe 10 mg daily developed rhabdomyolysis after drinking pomegranate juice 200 mL twice weekly for 3 weeks. This patient had a history of elevated creatine kinase levels while not receiving any statin treatment. This suggests a possible underlying myopathy and predisposition to rhabdomyolysis.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, pomegranate might increase warfarin levels and increase the risk of bleeding. Also, discontinuing regular consumption of pomegranate juice might decrease warfarin levels.
In one case report, a patient had a stable, therapeutic bleeding time, as measured by international normalized ratio (INR), while taking warfarin in combination with pomegranate juice 2-3 times per week. The patient became subtherapeutic within about 10 days after discontinuing pomegranate juice, which required a warfarin dose increase. In another case report, a patient with a stable INR for over one year presented with an INR of 14. The patient noted no changes to medications or diet but did report consuming around 3 liters of pomegranate juice over the previous week. The patient's INR stabilized upon moderation of pomegranate juice consumption. The mechanism of this potential interaction is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, taking pomegranate with carbamazepine might increase the risk of adverse effects, although research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Animal research shows that pomegranate juice may inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) metabolism of carbamazepine and increase levels of carbamazepine by 1.5 times without prolonging the elimination half-life. This suggests that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal CYP3A4, but might not inhibit hepatic CYP3A4. However, some human research suggests that pomegranate does not significantly inhibit CYP3A4 drug metabolism in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Some animal and in vitro research shows that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal, but not hepatic, CYP2C9 isoenzyme activity. However, clinical research shows that neither pomegranate juice nor pomegranate extract have a significant effect on CYP2C9 activity in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Pomegranate contains several polyphenols that have individually been shown to inhibit CYP3A4. However, there is contradictory evidence about the effect of whole pomegranate juice on CYP3A4 activity. In vitro, pomegranate juice significantly inhibits the CYP3A4 enzyme, with comparable inhibition to grapefruit juice. In an animal model, pomegranate juice inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of carbamazepine and increases levels of carbamazepine by 1.5 times; however, in human volunteers, drinking a single glass of pomegranate juice 240 mL or taking 200 mL daily for 2 weeks does not significantly affect levels of the CYP3A4 substrate midazolam after oral or intravenous administration. Another study in healthy volunteers shows that consuming pomegranate juice 300 mL three times daily for three days also does not significantly affect levels of simvastatin, a CYP3A4 substrate This suggests that pomegranate is unlikely to significantly affect levels of CYP3A4 substrates in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
Tolbutamide (Orinase)

Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of tolbutamide, although research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Animal research shows that pomegranate juice inhibits the cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) metabolism of tolbutamide. Pomegranate juice increased tolbutamide levels by 1.2 times without prolonging the elimination half-life. This suggests that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal CYP2C9, but might not inhibit hepatic CYP2C9. Despite this evidence, clinical research shows that neither pomegranate juice nor pomegranate extract have a significant effect on CYP2C9 activity in humans. This interaction does not appear to be clinically significant in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Pomegranate juice full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, from the product label.

Life Extension

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Name
Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
City
Ft. Lauderdale
State
FL
ZipCode
33309
Phone Number
866-280-2852
Web Address
www.lef.org
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Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension: Common Questions

Does Pomegranate Juice Concentrate by Life Extension interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pomegranate Juice Concentrate has a known interaction with 922 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pomegranate Juice Concentrate contains 3 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.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin?
Not without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Pomegranate may increase warfarin levels and raise your bleeding risk, and stopping it could lower warfarin levels unpredictably. Your anticoagulation (blood-thinning effect) will need monitoring if you decide to use pomegranate products.
Will this lower my blood pressure too much if I'm already on blood pressure medication?
Possibly. Pomegranate can modestly lower blood pressure on its own, so combining it with antihypertensive drugs or ACE inhibitors could push your pressure dangerously low. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product if you're on any blood pressure medication.
What are the side effects?
The most common ones are mild—diarrhea and gas. In one study, 2% of people drinking 8 ounces of juice daily experienced these. Higher-dose extracts caused diarrhea in about 10% of people, and a small number had nausea, belly pain, constipation, or vomiting. Root, stem, and peel of pomegranate shouldn't be used in large amounts.
Does pomegranate actually help with high cholesterol or diabetes?
For cholesterol, the evidence rates as possibly ineffective—pomegranate doesn't appear to improve it based on the research we have. For diabetes, the same applies. It does show possibly effective evidence for high blood pressure, though.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Pomegranate rates as possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, but because this is a concentrated supplement rather than whole fruit, you should talk with your doctor or midwife before taking it to make sure it's right for your situation.
Can I take this with my statin?
Depend on which one. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a specific concern—there's a case report of someone who developed severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) after combining rosuvastatin with pomegranate juice. Check the name of your statin with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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Pomegranate

Interacts with 922 drugs

Pomegranate is a nutrient-rich fruit that is high in antioxidants and is widely enjoyed as food and juice. Early research suggests it may support heart health and blood pressure, but the evi...

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Pomegranate Juice Concentrate'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.

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The 27 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.

Pomegranate 27 references
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