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Dietary supplement

Primal Gut Restore Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Primal Harvest

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Primal Gut Restore is a dietary supplement by Primal Harvest with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea (including antibiotic-related).Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are B. longum BB536. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest

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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 3 active ingredients.

Primal Gut Restore has 3 active ingredients. B. longum BB536 is a strain of beneficial bacteria (probiotic) intended to support gut health.

CoreBiome and Xylooligosaccharides are also present — we hold interaction data for them, though CoreBiome's specific role isn't detailed here. The capsules also contain inactive ingredients including pullulan, magnesium stearate, activated charcoal, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 Bifidobacterium Longum's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: improves digestion and energy.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Clostridioides difficile infection, Radiation-induced diarrhea — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Longum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Longum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance, and more.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that B. longum BB536 is effective for the conditions listed — including age-related cognitive decline, hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, anxiety, asthma, or athletic performance. For each of these, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist about what the broader research shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Longum

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.

B. longum BB536 is generally well tolerated in healthy people. However, caution is needed if you're seriously ill or have a weakened immune system — there have been rare cases of the bacteria entering the bloodstream in critically ill patients, especially premature infants and those recovering from surgery.

On the gastrointestinal side, abdominal discomfort, bloating, and flatulence have been reported rarely. One person reported a dry cough in a clinical trial.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, B. longum BB536 is rated possibly safe, but safety data are limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while pregnant or nursing.

We don't have safety data on file for CoreBiome or Xylooligosaccharides during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Longum

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 — Bifidobacterium Longum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 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 take antibiotic drugs, don't take this product at the same time. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in this supplement and reduce its effectiveness.

Ask your pharmacist how long to wait between doses.

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The bottom line

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

This product may help support gut health, though the evidence for specific conditions isn't established yet. If you're on antibiotics, timing matters — space them apart from this probiotic.

If you're seriously ill, have a compromised immune system, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Primal Gut Restore, straight from the product label.

Brand Primal Harvest
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 277134
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
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 Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
B. longum BB5360 NP--
CoreBiome1000 mg--
Xylooligosaccharides100 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan, Magnesium Stearate, Activated Charcoal, Silicon Dioxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formulation

Improves digestion and energy

Formula

Prebiotics Probiotics Postbiotics

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules by mouth daily with a morning or afternoon meal.

Precautions

Caution: If you are under a physician's care or taking medication, consult with your healthcare professional before using this product. If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a known medical condition, do not use without consulting a physician.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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.

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Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

B. longum BB536

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most...

B. longum BB536 monograph & interactions

CoreBiome

1000 mg per serving Form: Tributyrin

Xylooligosaccharides

100 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan, Magnesium Stearate, Activated Charcoal, Silicon Dioxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Primal Gut Restore 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.

B. longum BB5361 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. longum.
Since B. longum 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. longum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Primal Gut Restore, from the product label.

Primal Harvest

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Name
Primal Harvest LLC
Street Address
814 Fulton Street STE C
City
Farmingdale
State
NY
ZipCode
11735
Phone Number
631-769-2227
Web Address
www.primalharvest.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest: Common Questions

Does Primal Gut Restore by Primal Harvest interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Primal Gut Restore has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Primal Gut Restore 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 with my antibiotics?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics will kill the beneficial bacteria in this supplement and make it less effective. Your pharmacist can recommend a spacing schedule — typically a few hours apart works well.
What are side effects I should watch for?
Most people tolerate it well. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and flatulence have been reported rarely. If you develop a fever or signs of serious infection while using it, especially if you're recovering from surgery or have a weakened immune system, contact your doctor right away.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
The data rate it as possibly safe, but safety information is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it while pregnant.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety data are limited for breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for your situation.
What does B. longum BB536 actually do?
It's a strain of beneficial bacteria meant to support gut health. We don't have established evidence that it works for specific conditions like anxiety, asthma, or cognitive decline — more research is needed.

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Sources & How We Checked

Primal Gut Restore'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 21 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.

Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
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See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum monograph →

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