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Dietary supplement

Probiotics Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ormus Minerals

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

Probiotics is a dietary supplement by Ormus Minerals with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general wellness and energy, gut health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are liquid Fulvic Acids, Barley Malt syrup. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotics by Ormus Minerals

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 0 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • “Ormus EM Probiotics” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This liquid probiotic formula contains 7 ingredients. The active components include Ormus EM Probiotics (a blend of beneficial microorganisms), fulvic acids (organic compounds thought to support nutrient transport), and barley malt syrup (a grain-derived sweetener).

The formula is rounded out with sea salt, Himalayan crystal salt, organic black strap molasses, and liquid Ormus Minerals. There are no inactive fillers or binders listed.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports its ingredients 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 ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Likely Effective" (Barley) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Barley) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence on fulvic acid's effectiveness is limited — we hold insufficient reliable data to rate it for respiratory tract infections, lead toxicity, eczema (atopic dermatitis), fatigue, or hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Barley malt syrup, by contrast, is likely effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health.

The probiotics themselves and their specific strains aren't detailed in the product facts, so we can't speak to their effectiveness for any condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fulvic Acid Barley

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 1 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.

Short-term use of fulvic acid appears generally well tolerated, but human safety data is sparse. The most common side effects from oral fulvic acid are diarrhea, headache, and sore throat; rarely, a bone condition called Kashin-Beck disease has been reported.

Barley is safe as a food because it contains gluten, and concentrated barley supplements haven't been well studied. Because barley is a grain, sensitive individuals may have allergic reactions ranging from mild (bloating, tingling) to severe (anaphylaxis).

The product should be avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety information for either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fulvic Acid Barley

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 — Barley, Fulvic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 258 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — fulvic acid may reduce their effectiveness. Similarly, if you take immune-suppressing medications or thyroid hormone therapy, discuss this product with them first, as fulvic acid theoretically could interfere.

The antiparasitic drug triclabendazole (Egaten) should also be reviewed with your provider.

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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.

This product is best for someone without blood clotting concerns, not taking immune-suppressing medications or thyroid hormone therapy, and not pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take any medications — especially blood thinners, drugs that manage your immune system, or thyroid medication — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Barley sensitivity and gluten content are also worth confirming with your healthcare provider if you have digestive issues or celiac disease.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.

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 Probiotics, straight from the product label.

Brand Ormus Minerals
Net contents 32 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213110
Product type Other Combinations
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 Probiotics by Ormus Minerals, 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:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
IngredientAmount% DV
Sea Salt0 NP--
Himalayan Crystal Salt0 NP--
Ormus EM Probiotics0 NP--
organic Black Strap Molasses0 NP--
liquid Ormus Minerals0 NP--
liquid Fulvic Acids0 NP--
Barley Malt syrup0 NP--
Azomite0 NP--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 1-3x daily. Advanced usage: Increase intake over one week to 2 tablespoons 3-4x daily (90-120 ml) for 90 days followed by maintanance level of 2-3 T daily.

Precautions

Precautions: Keep out of the reach of children.

Consult with your health consultant for use of this product.

Formulation

100% Natural

No Preservatives

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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Probiotics by Ormus Minerals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotics by Ormus Minerals

These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid 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.

Ormus EM Probiotics

0 NP per serving
Interaction report

Probiotics by Ormus Minerals Drug Interactions

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258Drugs
258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotics 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.

liquid Fulvic Acids3 drug types · 257 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence shows that fulvic acid, formed from the oxidation and polymerization of protocatechuic acid, can shorten prothrombin time in human plasma, increasing the risk of clot formation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid stimulates immune function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone therapy might interfere with the ability to normalize thyroid function.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid increases the plasma level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreases the thyroxine (T4):triiodothyronine (T3) ratio.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Barley Malt syrup1 drug type · 1 drug

Triclabendazole (Egaten)

Theoretically, barley might decrease the clinical effects of triclabendazole.
Animal research suggests that a diet supplemented with barley can reduce the bioavailability of triclabendazole when taken concomitantly. This effect has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotics, from the product label.

Ormus Minerals

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Name
Ormus Minerals Inc.
Street Address
Post Office Box 513
City
Caldwell
State
Idaho
ZipCode
83606
Web Address
www.OrmusMinerals.com
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Probiotics by Ormus Minerals: Common Questions

Does Probiotics by Ormus Minerals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotics has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Probiotics contains 7 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 or another blood thinner?
Not without checking first. Fulvic acid in this product may decrease how well blood thinners work by shortening clotting time, which could raise your risk of clots. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is safe for you.
What are the most common side effects?
From the fulvic acid component, a small number of trial participants experienced diarrhea, headache, and sore throat. Because barley is present, bloating, flatulence, and abdominal distension are also possible, especially if you're sensitive to grains.
Is this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. The facts advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Does this product contain gluten?
Yes — barley malt syrup is one of the ingredients, and barley contains gluten. If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, you should avoid this product.
Will this help with fatigue?
The evidence isn't established — we hold insufficient reliable data to rate fulvic acid for fatigue. You'd need to talk with your doctor about whether it might help in your case.
What is fulvic acid, and why is it in this product?
Fulvic acid is an organic compound formed from the breakdown of plant material. It's included because it's thought to help transport nutrients, though the evidence for specific health benefits is limited in our data.

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Probiotics'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 18 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.

Fulvic Acid 3 references
  1. Lu, FJ. Arsenic as a promoter in the effect of humic substances on plasma prothrombin time in vitro. Thromb Res 6-15-1990;58(6):537-541. PubMed
  2. Vucskits, AV, Hullar, I, Bersenyi, A, Andrasofszky, E, Kulcsar, M, Szabo, J. Effect of fulvic and humic acids on performance, immune response and thyroid function in rats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2010;94(6):721-728. PubMed
  3. Gandy JJ, Meeding JP, Snyman JR, et al. Phase 1 clinical study of the acute and subacute safety and proof-of-concept efficacy of carbohydrate-derived fulvic acid. Clin Pharmacol. 2012;4:7-11. PubMed

See these in context on the Fulvic Acid monograph →

Barley 15 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Fernandez-Anaya S, Crespo JF, Rodriguez JR, et al. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:959-60.
  3. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  4. Ferre, I., Giraldez, F. J., Alvarez-Bujidos, M. L., and Mantecon, A. R. Influence of barley supplement on plasma concentration of triclabendazole metabolites in sheep. Vet.Rec. 11-22-1997;141(21):549-551. PubMed
  5. Curioni, A., Santucci, B., Cristaudo, A., Canistraci, C., Pietravalle, M., Simonato, B., and Giannattasio, M. Urticaria from beer: an immediate hypersensitivity reaction due to a 10- kDa protein derived from barley. Clin Exp Allergy 1999;29(3):407-413. PubMed
  6. Fernandez-Anaya, S., Crespo, J. F., Rodriguez, J. R., Daroca, P., Carmona, E., Herraez, L., and Lopez-Rubio, A. Beer anaphylaxis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999;103(5 Pt 1):959-960.
  7. Cronin, E. Contact dermatitis from barley dust. Contact Dermatitis 1979;5(3):196. PubMed
  8. Block, G., Tse, K. S., Kijek, K., Chan, H., and Chan-Yeung, M. Baker's asthma. Studies of the cross-antigenicity between different cereal grains. Clin Allergy 1984;14(2):177-185.
  9. van Ketel, W. G. Immediate type allergy to malt in beer. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(4):297-298. PubMed
  10. Ellis, H. J., Doyle, A. P., Day, P., Wieser, H., and Ciclitira, P. J. Demonstration of the presence of coeliac-activating gliadin-like epitopes in malted barley. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1994;104(3):308-310. PubMed
  11. Vidal, C. and Gonzalez-Quintela, A. Food-induced and occupational asthma due to barley flour. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1995;75(2):121-124.
  12. Gutgesell, C. and Fuchs, T. Contact urticaria from beer. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(6):436-437. PubMed
  13. Baker, P. G. and Read, A. E. Oats and barley toxicity in coeliac patients. Postgrad.Med J 1976;52(607):264-268. PubMed
  14. Nakase, M., Usui, Y., Alvarez-Nakase, A. M., Adachi, T., Urisu, A., Nakamura, R., Aoki, N., Kitajima, K., and Matsuda, T. Cereal allergens: rice-seed allergens with structural similarity to wheat and barley allergens. Allergy 1998;53(46 Suppl):55-57. PubMed
  15. Pereira, F., Rafael, M., and Lacerda, M. H. Contact dermatitis from barley. Contact Dermatitis 1998;39(5):261-262. PubMed

See these in context on the Barley monograph →

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