Purity Protein Natural Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Purity Protein Natural 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
Purity Protein Natural is a dietary supplement by HealthForce SuperFoods with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar control, high cholesterol, hangover symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 1,018 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hemp Protein, Nopal Cactus, sprouted Brown Rice protein. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Purity Protein Natural by HealthForce SuperFoods
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Purity Protein Natural contains 3 active ingredients: nopal cactus (also called prickly pear cactus), sprouted brown rice protein, and hemp protein. These are blended together to provide plant-based protein and whole-food nutrients.
The product has no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product's ingredients is mixed. Nopal cactus is possibly effective for type 2 diabetes, but we don't have enough reliable data to rate it for age-related cognitive decline, prostate health, indigestion, or cholesterol.
Sprouted brown rice protein is possibly effective for food allergies, but evidence is insufficient for muscle soreness or strength. Hemp protein's evidence is also insufficient for the conditions we hold data on — constipation, eczema, and cholesterol.
If you're looking to use this product for a specific health goal, check with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually shows for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Nopal cactus is generally well tolerated when used as food, but supplement safety is less studied. The most common side effects are abdominal fullness, indigestion, mild diarrhea, and nausea; a small number of people in trials experienced headache, insomnia, or dizziness.
Rice protein is generally well tolerated as food; rare allergies and cases of intestinal inflammation have been reported, especially in young children. Hemp protein is generally well tolerated in food amounts, though rare cases of allergic reactions (hives, facial swelling, anaphylaxis) and very rare cases of liver enzyme elevation have been reported.
For pregnancy: there isn't enough safety data for nopal cactus or hemp in supplement amounts — talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Rice protein used as a whole food is fine, but concentrated supplements aren't well studied in pregnancy, so check with your provider first.
While breastfeeding, the same caution applies: whole food amounts of rice are likely okay, but supplement forms of any of these ingredients are not well studied.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take diabetes drugs (metformin, glyburide, glipizide, chlorpropamide, or others), ACE inhibitors for blood pressure, estrogen or hormone therapy, blood pressure medications, blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelets), or medications broken down by your liver (CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 substrates), run this product through the interaction checker on this page before you start. The diabetes and blood pressure interactions are the most serious documented.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may work well for someone looking for plant-based protein without dairy or soy, but it's not appropriate if you take diabetes medications, blood pressure drugs, hormone therapy, blood thinners, or certain other medications — check with us first. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of food allergies (especially to rice or hemp), talk to your pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2017.
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 Purity Protein Natural, straight from the product label.
| Brand | HealthForce SuperFoods |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 650786001205 |
| Net contents | 20 Gram(s); 0.71 Oz(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 75633 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Purity Protein Natural by HealthForce SuperFoods, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Nopal Cactus | 0 NP | -- |
| sprouted Brown Rice protein | 0 NP | -- |
| Organic Proteins | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemp Protein | 0 NP | -- |
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General Statements
Hype is nothing. Substance is everything! Many protein powders are acid forming, difficult to digest/assimilate, create bloating, gas, and allergic reactions, are hard on the kidneys, contain pesticides, GMOs, and hexane solvent residues. Isolated proteins (animal or vegetable) are lacking critical accessory nutrients.
New!
Raw
Only the best possible. Only purity.
Formulation
In contrast, Purity Protein is a 100% TruGanic, plant-based, non-toxic, raw, easy-to-digest, highly bioavailable, hypoallergenic, and complete protein.
Non GMO
Vegan
Gluten free
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO project verified nongmoproject.org
General
Version 1.5 PPNT|16092801
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Add 2 heaping tablespoons to a smoothie, juice, nut/seed milk, breakfast porridge, or any other foods. Plain water is okay, too!
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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Purity Protein Natural by HealthForce SuperFoods label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Purity Protein Natural by HealthForce SuperFoods
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size20 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container1 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.
Organic Proteins
Purity Protein Natural by HealthForce SuperFoods Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Purity Protein Natural by HealthForce SuperFoods contains three active protein sources, and together they interact with a substantial number of medications.
The most serious concern is nopal cactus, which moderately increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes drugs like metformin, glyburide, and glipizide — if you take any diabetes medication, you'll want to monitor your glucose levels closely or talk with us before starting this.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sprouted brown rice protein also moderately interacts with ACE inhibitors (blood pressure medications), potentially lowering your blood pressure further in theory, though this hasn't been proven in humans yet. Hemp protein carries several minor interactions: it may have additive blood-pressure-lowering effects with antihypertensive drugs, theoretically interfere with hormone therapy (estrogens), and might speed up how your body breaks down certain medications (CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 substrates), possibly making them less effective.
It also theoretically increases bleeding risk with blood thinners (anticoagulants/antiplatelets), though human evidence is sparse.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,006 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Purity Protein Natural interact with 1,018 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Purity Protein Natural interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Hemp Protein Nopal Cactus sprouted Brown Rice protein
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Alogliptin interactionHemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionHemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionHemp ProteinAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Benazepril interactionHemp ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis), Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, consuming hemp seed protein isolate with ACE inhibitors might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHemp ProteinAntihypertensive Drugs, Ace Inhibitors (aceis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCaptoprilAcepril, Capoten
How Captopril interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Captopril interactionHemp ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis), Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, consuming hemp seed protein isolate with ACE inhibitors might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Captopril interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHemp ProteinAntihypertensive Drugs, Ace Inhibitors (aceis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Chlorpropamide interactionCilazaprilInhibace
How Cilazapril interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Cilazapril interactionHemp ProteinAntihypertensive Drugs, Ace Inhibitors (aceis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Cilazapril interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Conjugated Estrogens interactionConjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone AcetatePremplus, Prempro
How Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MeprobamatePMB 200, PMB 400
How Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MethyltestosteronePremarin with Methyltestosterone
How Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionCyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl EstradiolDiane-35, Dianette
How Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionHemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Nopal CactusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Nopal Cactus + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDesogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolDesogen, Marvelon, Marvelon 21, Marvelon 28, Mircette, Ortho-Cept +2 more
How Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ProteinCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDiltiazem, EnalaprilTeczem
How Diltiazem, Enalapril interacts with Purity Protein Natural — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sprouted Brown Rice ProteinAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Read the full Sprouted Brown Rice Protein + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionHemp ProteinAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Hemp Protein + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Purity Protein Natural 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.
Hemp Protein
Estrogens
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
In an ovariectomized animal model, a diet containing hemp seed 1%, 2%, or 10% resulted in normalized plasma levels of 17-beta-estradiol. The mechanism of action for this effect is unclear.
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, consuming hemp seed protein isolate with ACE inhibitors might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Hemp seed protein hydrolysate has shown ACE inhibitor-like effects in a hypertensive animal model. However, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans. Until more is known, monitor blood pressure and potassium levels.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hemp seed might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In animal research, hemp seed at 5% of the diet inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. However, in human research, taking hemp seed oil 2 grams daily for 12 weeks does not inhibit the aggregation of platelets in vitro.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
In a hypertensive animal model, hemp seed protein hydrolysate reduced systolic blood pressure by a mechanism possibly involving the inhibition of renin and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activities. However, there was no effect of hemp seed protein on blood pressure in normotensive animals. Furthermore, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP3A4 enzymes.
Nopal Cactus
Antidiabetes Drugs
Combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Case reports show that combining prickly pear cactus with antidiabetes drugs such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, glipizide, and metformin can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Advise patients to monitor glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments may be necessary.
sprouted Brown Rice protein
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
In laboratory research, hydrolyzed rice protein inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). In animal research, the inhibition of ACE is correlated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure. So far, this effect has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of rice protein and ACE inhibitors may increase the risk of blood pressure becoming too low. Use with caution. ACE inhibitors include benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik).
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Purity Protein Natural, from the product label.
HealthForce SuperFoods
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- Las Vegas
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89126
- Phone Number
- (800)357-2717
- Web Address
- HealthForce.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Purity Protein Natural’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Prickly Pear Cactus
Interacts with 86 drugsPrickly pear cactus is a desert plant whose pads and fruit are eaten as food and taken as a supplement, mainly for blood sugar, cholesterol, and hangover symptoms. Some small studies suggest...
Read the full Prickly Pear Cactus monograph → Herb & supplement monographRice Protein
Interacts with 23 drugsRice protein is a plant-based protein powder made from rice that offers an easy way to add protein to your diet, especially if you avoid dairy or animal products. It is generally considered...
Read the full Rice Protein monograph → Herb & supplement monographHemp
Interacts with 938 drugsHemp seeds and hemp seed oil are nutritious foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and they are generally safe for most people as part of the diet. While...
Read the full Hemp monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Purity Protein Natural'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 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.
Prickly Pear Cactus 9 references
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