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Dietary supplement

Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Quantum Nutrition Labs

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar is a dietary supplement by Quantum Nutrition Labs with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, weight management, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 162 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple Cider Vinegar. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs

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 2 active ingredients.
  • “Qultured ACV Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has two active ingredients: apple cider vinegar and rice extract. Apple cider vinegar is the fermented juice of apples, traditionally used in food and now marketed for several wellness purposes.

Rice extract provides additional plant compounds, though we don't have detailed breakdown data on what role it plays here.

Does it work?

Not established
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
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 Apple Cider Vinegar's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy blood sugar and weight management.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, Insulin resistance.
  • The closest evidence on file: Apple Cider Vinegar is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Apple Cider Vinegar is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes).

The evidence we hold does not establish that apple cider vinegar is effective for any of the claims linked to this product — acne, athletic performance, cognitive function, dental plaque, depression, or atopic dermatitis (eczema). For each of these, the rating is insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning either the research is too limited or conflicting to draw a firm conclusion.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

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.

In food amounts — the amounts you'd eat in vinegar dressing or a pickle — apple cider vinegar is generally well tolerated. Short-term use at medicinal doses also appears well tolerated in most people.

However, large doses or long-term use raise concerns. A documented case involved someone who drank 250 mL of apple cider vinegar daily for six years and developed low potassium, high renin levels, and osteoporosis (weakened bones).

The facts caution that undiluted or large doses can cause harm, and unpasteurized amounts should only be used with a doctor's approval. Applied to skin, apple cider vinegar has caused chemical burns in rare cases.

There isn't enough safety data on supplement-strength doses to know the full picture.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

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 — Apple Cider Vinegar.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 162 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, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diuretic drugs (water pills), digoxin (a heart medication), insulin, or any diabetes medication. All carry documented interactions with apple cider vinegar.

Rice extract could not be checked against your medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you eat or drink apple cider vinegar as food, this product is likely fine in normal amounts. But if you take diuretics, digoxin, insulin, or diabetes medications, or if you're considering long-term daily use at supplement doses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions and long-term safety profile matter for your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

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 Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar, straight from the product label.

Brand Quantum Nutrition Labs
Barcode (UPC) 807735129408
Net contents 120 Plant-Source Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 302300
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs, 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:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
807735129408
IngredientAmount% DV
Rice extract0 NP--
Apple Cider Vinegar0 NP--
Qultured ACV Complex1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 4 capsules daily with a meal.

Precautions

California residents only Prop 65 warning Reproductive harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper seal: Use only if seal is intact.

Consult your health practitioner if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, before taking this product.

Formula

Made from the fermentation of high quality, organic apples Contains naturally occurring fermented organic acids, including acetic acid, malic acid, succinic acid and lactic acid.

We are proud to offer many OU Kosher certified products.

Formulation

Supports healthy blood sugar levels already in the normal range. Supports weight management as part of a healthy diet.

Fermented & live source Digestive support Healthy weight management

Probiotic fermented Purity verified Plant based

Non GMO Soy free

QNL's Quality Program. Manufactured to avoid: added magnesium stearate (an undesirable excipient), artificial colors, artificial flavors or artificial preservatives.

Made from the fermentation of high quality, organic apples Contains naturally occurring fermented organic acids, including acetic acid, malic acid, succinic acid and lactic acid.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

OU (Kosher)

General Statements

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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 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.

Qultured ACV Complex

1500 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
89 Moderate 73 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar 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.

Apple Cider Vinegar4 drug types · 162 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar could decrease potassium levels, increasing the risk of toxicity with digoxin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. There is some concern that people taking apple cider vinegar along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar concomitantly with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking apple cider vinegar with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Apple cider vinegar might reduce fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and decrease gastric emptying in people with diabetes. However, not all research agrees. Theoretically, it might have additive effects on glucose levels when used with antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar, from the product label.

Quantum Nutrition Labs

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Quantum Nutrition Labs
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs: Common Questions

Does Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar by Quantum Nutrition Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar has a known interaction with 162 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar contains 2 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.
Does apple cider vinegar actually work for acne or eczema?
We don't have reliable evidence either way. The data we hold rates both as insufficient to rate, meaning the research isn't solid enough to say yes or no. If you're curious, talk it over with your doctor.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Food amounts are fine, but supplement-strength use long-term is less clear. One documented case shows someone developed serious problems — low potassium, weakened bones — after six years of daily use. Talk with your doctor before starting long-term use.
Can I use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The facts don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for this product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice on whether it's right for you.
What's the difference between this and regular vinegar I cook with?
This is a capsule supplement — more concentrated than the small amounts in food. We don't have enough safety data on supplement doses to call them equivalent to what you'd eat.
If I take a blood pressure medication, is this okay?
Some blood pressure medications are diuretics (water pills), which do interact with apple cider vinegar. Check the name of your exact medication with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Sources & How We Checked

Qultured Apple Cider Vinegar'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 11 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.

Apple Cider Vinegar 11 references
  1. Lhotta K, Hofle G, Gasser R, Finkenstedt G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia, and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80:242-3. PubMed
  2. Hill LL, Woodruff LH, Foote JC, Barreto-Alcoba M. Esophageal injury by apple cider vinegar tablets and subsequent evaluation of products. J Am Diet Assoc 2005;105:1141-4. PubMed
  3. Hlebowicz J, Darwiche G, Björgell O, Almér LO. Effect of apple cider vinegar on delayed gastric emptying in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol 2007;7:46. PubMed
  4. Johnston CS, Kim CM, Buller AJ. Vinegar improves insulin sensitivity to a high-carbohydrate meal in subjects with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:281-2. PubMed
  5. Lhotta, K., Hofle, G., Gasser, R., and Finkenstedt, G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80(2):242-243. PubMed
  6. Bunick CG, Lott JP, Warren CB, et al. Chemical burn from topical apple cider vinegar. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012;67(4):e143-4. PubMed
  7. Feldstein S, Afshar M, Krakowski AC. Chemical Burn from Vinegar Following an Internet-based Protocol for Self-removal of Nevi. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Jun;8(6):50.
  8. Luu LA, Flowers RH, Kellams AL, et al. Apple cider vinegar soaks [0.5%] as a treatment for atopic dermatitis do not improve skin barrier integrity. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019;36(5):634-639. PubMed
  9. Hadi A, Pourmasoumi M, Najafgholizadeh A, Clark CCT, Esmaillzadeh A. The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021;21(1):179. PubMed
  10. Feise NK, Johnston CS. Commercial vinegar tablets do not display the same physiological benefits for managing postprandial glucose concentrations as liquid vinegar. J Nutr Metab 2020;2020:9098739. PubMed
  11. Gheflati A, Bashiri R, Ghadiri-Anari A, Reza JZ, Kord MT, Nadjarzadeh A. The effect of apple vinegar consumption on glycemic indices, blood pressure, oxidative stress, and homocysteine in patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia: A randomized contro

See these in context on the Apple Cider Vinegar monograph →

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