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Raspberry Ketones Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by RightWay Nutrition

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Raspberry Ketones is a dietary supplement by RightWay Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss, fat burning, boosting metabolism.Based on those ingredients, 174 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Raspberry Ketones. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition contains one active ingredient: raspberry ketone, a compound naturally found in red raspberries. The capsule also contains rice flour, magnesium stearate, and gelatin as inactive ingredients.

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 Raspberry Ketone's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: appetite control for weight loss.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, weight management, metabolic support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Raspberry Ketone is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for raspberry ketone's effectiveness is not established. Data we hold rates it insufficient reliable evidence to evaluate for alopecia areata (hair loss) and obesity — meaning the studies don't yet support a clear claim that it works for either condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Raspberry Ketone

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.

Raspberry ketone is used in food flavoring safely, but human safety data for high supplement doses is very limited. Because it structurally resembles synephrine (a stimulant), stimulant-related side effects are possible even though they're not well studied in humans.

Case reports describe heart palpitations, rapid heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coronary spasm, abnormal heart rhythms, and in one case a serious arrhythmia that required treatment. A small number of reports also mention sweating, diarrhea, and shakiness.

During pregnancy, safety data is insufficient — the product carries an avoid rating. During breastfeeding, there's not enough information either, and an avoid rating applies.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Raspberry Ketone

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 — Raspberry Ketone.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 174 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 your exact medications before you start. The biggest concern is stimulant drugs (including some ADHD and weight-loss medications, decongestants, and others) — combined use may raise the risk of serious heart problems.

Warfarin, a blood thinner, also interacts: the supplement may lower its effectiveness and require a dose adjustment.

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The bottom line

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

Raspberry ketone's effectiveness for weight loss or hair loss isn't established yet. It does carry real risks: stimulant side effects are possible, and it may interfere with warfarin's blood-thinning effect.

If you take stimulant medications or blood thinners, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement — do not start it on your own.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2014.

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 Raspberry Ketones, straight from the product label.

Brand RightWay Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 729440963613
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2014
DSLD ID 31813
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
729440963613
IngredientAmount% DV
Raspberry Ketones150 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clinically Studied Appetite Control for Weight Loss Safe & All-Natural

One Serving of Raspberry Ketones contains the power of 90 lbs. of raspberries!

Part of a weight management progrm that includes diet and exercise. TAKE ONE TO TWO TIMES A DAY ~15 MIN BEFORE MEALS ~WITH 8-10 OZ OF WATER

Formula

Includes 150mg of Raspberry Ketones per serving

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS Take one capsule one to two times a day, 15 minutes before meals, with a full glass of water.

Seals/Symbols

150mg

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Precautions

WARNINGS: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not purchase if seal is broken.

Consult your health care professional before starting any diet or weight management program.

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Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Raspberry Ketones

Interacts with
174 drugs
150 mg per serving

Raspberry ketone is a natural aroma compound found in red raspberries that is heavily marketed for weight loss, but there is no good human evidence th...

Raspberry Ketones monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition Drug Interactions

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174Drugs
174 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Raspberry Ketones 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.

Raspberry Ketones2 drug types · 174 drugs

Stimulant Drugs

Theoretically, raspberry ketone might increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular effects with stimulant drugs.
Structurally, raspberry ketone resembles synephrine, a known stimulant agent. Heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, coronary vasospasm, pulseless electrical activity arrest, and resistant polymorphic ventricular tachycardia have been reported in patients taking raspberry ketone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, raspberry ketone might increase warfarin dose requirements.
In one case report, a patient taking warfarin 55 mg per week had a decrease in INR over a period of one month while taking raspberry ketone 250 mg daily. A warfarin dose increase to 70 mg per week was necessary to maintain a therapeutic INR while taking raspberry ketone. The mechanism for this potential interaction is not known.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Raspberry Ketones, from the product label.

RightWay Nutrition

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Phone Number
1-888-424-7528
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Raspberry Ketones by RightWay Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Raspberry Ketones has a known interaction with 174 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Raspberry Ketones contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 raspberry ketone actually help you lose weight?
The evidence isn't clear yet. Data we hold rates it insufficient reliable evidence — meaning studies haven't yet proven it works for weight loss.
Is it safe to take if I'm not on any medications?
Safety data for high supplement doses is very limited in humans. Case reports describe stimulant-type side effects like heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat, and elevated blood pressure, though these aren't well studied. If you have a heart condition or high blood pressure, talk with your doctor first.
Can I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information for either. The product carries an avoid rating for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor before considering it.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule contains rice flour, magnesium stearate, and gelatin.
Why does it interact with warfarin?
One case report showed a patient's warfarin became less effective while taking raspberry ketone — their blood-thinner dose had to be increased to maintain proper clotting. If you take warfarin, your doctor needs to know before you start this supplement.

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Sources & How We Checked

Raspberry Ketones'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.

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 4 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.

Raspberry Ketone 4 references
  1. Adverse Event Report. Raspberry Ketone. Natural MedWatch, April 27, 2012.
  2. Adverse Event Report. Raspberry Ketone. Natural MedWatch, September 18, 2011.
  3. Ansari SA, Patel F, Ashouri D, Dhaliwal JSS, Desai A. Resistant Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient Taking Raspberry Ketones Weight Loss Supplement. Cureus 2022;14(12):e33089. PubMed
  4. Khattar A, Beeton I. Coronary vasospasm and raspberry ketones weight-loss supplement: Is there a connection? Anatol J Cardiol. 2020;24(3):205-208.

See these in context on the Raspberry Ketone monograph →

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