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Raspberry Ketones Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Whole Body Research

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Raspberry Ketones 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Raspberry Ketones is a dietary supplement by Whole Body Research 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Raspberry Ketones by Whole Body Research

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: raspberry ketones, a compound naturally found in red raspberries. The capsule also includes cellulose, an inactive filler.

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 Raspberry Ketone's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: metabolism boost and weight loss support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, overweight, metabolic rate, fat reduction.
  • The closest evidence on file: Raspberry Ketone is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for raspberry ketones isn't established. For both weight management (obesity) and hair loss (alopecia areata), the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

It's marketed for these uses, but human studies backing those claims are lacking.

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 ketones are used safely in foods, but human safety data for the high doses in supplements is very limited. Because the ingredient structurally resembles a stimulant, stimulant-related side effects are possible — case reports describe heart palpitations, a racing heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, sweating, diarrhea, and shakiness, though these aren't well studied in humans.

One serious case documented a life-threatening heart rhythm problem that resolved after the supplement was stopped. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information; the data advises against concentrated supplements.

The same applies to breastfeeding — avoid this product until you've talked with your doctor or pharmacist.

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.

Before taking this product, check your medications — especially if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any stimulant drugs. Warfarin may become less effective, and stimulants may increase your risk of heart-related side effects.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether it's safe to combine.

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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 Ketones might appeal to anyone exploring weight management or hair-loss options, but the evidence it works is lacking, and the stimulant-like effects and blood thinner interaction are real concerns. If you take warfarin or any stimulant medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — your prescriptions may need adjustment or the combination may not be advisable for you.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk it over with your healthcare provider first.

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 Feb 26, 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 Whole Body Research
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2014
DSLD ID 30843
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 Whole Body Research, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Raspberry Ketones500 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: For best results take 1 capsule daily.

General Statements

RASPBERRY KETONES is made from the highest quality ingredients according to cGMP guidelines.

Metabolism Boost Weight Loss Support Appetite Reduction

Precautions

Warning: Consult your physician if you have any medical condition, or if you are taking any medication. Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Voluntary Allergen Statement - Manufactured in a facility and equipment that handles: Eggs, Wheat, Milk, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Crustacean Shellfish and Fish.

Storage

STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE, AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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 even prevent any disease

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Raspberry Ketones by Whole Body Research label

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Raspberry Ketones label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Raspberry Ketones by Whole Body Research

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

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Raspberry Ketones

Interacts with
174 drugs
500 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: Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Raspberry Ketones by Whole Body Research Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Raspberry Ketones interact with 174 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Raspberry Ketones interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Raspberry Ketones

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
Raspberry Ketones full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Whole Body Research

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Raspberry Ketones by Whole Body Research: Common Questions

Does Raspberry Ketones by Whole Body Research 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 with weight loss?
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for weight management. It's a popular supplement for that purpose, but human studies backing the claim are lacking.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin?
Not without checking with your doctor first. Raspberry ketone may reduce how well warfarin works, and one case report shows a patient needed a significantly higher dose to stay at therapeutic levels. Your prescriber needs to know before you start.
What side effects might I get?
Because raspberry ketone resembles a stimulant, stimulant-like side effects are possible — heart palpitations, a racing heartbeat, high blood pressure, sweating, diarrhea, and shakiness have been reported. While not common or well studied, rare serious heart rhythm problems have occurred. Stop and seek medical attention if you experience chest pain or severe palpitations.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
No. There isn't enough safety information for use during pregnancy; the data advises against concentrated supplements. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
What exactly is raspberry ketone?
It's a compound naturally found in red raspberries. In supplement form, it's a concentrated dose of this single ingredient, very different from eating the fruit itself.

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The Full Monographs Behind Raspberry Ketones’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Raspberry Ketone

Interacts with 174 drugs

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 that it helps people lose weight. Most cla...

Read the full Raspberry Ketone monograph →
Sources

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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