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Resvenox Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by AFI America's Finest

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Resvenox 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

Resvenox is a dietary supplement by AFI America's Finest with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of resveratrol, heart and circulation support, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 826 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Polygonum cuspidatum root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Resvenox by AFI America's Finest

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.

Resvenox contains one active ingredient: Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, a traditional plant remedy that contains resveratrol and other compounds. The extract also includes inactive ingredients—microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide—which are fillers and binders used to form the capsule.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This Hu Zhang product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Hu Zhang's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“antioxidant support and healthy aging”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence we hold does not establish that Polygonum cuspidatum root extract works for the conditions it is marketed for. The facts we have show insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, wound healing, gout, osteoarthritis, or unstable angina.

This does not mean it doesn't work; it means the quality or amount of human research backing these uses is not yet strong enough to be confident either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hu Zhang

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Hu zhang is used in traditional medicine, but human safety data for supplements are limited. Its emodin content may cause digestive upset.

The product should be avoided during pregnancy because there is not enough safety data and some of its compounds may affect the uterus or bowel. It should also be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hu Zhang

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 — Hu Zhang.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 827 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 starting Resvenox, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, apixaban, aspirin, or clopidogrel)—hu zhang may increase bleeding risk. You should also verify your use if you take medications broken down by your liver through the CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, or CYP2E1 pathways (a category that includes many heart, psychiatric, and other common drugs), estrogen replacement therapy, or the seizure medication carbamazepine.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Resvenox may be of interest to someone exploring traditional herbal approaches to joint health or other chronic conditions, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't yet established in the data we hold. If you take blood thinners, seizure medications, heart drugs, psychiatric medications, or estrogen therapy, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product, since it may significantly affect how your body processes these medications.

Avoid it entirely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether it makes sense for you.

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 Jan 23, 2015.

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 Resvenox, straight from the product label.

Brand AFI America's Finest
Barcode (UPC) 767382033421
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2015
DSLD ID 41438
Product type 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 Resvenox by AFI America's Finest, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
767382033421
IngredientAmount% DV
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract200 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Resvenox(R) is a phytonutrient consumed as an antioxidant and for healthy aging.*

Resvenox(R) is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with water, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Precautions/Warnings: Do not use if bottle seal is missing, torn or damaged.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool place.

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.

Seals/Symbols

AFI

Resvenox(R)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

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Resvenox by AFI America's Finest label

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Resvenox label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Resvenox by AFI America's Finest

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract

Interacts with
826 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Resveratrol

Hu Zhang (Japanese knotweed root) is a traditional Chinese herb that is one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol and emodin. Some lab and ear...

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Resvenox by AFI America's Finest Drug Interactions

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826 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract 826

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Resvenox interact with 826 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Resvenox interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Polygonum cuspidatum root extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Polygonum cuspidatum root extract7 drug types · 826 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. Resveratrol seems to have antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP1A2 enzyme. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP2C19 enzyme. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP2E1 enzyme. Also, a pharmacokinetic study shows that taking resveratrol 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to taking a single dose of chlorzoxazone 250 mg increases the maximum concentration of chlorzoxazone by about 54%, the area under the curve of chlorzoxazone by about 72%, and the half-life of chlorzoxazone by about 35%. Chlorzoxazone is used as a probe drug for CYP2E1.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, a clinical study in adults with NAFLD found that adding resveratrol 3000 mg daily for 8 weeks did not necessitate dose adjustments to any established medications metabolized by CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, hu zhang might competitively inhibit the effects of estrogen replacement therapy.
In vitro research shows that hu zhang might have estrogenic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase the effects and adverse effects of carbamazepine.
In animals, blood and tissue levels of carbamazepine were increased when given in combination with hu zhang. It is thought that increased levels of carbamazepine are due to cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibition. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

AFI America's Finest

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Name
America's Finest, Inc. (AFI)
City
East Windsor
State
NJ
ZipCode
08520
Phone Number
800-350-3305
Web Address
www.afisupplements.com
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Resvenox by AFI America's Finest: Common Questions

Does Resvenox by AFI America's Finest interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Resvenox has a known interaction with 826 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Resvenox 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.
What is Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, and what is it supposed to do?
It's an extract from the hu zhang plant, used in traditional medicine. The product contains resveratrol and other compounds from the root. We don't hold evidence establishing that it works for the conditions listed on the label—hepatitis, arthritis, wound healing, gout, osteoarthritis, or unstable angina—so talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data, and some compounds in hu zhang may affect the uterus or bowel, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you're considering this product and are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What side effects might I experience?
We don't hold specific adverse-effect data for this product, but hu zhang's emodin content may cause digestive upset. Because human safety data for supplements are limited, talk with your pharmacist if you notice any unusual symptoms after starting it.
Why do I need to check my medications before taking this?
Hu zhang contains resveratrol, which can slow how your liver breaks down many common drugs—raising their levels in your bloodstream and potentially causing problems. It may also increase bleeding risk with blood thinners and interfere with estrogen therapy. Your doctor or pharmacist can check your specific medications against this product.
Is this product safe to use with my blood thinner?
We hold data showing a moderate interaction risk between hu zhang and blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs—it may increase your bleeding risk. Don't combine them without your doctor's approval. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on any blood thinner.
Will this product make my seizure medication less effective?
No—the opposite is possible. If you take carbamazepine (Tegretol), hu zhang may increase its blood levels, which could raise your risk of side effects. If you take seizure medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Resvenox’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Hu Zhang

Interacts with 826 drugs

Hu Zhang (Japanese knotweed root) is a traditional Chinese herb that is one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol and emodin. Some lab and early human research looks interesting for...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Resvenox'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 19 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.

Hu Zhang 19 references
  1. Pace-Asciak CR, Rounova O, Hahn SE, et al. Wines and grape juices as modulators of platelet aggregation in healthy human subjects. Clin Chim Acta 1996;246:163-82. PubMed
  2. Bertelli AA, Giovannini L, Bernini W, et al. Antiplatelet activity of cis-resveratrol. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1996;22:61-3.
  3. Pace-Asciak CR, Hahn S, Diamandis EP, et al. The red wine phenolics trans-resveratrol and quercetin block human platelet aggregation and eicosanoid synthesis: implications for protection against coronary heart disease. Clin Chim Acta 1995;235:207-19.
  4. Bertelli A, Bertelli AA, Gozzini A, Giovannini L. Plasma and tissue resveratrol concentrations and pharmacological activity. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1998;24:133-8.
  5. Bertelli AA, Giovannini L, Giannessi D, et al. Antiplatelet activity of synthetic and natural resveratrol in red wine. Int J Tissue React 1995;17:1-3.
  6. Piver B, Berthou F, Dreano Y, Lucas D. Inhibition of CYP3A, CYP1A and CYP2E1 activities by resveratrol and other non volatile red wine components. Toxicol Lett 2001;125:83-91. PubMed
  7. Matsuda H, Shimoda H, Morikawa T, Yoshikawa M. Phytoestrogens from the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum (Polygonaceae): structure-requirement of hydroxyanthraquinones for estrogenic activity. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2001;11:1839-42. PubMed
  8. Zhang CZ, Wang SX, Zhang Y, et al. In vitro estrogenic activities of Chinese medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of menopausal symptoms. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;98:295-300. PubMed
  9. Chang, T. K., Chen, J., and Lee, W. B. Differential inhibition and inactivation of human CYP1 enzymes by trans-resveratrol: evidence for mechanism-based inactivation of CYP1A2. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 2001;299(3):874-882.
  10. Dobrydneva, Y., Williams, R. L., and Blackmore, P. F. trans-Resveratrol inhibits calcium influx in thrombin-stimulated human platelets. Br.J.Pharmacol. 1999;128(1):149-157.
  11. Kirk, R. I., Deitch, J. A., Wu, J. M., and Lerea, K. M. Resveratrol decreases early signaling events in washed platelets but has little effect on platalet in whole food. Blood Cells Mol.Dis. 2000;26(2):144-150.
  12. Zbikowska, H. M. and Olas, B. Antioxidants with carcinostatic activity (resveratrol, vitamin E and selenium) in modulation of blood platelet adhesion. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2000;51(3):513-520.
  13. Olas, B., Wachowicz, B., Saluk-Juszczak, J., and Zielinski, T. Effect of resveratrol, a natural polyphenolic compound, on platelet activation induced by endotoxin or thrombin. Thromb.Res 8-15-2002;107(3-4):141-145. PubMed
  14. Yu, C., Shin, Y. G., Kosmeder, J. W., Pezzuto, J. M., and van Breemen, R. B. Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometric determination of inhibition of human cytochrome P450 isozymes by resveratrol and resveratrol-3-sulfate. Rapid Commun.Mass Spectro PubMed
  15. Ma, Z. H. and Ma, Q. Y. Resveratrol: a medical drug for acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol. 6-7-2005;11(21):3171-3174. PubMed
  16. Pendurthi, U. R., Williams, J. T., and Rao, L. V. Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found in wine, inhibits tissue factor expression in vascular cells : A possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with moderate consumption of wine. PubMed
  17. Chachay VS, Macdonald GA, Martin JH, Whitehead JP, O'Moore-Sullivan TM, Lee P, Franklin M, Klein K, Taylor PJ, Ferguson M, Coombes JS, Thomas GP, Cowin GJ, Kirkpatrick CM, Prins JB, Hickman IJ. Resveratrol does not benefit patients with nonalcoholic fatty
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  19. Chi YC, Lin SP, Hou YC. A new herb-drug interaction of Polygonum cuspidatum, a resveratrol-rich nutraceutical, with carbamazepine in rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2012;263(3):315-22. PubMed

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