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Russian Choice GI Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NutriCology

Russian Choice GI label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
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 Russian Choice GI 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

Russian Choice GI is a dietary supplement by NutriCology with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, bloating and fluid retention, general fatigue or 'weakness'.Based on those ingredients, 1,031 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract, Poria cocos (root) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Russian Choice GI by NutriCology

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Russian Choice GI by NutriCology

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 1 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (360 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Russian Choice GI contains 4 active ingredients: a proprietary blend of Chinese Yam root extract, Lactobacillus rhamnosus lysate powder, Bai-Zhu Atractylodes root extract, and Poria cocos (mushroom) root extract. The formula also includes inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and L-leucine — which serve as capsule material and binders.

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.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immunobiotic regulator for digestive and immune health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, Influenza, Diarrhea, Insomnia, gastrointestinal flora, immune tolerance — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Poria Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Poria Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Influenza, Insomnia.
  • Also on file: Atractylodes is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold, Diarrhea, Influenza.

The evidence for what Russian Choice GI does isn't established in the data we hold. Bai-Zhu Atractylodes has been studied for anorexia, muscle wasting (cachexia), lung cancer, cold, and diarrhea, but all ratings come back as insufficient evidence.

Poria cocos shows the same pattern across cancer, chronic fatigue, dementia, diabetes, kidney disease in diabetes, and diarrhea — no reliable evidence supports its use for any of these yet. We have no effectiveness data for Chinese Yam or Lactobacillus rhamnosus lysate.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Atractylodes Poria Mushroom

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Human safety data for both atractylodes and poria cocos are limited, so use this product cautiously and ideally under guidance from your doctor or pharmacist. The most common side effects reported with atractylodes are allergic reaction, dry mouth, and nausea.

Poria cocos rarely causes allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis and asthma. Atractylodes is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided; safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoidance is recommended.

Poria cocos safety data in pregnancy and lactation are too limited — it's best avoided during both.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Atractylodes Poria Mushroom

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Poria Mushroom, Atractylodes.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 1,032 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 Russian Choice GI, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or clopidogrel — atractylodes may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you're on aromatase inhibitors, sedatives or sleep aids, anticholinergic drugs (for muscle spasms or overactive bladder), cholinergic drugs (for Alzheimer's or myasthenia gravis), or hexobarbital.

No interactions are documented for the other two ingredients we have data for, but we hold no information on Chinese Yam extract or Lactobacillus rhamnosus lysate.

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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.

Russian Choice GI is a traditional herbal formula, but human safety and effectiveness data are sparse. If you take blood thinners, sedatives, cancer drugs, or medications for muscle control or brain conditions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the ingredients may interact.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not appropriate times to use this product based on current safety information.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

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 Russian Choice GI, straight from the product label.

Brand NutriCology
Barcode (UPC) 713947556201
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235453
Product type Other Combinations
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 Russian Choice GI by NutriCology, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
713947556201
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend360 mg--
Chinese Yam (root) extract0 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lysate powder240 mg--
Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract0 NP--
Poria cocos (root) extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Immunobiotic Regulator

Hypoallergenic

Formula

Russian Choice GI contains a proprietary blend of Russian Choice Immune Powder, specially prepared lactobacillus cell wall fragments, and extracts of Bai-Zhu Atractylodes, Poria cocos and Chinese yam.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 2 capsules two times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

NutriCology Innovative Nutrition

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Russian Choice GI by NutriCology label

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Russian Choice GI label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Russian Choice GI by NutriCology

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.

Proprietary Blend

360 mg per serving

Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lysate powder

240 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Russian Choice GI by NutriCology Drug Interactions

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1,031Drugs
523 Moderate 508 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract 801
Poria cocos (root) extract 417

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Russian Choice GI interact with 1,031 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 4 ingredients in Russian Choice GI interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract Poria cocos (root) extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Russian Choice GI 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.

Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract5 drug types · 801 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that atractylenolides II and III, constituents of atractylodes, reduce platelet activation. So far, this has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Aromatase Inhibitors

Theoretically, atractylodes may have an additive effect when used with other aromatase inhibitors.
Laboratory research suggests that atractylodes and its constituents exhibit aromatase inhibitor effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hexobarbital

Theoretically, taking atractylodes may prolong the therapeutic and adverse effects of hexobarbital.
In animals, atractylodes has been shown to prolong the effects of hexobarbital. These effects have not been shown in humans.

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

Theoretically, atractylodes might decrease the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In animals, atractylodes administered at high doses has been shown to induce CYP1A2 activity. This effect has not been shown in humans.

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

Theoretically, atractylodes might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In animals, atractylodes administered at high doses has been shown to inhibit CYP3A1 activity, which is a homolog to the human CYP3A4 enzyme. This effect has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (root) extract full monograph & interactions

Poria cocos (root) extract3 drug types · 417 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, poria mushroom might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Animal research shows that poria mushroom extract has sedative properties. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Poria cocos (root) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Russian Choice GI, from the product label.

NutriCology

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Name
NutriCology
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800.545.9960
Web Address
www.nutricology.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Russian Choice GI by NutriCology: Common Questions

Does Russian Choice GI by NutriCology interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Russian Choice GI has a known interaction with 1,031 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Russian Choice GI contains 4 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Atractylodes is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided. Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided then too. Poria cocos safety data in pregnancy and lactation are too limited — it's also best avoided during both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What's the most common side effect?
The most common side effects reported with atractylodes are allergic reaction, dry mouth, and nausea. Poria cocos rarely causes allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis and asthma. Overall, adverse effects are not well documented in human studies.
What's Lactobacillus rhamnosus lysate powder supposed to do?
We don't hold effectiveness data for this ingredient — it's not documented in the information we have. Ask your pharmacist or the product manufacturer what role they intend it to play in this formula.
Does this product actually work for digestive issues?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. Atractylodes and Poria cocos have both been studied for diarrhea and other digestive concerns, but the findings come back as insufficient evidence. More human research is needed.
Why is there a proprietary blend instead of listed amounts?
A proprietary blend groups ingredients together without disclosing their individual amounts — manufacturers use these to protect their formula recipe. This means you can't see exactly how much of each ingredient you're getting per dose.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Russian Choice GI’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Atractylodes

Interacts with 801 drugs

Atractylodes is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Thai medicine, mostly for digestive complaints and fatigue, often as part of multi-herb formulas. Modern resea...

Read the full Atractylodes monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Poria Mushroom

Interacts with 417 drugs

Poria mushroom (Fu Ling) is a fungus long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mainly as a mild diuretic and digestive and calming aid. Modern scientific evidence in humans is very limited,...

Read the full Poria Mushroom monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Russian Choice GI'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 9 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.

Atractylodes 6 references
  1. Liu Y, Jia Z, Dong L, et al. A randomized pilot study of atractylenolide I on gastric cancer cachexia patients. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2008;5:337-44. PubMed
  2. Chen Y, Yang W, Guo L, Wu X, Zhang T, Liu J, Zhang J. Atractylodes lactone compounds inhibit platelet activation. Platelets. 2017 Mar;28(2):194-202. PubMed
  3. Jiang H, Shi J, Li Y. Screening for compounds with aromatase inhibiting activities from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. Molecules. 2011 Apr 14;16(4):3146-51. PubMed
  4. Koonrungsesomboon N, Na-Bangchang K, Karbwang J. Therapeutic potential and pharmacological activities of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2014 Jun;7(6):421-8. PubMed
  5. Li L, Tang LY, Man GC, Yeung BH, Lau CB, Leung PC, Wang CC. Potential reproductive toxicity of Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome, the most commonly used Chinese medicine for threatened miscarriage. Hum Reprod. 2011 Dec;26(12):3280-8. PubMed
  6. Muhamad N, Plengsuriyakarn T, Na-Bangchang K. Atractylodes lancea for cholangiocarcinoma: Modulatory effects on CYP1A2 and CYP3A1 and pharmacokinetics in rats and biodistribution in mice. PLoS One 2022;17(11):e0277614. PubMed

See these in context on the Atractylodes monograph →

Poria Mushroom 3 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Kim H, Park I, Park K, Park S, Kim YI, Park BG. The positive effects of Poria cocos extract on quality of sleep in insomnia rat models. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022;19(11):6629. PubMed
  3. Lv Q, Di X, Bian B, Li K, Guo J. Neuroprotective effects of Poria cocos (Agaricomycetes) essential oil on Aß1-40-induced learning and memory deficit in rats. Int J Med Mushrooms 2022;24(10):73-82.

See these in context on the Poria Mushroom monograph →

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