Slim NS Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BodyDynamix
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Slim NS 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
Slim NS is a dietary supplement by BodyDynamix with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, weight and metabolism support, aphrodisiac (traditional use).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Slim NS by BodyDynamix
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Slim NS contains one active ingredient: Grains of Paradise Seed Extract. The product also includes several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, maltodextrin, hydroxypropylcellulose, calcium silicate, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and capsule materials that help deliver the active ingredient.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness data on file for Grains of Paradise Seed Extract in our database, so we can't tell you whether clinical evidence supports its use in this product. If you'd like to know what the research shows, ask your pharmacist — they can point you to published studies or let you know what's been looked at.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Grains of Paradise Seed Extract is likely safe in the amounts found in food, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. The safety data we hold advises against using medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy, and there isn't enough information to consider it safe while breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing before you start this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Still, run your medications through the search tool on this page before you begin — it's quick and catches anything we might have.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Slim NS is a single-ingredient product whose safety outside of food amounts isn't well established. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, skip it and talk with your pharmacist first.
Anyone else should check their medications before starting and ask us if questions come up.
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 Dec 21, 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
General information
Key facts about Slim NS, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BodyDynamix |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 319509 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Slim NS by BodyDynamix, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Grains of Paradise Seed Extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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
Get dynamic about your transformation BodyDynamix is the weight loss innovation house featuring exclusive blends by the experts at GNC. We find the fantastic in Mother Nature, optimize clinically studied ingredients and always listen to what the newest science has to say. Season after season, we obsess over helping you get dynamic about your weight loss goals.
Science-backed thermogenic BodyDynamix Slim NS helps rev up your metabolism and burn more calories without caffeine. Use in conjunction with BodyDynamix meal and exercise plans. Designed by our scientists, this thermogenic uses a cutting-edge ingredient to support your weight loss goals. Ingredient innovation curated by the nutrition experts at GNC, featuring: AfperFIT, a nature-inspired, clinically studied botanical Clinically proven to increase calorie burning In a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study, 70 men and women took a placebo AfperFIT and followed their routine diet and exercise regimen for 12 weeks. Results from an ITT analysis of covariance showed that the increase above pre-treatment in those taking AfperFIT burned an additional 171 more calories per day (225.5 calories per day vs. 54.32 calories per day) than the placebo group after 12 weeks. Helps burn 170 more calories to jumpstart your weight loss goals Innovative, first-to-market ingredient Transform dynamically
Non-stim thermogenic
No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, gluten free, no milk. GF (Gluten free)
General Statements
Discover more proven weight management solutions at bodydynamix.gnc.com.
30-day supply
For more information: 1-888-462-2548
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.
Formula
Stim-free AfperFiT Featuring clinically studied ApferFIT proven to support calorie burn.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one serving 30 minutes prior to breakfast and dinner.
Precautions
Contains a bioengineered food ingredient.
Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
Keep out of reach of children.
Brand IP Statement(s)
AfperFIT is a registered trademark of Vidya Herbs, Inc. and used with permission.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Slim NS by BodyDynamix label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Slim NS by BodyDynamix
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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Grains of Paradise Seed Extract
No knowninteractions
Grains of paradise is a West African spice in the ginger family that people use for digestion, as a spice, and more recently in supplements aimed at m...
Grains of Paradise Seed Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Slim NS by BodyDynamix Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Slim NS. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Slim NS, from the product label.
BodyDynamix
See all BodyDynamix products- Name
- GNC Holdings, LLC
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15222
- Web Address
- bodydynamix.gnc.com
Slim NS by BodyDynamix: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Slim NS’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Slim NS'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 2 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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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