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St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea (especially in children), cocoa/chocolate substitute, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 2,022 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are St. John's Bread Bean Pod Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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: a carob bean pod glycerite liquid extract in vanilla flavor. Carob (also called St.

John's Bread) is a legume pod used traditionally for digestive support. The extract is suspended in glycerin and vanilla flavoring, which are inactive ingredients that carry and flavor the liquid.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Digestive health and gastrointestinal support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Nausea and vomiting, Acid reflux, Digestive upset, Intestinal health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Carob is rated "Possibly Effective" for Diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Carob is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia, Nausea and vomiting.

Carob is possibly effective for diarrhea based on the evidence we hold. For athletic performance, diabetes, and familial hypercholesterolemia (a cholesterol condition), the evidence isn't strong enough yet to establish whether it works.

If you're considering this product for diarrhea, talk with your pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Carob

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.

Carob is widely eaten as a food and is generally well tolerated in normal food amounts. However, concentrated supplement doses like this liquid extract haven't been studied extensively, so we advise caution.

Rarely, people have reported allergic reactions including rash and vomiting, and in isolated cases involving infants on carob-thickened formula, serious digestive complications occurred — though these were in very young children under special medical circumstances. There isn't enough safety data on medicinal doses to make broad claims, so talk with your pharmacist if you have concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Carob

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Carob.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 2,023 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.

Take any oral medications (prescription or over-the-counter) at least 30 to 60 minutes before or after this product, since carob may reduce how well your body absorbs them. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your specific drugs before starting.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Carob may help with diarrhea and is generally safe in food amounts, but supplement doses are less well studied. The main thing to watch is timing your medications at least 30 to 60 minutes away from this product to protect their absorption.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of digestive issues, check with your pharmacist or doctor 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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435234034
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281471
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435234034
IngredientAmount% DV
St. John's Bread Bean Pod Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Vanilla flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.13 mL per serving

Carob is a Mediterranean tree whose pods are widely used as a caffeine-free, naturally sweet cocoa alternative and as a thickener (carob gum). It is m...

St. John's Bread Bean Pod Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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2,022 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor 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.

St. John's Bread Bean Pod Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 2,022 drugs

Oral Drugs

Theoretically, carob might also impair the absorption of oral drugs.
Laboratory research shows that carob, when consumed as part of the diet or used as a thickening agent in infant formula, reduces the absorption of certain minerals. Take carob 30-60 minutes after oral medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor has a known interaction with 2,022 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor 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.
Will this help my diarrhea?
Carob is possibly effective for diarrhea based on available evidence, so it may help. Whether it's the right choice for you depends on what's causing your diarrhea and your other health factors — your pharmacist or doctor can advise.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for carob during pregnancy or lactation. Since this is a concentrated supplement (not just food amounts), talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's safe for you and your baby.
Why do I need to space out my medications?
Carob can reduce how well your body absorbs certain oral drugs, which might make them less effective. Taking them 30 to 60 minutes apart gives each one time to be absorbed without interference.
Are there any allergic reactions I should know about?
Allergies to carob are rare, but some people have experienced rash and vomiting. If you have a known legume allergy, mention this product to your pharmacist before using it.
What is carob exactly?
Carob is the pod of a legume tree, sometimes called St. John's Bread. It's been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is also eaten as a food — it has a chocolate-like flavor and is used in some candy and baking.

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The Full Monographs Behind St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

St. John's Bread Vanilla Flavor'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.

Carob 9 references
  1. Savino, F., Muratore, M. C., Silvestro, L., Oggero, R., and Mostert, M. Allergy to carob gum in an infant. J.Pediatr.Gastroenterol.Nutr. 1999;29(4):475-476. DOI
  2. Bosscher, D., Caillie-Bertrand, M., and Deelstra, H. Effect of thickening agents, based on soluble dietary fiber, on the availability of calcium, iron, and zinc from infant formulas. Nutrition 2001;17(7-8):614-618. PubMed
  3. van, der Brempt, X, Ledent, C., and Mairesse, M. Rhinitis and asthma caused by occupational exposure to carob bean flour. J.Allergy Clin.Immunol. 1992;90(6 Pt 1):1008-1010. PubMed
  4. Clarke, P. and Robinson, M. J. Thickening milk feeds may cause necrotising enterocolitis. Arch Dis.Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2004;89(3):F280. PubMed
  5. Harmuth-Hoene, A. E. and Schelenz, R. Effect of dietary fiber on mineral absorption in growing rats. J Nutr 1980;110(9):1774-1784. PubMed
  6. Scoditti, A., Peluso, P., Pezzuto, R., Giordano, T., and Melica, A. Asthma to carob bean flour. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1996;77(1):81. PubMed
  7. Komericki P, Kränke B. Immediate hypersensitivity to carob pods. Contact Dermatitis. 2009;61(4):239-40. PubMed
  8. Bosscher D, Van Caillie-Bertrand M, Van Cauwenbergh R, Deelstra H. Availabilities of calcium, iron, and zinc from dairy infant formulas is affected by soluble dietary fibers and modified starch fractions. Nutrition. 2003;19(7-8):641-5. PubMed
  9. Jedrzejczyk M, Bartnik K, Funkowicz M, Toporowska-Kowalska E. FPIES Induced by Locust Bean Gum in an Infant. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2020;30(3):197-199. PubMed

See these in context on the Carob monograph →

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