Stem-Kine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Stem-Kine 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
Stem-Kine is a dietary supplement by Aidan Products with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, general anti-aging or 'cleanse' products, cancer prevention interest.Based on those ingredients, 977 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin D3, Beta 1,3 Glucan, Ellagic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Stem-Kine contains 4 active ingredients. Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D used to treat bone and mineral disorders.
L. fermentum extract is a bacterial ferment — we don't have safety or interaction data on file for it. Ellagic acid is a plant compound found in berries and pomegranates.
Beta-1,3 glucan is a fiber from yeast and mushrooms. The product also contains gelatin and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients (binders and capsule material).
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin D3 is effective for familial hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy, rickets, and hypoparathyroidism. Beta-1,3 glucan is likely effective for dyslipidemia (abnormal blood fats) and coronary heart disease.
For ellagic acid, the evidence for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, cognitive function, diabetes, melasma, and polycystic ovary syndrome is insufficient to rate — we simply don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works. L. fermentum extract's effectiveness data is not on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin D3 is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, but very high doses over time can cause toxicity with symptoms like high blood calcium, bone loss in adults, and slowed growth in children. It's often used during pregnancy at recommended amounts, but only under a doctor's guidance.
Safety data on ellagic acid in concentrated supplement form is limited — food amounts are considered safe, but concentrated supplements are best avoided. Beta-glucans from food are well tolerated; concentrated supplements lack safety data, so use caution.
Most adverse effects are rare, though a small number of trial participants taking beta-glucans cream developed mild, self-limiting skin reactions.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Stem-Kine, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take any heart rhythm medications (verapamil, diltiazem, digoxin), thiazide diuretics, atorvastatin, diabetes medications, blood pressure drugs, or immunosuppressant drugs. Vitamin D3 at high doses is the main concern for interactions, particularly with cardiac and blood pressure effects.
We could not check L. fermentum extract for interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Stem-Kine's vitamin D3 is established for bone and mineral disorders, and its beta-glucan may help with blood fats and heart health. However, the ingredient interactions — especially vitamin D3's effects on blood calcium, heart medications, and blood pressure drugs — mean you'll want to clear this with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, particularly if you take heart or blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or cholesterol medication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding use require personalized guidance from your healthcare provider.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.
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 Stem-Kine, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Aidan Products |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 674856000042 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 179963 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Stem-Kine by Aidan Products, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 1400 mg | -- |
| Vitamin D3 | 2000 IU | 500% |
| L. fermentum extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Ellagic Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta 1,3 Glucan | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Manufactured in a GMP registered facility
Stem Cell Formula
700mg ea
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Stem-Kine (patent pending)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Stem-Kine by Aidan Products label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Stem-Kine by Aidan Products
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 container30 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
- › L. fermentum extract
- › Ellagic Acid
- › Beta 1,3 Glucan
Vitamin D3
Interacts with715 drugs
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people,...
Vitamin D3 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Stem-Kine by Aidan Products Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Stem-Kine by Aidan Products contains ingredients with documented interactions across a wide range of medications.
The most serious concern comes from vitamin D3, which at high doses can increase blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) and reduce the effectiveness of heart rhythm medications like verapamil and diltiazem, or increase the risk of dangerous heart rhythms with digoxin — all rated Moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin D3 also interacts moderately with thiazide diuretics (water pills that lower blood pressure), the cholesterol drug atorvastatin, aluminum-containing products, the psoriasis topical calcipotriene, and theoretically with a large group of drugs processed through the CYP3A4 pathway in your liver. Ellagic acid carries a moderate interaction with diabetes medications, since it may lower blood sugar and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Beta-1,3 glucan may lower blood pressure further if you're already on blood pressure medication, and could theoretically interfere with drugs that suppress immunity.
We could not check L. fermentum extract — no interaction data is on file for it. Altogether, these interactions span 978 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Stem-Kine interact with 977 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Stem-Kine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin D3 Beta 1,3 Glucan Ellagic Acid
Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Ambrisentan interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionVitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amlodipine interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amlodipine Besilate interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amlodipine Besylate interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ellagic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some clinical research shows that ellagic acid reduces fasting and postprandial glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes who are on stable doses of hypoglycemic agents such as metformin.
Read the full Ellagic Acid + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Aprocitentan interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionBeta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionVitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Atezolizumab interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Atorvastatin (lipitor) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Atorvastatin (lipitor), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Azathioprine interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBeta 1,3 GlucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Stem-Kine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Beclomethasone interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Stem-Kine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta 1,3 GlucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta 1,3 Glucan + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionVitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Stem-Kine 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.
Vitamin D3
Aluminum
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
The protein that transports calcium across the intestinal wall can also bind and transport aluminum. This protein is stimulated by vitamin D, which may therefore increase aluminum absorption. This mechanism may contribute to increased aluminum levels and toxicity in people with renal failure, when they take vitamin D and aluminum-containing phosphate binders chronically.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%. However, while atorvastatin levels decreased, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels did not substantially change. Atorvastatin is metabolized in the gut by CYP3A4 enzymes, and researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, causing reduced levels of atorvastatin. However, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Taking calcipotriene with vitamin D increases the risk for hypercalcemia.
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog used topically for psoriasis. It can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects, including hypercalcemia. Theoretically, combining calcipotriene with vitamin D supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of arrhythmia from digoxin.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and digoxin concurrently.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem for arrhythmia.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically this could also occur with diltiazem. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and diltiazem concurrently.
Thiazide Diuretics
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Thiazide diuretics decrease urinary calcium excretion, which could lead to hypercalcemia if vitamin D supplements are taken concurrently. This has been reported in people being treated with vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism, and also in elderly people with normal parathyroid function who were taking a thiazide, vitamin D, and calcium-containing antacids daily.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil for arrhythmia.
Hypercalcemia due to high doses of vitamin D can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and verapamil concurrently.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
There is some concern that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4. In vitro research suggests that vitamin D induces CYP3A4 transcription. Additionally, observational research has found that increased UV light exposure and serum vitamin D levels are associated with decreased serum levels of CYP3A4 substrates such as tacrolimus and sirolimus, while no association between UV light exposure or vitamin D levels and levels of mycophenolic acid, a non-CYP3A4 substrate, was found. A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of the CYP3A4 substrate atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%; however, the clinical effects of atorvastatin were not reduced. While researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.
Beta 1,3 Glucan
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.
Ellagic Acid
Antidiabetes Drugs
Some clinical research shows that ellagic acid reduces fasting and postprandial glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes who are on stable doses of hypoglycemic agents such as metformin. Theoretically, taking ellagic acid with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Stem-Kine, from the product label.
Aidan Products
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- Aidan Products
- City
- Chandler
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85224
- Phone Number
- 1-800-529-0269
- Web Address
- www.aidanproducts.com
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Ellagic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsEllagic acid is a natural plant compound (a polyphenol) found in foods like pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and walnuts. It is studied mostly in laboratory and animal research for a...
Read the full Ellagic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographBeta-glucans
Interacts with 293 drugsBeta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...
Read the full Beta-glucans monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin D
Interacts with 715 drugsVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people, especially those with low sun exposure,...
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The 46 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.
Vitamin D 26 references
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- Demontis R, Leflon A, Fournier A, et al. 1 alpha(OH) vitamin D3 increases plasma aluminum in hemodialyzed patients taking AI(OH)3. Clin Nephrol 1986;26:146-9.
- Crowe M, Wollner L, Griffiths RA. Hypercalcemia following vitamin D and thiazide therapy in the elderly. Practitioner 1984;228:312-3.
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- Thiazide diuretics and the risk of osteoporosis. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter 2003;19(11):191105.
- Moon J. The role of vitamin D in toxic metal absorption. J Am Coll Nutr 1994;13:559-64.
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- Dietary reference intakes for calcium and vitamin D. Institute of Medicine, November 30, 2010. Available at: http://www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2010/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Calcium-and-Vitamin-D/Vitamin%20D%20and%20Calcium%202010%20Repo
- Cox KA, Dunn MA. Aluminum toxicity alters the regulation of calbindin-D28k protein and mRNA expression in chick intestine. J Nutr 2001;131:2007-13. PubMed
- Escribano, J., Balaguer, A., Pagone, F., Feliu, A., and Roque, I. Figuls. Pharmacological interventions for preventing complications in idiopathic hypercalciuria. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2009;(1):CD004754. PubMed
- Carlton, S., Clopton, D., and Cappuzzo, K. A. Vitamin D deficiency: appropriate replenishment therapies and the effects of vitamin D toxicity. Consult Pharm 2010;25(3):171-177. PubMed
- Wang, H., Xia, N., Yang, Y., and Peng, D. Q. Influence of vitamin D supplementation on plasma lipid profiles: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Lipids Health Dis. 2012;11:42. PubMed
- Turner AN, Carr Reese P, Fields KS, Anderson J, Ervin M, Davis JA, Fichorova RN, Roberts MW, Klebanoff MA, Jackson RD. A blinded, randomized controlled trial of high-dose vitamin D supplementation to reduce recurrence of bacterial vaginosis. Am J Obstet G PubMed
- Weiner M, Epstein FH. Signs and symptoms of electrolyte disorders. Yale J Biol Med. 1970;43(2):76-109.
- Lappe J, Watson P, Travers-Gustafson D, Recker R, Garland C, Gorham E, Baggerly K, McDonnell SL. Effect of Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation on Cancer Incidence in Older Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2017 Mar 28;317(12):1234-1243. PubMed
- Roth DE, Leung M, Mesfin E, Qamar H, Watterworth J, Papp E. Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy: state of the evidence from a systematic review of randomised trials. BMJ. 2017;359:j5237. PubMed
- Murai IH, Fernandes AL, Sales LP, et al. Effect of a single high dose of vitamin D3 on hospital length of stay in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2021.
- Wang Z, Schuetz EG, Xu Y, Thummel KE. Interplay between vitamin D and the drug metabolizing enzyme CYP3A4. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2013;136:54-8. PubMed
- Doyle D, Browne U, Brickley A, Murphy D. Vitamin D-induced hypercalcaemia and acute kidney injury in sarcoidosis. BMJ Case Rep 2023;16(1):e250580. PubMed
- Williamson A, Martineau AR, Sheikh A, Jolliffe D, Griffiths CJ. Vitamin D for the management of asthma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023;2(2):CD011511. PubMed
- Kinesya E, Santoso D, Gde Arya N, et al. Vitamin D as adjuvant therapy for diabetic foot ulcers: Systematic review and meta-analysis approach. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023;54:137-143. PubMed
Ellagic Acid 9 references
- Ertam I, Mutlu B, Unal I, Alper S, Kivçak B, Ozer O. Efficiency of ellagic acid and arbutin in melasma: a randomized, prospective, open-label study. J Dermatol. 2008;35(9):570-4. PubMed
- Dahl A, Yatskayer M, Raab S, Oresajo C. Tolerance and efficacy of a product containing ellagic and salicylic acids in reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots in comparison with 4% hydroquinone. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(1):52-8.
- Falsaperla M, Morgia G, Tartarone A, Ardito R, Romano G. Support ellagic acid therapy in patients with hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) on standard chemotherapy using vinorelbine and estramustine phosphate. Eur Urol. 2005;47(4):449-54 PubMed
- Le Donne M, Lentini M, Alibrandi A, et al. Antiviral activity of Ellagic acid and Annona Muricata in cervical HPV related pre-neoplastic lesions: A randomized trial. J Funct Food 2017;35:549-54. DOI
- Liu Y, Yu S, Wang F, et al. Chronic administration of ellagic acid improved the cognition in middle-aged overweight men. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2018;43(3):266-73. PubMed
- Serretta V, Berardinis E, Simonato A, et al. A prospective observational study on oral administration of Ellagic Acid and Annona Muricata in patients affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer not undergoing maintenance after 6-week intravesical proph
- Ghadimi M, Foroughi F, Hashemipour S, et al. Randomized double-blind clinical trial examining the Ellagic acid effects on glycemic status, insulin resistance, antioxidant, and inflammatory factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Phytother Res 2021;35(2) PubMed
- Kazemi M, Lalooha F, Nooshabadi MR, Dashti F, Kavianpour M, Haghighian HK. Randomized double blind clinical trial evaluating the Ellagic acid effects on insulin resistance, oxidative stress and sex hormones levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome PubMed
- Ghadimi M, Foroughi F, Hashemipour S, et al. Decreased insulin resistance in diabetic patients by influencing Sirtuin1 and Fetuin-A following supplementation with ellagic acid: a randomized controlled trial. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2021;13(1):16. PubMed
Beta-glucans 11 references
- Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
- Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
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- Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
- Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
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- McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
- Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
- Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
- Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
- Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed
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