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SUGARSolve PRO Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by American BioSciences

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

SUGARSolve PRO is a dietary supplement by American BioSciences with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, type 2 diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 299 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Banaba leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences

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.
  • “Banaba leaf extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (66 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

SUGARSolve PRO is a single-ingredient capsule containing corosolic acid from banaba leaf extract. Banaba is a plant whose compounds have been studied for their potential effects on blood sugar and blood pressure.

The product also contains inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose — which serve as the capsule material and binder.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 — see Banaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy blood glucose levels.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome, Blood sugar control, Glycemic management.
  • The closest evidence on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome.

The evidence for banaba and corosolic acid in managing diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), and metabolic syndrome is insufficient to make a reliable rating. While research suggests banaba *may* affect blood sugar and blood pressure, we don't have enough human study data to say whether SUGARSolve PRO will deliver a meaningful benefit for you.

Talk with your doctor about whether this fits into your health plan.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

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.

Banaba extract is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety hasn't been established — we just don't have enough data on how it performs over months or years. Some trial participants reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, and palpitations, though it's unclear whether these came from banaba alone or from other ingredients in that particular product.

Banaba is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

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 — Banaba.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 299 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.

Double-check your medications before taking this product if you're on blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives), diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), or any medication metabolized or transported by OATP pathways — all carry Moderate interaction risk with banaba. Your pharmacist can help you identify whether any of your prescriptions fall into these categories.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

SUGARSolve PRO may appeal to you if you're exploring natural approaches to blood sugar, but the evidence is still early. It's not for you if you take blood pressure or diabetes medications without checking first — the interactions could be real.

Please talk with your pharmacist about your exact medications before starting.

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 26, 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 SUGARSolve PRO, straight from the product label.

Brand American BioSciences
Barcode (UPC) 678226132203
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 241195
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences, 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
678226132203
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Corosolic Acid660 mcg--
Banaba leaf extract66 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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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

SUGARSolve PRO - Works to help support healthy blood glucose levels.

Exclusive professional formula Blood sugar support All day All night All natural Maintains healthy blood sugar levels Clinical strength banaba leaf extract Supports healthy weight loss Inhibits cravings

Gluten free

All vegetarian

Formula

It contains an extract from the banaba lead, each capsule contains 330 mcg of corosolic acid, which is clinically proven to activate cellular glucose transport, which supports balanced blood glucose as a part of a program to maintain healthy glucose levels.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: One (1) capsule in the morning, and one capsule in the evening, thirty (30) minutes prior to a meal, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if hypersensitive to any ingredients in this formula.

Consult with a physician prior to use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing or have any existing medical condition.

Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or missing.

Call 1-866-466-7693 with questions, comments or to report a serious adverse event.

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.

General Statements

Nature & science for better health

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

2020 American BioSciences Inc.

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SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Banaba leaf extract

Interacts with
299 drugs
66 mg per serving Form: Corosolic Acid

Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may m...

Banaba leaf extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences Drug Interactions

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299Drugs
299 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in SUGARSolve PRO 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.

Banaba leaf extract3 drug types · 299 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
In vitro research shows that banaba inhibits OATP, particularly OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the absorption of drugs and other compounds.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for SUGARSolve PRO, from the product label.

American BioSciences

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Name
ABS-Rx Division of American BioSciences, Inc.
Street Address
560 Bradley Hill Road
City
Blauvelt
State
NY
ZipCode
10913
Phone Number
1-866-466-7693
Web Address
www.abs-rx.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences: Common Questions

Does SUGARSolve PRO by American BioSciences interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, SUGARSolve PRO has a known interaction with 299 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
SUGARSolve PRO 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.
Can I take SUGARSolve PRO if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data isn't there. Banaba is best avoided during pregnancy and while nursing because we don't have reliable information on whether it's safe for your baby. Talk with your doctor before using it if you're in either situation.
What side effects might I experience?
Banaba extract is generally well tolerated, but some people have reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, and palpitations in studies. We can't say for certain whether banaba alone caused these or if other ingredients in the product were responsible.
Does SUGARSolve PRO actually work for blood sugar?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. The evidence for banaba in diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome is insufficient — that means research is still early and we can't make a confident claim about effectiveness.
What is corosolic acid and why is it in this product?
Corosolic acid is a compound found in banaba leaf. It's included because research suggests it *may* affect blood sugar and blood pressure, though we don't yet have solid proof that it delivers real benefits in people taking this supplement.
Is this safe to take long term?
Short-term studies show banaba extract is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety hasn't been established. We just don't have enough data on what happens if you take it for months or years, so talk with your pharmacist about how long you plan to use it.
Are there any fillers or other inactive ingredients?
Yes, the capsule contains vegetable cellulose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose — these are inactive ingredients that make up the capsule and help hold it together. The only active ingredient is the corosolic acid from banaba.

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Sources & How We Checked

SUGARSolve PRO'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 7 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.

Banaba 7 references
  1. Judy WV, Hari SP, Stogsdill WW, et al. Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. A dose-dependence study. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;87:115-7. PubMed
  2. Kakuda T, Sakane I, Takihara T, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. leaves in genetically diabetic KK-AY mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1996;60:204-8.
  3. Fukushima, M., Matsuyama, F., Ueda, N., Egawa, K., Takemoto, J., Kajimoto, Y., Yonaha, N., Miura, T., Kaneko, T., Nishi, Y., Mitsui, R., Fujita, Y., Yamada, Y., and Seino, Y. Effect of corosolic acid on postchallenge plasma glucose levels. Diabetes Res C PubMed
  4. Yamaguchi, Y., Yamada, K., Yoshikawa, N., Nakamura, K., Haginaka, J., and Kunitomo, M. Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome. Life Sci 11-25-2006;79(26):2474-2479. PubMed
  5. Fuchikami H, Satoh H, Tsujimoto M, Ohdo S, Ohtani H, Sawada Y. Effects of herbal extracts on the function of human organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP-B. Drug Metab Dispos 2006;34:577-82. PubMed
  6. Manaf A, Tjandrawinata RR, Malinda D. Insulin sensitizer in prediabetes: a clinical study with DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016;10:1279-89. PubMed
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Murtiwi S, Tjandrawinata RR. DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa, in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients inadequately controlled by metformin and other oral antidiabetic agents. J Comple

See these in context on the Banaba monograph →

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