Suma 2,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Suma 2,000 mg 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
Suma 2,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general energy and vitality, adaptogen for stress, sexual health and libido.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 Suma 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer
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
This product contains one active ingredient: suma root extract from Pfaffia paniculata, a plant traditionally used in supplements. It's delivered as a liquid formula with vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness data on file for suma root extract. The evidence supporting its use isn't established in the data we hold, so we can't tell you whether this product works for any particular purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Suma appears to be well tolerated when taken by mouth — no adverse effects have been reported in the available data. However, a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done.
If you breathe in powdered suma root (an occupational exposure), it can trigger asthma-like symptoms. The safety data advise against using this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for suma root extract. Still, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or with your pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Suma is a traditional supplement with limited human safety research behind it. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it.
For everyone else, talk with your pharmacist before starting — especially if you take any medications — to make sure it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2016.
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 Suma 2,000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Answer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 083000007279 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 59321 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Suma 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) root extract | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water
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Brand IP Statement(s)
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Advanced Botanical Fingerprint
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Our alcohol-free extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.
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Seals/Symbols
Gluten Free
K Parve
Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process
Formula
K Parve
Pfaffia paniculata
Super Concentrated 2,000 mg
General
9547 Rev. 914
General Statements
Since 1972
Our facility is cGMP certified, organic and kosher certified.
Formulation
Gluten-Free Alcohol-Free
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) three (3) times a day in a small of water. Shake well.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Do not use if safety seal is seal is damaged or missing.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Suma 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Suma 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) root extract
No knowninteractions
Suma is a South American root often marketed as a 'Brazilian ginseng' and used as an adaptogen for energy, stamina, and stress. Human evidence is very...
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Suma 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Suma 2,000 mg. 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 Suma 2,000 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Answer
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- Nature's Answer
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788-3943
- Phone Number
- (800) 439-2324
- Web Address
- www.naturesanswer.com
Suma 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer: Common Questions
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Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Suma 2,000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Suma 2,000 mg'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 3 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.
Suma 3 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
- Subiza, J., Subiza, J. L., Escribano, P. M., Hinojosa, M., Garcia, R., Jerez, M., and Subiza, E. Occupational asthma caused by Brazil ginseng dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991;88(5):731-736. PubMed
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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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