Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract 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 Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection
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 at a 10:1 concentration, meaning the extract is ten times more potent than the raw root. Suma root has been used traditionally in South American herbal medicine and appears in some foods and supplements.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin and water.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for suma root extract. The data we hold doesn't establish whether it works for any particular purpose, so we can't tell you what evidence supports its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, suma root seems to be well tolerated — no adverse effects have been reported in the available data. That said, a full safety evaluation hasn't been done, so there may be gaps in what we know.
One caution: if suma root powder is inhaled, it can trigger occupational asthma or allergic asthma symptoms in sensitive people. As long as you're swallowing the capsule as directed, this isn't a concern.
During pregnancy, safety information isn't reliable enough, so it's best avoided. The same goes for breastfeeding — there's no solid safety data, so avoid it while nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for suma root. That absence doesn't guarantee there are none — it just means the supplement hasn't been formally tested against medications.
Before you add it to your routine, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take prescription drugs.
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 root is generally used in foods and supplements, but human safety data are limited. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip this product — the data advises against it.
For everyone else, check your medications with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, since formal drug interaction studies haven't been done.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 21, 2023.
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 Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435214708 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 289505 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| 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 Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, with meals.
General Statements
TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection
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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Suma 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 root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract. 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 Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract, from the product label.
TerraVita Premium Collection
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- TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
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- Brampton
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- Ontario
Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Suma Root 450 mg 10:1 Extract'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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