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Takesumi Supreme Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Supreme Nutrition Products

Takesumi Supreme label
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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Takesumi Supreme 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Takesumi Supreme is a dietary supplement by Supreme Nutrition Products with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Takesumi. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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.

Takesumi Supreme contains one active ingredient: takesumi (bamboo). The product is a powder form with no other inactive ingredients listed.

Bamboo is marketed for dental health, though we don't yet have reliable evidence supporting that use.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Bamboo product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bamboo's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for bamboo in preventing tooth decay (dental caries) is insufficient — meaning we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works or doesn't. That's the only effectiveness rating we have on file for this ingredient.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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.

Raw bamboo shoots contain natural toxins that can cause poisoning, but properly cooked shoots are widely eaten and considered safe. Takesumi Supreme's processing method and safety profile in supplement form aren't well studied, so you should know the data is limited.

During pregnancy, the safety data advises against concentrated bamboo supplements. While breastfeeding, safety is unknown; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using a concentrated extract like this one.

In rare cases, topical bamboo contact has caused skin irritation (contact dermatitis) in someone.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

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 — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 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.

If you take antithyroid drugs (medications for an overactive thyroid), double-check this product with your pharmacist before starting it — bamboo may increase its effects and side effects over time.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take antithyroid medication, check with us before adding this supplement — long-term use might change how your drug works. Pregnant women should avoid concentrated bamboo supplements.

The evidence for what this product is marketed to do (dental health) isn't established yet. Your pharmacist can help you weigh whether it's right for you.

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 Oct 22, 2021.

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 Takesumi Supreme, straight from the product label.

Brand Supreme Nutrition Products
Barcode (UPC) 794504728538
Net contents 60 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 252152
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products, 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 Scoop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Scoop(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
794504728538
IngredientAmount% DV
Takesumi1000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 2 scoops once daily at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food and medication or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

Contraindicated for persons diagnosed with variegate porphyria.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any disease or illness.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products label

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Takesumi Supreme label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products

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

Serving size2 Scoop(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Takesumi

Interacts with
5 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...

Takesumi monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Takesumi 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Takesumi Supreme interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Takesumi Supreme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Takesumi

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Takesumi Supreme 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.

Takesumi1 drug type · 5 drugs

Antithyroid Drugs

Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Takesumi full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Takesumi Supreme, from the product label.

Supreme Nutrition Products

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Name
Supreme Nutrition Products
Street Address
1019 Regents Blvd #203
City
Tacoma
State
WA
ZipCode
98466
Web Address
www.SupremeNutritionProducts.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products: Common Questions

Does Takesumi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Takesumi Supreme has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Takesumi Supreme 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 Takesumi Supreme if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against concentrated bamboo supplements during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
The safety data while breastfeeding is unknown. Avoid concentrated bamboo extracts unless your doctor has cleared it for you.
Does bamboo actually help prevent cavities?
We don't yet have enough reliable evidence to say. That's the only thing we're tracking it for, and the data just isn't there yet.
Are there fillers or other inactive ingredients in this powder?
No — the product lists no inactive ingredients; it's bamboo powder only.
Can raw bamboo be toxic?
Yes — raw bamboo shoots contain natural toxins that can cause serious poisoning. But once they're properly boiled, fermented, or steam-dried, those toxins are eliminated and they're safe to eat.

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The Full Monographs Behind Takesumi Supreme’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 drugs

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

Read the full Bamboo monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Takesumi Supreme'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 4 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.

Bamboo 4 references
  1. Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
  4. Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI

See these in context on the Bamboo monograph →

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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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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