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Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild overactive thyroid symptoms, heart palpitations and rapid heartbeat, anxiety and restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 264 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lemon Balm Glycerite Liquid Extract, Motherwort Glycerite Liquid Extract, Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains three active ingredients in liquid extract form. Bugleweed glycerite is included for its traditional use in thyroid support.

Motherwort glycerite and lemon balm glycerite are herbal extracts added for their reported effects on mood and circulation. The liquid is flavored with strawberry and carried in glycerin, an inert sweetener and preservative.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Support for thyroid health and function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperthyroidism, Anxiety, Insomnia, Stress, Menopausal symptoms, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lemon Balm is rated "Possibly Effective" for Stress (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Motherwort is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Arrhythmia, Heart failure, Hyperthyroidism, and more.

The evidence for what this product actually does is limited. Bugleweed, motherwort, and lemon balm all lack sufficient reliable evidence to rate them for most of their traditional uses — hyperthyroidism, insomnia, anxiety, and premenstrual syndrome are all marked as insufficient evidence in our data.

Lemon balm does have possibly effective evidence for cold sores and stress, and motherwort for bleeding, but those aren't the main reasons someone would buy a thyroid support product. The bottom line is that we don't have strong evidence these ingredients work for thyroid function specifically.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bugleweed Motherwort Lemon Balm

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Motherwort and lemon balm are generally well tolerated by healthy adults for short-term use, though long-term safety and high-dose effects haven't been well studied. Motherwort taken by mouth most commonly causes diarrhea or stomach irritation; it can also cause contact dermatitis if it touches your skin, and photosensitivity (extra sun sensitivity) if the oil is absorbed.

Lemon balm rarely causes dizziness or sedation in people, though clinical trials suggest it doesn't happen more often than placebo. Bugleweed requires caution because it may affect how your thyroid works — use only under healthcare provider guidance.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are specific concerns: bugleweed is likely unsafe in pregnancy and possibly unsafe while breastfeeding (it may reduce milk production). Motherwort is likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus.

Lemon balm isn't recommended in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise, and while breastfeeding you should talk to your doctor first because safety data are limited.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bugleweed Motherwort Lemon Balm

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Motherwort, Bugleweed, Lemon Balm.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 264 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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take thyroid hormones — bugleweed and lemon balm may reduce how well they work. Also double-check if you're on CNS depressants like sedatives, sleep aids, benzodiazepines, or some anxiety medications, as motherwort and lemon balm may add to their sedating effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is aimed at people looking for herbal thyroid support, but the evidence that it works isn't strong. If you take thyroid hormone medication or CNS depressants like sleep aids or anti-anxiety drugs, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this.

Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should avoid it unless cleared by their healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435238223
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283521
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435238223
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.13 mL--
Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Motherwort Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Lemon Balm Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 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.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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264Drugs
264 Moderate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor 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.

Lemon Balm Glycerite Liquid Extract2 drug types · 264 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Lemon balm seems to have CNS depressant activity in animals and in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
In vitro, constituents of lemon balm extract bind to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), preventing TSH receptor-binding and leading to the inhibition of TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. In animals, lemon balm extract has been shown to decrease levels of circulating TSH and inhibit thyroid secretion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Motherwort Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Motherwort has been reported to cause CNS depression and sedation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Bugleweed Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 16 drugs

Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Concomitant use of bugleweed may reduce the effects of thyroid hormones by blocking peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3).

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor has a known interaction with 264 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 this if I'm on thyroid medication?
You need to check with your pharmacist first. Both bugleweed and lemon balm in this product may interfere with how thyroid hormones work in your body, so your doctor or pharmacist needs to weigh whether it's right for you and whether your dose needs adjusting.
What are the main side effects I might notice?
Motherwort taken by mouth most commonly causes diarrhea or stomach irritation. Lemon balm rarely causes dizziness or sedation, though this didn't happen more often than placebo in trials. If you take more than 3 grams of motherwort, uterine bleeding is a risk. Motherwort can also cause a skin rash if it touches you, and photosensitivity (sun sensitivity).
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No. Bugleweed is likely unsafe in pregnancy and may reduce milk supply, so it shouldn't be used while breastfeeding. Motherwort is likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. Lemon balm isn't recommended in pregnancy unless your doctor says it's okay, and safety while breastfeeding is limited — talk to your doctor first.
What is bugleweed supposed to do?
Bugleweed is traditionally used for thyroid support, but we don't have strong evidence that it actually works for hyperthyroidism or any other condition. The main thing we know is that it may interfere with how your thyroid functions, so it should only be used under healthcare provider guidance.
Does this have any fillers or other stuff I don't need?
The inactive ingredients are glycerin (a sweetener and preservative) and strawberry flavor. There aren't any other fillers listed. The formula does include a proprietary blend, which means the exact amounts of each ingredient aren't disclosed on the label.
Can I take this with sleep aids or anxiety medications?
Check with your pharmacist first. Both motherwort and lemon balm in this product may add to the sedating effects of drugs like sleep aids and anti-anxiety medications, so your healthcare provider needs to know you're taking it.

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Sources & How We Checked

Thyroid Support Strawberry Flavor'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.

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The 22 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.

Bugleweed 4 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Bugleweed monograph →

Motherwort 6 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Wojtyniak K, Szymanski M, Matlawska I. Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology. Phytother Res 2013;27(8):1115-20.
  5. Xia WT, Zhou H, Wang Y, et al. Motherwort injection in preventing post-abortion hemorrhage after induced abortion: A multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Explore (NY). 2019. pii: S1550-8307(19)30447-1. PubMed
  6. Cao Shan DOSOGC, Zhang W, Zhao Z, et al. Post-marketing safety surveillance and reevaluation of Motherwort injection: A clinical study of 10 094 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 2018 Aug;38(4):625-635. DOI

See these in context on the Motherwort monograph →

Lemon Balm 12 references
  1. Wolbling RH, Leonhardt K. Local therapy of herpes simplex with dried extract from Melissa officinalis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:25-31.
  2. Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M, et al. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003;74:863-6. PubMed
  3. Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NT, et al. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2002;72:953-64. PubMed
  4. Albrecht M, Berger W, Laux P, Schmidt U, et al. Psychopharmaka und Verkehrssicherheit. Der Einfluß von Euvegal® - Dragees forte auf die Fahrtüchtigkeit und Kombinationswirkungen mit Alkohol Z Allg Med 1995;71:1215-25.
  5. Herberg, KW. Nebenwirkungen pflanzlicher Beruhigungsmittel/ Leistung und Befinden nach Einnahme einer Baldrian-Hopfen-Kombination. Z.Allg Med 1996;72:234-240.
  6. Soulimani R, Fleurentin J, Mortier F, et al. Neurotropic action of the hydroalcoholic extract of Melissa officinalis in the mouse. Planta Med. 1991 Apr;57:105-9.
  7. Sourgens H, Winterhoff H, Gumbinger HG, et al. Antihormonal effects of plant extracts. TSH- and prolactin-suppressing properties of Lithospermum officinale and other plants. Planta Med. 1982 Jun;45:78-86. DOI
  8. Auf'mkolk M, Ingbar JC, Amir SM, et al. Inhibition by certain plant extracts of the binding and adenylate cyclase stimulatory effect of bovine thyrotropin in human thyroid membranes. Endocrinology. 1984 Aug;115:527-34. PubMed
  9. Santini F, Vitti P, Ceccarini G, et al. In vitro assay of thyroid disruptors affecting TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Oct;26:950-5. PubMed
  10. Alijaniha F, et al. Heart palpitation relief with Melissa officinalis leaf extract: double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of efficacy and safety. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015;164:378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.007. Epub 2015 Feb 11. PubMed
  11. Araj-Khodaei M, Noorbala AA, Yarani R, et al. A double-blind, randomized pilot study for comparison of Melissa officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia Mill. with Fluoxetine for the treatment of depression. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):207. PubMed
  12. Kucuk U, Pham M, Raza Raja MH, Saad Shaukat MH, Clark R. Transient complete atrioventricular block associated with herbal supplement use. S D Med 2023;76(7):311-313.

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