TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NatureCity
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor 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
TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor is a dietary supplement by NatureCity with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for minor burns and skin irritation, wound healing, constipation.Based on those ingredients, 461 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are ACTIValoe. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor by NatureCity
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 lozenge has three active ingredients: two probiotic strains — Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K-12 and BLIS M18 — and aloe (marketed as ACTIValoe). The probiotics are meant to support oral health, while aloe is included for its potential effects on skin and digestive function.
The rest is inactive ingredients like mannitol, sorbitol, and natural flavors that make up the lozenge base.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The aloe in this product is rated as possibly effective for acne, obesity, diabetes, psoriasis, burns, and constipation based on the data we hold. That means there's some preliminary evidence, but it's not definitive — more research would strengthen the case.
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for the two probiotic strains, so we can't speak to how well they work for oral health.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Aloe gel is generally well tolerated when used in typical amounts. However, oral aloe latex — the inner leaf material — can cause serious side effects, especially at high doses or with long-term use.
Common effects are belly pain, cramping, and diarrhea. In rare cases, long-term use may lead to potassium loss, muscle weakness, heart rhythm problems, or pigment spots in the colon (harmless and usually reversible).
Avoid this product during pregnancy because aloe latex may stimulate the uterus and act as a strong laxative. Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to limited safety data and its laxative effects.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with us before starting if you take digoxin (Lanoxin) — that's a Major interaction. Also double-check if you're on blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, diabetes medications, water pills (diuretics), or stimulant laxatives — those are all Moderate.
And let us know if you take any drug your liver processes, since aloe may weaken it.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take digoxin, blood thinners, diabetes medications, or diuretics, talk to your pharmacist before using this product — the aloe can cause real interactions. It's also not appropriate during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
For others without those concerns, the aloe is generally well tolerated at normal doses, though some belly discomfort and diarrhea are possible.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.
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 TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NatureCity |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 859003007154 |
| Net contents | 30 Lozenge(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 320945 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Lozenge |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor by NatureCity, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K-12 | 20 mg | -- |
| Streptococcus salivarius BLIS M18 | 20 mg | -- |
| ACTIValoe | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Mannitol, Crospovidone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sorbitol, Silica, Copovidone, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Rebaudioside A
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take one (1) lozenge per day. Allow lozenge to dissolve completely by swirling around mouth before swallowing. For additional oral care support, a second lozenge can be taken, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula
TrueOC contains dairy-free BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 which are two strains of the naturally occurring probiotic organism Streptococcus salivarius. Orange flavor. When taken regularly, these specific probiotic stains may help support several aspects of tooth and gum health and protect against the overgrowth of bacteria that causes bad breath. In addition, BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 help support upper respiratory, ear and throat health. ACTIValoe aloe vera provides additional support for tooth and gum health.
Oral care probiotics with aloe
Contains BLIS K12 Contains BLIS M18 ACTIValoe Qmatrix Proprietary Processing
Formulation
Promotes healthy gums and teeth Supports upper respiratory, ear and throat health Helps reduce bad breath
Dairy-Free
Vegan Friendly
Non GMO Dairy free Gluten free Sugar free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
BLIS, BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 are trademarks of Blis Technologies Limited and the subject of USA patent nos 7226590, 7595041 and 8057790 for Halitosis. / ACTIValoe is a registered trademark of Aloecorp, Inc.
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.
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TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor by NatureCity label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor by NatureCity
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Lozenge(s) Dosage formLozenge Servings per container30 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.
Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K-12
Streptococcus salivarius BLIS M18
ACTIValoe
Interacts with461 drugs
Aloe vera gel is widely used on the skin for minor burns and irritation, and some research suggests it may help. Aloe latex (the yellow part) is a str...
ACTIValoe monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Mannitol, Crospovidone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sorbitol, Silica, Copovidone, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Rebaudioside A. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor by NatureCity Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor contains aloe (ACTIValoe), which does interact with several medications.
The most serious concern is digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication — aloe can increase the risk of toxicity, especially if overused, because it may deplete potassium and amplify the drug's effects in your body.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Aloe also has Moderate interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin and aspirin), diabetes medications, water pills (diuretics), and stimulant laxatives. With blood thinners, aloe's laxative effects can cause diarrhea, which increases bleeding risk.
With diabetes drugs, aloe may lower blood sugar further. With diuretics and laxatives, it compounds potassium loss.
There's also a Minor interaction with certain drugs your liver processes (CYP1A2 substrates), which aloe may make less effective.
We couldn't check the two probiotic strains in this product — Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K-12 and BLIS M18 — because we hold no data for them.
Altogether, these interactions span 460 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to look up your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor interact with 461 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. ACTIValoe
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeDigoxin (lanoxin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Read the full Activaloe + Digoxin interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Activaloe + Argatroban interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ActivaloeStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Activaloe + Armodafinil interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor 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.
ACTIValoe
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Overuse of aloe latex can increase the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion. Overuse of aloe, along with cardiac glycoside drugs, can increase the risk of toxicity.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aloe gel can inhibit platelet aggregation. This inhibition was greater than that seen with celecoxib, but less than that seen with aspirin.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests aloe gel might lower blood glucose levels and have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Overuse of aloe latex might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia.
Stimulant Laxatives
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
Due to cathartic laxative effects of aloe latex, concomitant use with other stimulant laxatives might compound fluid and electrolyte loss.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Aloe latex has stimulant laxative effects. In some people aloe latex can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of aloe vera.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that aloe extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor, from the product label.
NatureCity
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- NatureCity
- Street Address
- 990 S. Rogers Circle
- City
- Boca Raton
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33487
- Phone Number
- 1-800-593-2563
- Web Address
- www.naturecity.com
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The Full Monographs Behind TrueOC Quick Melt Orange Flavor’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
TrueOC Quick Melt Orange 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.
- 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.
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The 41 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.
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