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Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Blend

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

Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar is a dietary supplement by Nature's Blend with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, weight management, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 162 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple Cider Vinegar. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend

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

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: apple cider vinegar. It also includes inactive ingredients — gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, maltodextrin, and natural flavors — that serve as the capsule and binding material.

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 Apple Cider Vinegar product and its label doesn't state a use — see Apple Cider Vinegar'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 apple cider vinegar isn't established in our data. The product facts don't support claims about acne, athletic performance, cognitive function, dental plaque, depression, or eczema — all are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence.

If you're considering this supplement for one of those uses, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

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.

In food amounts — the kind you'd get from salad dressing or a splash in water — apple cider vinegar is generally well tolerated. The problem is that supplement doses are much larger.

Long-term use of high doses carries real risks: a documented case involved someone taking 250 mL daily for 6 years and developed dangerously low potassium, high blood pressure markers, and bone loss (osteoporosis). Topically (on skin), apple cider vinegar has caused chemical burns.

The safety data we have is limited for large supplement doses, so unless your doctor has approved it, stick to food amounts.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

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 — Apple Cider Vinegar.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 162 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 us before using this product if you take digoxin (a heart medication), diuretics or water pills, insulin, or other diabetes drugs. All four drug types have documented interactions with apple cider vinegar, and the most serious involve your heart rhythm and potassium levels.

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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 digoxin, insulin, a diuretic, or diabetes medication, this supplement isn't for you without your doctor's okay. Even if you don't take those drugs, the evidence for what this product actually does isn't solid.

Talk with your pharmacist before starting, especially about dose and how long you plan to use it.

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 Aug 22, 2024.

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 Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Blend
Barcode (UPC) 079854012033
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 310425
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
079854012033
IngredientAmount% DV
Apple Cider Vinegar600 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors

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Label statements
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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Double safety sealed for your protection. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.

Formulation

Preservative & gluten free. No sugar, starch, artificial colors, artificial flavors, wheat, or corn added.

This product is manufactured under strict quality control guidelines; therefore, purity and label potency are guaranteed.

Made in USA & American owned

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to two capsules with a meal.

Formula

Apple Cider Vinegar may help burn fat and at the same time provides added energy. This product is formulated with the highest quality ingredients that may provide a lasting weight management program.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

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Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend

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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Interacts with
162 drugs
600 mg per serving

Apple cider vinegar is a fermented apple product that many people use hoping to help with blood sugar, weight, or digestion. The evidence for most of...

Apple Cider Vinegar monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
89 Moderate 73 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar 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.

Apple Cider Vinegar4 drug types · 162 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar could decrease potassium levels, increasing the risk of toxicity with digoxin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. There is some concern that people taking apple cider vinegar along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar concomitantly with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking apple cider vinegar with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Apple cider vinegar might reduce fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and decrease gastric emptying in people with diabetes. However, not all research agrees. Theoretically, it might have additive effects on glucose levels when used with antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar, from the product label.

Nature's Blend

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Name
National Vitamin Company
City
Casa Grande
State
AZ
ZipCode
85122
Phone Number
1-800-682-9862
Web Address
www.nationalvitamin.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend: Common Questions

Does Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar by Nature's Blend interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar has a known interaction with 162 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar 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.
Is apple cider vinegar safe to take every day?
In food amounts, yes — that's well tolerated. But we don't have good safety data on large supplement doses over a long time. The one published case of someone taking high doses daily for years reported serious problems including bone loss and dangerously low potassium. Talk with your doctor before taking this supplement regularly.
Can I use apple cider vinegar on my skin?
The data shows topical apple cider vinegar can cause chemical burns and skin irritation. There are published cases of people developing burns from applying it to skin, even for just a few days. We'd recommend avoiding topical use unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Will apple cider vinegar help with my acne or eczema?
There's not enough reliable evidence in our data to say it works for either condition. If you're interested in it for skin, talk with your doctor or dermatologist about treatments that do have solid evidence behind them.
What does low potassium feel like, and why does apple cider vinegar cause it?
Low potassium (hypokalemia) can cause muscle weakness, heart palpitations, or no symptoms at all — which is why it's dangerous. Apple cider vinegar is acidic and appears to cause your kidneys to excrete potassium, especially with long-term or large doses. That's why people taking heart or blood pressure medications need to be especially careful.

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Sources & How We Checked

Ultra Apple Cider Vinegar'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 11 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.

Apple Cider Vinegar 11 references
  1. Lhotta K, Hofle G, Gasser R, Finkenstedt G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia, and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80:242-3. PubMed
  2. Hill LL, Woodruff LH, Foote JC, Barreto-Alcoba M. Esophageal injury by apple cider vinegar tablets and subsequent evaluation of products. J Am Diet Assoc 2005;105:1141-4. PubMed
  3. Hlebowicz J, Darwiche G, Björgell O, Almér LO. Effect of apple cider vinegar on delayed gastric emptying in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol 2007;7:46. PubMed
  4. Johnston CS, Kim CM, Buller AJ. Vinegar improves insulin sensitivity to a high-carbohydrate meal in subjects with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:281-2. PubMed
  5. Lhotta, K., Hofle, G., Gasser, R., and Finkenstedt, G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80(2):242-243. PubMed
  6. Bunick CG, Lott JP, Warren CB, et al. Chemical burn from topical apple cider vinegar. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012;67(4):e143-4. PubMed
  7. Feldstein S, Afshar M, Krakowski AC. Chemical Burn from Vinegar Following an Internet-based Protocol for Self-removal of Nevi. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Jun;8(6):50.
  8. Luu LA, Flowers RH, Kellams AL, et al. Apple cider vinegar soaks [0.5%] as a treatment for atopic dermatitis do not improve skin barrier integrity. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019;36(5):634-639. PubMed
  9. Hadi A, Pourmasoumi M, Najafgholizadeh A, Clark CCT, Esmaillzadeh A. The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021;21(1):179. PubMed
  10. Feise NK, Johnston CS. Commercial vinegar tablets do not display the same physiological benefits for managing postprandial glucose concentrations as liquid vinegar. J Nutr Metab 2020;2020:9098739. PubMed
  11. Gheflati A, Bashiri R, Ghadiri-Anari A, Reza JZ, Kord MT, Nadjarzadeh A. The effect of apple vinegar consumption on glycemic indices, blood pressure, oxidative stress, and homocysteine in patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia: A randomized contro

See these in context on the Apple Cider Vinegar monograph →

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