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Vein Caps Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Aidan Products

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Vein Caps 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vein Caps is a dietary supplement by Aidan Products with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and circulatory health, blood clot prevention, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 494 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pine bark extract, Nattokinase. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vein Caps by Aidan 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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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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Vein Caps contains 2 active ingredients: nattokinase and pine bark extract. Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from natto (fermented soy) that has thrombolytic and anticoagulant properties — meaning it works to break down and thin the blood.

Pine bark extract is included, though we hold no interaction data for it. The capsules also contain gelatin and rice flour as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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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: Vein and circulatory health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Venous insufficiency, Hemorrhoids, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hypertension — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Maritime Pine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maritime Pine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Hyperlipidemia.
  • Also on file: Maritime Pine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Atherosclerosis, Hemorrhoids, Hypertension, Varicose veins.

The evidence we hold for nattokinase is insufficient to rate its effectiveness for any of the conditions listed, including angina, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic fatigue syndrome. That means clinical data is limited or mixed, so we can't confidently say whether it works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Nattokinase Maritime Pine

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

Nattokinase is generally well tolerated in the short term, but because of its blood-thinning effects, it should be used with caution if you have a bleeding disorder or any bleeding risk. The most notable adverse effect is a rare risk of hemorrhage (bleeding), including a documented case of brain bleeding when nattokinase was combined with aspirin.

Additionally, nattokinase can trigger hypersensitivity reactions in people allergic to natto or its components — symptoms like throat and larynx swelling can occur within 2 hours of taking it. The safety data advises against using nattokinase during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

We hold no interaction data for pine bark extract.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Nattokinase Maritime Pine

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Maritime Pine, Nattokinase.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 494 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.

Before taking Vein Caps, double-check your medications if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin, warfarin, or clopidogrel) — nattokinase increases bleeding risk with these, and a serious case of brain bleeding has been reported. Also check if you're on blood pressure medications, since nattokinase may lower blood pressure further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Vein Caps may interest people looking to support circulation, but nattokinase's blood-thinning effects make it important to check with your pharmacist or doctor first, especially if you take blood thinners or blood pressure medications. Pregnancy and breastfeeding aren't advised.

If you have any history of bleeding or a natto allergy, talk to your pharmacist before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.

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 Vein Caps, straight from the product label.

Brand Aidan Products
Barcode (UPC) 674856000097
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 31, 2018
DSLD ID 179967
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
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 Vein Caps by Aidan 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
674856000097
IngredientAmount% DV
Nattokinase50 mg--
Pine bark extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule in the morning and two capsules at night.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed 4 capsules per 24 hours. Do not take this product without first consulting a healthcare professional, if you are taking any anticoagulant or other prescription drugs, or if you are pregnant or nursing a baby.

This product is contraindicated in any condition associated with bleeding.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if outer seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Manufactured in a GMP registered facility

Deep Vein Health Formula

150 mg ea

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Vein Caps by Aidan Products label

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Vein Caps label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vein Caps by Aidan Products

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Nattokinase

Interacts with
289 drugs
50 mg per serving

Nattokinase is an enzyme from the fermented soybean food natto that may have mild blood-thinning and blood-flow effects. Some small studies hint at be...

Nattokinase monograph & interactions

Pine bark extract

Interacts with
327 drugs
100 mg per serving

Maritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research...

Pine bark extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vein Caps by Aidan Products Drug Interactions

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494Drugs
494 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pine bark extract 327
Nattokinase 289

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Vein Caps interact with 494 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 2 ingredients in Vein Caps interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pine bark extract Nattokinase

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vein Caps 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.

Pine bark extract3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Clinical research suggests that maritime pine bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation. However, the clinical significance of this effect is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
One clinical study shows that maritime pine bark extract decreases blood sugar in patients with diabetes being treated with antidiabetes agents. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
In vitro and animal research suggests that maritime pine bark extract has immunostimulant activity. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pine bark extract full monograph & interactions

Nattokinase2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Nattokinase might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Nattokinase has thrombolytic and anticoagulant effects. There is a case report of intracranial hemorrhage in a patient who added nattokinase to aspirin therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, nattokinase might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research suggests that nattokinase may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nattokinase full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vein Caps, from the product label.

Aidan Products

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Name
Aidan Products
City
Chandler
State
AZ
ZipCode
85224
Phone Number
1-800-529-0269
Web Address
www.aidanproducts.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vein Caps by Aidan Products: Common Questions

Does Vein Caps by Aidan Products interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vein Caps has a known interaction with 494 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vein Caps contains 2 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 Vein Caps if I'm on aspirin or warfarin?
Not without checking with your pharmacist first. Nattokinase has blood-thinning effects, and combining it with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or warfarin raises your bleeding risk — there's even a documented case of brain bleeding from this combination. Your pharmacist can review your specific situation.
What if I'm allergic to soy?
Nattokinase comes from fermented soy (natto), and people with soy or natto sensitivity can have hypersensitivity reactions, including throat swelling and potentially severe allergic responses. If you're soy-allergic, avoid this product and let your pharmacist know.
Can I take Vein Caps while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against using nattokinase during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives if you're pregnant or nursing.
Does Vein Caps actually work for circulation or vein health?
We hold insufficient evidence to say whether nattokinase works for circulation, cardiovascular health, or any of the conditions listed. The clinical data is too limited to confidently rate its effectiveness.
What are the side effects?
Nattokinase is generally well tolerated short-term, but bleeding is a rare risk — particularly if you take blood thinners. Hypersensitivity reactions, including throat and larynx swelling, can occur in people allergic to natto.
Can I take Vein Caps if I have high blood pressure?
Check with your pharmacist first. Nattokinase may lower blood pressure, so if you're already on blood pressure medication, combining it could lower your blood pressure too much and cause dizziness or other problems.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vein Caps’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Nattokinase

Interacts with 289 drugs

Nattokinase is an enzyme from the fermented soybean food natto that may have mild blood-thinning and blood-flow effects. Some small studies hint at benefits for blood pressure and circulatio...

Read the full Nattokinase monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Maritime Pine

Interacts with 327 drugs

Maritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research is promising, but many studies are small...

Read the full Maritime Pine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vein Caps'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 23 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.

Nattokinase 9 references
  1. Suzuki Y, Kondo K, Matsumoto Y, et al. Dietary supplementation of fermented soybean, natto, suppresses intimal thickening and modulates the lysis of mural thrombi after endothelial injury in rat femoral artery. Life Sci 2003;73:1289-98.. PubMed
  2. Sumi H, Hamada H, Nakanishi K, Hiratani H. Enchancement of fibrinolytic activity in plasma by oral administration of nattokinase. Acta Haematol 1990;84:139-43.
  3. Chang, Y. Y., Liu, J. S., Lai, S. L., Wu, H. S., and Lan, M. Y. Cerebellar hemorrhage provoked by combined use of nattokinase and aspirin in a patient with cerebral microbleeds. Intern Med 2008;47(5):467-469. PubMed
  4. Kim, J. Y., Gum, S. N., Paik, J. K., Lim, H. H., Kim, K. C., Ogasawara, K., Inoue, K., Park, S., Jang, Y., and Lee, J. H. Effects of nattokinase on blood pressure: a randomized, controlled trial. Hypertens.Res 2008;31(8):1583-1588. PubMed
  5. <p>Maruyama M, Sumi H (eds): Effect of natto diet on blood pressure, in Basic and Clinical Aspects of Japanese Traditional Food Natto II. Japan Technology Transfer Association (JTTAS), 1998, pp 1–3.</p>
  6. Kurosawa Y, Nirengi S, Homma T, et al. A single-dose of oral nattokinase potentiates thrombolysis and anti-coagulation profiles. Sci Rep 2015;5:11601. PubMed
  7. Ramachandran L, Aqeel A, Jafri A, Sidhu Y, Mohamed Djirdeh T. Nattokinase-associated hemoperitoneum in an elderly woman. Cureus 2021;13(12):e20074. PubMed
  8. Awatani-Yoshidome K, Hashimoto T, Satoh T. Anaphylaxis from nattokinase in a patient with fermented soybean (natto) allergy. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):153-4. PubMed
  9. Suzuki K, Nakamura M, Sato N, Futamura K, Matsunaga K, Yagami A. Nattokinase, a subtilisin family serine protease, is a novel allergen contained in the traditional Japanese fermented food natto. Allergol Int 2022.

See these in context on the Nattokinase monograph →

Maritime Pine 14 references
  1. Rice-Evans CA, Packer L, eds. Flavonoids in Health and Disease. Manhattan, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1998.
  2. Liu FJ, Zhang YX, Lau BH. Pycnogenol enhances immune and haemopoietic functions in senescence-accelerated mice. Cell Mol Life Sci 1998;54:1168-72. PubMed
  3. Putter M, Grotemeyer KH, Wurthwein G, et al. Inhibition of smoking-induced platelet aggregation by aspirin and pycnogenol. Thromb Res 1999;95:155-61. PubMed
  4. Kohama T, Inoue M. Pycnogenol alleviates pain associated with pregnancy. Phytother Res 2006;20:232-4.
  5. Liu X, Zhou HJ, Rohdewald P. French maritime pine bark extract pycnogenol dose-dependently lowers glucose in type 2 diabetic patients (letter). Diabetes Care 2004;27:839. PubMed
  6. Liu X, Wei J, Tan F, et al. Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II. Life Sci 2004;75:2505-13. PubMed
  7. Wilson D, Evans M, Guthrie N et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory study to evaluate the potential of pycnogenol for improving allergic rhinitis symptoms. Phytother Res 2010;24:1115-9.
  8. Araghi-Niknam, M., Hosseini, S., Larson, D., Rohdewald, P., and Watson, R. R. Pine bark extract reduces platelet aggregation. Integr.Med. 3-21-2000;2(2):73-77. PubMed
  9. Trebaticka, J., Kopasova, S., Hradecna, Z., Cinovsky, K., Skodacek, I., Suba, J., Muchova, J., Zitnanova, I., Waczulikova, I., Rohdewald, P., and Durackova, Z. Treatment of ADHD with French maritime pine bark extract, Pycnogenol. Eur.Child Adolesc.Psychi PubMed
  10. Suzuki, N., Uebaba, K., Kohama, T., Moniwa, N., Kanayama, N., and Koike, K. French maritime pine bark extract significantly lowers the requirement for analgesic medication in dysmenorrhea: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
  11. Cisar, P., Jany, R., Waczulikova, I., Sumegova, K., Muchova, J., Vojtassak, J., Durackova, Z., Lisy, M., and Rohdewald, P. Effect of pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) on symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Phytother.Res. 2008;22(8):1087-1092.
  12. Enseleit, F., Sudano, I., Periat, D., Winnik, S., Wolfrum, M., Flammer, A. J., Frohlich, G. M., Kaiser, P., Hirt, A., Haile, S. R., Krasniqi, N., Matter, C. M., Uhlenhut, K., Hogger, P., Neidhart, M., Luscher, T. F., Ruschitzka, F., and Noll, G. Effects
  13. Schoonees, A., Visser, J., Musekiwa, A., and Volmink, J. Pycnogenol(R) (extract of French maritime pine bark) for the treatment of chronic disorders. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2012;4:CD008294.
  14. Wang S, Tan D Zhao Y et al. The effect of pycnogenol on the microcirculation, platelet function and ischemic myocardium in patients with coronary artery diseases. Eur Bull Drug Res 1999;7:19-25.

See these in context on the Maritime Pine monograph →

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