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Wheatgrass Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Wheatgrass Powder is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition support, digestive health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 272 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wheatgrass, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com

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.

Wheatgrass Powder contains one active ingredient: wheatgrass, a nutrient-dense grass powder. There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

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 Wheatgrass product and its label doesn't state a use — see Wheatgrass'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 we hold doesn't establish that wheatgrass works for the conditions listed—bronchitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), beta-thalassemia, common cold, and cancer. Each of these is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate effectiveness.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research backing isn't there yet in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wheatgrass

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.

Wheatgrass is generally well tolerated as a food. However, the safety data we hold advises caution: quality and contamination concerns exist, and raw products may carry microbial contamination risk, so approval from your doctor is wise before starting.

The most common side effects reported are allergic reactions, loss of appetite, constipation, and nausea. Because wheat is a major food allergen in the United States, people with wheat sensitivity should be aware that wheatgrass may trigger an allergic reaction.

There isn't enough information on file about safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wheatgrass

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 — Wheatgrass.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 272 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 antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications) or any medication broken down by the CYP1A2 liver enzyme, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting wheatgrass. Both interactions are documented at Moderate severity.

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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.

Wheatgrass may appeal to you if you're looking for a nutrient-dense powder, but the evidence for specific health claims is weak. If you take blood sugar medication or any prescription drug processed by your liver, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this—the interaction risk is real.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider, especially if you have a wheat allergy or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Apr 23, 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 Wheatgrass Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002KUPQL7
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 311845
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
4 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Gram(s)
Servings per container
25
UPC/BARCODE
X002KUPQL7
IngredientAmount% DV
Wheatgrass, Powder4 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Precautions

Allergen Information: Wheat

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 4 grams (about 1 1/2 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

Use an accurate gram scale to measure. New

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Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size4 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wheatgrass, Powder

Interacts with
272 drugs
4 Gram(s) per serving Form: Triticum aestivum L., Powder

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, taken as a juice or powder, and is mainly used as a concentrated source of vitamins and plant nutrie...

Wheatgrass, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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272Drugs
272 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wheatgrass Powder 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.

Wheatgrass, Powder2 drug types · 272 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking wheatgrass with antidiabetes drugs might lower blood glucose levels and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that taking wheatgrass stimulates the release of insulin from beta-cells and lowers blood glucose.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, wheatgrass might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that wheatgrass induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wheatgrass Powder, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Wheatgrass Powder by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wheatgrass Powder has a known interaction with 272 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wheatgrass Powder 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.
Does wheatgrass actually work for anything?
The evidence we have doesn't establish that wheatgrass is effective for the conditions it's marketed for—including bronchitis, prostate health, anemia, colds, and cancer. Each is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't prove it doesn't work, only that the research backing isn't solid yet in our data.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate wheatgrass well, but some experience allergic reactions, nausea, loss of appetite, or constipation. Because wheatgrass is wheat-derived, it's a major food allergen—if you're sensitive to wheat, you may have a reaction.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information on file about wheatgrass in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
Can I take it with my blood sugar medication?
Wheatgrass may lower blood glucose levels, which could increase the risk of low blood sugar if you're on diabetes medication. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
Should I worry about contamination?
Yes—the safety data notes quality and contamination concerns with wheatgrass, especially raw products. That's another reason to get your doctor's okay before you start.
Does this powder have fillers or other ingredients?
No inactive ingredients are listed for this product—it's wheatgrass powder alone.

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Sources & How We Checked

Wheatgrass Powder'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 5 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.

Wheatgrass 5 references
  1. Ben-Arye E, Golden E, Wengrower D, et al. Wheat grass juice in the treatment of active distal ulcerative colitis a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002;4:444-9.. PubMed
  2. Mohan Y, Jesuthankaraj GN1, Ramasamy Thangavelu N. Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of Triticum aestivum in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Adv Pharmacol Sci 2013;2013:716073.
  3. Shakya G, Randhi PK, Pajaniradje S, Mohankumar K, Rajagopalan R. Hypoglycaemic role of wheatgrass and its effect on carbohydrate metabolic enzymes in type II diabetic rats. Toxicol Ind Health 2016;32(6):1026-32. PubMed
  4. Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); Public Law 108-282, Title II. Accessed on May 19, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-infor
  5. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed

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