Nomame

Nomame/Drug Interactions:

  • Antilipemic agentsAntilipemic agents: In animal study, an extract of nomame significantly reduced triglycerides (2).
  • Antineoplastic agentsAntineoplastic agents: In vitro, an extract of nomame reduced the frequency of chromosomal aberrations (4).
  • Antiobesity agentsAntiobesity agents: In animal study, an extract of nomame reduced weight and prevented obesity (2). According to secondary sources, nomame may act as a lipase inhibitor similar to orlistat (1). However, there is a lack of clinical or basic science research regarding the effects of nomame on body weight, body composition, or fat metabolism in humans.
  • LaxativesLaxatives: Anecdotally, nomame may cause loose, oily stools, or diarrhea.

    • Nomame/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AntilipemicsAntilipemics: In animal study, an extract of nomame significantly reduced triglycerides (2).
  • AntineoplasticsAntineoplastics: In vitro, a water extract of nomame reduced the frequency of chromosomal aberrations (4).
  • Antiobesity herbs and supplementsAntiobesity herbs and supplements: In animal study, an extract of nomame reduced weight and prevented obesity (2). According to secondary sources, nomame may act as a lipase inhibitor similar to orlistat (1). However, there is a lack of clinical or basic science research regarding the effects of nomame on body weight, body composition, or fat metabolism in humans.
  • Beta-caroteneBeta-carotene: According to secondary sources, nomame may act as a lipase inhibitor (1). Theoretically, nomame may reduce the absorption of beta-carotene, a fat-soluble compound.
  • Fat-soluble vitaminsFat-soluble vitamins: According to secondary sources, nomame may act as a lipase inhibitor (1). Theoretically, nomame may reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
  • LaxativesLaxatives: Anecdotally, nomame may cause loose, oily stools, or diarrhea.

    • Nomame/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Nomame/Lab Interactions:

  • Body weightBody weight: In animal study, an extract of nomame reduced weight and prevented obesity (2). According to secondary sources, nomame may act as a lipase inhibitor similar to orlistat (1). However, there is a lack of clinical or basic science research regarding the effects of nomame on body weight, body composition, or fat metabolism in humans.
  • Lipid profileLipid profile: In animal study, an extract of nomame reduced triglycerides (2).
  • Liver function testsLiver function tests: In animal study, elevated plasma alanine transaminase (ALT) and plasma aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were decreased by a nomame extract (2).