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ABC White Appletini Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Core Nutritionals

Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

ABC White Appletini is a dietary supplement by Core Nutritionals with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 50 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals

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 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Branched-Chain Amino Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

ABC White Appletini has 6 active ingredients — branched-chain amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine), L-Glutamine, CarnoSyn (beta-alanine), and Citrulline Malate. These are amino acids and amino-acid-like compounds often used in fitness supplements to support muscle recovery and exercise performance.

The powder also contains inactive ingredients — natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, sucralose, and acesulfame-K — which are fillers and flavoring agents common in supplement powders.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
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: endurance, recovery, and lean muscle building.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle breakdown, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Physical performance, Postoperative recovery, Sarcopenia — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Postoperative recovery (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance, Physical performance.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance.

L-Glutamine is rated Effective for sickle cell disease and Possibly Effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma. CarnoSyn (beta-alanine) is rated Possibly Effective for athletic and physical performance.

We don't have established evidence in our data for the other amino acids in this blend, and beta-alanine's effectiveness for cognitive decline, COPD, cognitive function, or menopausal symptoms hasn't been reliably demonstrated.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Beta-alanine

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.

L-Glutamine is generally well tolerated orally, though it commonly causes gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation — especially at high doses. Headache and dizziness have been reported, and rare cases of mood changes (mania) occurred in people with bipolar disorder.

If you have kidney or liver disease, you should only use this under your doctor's supervision. CarnoSyn (beta-alanine) is generally well tolerated but commonly causes harmless tingling and flushing of the skin, usually starting on the scalp within 20 minutes and lasting about an hour.

It's not well studied for long-term high-dose use. The safety data advises against using this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

L-Glutamine is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy and lactation, but there isn't enough data on the other ingredients to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Beta-alanine

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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Glutamine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 50 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.

Anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs) are the key one to double-check before starting this product — L-Glutamine may theoretically interfere with how they work. Run your exact medication through the checker on this page to be sure.

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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.

This is a branched-chain amino acid supplement that may help with muscle recovery and athletic performance, with L-Glutamine also having established use for sickle cell disease. If you take anticonvulsant (seizure) medication, you'll want to check with us first — that's the main drug concern.

Expect some skin tingling from the beta-alanine and possible digestive side effects from the glutamine. Talk to your pharmacist about whether it fits your health picture and medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2017.

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 ABC White Appletini, straight from the product label.

Brand Core Nutritionals
Barcode (UPC) 850757001429
Net contents 2.1875 lbs; 1 kg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2017
DSLD ID 73947
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
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 ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals, 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:
20 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
20 Gram(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
850757001429
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine2.5 Gram(s)--
L-Leucine5 Gram(s)--
L-Isoleucine2.5 Gram(s)--
L-Valine2.5 Gram(s)--
CarnoSyn2.5 Gram(s)--
Branched-Chain Amino Acids0 NP--
Citrulline Malate2.5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Natural and Artificial flavors, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Making a great BCAA product may be complicated, and other companies may get it wrong, but Core Nutritionals makes a superior BCAA product elementary. Tested amino ratios. Proven formulas. No unnecessary fillers.

A: Aminos in the only clinically-verified and tested BCAA (branched chain amino acid) ratio of 2:1:1 to support endurance, recovery, and the building of lean muscle.

C: Citrulline malate, at a clinical serving size, that may help to increase NO (nitric oxide) synthesis and ATP production.

When combined with regular weight/resistance training and a healthy, balanced diet.

Superior recovery and endurance

100 scoops BCAAS

Manufactured in a U.S. CGMP facility.

Brand IP Statement(s)

B: Beta-Alanine as CarnoSyn , the only patented brand of beta-alanine. CarnoSyn has been shown to increase muscle strength and performance, increase endurance, and decrease muscular fatigue.

Crush It

CarnoSyn Carnosine Synthesizer

Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is the owner of patents as listed on www.carnosyn.com and registered trademark CarnoSyn.

Precautions

Warning: This product is only intended for use in healthy adults 18 years of age or older.

Pregnant or nursing women should not use this product. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription, over the counter medication, dietary supplement product, or if you have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) or any other medication.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription, over the counter medication, dietary supplement product, or if you have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) or any other medication. Immediately discontinue use and consult your health care professional if you experience adverse reaction to this product. Do not exceed recommended serving. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Mix 2 scoops in 16-32 ounces of water and shake well. Adjust water level according to taste. Consume immediately before and during training. Additional servings can be taken throughout the day to maximize effectiveness.

FDA Statement of Identity

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.

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Amino acids. Beta-Alanine. Citrulline malate

Formulation

No fillers No sugars No artificial colors No calories Caffeine free Gluten free

Storage

Protect from heat, light and moisture Store at 10-25(0)C (50-77(0)F)

See for yourself

ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size20 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container50 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.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
2.5 Gram(s) per serving

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...

L-Glutamine monograph & interactions

CarnoSyn

No known
interactions
2.5 Gram(s) per serving Form: Beta-Alanine

Beta-alanine is an amino acid taken mostly by athletes to raise muscle carnosine, which may help buffer acid and reduce fatigue during short, high-int...

CarnoSyn monograph & interactions

Branched-Chain Amino Acids

0 NP per serving
  • › L-Leucine
  • › L-Isoleucine
  • › L-Valine

Citrulline Malate

2.5 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Natural and Artificial flavors, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in ABC White Appletini 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.

L-Glutamine1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for ABC White Appletini, from the product label.

Core Nutritionals

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Name
Core Nutritionals, LLC
City
Arlington
State
Virginia
Phone Number
(888) 978-2332
Web Address
www.CoreNutritionals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals: Common Questions

Does ABC White Appletini by Core Nutritionals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, ABC White Appletini has a known interaction with 50 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
ABC White Appletini contains 6 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.
Will this make me tingle or have side effects?
Yes — you'll likely feel tingling and flushing from the beta-alanine, especially on your scalp, usually starting within 20 minutes and lasting about an hour. The glutamine can cause bloating, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. These are generally harmless, but let us know if they bother you.
Is it safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
L-Glutamine is rated Likely Safe during pregnancy and lactation, but the beta-alanine hasn't been studied enough — the safety data advises against it during both. Since this is a blend, you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation before using it.
What does glutamine actually do?
L-Glutamine is proven effective for sickle cell disease and possibly helpful for muscle wasting in HIV/AIDS, recovery after surgery, and trauma or critical illness. In this powder it's included to support muscle recovery and health.
What's CarnoSyn and why is it in here?
CarnoSyn is a branded form of beta-alanine, an amino acid. It's rated Possibly Effective for athletic and physical performance, which is why it's added to this fitness supplement. The tingling you feel is a known side effect that's harmless.
Should I worry about the sweeteners?
The product contains sucralose and acesulfame-K, both artificial sweeteners commonly used in supplements. We don't have safety concerns listed in our data for these at the amounts found in supplements.
Can I use this if I have kidney or liver problems?
The glutamine in this product should only be used under medical supervision if you have kidney or liver disease. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The 24 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.

Glutamine 11 references
  1. Miller AL. Therapeutic considerations of L-glutamine: a review of the literature. Altern Med Rev 1999;4:239-48..
  2. Bozzetti F, Biganzoli L, Gavazzi C, et al. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a double-blind randomized study. Nutrition 1997;13:748-51.. PubMed
  3. Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
  4. Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
  5. Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
  6. Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
  7. Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
  8. Laviano A, Molfino A, Lacaria MT, Canelli A, De Leo S, Preziosa I, Rossi Fanelli F. Glutamine supplementation favors weight loss in nondieting obese female patients. A pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2014 Nov;68(11):1264-6. PubMed
  9. Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
  10. Niihara Y, Miller ST, Kanter J, et al. A Phase 3 Trial of l-Glutamine in Sickle Cell Disease. N Engl J Med 2018;379(3):226-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1715971.
  11. Ogden HB, Child RB, Fallowfield JL, et al. Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Low, Medium and High Dose Acute Oral l-Glutamine Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):2953. PubMed

See these in context on the Glutamine monograph →

Beta-alanine 13 references
  1. Harris RC, Tallon MJ, Dunnett M, et al. The absorption of orally supplied beta-alanine and its effect on muscle carnosine synthesis in human vastus lateralis. Amino Acids 2006;30:279-89.
  2. Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, et al. Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids 2007;32:225-33.
  3. Bellinger PM, Minahan CL. The effect of ß-alanine supplementation on cycling time trials of different length. Eur J Sport Sci 2016;16(7):829-36.
  4. Chung W, Shaw G, Anderson ME, et al. Effect of 10 week beta-alanine supplementation on competition and training performance in elite swimmers. Nutrients 2012;4(10):1441-53. PubMed
  5. Glenn JM, Gray M, Stewart R, et al. Incremental effects of 28 days of beta-alanine supplementation on high-intensity cycling performance and blood lactate in masters female cyclists. Amino Acids 2015;47(12):2593-600. PubMed
  6. Gross M, Bieri K, Hoppeler H, Norman B, Vogt M. Beta-alanine supplementation improves jumping power and affects severe-intensity performance in professional alpine skiers. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2014;24(6):665-73. PubMed
  7. Howe ST, Bellinger PM, Driller MW, Shing CM, Fell JW. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on isokinetic force and cycling performance in highly trained cyclists. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2013;23(6):562-70. PubMed
  8. Sweeney KM, Wright GA, Glenn Brice A, Doberstein ST. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on power performance during repeated sprint activity. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24(1):79-87.
  9. Décombaz J, Beaumont M, Vuichoud J, Bouisset F, Stellingwerff T. Effect of slow-release ß-alanine tablets on absorption kinetics and paresthesia. Amino Acids 2012;43(1):67-76. Erratum in: Amino Acids 2013;45(4):1015.
  10. Stellingwerff T, Anwander H, Egger A, et al. Effect of two ß-alanine dosing protocols on muscle carnosine synthesis and washout. Amino Acids 2012;42(6):2461-72. PubMed
  11. da Silva RP, de Oliveira LF, Saunders B, et al. Effects of ß-alanine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the estimated energy system contribution during high-intensity intermittent exercise. Amino Acids. 2019;51(1):83-96. PubMed
  12. Varanoske AN, Hoffman JR, Church DD, et al. Comparison of sustained-release and rapid-release ß-alanine formulations on changes in skeletal muscle carnosine and histidine content and isometric performance following a muscle-damaging protocol. Amino Acids. PubMed
  13. Perim P, Gobbi N, Duarte B, et al. Beta-alanine did not improve high-intensity performance throughout simulated road cycling. Eur J Sport Sci 2021. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-alanine monograph →

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