BCAA Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by California Gold Nutrition SPORT
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BCAA 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.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
BCAA is a dietary supplement by California Gold Nutrition SPORT with 3 active ingredients.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 2023.
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
General information
Key facts about BCAA , straight from the product label.
| Brand | California Gold Nutrition SPORT |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 898220010585 |
| Net contents | 16 Ounce(s); 1 Pound(s); 454 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299579 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Valine | 1.25 Gram(s) | -- |
| L-Leucine | 2.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 1.25 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: None
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SBD Scoot it. Blend it. Drinkit. It's that simple. Suggested usage: Combine one level scoop (5 grams) of powder with 6 - 8 fl oz of the liquid of your choice (e.g. water or juice) and drink on an empty stomach or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional or athletic trainer. For best results, use a blender-type bottle or shaker cup. Consider combining BCAA with our L- glutamine and drink before, during, and immediately after exercise. 5 grams per 1 level scoop is an average. Individual scooping technique may yield slightly less than or slightly more than 5 grams. Our BCAA powder can also be added to: electrolyte/hydration beverages, protein shakes, MRPs, weight gainers, or smoothies.
Formulation
California Gold Nutrition Sport BCAA is formulated to contain: No artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners No fillers, gluten, or GMOs
Formulated to contain No gluten No gmos No soy
This product is not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten.
Brand IP Statement(s)
California Gold Nutrition is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC
AjiPure is a registered trademark or AJINOMOTO CO., INC. Copyright 2013-2021 California Gold Nutrition
General Statements
Questions or comments: [email protected] | www.calgn.com
This product is packaged and sold by weight, not by volume. Settling of contents occurs over time.
All California Gold Nutrition products come with a 100% Gold guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return the unused portion within 90 days for a full refund.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Pregnant or lactating women, the chronically ill, elderly, individuals under the age of 18, those taking prescription medications as well as those with a physician-diagnosed medical condition should consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to taking dietary supplements.
Pregnant or lactating women, the chronically ill, elderly, individuals under the age of 18, those taking prescription medications as well as those with a physician-diagnosed medical condition should consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to taking dietary supplements.
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.
This product is not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten. Produced in a third-party, audited and registered cGMP compliant facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.
Storage
Best stored at controlled room temperature 20 degrees C to 25 degrees C (68 degrees F to 77 degrees F). Improper storage conditions, such as extended exposure to sunlight, high heat & humidity can cause product degradation over time.
Formula
Branched chain amino acids 2:1:1 L-leucine L-isoleucine L-valine
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
AjiPure Amino Acids
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BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container91 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-Valine
L-Leucine
L-Isoleucine
Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BCAA . This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BCAA , from the product label.
California Gold Nutrition SPORT
See all California Gold Nutrition SPORT products- Name
- Madre Labs, LLC
- Street Address
- 301 North Lake Avenue, Suite 500
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91101
- Web Address
- www.calgn.com
BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT: Common Questions
Does BCAA by California Gold Nutrition SPORT interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
Sources & How We Checked
BCAA '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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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