BCAA+G Green Apple Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by MRM
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BCAA+G Green Apple 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+G Green Apple is a dietary supplement by MRM with 5 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, 249 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B6, L-Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
BCAA+G Green Apple delivers 5 active amino acids: L-Glutamine, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, and Vitamin B6. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) that support muscle recovery and protein synthesis.
L-Glutamine helps maintain gut health and supports immune function, especially during recovery from illness or intense training. Vitamin B6 plays a role in amino acid metabolism and energy production.
The powder also contains inactive ingredients—natural green apple flavor, citric acid, stevia leaf extract, and monk fruit extract—for taste and stability.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-Glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma. Vitamin B6 is effective for sideroblastic anemia and vitamin B6 deficiency, and likely effective for high homocysteine levels.
The evidence for the three branched-chain amino acids in this product isn't established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-Glutamine is generally well tolerated but people with kidney or liver disease should use it only under medical supervision. Common side effects include belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, especially at high doses.
Rare neurological effects like dizziness and mood changes have been reported. Vitamin B6 is safe at standard supplement doses but high doses over time can damage nerves; doses exceeding 1,000 mg daily carry the most risk.
Common side effects are headache, nausea, and heartburn. For pregnancy, L-Glutamine is rated likely safe, and Vitamin B6 is likely safe in pregnancy but possibly unsafe at high doses; for breastfeeding, L-Glutamine has insufficient data, so avoid supplement doses unless your doctor advises otherwise, while Vitamin B6 is likely safe.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start, check these medication types with the search tool: anticonvulsants (seizure drugs like phenytoin and phenobarbital), antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), amiodarone, and levodopa. High doses of Vitamin B6 in this product could reduce how well anticonvulsants and seizure medications work.
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.
BCAA+G works well for muscle recovery and amino acid support, especially if you're training or recovering from illness. If you take anticonvulsants, blood pressure medications, amiodarone, or levodopa, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting—Vitamin B6 at high doses may interfere with how they work.
Talk to your pharmacist if you have kidney or liver disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 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
General information
Key facts about BCAA+G Green Apple, straight from the product label.
| Brand | MRM |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 60949271032 |
| Net contents | 0.396 lbs; 180 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 178962 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BCAA+G Green Apple by MRM, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 1000 mg | -- |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 100% |
| L-Leucine | 2500 mg | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 1000 mg | -- |
| L-Valine | 1500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: natural Green Apple flavor, Citric Acid, Stevia leaf extract, Monk Fruit extract
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Formula
BCAA+G contains a precise, bioengineered ratio of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and L-Glutamine, which are clinically proven to be essential for building muscle size and strength.
Vitamin B6 has been added to enhance amino acid utilization directly into the muscle tissue.
BCAA+G is the ultimate muscle recovery formula nutritionally engineered for today's serious athlete.
Ultimate muscle recovery formula enhanced with L-Glutamine 100% micronized BCAA
Brand IP Statement(s)
BCAA+G increases protein synthesis, nitrogen retention and most importantly, protects hard earned muscle from the stress of heavy training and intense exercise. Clinical investigations have proven that the amino acids found in BCAA+G help the body recover quicker after intense training and promote lean muscle gains, while reducing unwanted body fat.
General Statements
During intense training or dieting, free amino acid pools (in muscle tissue) decrease, drastically reducing protein synthesis (the ability to build muscle). Research has indicated that BCAAs and Glutamine supplementation support this free amino acid pool in the muscle tissue, increasing protein synthesis and allowing the body to build lean muscle mass. Because the body cannot manufacture its own BCAAs, their importance in the diet are vital for maximum muscle growth and recovery.
This powerful, anti-catabolic formula promotes lean muscle gains, faster recovery and explosive energy to enhance any training regimen.
Fermented
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.
General
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Certified Vegan Vegan.org
GMP Produced in a certified facility Good Manufacturing Practices
Formulation
Certified Vegan Vegan.org
Contains no added milk, egg, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, wheat, gluten or yeast ingredients.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 3 scoops 2 times daily. 1 serving should be taken prior to exercise and 1 serving immediately following exercise. Please note: BCAA+G does not mix well in water and must be shaken or swirled prior to each drink. It is normal for BCAA+G to float on top of the water. Also, BCAA+G can be consumed as powder directly into the mouth and chased with water. Elite Training Athletes: To enhance muscle strength and recovery from intense training best results are seen when BCAA+G is used before, during and immediately following training. For example: 3 scoops prior to training, 3 scoops during training and 3 scoops after training.
Precautions
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BCAA+G Green Apple by MRM label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BCAA+G Green Apple by MRM
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container27 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 with50 drugs
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 & interactionsVitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsL-Leucine
L-Isoleucine
L-Valine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Natural Green Apple flavor, Citric Acid, Stevia leaf extract, Monk Fruit extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BCAA+G Green Apple by MRM Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
MRM's BCAA+G Green Apple contains two ingredients with documented medication interactions: L-Glutamine and Vitamin B6.
The most serious concern is Vitamin B6 with anticonvulsant drugs (anticonvulsants)—high doses may reduce their blood levels and effectiveness, though the interaction appears dose-dependent. L-Glutamine theoretically might work against anticonvulsants as well, though this hasn't been reported in humans yet.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B6 also has Moderate interactions with amiodarone (a heart rhythm medication), where it may worsen sun sensitivity; with phenobarbital and phenytoin (seizure drugs), where high doses may reduce their effectiveness; and with blood pressure medications, where it might add to their blood-lowering effect. There's a Minor interaction with levodopa (Parkinson's medication) when taken alone, though not when combined with carbidopa.
L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine could not be checked—we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 247 individual medications.
Use the medication checker on this page to confirm whether your specific drugs are affected.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in BCAA+G Green Apple interact with 249 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in BCAA+G Green Apple interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin B6 L-Glutamine
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Acetazolamide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Amiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiodarone interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital interactionAmobarbital, Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine & Amytal
How Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interactionAmobarbital, SecobarbitalTuinal
How Amobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital, Secobarbital interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionVitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aprocitentan interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, PhenobarbitalHypnaldyne
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, ScopolamineBarbidonna No. 2, Belladonna Phenobarbital
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, PhenobarbitalBarbeloid, Donnatal #2, Donphen
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, PhenobarbitalAnthrocol
How Atropine, Phenobarbital interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Phenobarbital interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with BCAA+G Green Apple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in BCAA+G Green Apple 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.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
L-Glutamine
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BCAA+G Green Apple, from the product label.
MRM
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- MRM
- Street Address
- 2665 Vista Pacific Dr.
- City
- Oceanside
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92056
- Phone Number
- 1-800-948-6296
- Web Address
- www.mrm-usa.com
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The Full Monographs Behind BCAA+G Green Apple’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Glutamine
Interacts with 50 drugsGlutamine 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 cell disease complications, but for most...
Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin B6
Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
Read the full Vitamin B6 monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BCAA+G Green Apple'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.
The 43 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
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- 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
- Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
- Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
- Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
- Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
- Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
- 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
- Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
- 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.
- 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
Vitamin B6 32 references
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