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BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Betancourt Nutrition

BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend is a dietary supplement by Betancourt Nutrition with 3 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition

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.
  • “Branch Chain Amino Acid Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: L-glutamine, an amino acid your body makes naturally and uses for gut health, immune function, and muscle recovery. The rest of the tablet is made up of inactive ingredients like maltodextrin, cellulose, flavorings, sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame K), and binding agents.

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: muscle protein synthesis and exercise recovery.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle damage, Athletic performance, Postoperative recovery, Wound healing, Muscular dystrophy, muscle soreness — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Postoperative recovery (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance, Muscular dystrophy.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Wound healing, Exercise-induced muscle damage.

L-glutamine is rated Effective for sickle cell disease. It's rated Possibly Effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma.

The evidence backing these uses comes from clinical trials, though more research would help confirm some of them.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine

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.

L-glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effects from oral doses are mild and digestive—belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. If you have kidney or liver disease, you should only use this supplement under your doctor's supervision.

There isn't enough safety data to recommend it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine

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 — 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.

If you take anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs), you should clear this supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before using it—glutamine may reduce how well these medications work.

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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 chewable is a single-ingredient supplement useful for sickle cell disease and possibly helpful for recovery after surgery or critical illness. If you take anticonvulsant (seizure) medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Otherwise, if you're in good health and not pregnant or breastfeeding, it's generally safe, though digestive upset is common at higher doses.

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 Jan 25, 2013.

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 BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend, straight from the product label.

Brand Betancourt Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 857487003204
Net contents 7.4 oz.; 525 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2013
DSLD ID 18077
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition, 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:
25 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
50 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
21
UPC/BARCODE
857487003204
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories25 {Calories}2%
L-Glutamine500 mg--
Sugar0 g--
Calories from Fat0 {Calories}--
Protein0 g--
Cholesterol0 g--
Total Fat0 g--
Carbohydrates3.5 g1%
Branch Chain Amino Acid Blend1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural and Artificial flavor, polywax, artificial color, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sucralose, Acesulfame K

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

You’re holding the newest supplement technology! Any serious bodybuilding athlete knows about the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine. But never before have they been “super-charged” by combining them in a 3:1 ratio with glutamine and compressed into a bioavailable yet candy-like format so small you can fit two dozen of them in your hand. That’s new CHEWIES(TM) BCAA Micros, created in Betancourt’s own 140,000-square-foot cGMP manufacturing facility. To build lots of muscle, your muscle cells must synthesize lots of protein. The BCAAs are building blocks in protein synthesis. But they do more than this. They also regulate it. For instance, supplementation with BCAAs has been shown to activate some of the same enzymes believed to be responsible for the muscle-building effects of resistance exercise (1). Other studies suggest that BCAA supplementation may exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness (2) and reduce levels of perceived exertion (3) so that working out doesn’t feel as tough. To make new CHEWIES(TM) BCAA Micros even more powerful, we combined leucine, isoleucine and valine with glutamine. Supplementation with glutamine may spare the BCAAs from premature degradation. Even the pros get cravings for candy. Now you can satisfy them with a nutrient-dense, "physique-friendly" supplement that is slated to become the world's favorite "Muscle Candy", new CHEWIES(TM) Micros!

WHATEVER IT TAKES(R)

Precautions

WARNING: Consult your physician before using this or any other dietary supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking medication, have a medical condition or are currently unaware of your health status.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

General Statements

SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT 1. Apro W, Blomstrand E (2010). Influence of supplementation with branched-chain amino acids in combination with resistance exercise on p70 kinase phosphorylation in resting and exercising human skeletal muscle. Acta Physiol May 28. 2. Shimomura Y et al. (2010). Branched-chain amino acid supplementation before squat exercise and delayed-onset muscle soreness. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 20(3): 236. 3. Greer BK et al. (2010). BCAA supplementation lowers perceived exertion but does not affect performance in untrained males. J Strength Cond Res April 7.

Aprox. 525 Tablets

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Actual Size

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

RECOMMENDED USAGE: Muscle protein synthesis is a 24/7 process. So you can supplement with CHEWIES(TM) BCAA Micros any time of day. However, if your goal is to protect your muscles from exercise-induced damage or soreness, or enhance exercise-induced increases in muscle protein synthesis, then take 1-2 servings (1-2 scoops) of CHEWIES(TM) BCAA Micros before and/or after exercise. Chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing with water.

Formula

A 3:1 ratio of BCAA: Glutamine!

Formulation

Sugar-Free Candy

FDA Statement of Identity

CHEWABLE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Seals/Symbols

LABORATORY TESTED BY nfn

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BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition label

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BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container21 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.

Protein

0 g per serving

Carbohydrates

3.5 g per serving
  • › Sugar

Branch Chain Amino Acid Blend

1500 mg per serving Form: L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Valine

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural and Artificial flavor, Polywax, Artificial color, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sucralose, Acesulfame K. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend interact with 50 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Glutamine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend 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
L-Glutamine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend, from the product label.

Betancourt Nutrition

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Name
Betancourt Nutrition, Inc.
Street Address
14620 NW 60th Ave.
City
Miami Lakes
State
FL
ZipCode
33014
Phone Number
800-443-4153
Web Address
www.betancourtnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition: Common Questions

Does BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend by Betancourt Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend 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?
BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend contains 3 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.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
L-glutamine is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy. However, there isn't enough reliable safety data for supplemental doses during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether to use it in either situation—they can give you personalized advice.
What are the most common side effects?
Digestive upset is most frequent: belching, bloating, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. These tend to happen at higher doses and usually resolve when you lower the amount.
Can I take this if I have kidney or liver disease?
Only under medical supervision. If you have either condition, talk with your doctor before using this supplement—they'll help you decide if it's safe for you and at what dose.
What does glutamine actually do in the body?
L-glutamine is an amino acid your body uses to fuel your gut lining, support your immune system, and help muscles recover. It's one of the most abundant amino acids your body makes on its own, but supplements add extra amounts for specific health goals.

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The Full Monographs Behind BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Glutamine

Interacts with 50 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 cell disease complications, but for most...

Read the full Glutamine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

BCAA "Micros" Chewies Insane Berry Blend'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 11 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 →

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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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