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Dietary supplement

BCAA Orange Flavour Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SCI-MX Nutrition

Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

BCAA Orange Flavour is a dietary supplement by SCI-MX Nutrition 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, 51 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Glutamine, L-Glycine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX 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 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (10 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

SCI-MX Nutrition's BCAA Orange Flavour is a powder with six active ingredients: three branched-chain amino acids (L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Isoleucine), plus L-Glutamine and L-Glycine. The product also contains a BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix blend.

These are amino acids — building blocks your body uses to build and repair muscle and support various metabolic functions. The inactive ingredients are citric acid, flavoring, beta carotene, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and silicon dioxide.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 recovery and athletic performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Physical performance, Postoperative recovery, Critical illness (trauma), Wound healing — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Critical illness (trauma) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Postoperative recovery.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance, Burns.

In our data, L-Glutamine is rated effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma. L-Glycine is rated possibly effective for schizophrenia; evidence for the other conditions in our data (ADHD, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and others) isn't established.

The effectiveness of the branched-chain amino acids themselves and the BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix blend isn't rated in the facts we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Glycine

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 in healthy adults, but people with kidney or liver disease should use it only under medical supervision. Common side effects from oral use include belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, headache, and gastrointestinal pain.

L-Glycine is generally well tolerated at typical doses, though long-term safety data are limited; rare side effects include mild sedation, soft stools, nausea, vomiting, and upper gastrointestinal discomfort. For L-Glutamine, pregnancy and lactation are rated likely safe; for L-Glycine, we hold insufficient data to say one way or the other, so discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Glycine

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Glutamine, Glycine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 51 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.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take anticonvulsant medications (used to prevent seizures) or clozapine (an antipsychotic). Both have documented moderate-level interactions with ingredients in this supplement.

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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 BCAA product is designed to support muscle building and recovery. If you take anticonvulsants or clozapine, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it — documented interactions exist with those drugs.

Anyone with kidney or liver disease should get medical clearance first. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to make sure it fits your health picture.

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 Dec 18, 2021.

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 Orange Flavour, straight from the product label.

Brand SCI-MX Nutrition
Net contents 480 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 263969
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX 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:
100 Gram(s), 15 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
100 Gram(s), 15 Gram(s)
Servings per container
32
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Valine2.5 Gram(s)--
L-Leucine5 Gram(s)--
L-Isoleucine2.5 Gram(s)--
L-Glutamine2 Gram(s)--
L-Glycine1.3 Gram(s)--
BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix10 Gram(s)--
BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix:66.6 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Citric Acid, Flavouring, Beta Carotene, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formula

2:1:1 BCAA Matrix Added L-glutamine

Amino Acid Drink Mix 13 g amino acids per serving 2:1:1 BCAA Matrix Added L-Glutamine

Branch chain amino acids Nutrition Information per 100g per 15g serving Energy 1285kJ/302kcal 193kJ/45kcal Carbohydrate 4g 0.6g Fat, Saturates, Sugars, Protein - negligible amounts

Formulation

Performance range Intra-Workout Advanced Intra-Workout

Zero Sugar

FDA Statement of Identity

Food supplement with sweetener

General Statements

For allergens see ingredients in bold

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BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX Nutrition

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

Serving size100 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container32 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 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

L-Glycine

Interacts with
1 drug
1.3 Gram(s) per serving

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid your body makes on its own and that also appears in protein-rich foods. It is most studied for improving sleep q...

L-Glycine monograph & interactions

BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix

10 Gram(s) per serving
  • › L-Valine
  • › L-Leucine
  • › L-Isoleucine

BCAA 2:1:1 Matrix:

66.6 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Citric Acid, Flavouring, Beta Carotene, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX Nutrition Drug Interactions

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51 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BCAA Orange Flavour 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.

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-Glycine1 drug type · 1 drug

Clozapine (Clozaril)

Theoretically, glycine might decrease the effectiveness of clozapine.
One small clinical study in patients with schizophrenia shows that adding glycine to clozapine therapy worsens symptoms of schizophrenia when compared with clozapine alone. The mechanism of this interaction is unclear.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BCAA Orange Flavour, from the product label.

SCI-MX Nutrition

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Name
SCI-MX Nutrition
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX Nutrition: Common Questions

Does BCAA Orange Flavour by SCI-MX Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BCAA Orange Flavour has a known interaction with 51 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BCAA Orange Flavour 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.
What are BCAAs, and what are they supposed to do?
BCAAs — branched-chain amino acids — are three of the amino acids your body uses to build and repair muscle. This product contains L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Isoleucine, plus two others (L-Glutamine and L-Glycine) that support muscle and overall recovery.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
L-Glutamine is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. L-Glycine doesn't have enough safety data — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
The amino acids in this product are generally well tolerated. Common side effects from L-Glutamine include belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and headache. L-Glycine may rarely cause mild sedation, soft stools, nausea, or upper stomach discomfort — these usually stop when you stop taking it.
Is glutamine effective for anything?
Yes — L-Glutamine is rated effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, recovery after surgery, and critical illness from trauma.
Should I avoid this if I have kidney or liver disease?
L-Glutamine is generally well tolerated, but if you have kidney or liver disease, use it only under medical supervision. Check with your doctor before starting.

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Sources & How We Checked

BCAA Orange Flavour'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.

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The 16 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 →

Glycine 5 references
  1. Heresco-Levy U, Javitt DC, Ermilov M, et al. Efficacy of high-dose glycine in the treatment of enduring negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1999;56:29-36.. PubMed
  2. Potkin SG, Jin Y, Bunney BG, Costa J, Gulasekaram B. Effect of clozapine and adjunctive high-dose glycine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Am J Psychiatry 1999;156:145-7.. PubMed
  3. Gusev EI, Skvortsova VI, Dambinova SA, et al. Neuroprotective effects of glycine for therapy of acute ischaemic stroke. Cerebrovasc Dis 2000;10:49-60. PubMed
  4. Inagawa K, Kawai N, Ono K, Sukegawa E, Tsubuku S, Takahashi M. Assessment of acute adverse effects of glycine ingestion at a high dose in human volunteers. Seikatsu Eisei. 2006; 50:27-32.
  5. Woods SW, Walsh BC, Hawkins KA, Miller TJ, Saksa JR, D'Souza DC, Pearlson GD, Javitt DC, McGlashan TH, Krystal JH. Glycine treatment of the risk syndrome for psychosis: report of two pilot studies. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2013 Aug;23(8):931-40. PubMed

See these in context on the Glycine monograph →

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