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BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet

BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor label
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Powder Category: Botanical With Nutrients
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 & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor 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 & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor is a dietary supplement by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet 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, 136 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coconut Water, Powder, 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 & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet

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 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Branched Chain Amino Acid Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (5,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This powder contains 5 active ingredients: four branched-chain amino acids (the BCAAs L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine, plus L-Glutamine) and Coconut Water Powder. BCAAs are amino acids your muscles use for repair and growth, and glutamine supports immune function and gut health — athletes and people recovering from illness often use them together.

The rest is flavor, sweeteners (including stevia and erythritol), and binders to hold the powder together.

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 sports performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Postoperative recovery, Critical illness (trauma), Wound healing, HIV/AIDS-related wasting — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for HIV/AIDS-related wasting (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Critical illness (trauma), Postoperative recovery.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance.

The evidence is mixed. L-Glutamine is rated Effective for sickle cell disease and Possibly Effective for recovery after surgery, critical illness, and HIV/AIDS-related wasting.

For the Coconut Water Powder, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it helps with blood sugar control, cholesterol, weight, or any other condition — the science just isn't there yet in our data. The other BCAAs don't have effectiveness ratings on file for us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Coconut

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, though at high doses you may experience belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or stomach pain. A handful of people have reported dizziness or headache, and two people with bipolar disorder who took glutamine daily reported symptoms of mania or hypomania — something to flag with your doctor if you have that history.

If you have kidney or liver disease, take glutamine only under medical supervision. Coconut is generally safe in food amounts, but allergic reactions (from mild hives to severe anaphylaxis) can occur in people sensitive to coconut.

Both ingredients are rated Likely Safe in pregnancy and lactation, though for glutamine the data is limited — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Coconut

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, Coconut.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 136 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 you take this, double-check if you're on anticonvulsants (seizure medications) — L-Glutamine may theoretically work against them. Also check any antidiabetes drugs you take; Coconut Water Powder might lower your blood sugar further.

Run your exact medications 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 solid choice if you're looking to support muscle recovery or you're using glutamine for sickle cell disease or post-surgical healing. If you take anticonvulsant or blood sugar medications, check with us or your pharmacist first — the interactions are documented, even if they're theoretical or mild.

People with tree nut allergies should know coconut is treated as a tree nut allergen in the US.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.

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 & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet
Barcode (UPC) 743715018709
Net contents 13.23 Ounce(s); 375 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 314978
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet, 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:
12.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
12.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
743715018709
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories35 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates6 Gram(s)2%
L-Glutamine1000 mg--
L-Leucine3334 mg--
L-Isoleucine833 mg--
L-Valine833 mg--
Added Sugars2 Gram(s)4%
Total Sugars3 Gram(s)--
Sugar Alcohol1 Gram(s)--
Coconut Water, Powder250 mg--
Branched Chain Amino Acid Complex5000 mg--

Other ingredients: Sugar, Erythritol, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Coconut Oil Creamer, Silicon Dioxide, Rebaudioside, Beet Juice, Sunflower Lecithin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, add one scoop (12.5 g) to 8 fl oz of water, juice or sports drink and mix or shake until smooth. Mixes instantly without the use of a blender.

Formula

Bluebonnet's BCAA & Glutamine Powder is designed to be a comprehensive muscle recovery product that delivers the scientifically substantiated 4:1:1 ratio (leucine: isoleucine: valine) of fermented branched chain amino acids, 1000 mg of free form L-glutamine, which works in conjunction with L-leucine to improve muscle growth and repair, in a base of delicious coconut water powder and strawberry kiwi flavor. BCAAs, leucine, in particular, helps improve workout intensity and stimulates protein synthesis for increased muscle mass. Use it once, and you will never train without it again!

5 grams of BCAAs 4:1:1 Strawberry Kiwi Flavor with other natural flavors

Formulation

Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Also free of gluten, barley and rice.

Muscle Growth Muscle Recovery Muscle Repair Easy-to-mix powder

Vegan

Gluten free

May support Muscle growth Muscle recovery Muscle repair

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ajipure is a registered trademark of Ajinomoto Amino Science LLC. Ajipure Amino Acids

Precautions

Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Contains: Tree nuts (coconut)

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, light and moisture.

General Statements

Notice: This product is sold by weight, not volume. This product requires aeration at the time of filling. Settling of contents may occur. Net weight and servings are clearly marked.

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Vegan

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BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size12.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 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
1000 mg 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

Coconut Water, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
250 mg per serving

Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses...

Coconut Water, Powder monograph & interactions

Branched Chain Amino Acid Complex

5000 mg per serving
  • › L-Leucine
  • › L-Isoleucine
  • › L-Valine

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sugar, Erythritol, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Coconut Oil Creamer, Silicon Dioxide, Rebaudioside, Beet Juice, Sunflower Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions

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136Drugs
50 Moderate 86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Coconut Water, Powder 86
L-Glutamine 50

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor interact with 136 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 5 ingredients in BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Coconut Water, Powder L-Glutamine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor 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.

Coconut Water, Powder1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Coconut Water, Powder full monograph & interactions

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 & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor, from the product label.

Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet

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Name
Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
Street Address
12915 Dairy Ashford
City
Sugar Land
State
Texas
ZipCode
77478
Web Address
www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet: Common Questions

Does BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor by Extreme Edge by Bluebonnet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor has a known interaction with 136 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor contains 5 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 help me build muscle?
BCAAs are amino acids your muscles use during and after workouts, so they play a role in muscle repair and growth. However, we don't have effectiveness ratings on file for muscle building specifically — the evidence we hold rates glutamine for sickle cell disease and recovery after surgery or critical illness, and the other ingredients don't have ratings. Talk to your pharmacist or trainer about whether this fits your goals.
What side effects should I expect?
At normal doses, most people tolerate it well. At higher doses, L-Glutamine can cause belching, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or stomach pain. Rarely, people report headache or dizziness. If you have bipolar disorder, mention this supplement to your doctor because a small number of people with that condition reported mood symptoms when taking glutamine daily. Allergic reactions to coconut (hives or worse) are rare but possible if you're sensitive.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Both L-Glutamine and Coconut Water Powder are rated Likely Safe in pregnancy and lactation, though the safety data for glutamine is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for you personally, especially if you're planning to breastfeed.
What are the BCAAs actually for?
BCAAs — L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine — are amino acids your body uses to build and repair muscle tissue. They're popular with athletes and people recovering from illness. L-Glutamine also supports immune function and helps keep your gut lining healthy.
Can I take this if I have a coconut allergy?
No. This product contains Coconut Water Powder, and coconut can cause allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people sensitive to it. Avoid this product and check the label on any supplement before you buy if you have a coconut or tree nut allergy.

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The Full Monographs Behind BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor’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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Coconut

Interacts with 86 drugs

Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses (like skin moisturizing and hydration) h...

Read the full Coconut monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

BCAA & Glutamine Strawberry Kiwi Flavor'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 21 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 →

Coconut 10 references
  1. Teuber SS, Peterson WR. Systemic allergic reaction to coconut (Cocos nucifera) in 2 subjects with hypersensitivity to tree nut and demonstration of cross-reactivity to legumin-like seed storage proteins: new coconut and walnut food allergens. J Allergy Cl PubMed
  2. Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, et al. Anaphylaxis to coconut. Allergy 2002;57(2):182-3. PubMed
  3. Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP. Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1994;103(2):194-201. PubMed
  4. Anagnostou K. Coconut Allergy Revisited. Children (Basel). 2017;4(10). pii: E85. PubMed
  5. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  6. Michavila Gomez A, Amat Bou M, Gonzalez Cortés MV, Segura Navas L, Moreno Palanques MA, Bartolomé B. Coconut anaphylaxis: Case report and review. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2015;43(2):219-20. PubMed
  7. 21CFR170.3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services. Updated April 1, 2017. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=170.3
  8. Alatawi KA, Alshubaily FA. Coconut products alleviate hyperglycaemic, hyperlipidimic and nephropathy indices in streptozotocin-induced diabetic wistar rats. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021;28(8):4224-4231. PubMed
  9. Kruse L, Lor J, Yousif R, Pongracic JA, Fishbein AB. Coconut allergy: Characteristics of reactions and diagnostic predictors in a pediatric tertiary care center. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021;126(5):562-568.
  10. Pathmanandavel K, Kaur N, Joshi P, Ford LS. Anaphylaxis and allergy to coconut: An Australian pediatric case series. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020;8(10):3657-3659. PubMed

See these in context on the Coconut monograph →

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