BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple 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's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple is a dietary supplement by 1 Up Nutrition with 8 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, 247 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Citrulline, L-Glutamine, L-Carnitine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple by 1 Up 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.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
This powder contains eight active ingredients. The BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) are L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine — they support muscle recovery and energy during and after exercise.
L-Glutamine and L-Citrulline help with muscle function and blood flow. L-Carnitine aids in energy production by helping your body use fat for fuel.
Glycine supports muscle protein and connective tissue. The product also includes a Glycogenic Hydration Blend and Sustamine (an amino acid compound) for hydration and amino acid delivery during workouts.
The remaining ingredients are inactive — fillers, binders, and flavorings to make the powder mix and taste like pineapple.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
L-Glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for muscle wasting related to HIV/AIDS, recovery after surgery, and critical illness. L-Carnitine is effective for L-carnitine deficiency and possibly effective for high cholesterol, heart failure, and angina.
L-Citrulline is possibly effective for athletic performance. Glycine is possibly effective for schizophrenia, but evidence for ADHD, prostate health, and cystic fibrosis is insufficient.
For L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine as standalone treatments, the data we hold does not establish effectiveness ratings.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-Glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults; however, people with kidney or liver disease should use it only under medical supervision. The most common side effects are bloating, belching, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and headache.
L-Carnitine is generally well tolerated at typical doses but can cause stomach upset and a fish-like body odor at higher doses; rare seizures have been reported. L-Citrulline is generally well tolerated and may cause mild heartburn or stomach discomfort.
Glycine is generally well tolerated, though mild sedation, nausea, and soft stools have been reported rarely. L-Glutamine is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.
L-Citrulline should be avoided during pregnancy based on safety data; safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid supplement use. L-Carnitine and Glycine have insufficient data for pregnancy and lactation — there isn't enough information to know either way.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Double-check these medication types before taking this product: blood thinners like warfarin and acenocoumarol (Moderate severity); blood pressure drugs and erectile dysfunction medications (Moderate); anticonvulsants (Moderate); thyroid hormone replacement (Moderate); and clozapine for schizophrenia (Moderate). Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want amino acid and energy support during and after workouts. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, antipsychotics like clozapine, thyroid hormones, erectile dysfunction drugs, or anticonvulsants, check your specific medications with a pharmacist before starting.
Generally well tolerated, but people with kidney or liver disease should get medical clearance first.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2016.
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's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple, straight from the product label.
| Brand | 1 Up Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 019962550614 |
| Net contents | 15.87 oz.; 450 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 64637 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple by 1 Up Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 2600 mg | -- |
| Glycine | 0 NP | -- |
| L-Leucine | 3600 mg | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 1600 mg | -- |
| L-Citrulline | 1000 mg | -- |
| L-Valine | 1600 mg | -- |
| L-Carnitine | 1000 mg | -- |
| Glycogenic Hydration Blend | 280 mg | -- |
| Sustamine | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Malic Acid, Pineapple natural & artificial flavor, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Sodium Chloride, Silicon Dioxide, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40
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Precautions
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Discontinue use and immediately consult your health care professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Do not exceed recommended serving.
Do not use this product if printed inner seal under cap is missing or broken.
Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18.
Formulation
No starch or preservatives added.
Gluten Free
Formula
Sustamine
Plus Hydration Complex
Features Sustamine A combination of amino acids L-Alanine and L-Glutamine to help your body rehydrate, replenish and recover
Brand IP Statement(s)
Sustamine is a registered trademark of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. LTD.
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.
General Statements
Manufactured free of banned substances in a NSF GMP Certified Facility.
Promotes growth, protein synthesis, performance & strength Promotes fat loss and enhanced recovery
30 Servings
General
UPN00013(2) Rev. 7-19-16
Seals/Symbols
Gluten Free
Quality Guaranteed Purity
Made in the USA
Good Manufacture Practice Quality Product GMP
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Mix 1 scoop with 8 oz. of water an drink before, during and after training.
Storage
Store in a dry place at room temperature (59F-86F).
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BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple by 1 Up Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple by 1 Up Nutrition
These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size15 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 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 & interactionsL-Leucine
L-Isoleucine
L-Citrulline
Interacts with178 drugs
L-citrulline is an amino acid that the body turns into L-arginine to help make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and may improve blood flow. I...
L-Citrulline monograph & interactionsL-Valine
L-Carnitine
Interacts with19 drugs
L-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most...
L-Carnitine monograph & interactionsGlycogenic Hydration Blend
- › Glycine
- › Sustamine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Malic Acid, Pineapple natural & artificial flavor, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Sodium Chloride, Silicon Dioxide, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple by 1 Up Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
1 Up Nutrition's BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple contains several active ingredients that interact with medications.
The most serious concern is L-Carnitine with blood thinners (anticoagulants): it may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and acenocoumarol, raising your bleeding risk. If you take either of these, you'll want to check with us before starting this product.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Glutamine may theoretically work against anticonvulsant medications by antagonizing their effects, though this hasn't been reported in humans yet. L-Citrulline can lower blood pressure and may have additive effects with blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives) and erectile dysfunction medications (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors like sildenafil).
Glycine may decrease the effectiveness of clozapine, an antipsychotic for schizophrenia. Altogether, these interactions span 245 individual medications.
We could not check L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, the Glycogenic Hydration Blend's components, or Sustamine — no monograph data is on file for these. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple interact with 247 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 8 ingredients in BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Citrulline L-Glutamine L-Carnitine Glycine
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitineAcenocoumarol (sintrom) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
Read the full L-carnitine + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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 interactionL-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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 interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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 + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAvanafilStendra
How Avanafil interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullinePhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors and L-citrulline might result in additive vasodilation.
Read the full L-citrulline + Avanafil interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBelladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, PentobarbitalMicomp PB
How Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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 + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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 + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, PentobarbitalCafergot PB
How Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — 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 + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-citrullineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
Read the full L-citrulline + Benazepril interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple 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-Citrulline
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. However, a meta-analysis of 5 small clinical studies suggests that taking L-citrulline 3-6 grams daily for 1-8 weeks does not lower blood pressure when compared with control.
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
Theoretically, concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors and L-citrulline might result in additive vasodilation.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. Theoretically, taking L-arginine with PDE-5 inhibitors might have additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects. However, in studies evaluating the combined use of L-arginine and sildenafil for erectile dysfunction, hypotension was not reported.
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.
L-Carnitine
Acenocoumarol (Sintrom)
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
L-carnitine might enhance the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, an oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin, but shorter-acting. There are at least two case reports of INR elevation with concomitant use. In one case, a 33-year-old male with a previously stable INR had an elevated INR of 4.65 after L-carnitine was started and continued for 10 weeks. INR normalized after discontinuation of the L-carnitine-containing product.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
L-carnitine appears to act as a peripheral thyroid hormone antagonist by inhibiting entry of thyroid hormone into the nucleus of cells. Taking L-carnitine also seems to diminish some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, a shorter-acting oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin. There is not enough information to know whether this interaction occurs with L-carnitine and warfarin.
Glycine
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple, from the product label.
1 Up Nutrition
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- 1 Up Nutrition
- Street Address
- 7260 NW 58th St.
- City
- Miami
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33166
- Phone Number
- 1-800-688-1094
- Web Address
- www.1upnutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple’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 monographL-citrulline
Interacts with 178 drugsL-citrulline is an amino acid that the body turns into L-arginine to help make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and may improve blood flow. It is popular for exercise performance an...
Read the full L-citrulline monograph → Herb & supplement monographL-carnitine
Interacts with 19 drugsL-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most clearly useful for people with a true ca...
Read the full L-carnitine monograph → Herb & supplement monographGlycine
Interacts with 1 drugGlycine 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 quality, where early research is promisin...
Read the full Glycine monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BCAA's Glutamine & L-Carnitine Pineapple'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 65 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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Glycine 5 references
- 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
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- 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
- 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.
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L-citrulline 8 references
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- Romero MJ, Platt DH, Caldwell RB, Caldwell RW. Therapeutic use of citrulline in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovasc Drug Rev 2006;24:275-90. PubMed
- Balderas-Munoz K, Castillo-Martínez L, Orea-Tejeda A, et al. Improvement of ventricular function in systolic heart failure patients with oral L-citrulline supplementation. Cardiol J 2012;19:612-7. PubMed
- Sharif Kashani B, Tahmaseb Pour P, Malekmohammad M, et al. Oral l-citrulline malate in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome: a clinical trial. J Cardiol 2014;64:231-5. PubMed
- Pérez-Guisado J, Jakeman PM. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24:1215-22. PubMed
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L-carnitine 41 references
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