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Best Aminos Fruit Punch Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BPI Sports

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Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Best Aminos Fruit Punch 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

Best Aminos Fruit Punch is a dietary supplement by BPI Sports with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Safflower Oil powder, Coconut Oil powder, Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports

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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 4 of its 8 active ingredients.
  • “Omega 6 Fatty Acids & CLA Matrix (Proprietary)” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Best Aminos Fruit Punch contains 8 active ingredients: CLA, four proprietary amino acid blends (Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine bound to Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine), Safflower Oil powder, Avocado Oil powder, Coconut Oil powder, an Omega 6 Fatty Acids & CLA Matrix blend, and Glutamine. These are combined with inactive ingredients like maltodextrin, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, citric acid, and natural flavors to create the powder form.

The amino acids and CLA are meant to support muscle recovery and body composition, while the oils provide fatty acids. Glutamine is included for muscle and immune support.

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: Pre, intra, or post exercise amino acid support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Postoperative recovery, Critical illness (trauma), HIV/AIDS-related wasting, Malnutrition — 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 for most of these ingredients is sparse. Safflower Oil, Avocado Oil, and Coconut Oil all have insufficient reliable evidence for their uses in this product.

Glutamine is rated effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness, but those aren't the main reasons someone would take an amino acid supplement like this one. The data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for muscle recovery or body composition, which is what the product appears to target.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Safflower Avocado Coconut 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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Safflower Oil powder is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but concentrated supplements and high doses have less safety data. Rare but serious adverse effects have been reported: at least 7 case reports link heavy safflower oil use (usually for weight loss) to acute liver failure requiring transplant, though the exact doses and duration aren't always clear.

Avocado Oil powder is generally well tolerated; rare allergic reactions can occur in people sensitive to latex, and in infants and young children, avocado may rarely trigger a food hypersensitivity reaction called FPIES with excessive vomiting and diarrhea. Coconut Oil powder can cause allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with coconut hypersensitivity, with about half of reported cases involving anaphylaxis.

Glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults but may cause belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and gastrointestinal pain, especially at higher doses. Two cases of mania have been reported in people with bipolar disorder taking glutamine.

People with kidney or liver disease should only use glutamine under medical supervision. During pregnancy, safflower in medicinal amounts should be avoided (it has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation), and concentrated avocado and coconut supplements aren't well studied, though normal food amounts are fine.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Safflower Avocado Coconut 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?
  • 4 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Safflower, Glutamine, Avocado, Coconut.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; seizure medications; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 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.

Check your medications if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate risk with safflower, avocado oils), diabetes medications (Moderate risk with safflower, Minor with coconut), or seizure medications (Moderate risk with glutamine). We have no documented interactions for the four amino acid compounds we could not check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is an amino acid and oil blend aimed at muscle recovery. If you take blood thinners (warfarin or anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, or seizure medications, you'll want to check your specific drugs with the tool on this page before starting.

People with a history of latex allergy, coconut allergy, or liver disease should talk to their pharmacist first. Everyone else should run their medications through the checker to be sure.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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 Best Aminos Fruit Punch, straight from the product label.

Brand BPI Sports
Barcode (UPC) 811213022808
Net contents 8.8 Ounce(s); 250 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 270403
Product type Other Combinations
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 Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports, 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:
10 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
10 Gram(s)
Servings per container
25
UPC/BARCODE
811213022808
IngredientAmount% DV
CLA0 NP--
Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Leucine2.5 Gram(s)--
Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Isoleucine1.25 Gram(s)--
Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Valine1.25 Gram(s)--
Safflower Oil powder0 NP--
Avocado Oil powder0 NP--
Coconut Oil powder0 NP--
Omega 6 Fatty Acids & CLA Matrix (Proprietary)1 Gram(s)--
Glutamine1 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium, Crospovidone, natural Waxes, Carboxylic Acids, Polyethylene Glycol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial flavors, Malic Acid, Silica, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 01 Take 1 serving (1 scoop) 02 Mix in 8oz of cold water 03 Pre, intra or post exercise

Precautions

Warnings: Not intended for use by persons under age 18.

Do not exceed recommended dose.

Get the consent of a licensed physician before using this product, especially if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, you are pregnant, nursing or thinking about becoming pregnant.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

Keep this product and all supplements out of reach of children.

To report an adverse event or for more information call: 954.926.0900 (TEL)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Quality tested cGMP Quality Verified Certified Good Manufacturing Practice Made in the U.S.A. with domestic and international ingredients.

General Statements

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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.

Formulation

Muscle recovery Strength power & endurance Prevents muscle breakdown

No artificial colors

Formula

BCAA + glutamine oligopeptides

Fruit punch natural and artificial flavors

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports label

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Best Aminos Fruit Punch label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports

These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size10 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container25 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.

Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Leucine

2.5 Gram(s) per serving Form: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Leucine

Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Isoleucine

1.25 Gram(s) per serving Form: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Isoleucine

Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Valine

1.25 Gram(s) per serving Form: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Valine

Omega 6 Fatty Acids & CLA Matrix (Proprietary)

1 Gram(s) per serving

Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
1 Gram(s) per serving Form: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Glutamine

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...

Glutamine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium, Crospovidone, Natural Waxes, Carboxylic Acids, Polyethylene Glycol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial flavors, Malic Acid, Silica, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports Drug Interactions

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258Drugs
258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Safflower Oil powder 208
Coconut Oil powder 86
Glutamine 50
Avocado Oil powder 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Best Aminos Fruit Punch interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 8 ingredients in Best Aminos Fruit Punch interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Safflower Oil powder Coconut Oil powder Glutamine Avocado Oil powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Best Aminos Fruit Punch 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.

Safflower Oil powder3 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Warfarin

Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Safflower Oil powder full monograph & interactions

Coconut Oil 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 Oil powder full monograph & interactions

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
Glutamine full monograph & interactions

Avocado Oil powder1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Avocado may antagonize the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Avocado may antagonize the anticoagulant effects of warfarin; however, there has been only one case report of this interaction.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Avocado Oil powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Best Aminos Fruit Punch, from the product label.

BPI Sports

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Name
BPI Sports
Street Address
3149 SW 42nd St. Suite 200
City
Hollywood
State
FL
ZipCode
33312
Phone Number
954.926.0900
Web Address
www.bpisports.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports: Common Questions

Does Best Aminos Fruit Punch by BPI Sports interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Best Aminos Fruit Punch has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Best Aminos Fruit Punch contains 8 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.
Does this product interact with warfarin?
Yes. Both Safflower Oil and Avocado Oil powder can interfere with warfarin's blood-thinning effect. There's a documented case of a patient on warfarin who developed bleeding after taking safflower extract, and one case report of avocado reducing warfarin's effectiveness. Don't take this without checking with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Can I take this if I have diabetes and use diabetes medication?
That depends on your specific medication and dose. Safflower Oil may raise blood glucose levels, and Coconut Oil may theoretically lower it, both affecting how your diabetes drugs work. Talk to your pharmacist before starting so they can watch your blood sugar.
What are the most common side effects?
Glutamine can cause belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and gastrointestinal pain, especially at higher doses. These are mild and dose-dependent. Allergic reactions to coconut or avocado are rare but possible.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
No—Safflower Oil should be avoided in medicinal amounts during pregnancy because it's traditionally been used to bring on menstruation. Concentrated Avocado and Coconut supplements aren't well studied in pregnancy either. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for a safer option.
Is this safe if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know. Safflower and concentrated Avocado and Coconut supplements beyond normal food amounts haven't been studied in breastfeeding. Glutamine is rated likely safe. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
What is Glutamine used for in this product?
Glutamine supports muscle recovery and immune function. It's rated effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for recovery after surgery or critical illness, but the main reason it's in this supplement is likely muscle support after exercise.

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The Full Monographs Behind Best Aminos Fruit Punch’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Safflower

Interacts with 208 drugs

Safflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source of unsaturated fats, but strong proof tha...

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Avocado

Interacts with 2 drugs

Avocado is a nutritious fruit rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and potassium, and eating it as part of a balanced diet may support heart health. A specific extract called avocado...

Read the full Avocado 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 → 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

Best Aminos Fruit Punch'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 45 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.

Safflower 14 references
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  4. Borkman M, Chisholm DJ, Furler SM, et al. Effects of fish oil supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in NIDDM. Diabetes 1989;38:1314-9.. PubMed
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  9. Lloyd-Still, J. D., Simon, S. H., Wessel, H. U., and Gibson, L. E. Negative effects of oral fatty acid supplementation on sweat chloride in cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics 1979;64(1):50-52. DOI
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  11. Asp ML, Collene AL, Norris LE, Cole RM, Stout MB, Tang SY, Hsu JC, Belury MA. Time-dependent effects of safflower oil to improve glycemia, inflammation and blood lipids in obese, post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-masked, cro
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  13. de Ataide EC, Reges Perales S, de Oliveira Peres MA, et al. Acute liver failure induced by Carthamus tinctorius oil: Case reports and literature review. Transplant Proc. 2018;50(2):476-477. PubMed
  14. Ruyvaran M, Zamani A, Mohamadian A, et al. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil could improve abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. PubMed

See these in context on the Safflower monograph →

Avocado 10 references
  1. Blickstein D, Shaklai M, Inbal A. Warfarin antagonism by avocado. Lancet 1991;337:914-5. PubMed
  2. Blanco C, Diaz-Perales A, Collada C, et al. Class I chitinases as potential panallergens involved in the latex-fruit syndrome. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103(3 Pt 1):507-13. PubMed
  3. Diaz-Perales A, Collada C, Blanco C, et al. Cross-reactions in the latex-fruit syndrome: A relevant role of chitinases but not of complex asparagine-linked glycans. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;104:681-7. PubMed
  4. Stucker M, Memmel U, Hoffmann M, et al. Vitamin B(12) cream containing avocado oil in the therapy of plaque psoriasis. Dermatology 2001;203:141-7.
  5. Ahlroth, M., Alenius, H., Turjanmaa, K., Makinen-Kiljunen, S., Reunala, T., and Palosuo, T. Cross-reacting allergens in natural rubber latex and avocado. J.Allergy Clin.Immunol. 1995;96(2):167-173. PubMed
  6. de Groot, A. C., van der Meeren, H. L., and Weyland, J. W. Contact allergy to avocado oil in a sunscreen. Contact Dermatitis 1987;16(2):108-109. PubMed
  7. Blanco, C., Carrillo, T., Castillo, R., Quiralte, J., and Cuevas, M. Avocado hypersensitivity. Allergy 1994;49(6):454-459. PubMed
  8. Crisi, G. and Belsito, D. V. Contact urticaria from latex in a patient with immediate hypersensitivity to banana, avocado and peach. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28(4):247-248.
  9. Cherian S, Neupert K, Varshney P. Avocado as an emerging trigger for food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2018;121(3):369-71. PubMed
  10. Lichtenstein AH, Kris-Etherton PM, Petersen KS, et al. Effect of Incorporating 1 Avocado Per Day Versus Habitual Diet on Visceral Adiposity: A Randomized Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2022;11(14):e025657.

See these in context on the Avocado 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
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  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 →

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
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