Best BCAA Artic Ice Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BPI Sports
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Best BCAA Artic Ice 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
Best BCAA Artic Ice is a dietary supplement by BPI Sports with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for pre- and post-workout support, muscle pumps and exercise performance, cognitive support and mood.Based on those ingredients, 375 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Agmatine, Safflower Oil powder, Coconut Oil powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Best BCAA Artic Ice 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.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
Best BCAA Artic Ice contains 7 active ingredients. Three are branched-chain amino acid compounds (glycyl-alanyl-lysine peptides of leucine, isoleucine, and valine) — amino acids that your muscles can use directly for recovery and performance.
The other four actives are agmatine, a compound that may support blood vessel function and athletic recovery; a conjugated linoleic acid matrix, a type of fat studied for body composition; safflower oil powder; avocado oil powder; and coconut oil powder — all oils that supply fatty acids. The product also contains several inactive ingredients used as flavor enhancers, thickeners, and sweeteners, including natural and artificial flavors, gums, citric acid, sucralose, and food colorants.
Does it work?
Not established
We don't have established evidence ratings in our data for the branched-chain amino acids or agmatine in this product for athletic performance or muscle recovery. Safflower oil's effectiveness for the conditions in our database — heart disease, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis — is rated insufficient evidence.
Avocado oil is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol, though that's not the intended use here. Coconut oil's effectiveness for diabetes, cholesterol, and weight is also insufficient evidence.
Overall, the specific benefits claimed on the label aren't backed by established evidence in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Agmatine appears generally well tolerated in short-term use, but long-term human safety data is limited. In small studies, it has caused diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion in a small number of trial participants, usually within the first few days.
Safflower oil in food amounts is generally well tolerated, but concentrated extracts carry less safety data and rare case reports of liver failure — though the doses involved aren't clear. Avocado oil has been generally well tolerated in research; rare allergic reactions and gastrointestinal food sensitivity reactions are possible, particularly in infants and young children.
Coconut may trigger allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with coconut or tree nut sensitivity. There isn't enough data to know whether any of these ingredients are safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding beyond normal food amounts.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications against this product if you take blood pressure drugs (antihypertensive medications), diabetes medications, warfarin, or other blood thinners before you start. Safflower oil poses Moderate risk with these types; agmatine poses Moderate risk with blood pressure and diabetes drugs; and both avocado and safflower oil pose Moderate risk with warfarin specifically.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take blood pressure or diabetes medications, or if you're on warfarin or other blood thinners, you should check your specific drugs before starting this product — the interactions are real and documented. This is a BCAA and oil blend with limited evidence for athletic benefit; talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether it makes sense for your goals, especially if you have any of the medication concerns above.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 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
General information
Key facts about Best BCAA Artic Ice, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BPI Sports |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 8112130022167 |
| Net contents | 10.58 Ounce(s); 300 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 11, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 259594 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Best BCAA Artic Ice by BPI Sports, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Leucine | 2.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Isoleucine | 1.25 Gram(s) | -- |
| Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Valine | 1.25 Gram(s) | -- |
| Agmatine | 250 mg | -- |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid Matrix | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Safflower Oil powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Avocado Oil powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Coconut Oil powder | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carageenan Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame K, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40
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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.
General Statements
When combined with a proper excise and nutrition regimen. Statements based on early-stage independent 3rd party in vivo and/or in vitro model scientific research data findings for individual ingredients. Facebook www.facebook.com/BPIonline
Delicious flavor
Precautions
To report an adverse event or for more information call: 954.926.0900 (tel)
Warnings: Not intended for use by persons under age 18.
Do not exceed recommended dose. The daily recommended intake for agmatine should not exceed 1000 mg/day.
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 the reach of children.
Contain(s): Tree nuts (coconut).
Formulation
Lean muscle Recovery
Muscle recovery Muscle protein synthesis Lean muscle
Brand IP Statement(s)
Be better. Be stronger. BPI.
Formula
Arctic ice Natural and artificial flavors
Peptide linked branched chain aminos
CLA matrix Agmatine
5g BCAA's Agmatine sulfate
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Take 1 scoop blended into 8oz water Pre/intra/post workout
Please read entire label before use. Suggested use: Take one (1) serving (1 scoop) blended into 8oz of ice cold water, either before, during, or after workout, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. On non-training days, take one (1) serving (1 scoop) first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
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Best BCAA Artic Ice by BPI Sports label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Best BCAA Artic Ice by BPI Sports
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size10 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.
Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Leucine
Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Isoleucine
Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Valine
Agmatine
Interacts with258 drugs
Agmatine is a compound your body makes from the amino acid arginine, and it is sold mainly as a workout and 'pump' supplement. Human evidence for most...
Agmatine monograph & interactionsConjugated Linoleic Acid Matrix
Other (inactive) ingredients: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carageenan Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame K, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Best BCAA Artic Ice by BPI Sports Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Best BCAA Artic Ice by BPI Sports contains several ingredients with documented interactions.
The most serious concern is safflower oil powder, which carries Moderate-severity interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs) and warfarin specifically. High doses of safflower oil can increase bleeding risk; one case report documented a patient on warfarin who developed bleeding after taking a safflower extract.
Safflower oil also interacts Moderately with diabetes medications, as some research suggests it may raise blood glucose levels.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Agmatine presents Moderate-severity interactions with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) — it may theoretically lower blood pressure further — and with diabetes medications, where it may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Avocado oil powder carries a Moderate interaction with warfarin, potentially reducing warfarin's blood-thinning effect, though evidence is limited to one case report.
Coconut oil powder has a Minor interaction with diabetes medications and may theoretically increase hypoglycemia risk.
Three ingredients in this product — glycyl-alanyl-lysine-L-leucine, glycyl-alanyl-lysine-L-isoleucine, and glycyl-alanyl-lysine-L-valine — we could not check for interactions; no data is on file for them. Altogether, these interactions span 372 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Best BCAA Artic Ice interact with 375 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 7 ingredients in Best BCAA Artic Ice interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Agmatine Safflower Oil powder Coconut Oil powder Avocado Oil powder
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acarbose interactionAgmatineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Acarbose interactionCoconut Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil Powder + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Acetohexamide interactionSafflower Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acetohexamide interactionCoconut Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil Powder + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Albiglutide interactionAgmatineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Albiglutide interactionCoconut Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil Powder + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Alogliptin interactionAgmatineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Alogliptin interactionCoconut Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil Powder + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionSafflower Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionCoconut Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil Powder + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAgmatineAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionCoconut Oil PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Coconut Oil Powder + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AgmatineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Agmatine + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Best BCAA Artic Ice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Safflower Oil PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Safflower Oil Powder + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Best BCAA Artic Ice 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.
Agmatine
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research suggest that agmatine has mild hypoglycemic effects.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that agmatine can modestly decrease heart rate and blood pressure.
Safflower Oil powder
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.
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.
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.
Coconut Oil powder
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.
Avocado Oil powder
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Best BCAA Artic Ice, from the product label.
BPI Sports
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- BPI Sports
- Street Address
- 3149 SW 42nd St. Suite 200
- City
- Hollywood
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33312
- Phone Number
- 954.926.0900
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The Full Monographs Behind Best BCAA Artic Ice’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Agmatine
Interacts with 258 drugsAgmatine is a compound your body makes from the amino acid arginine, and it is sold mainly as a workout and 'pump' supplement. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits is limited and...
Read the full Agmatine monograph → Herb & supplement monographSafflower
Interacts with 208 drugsSafflower 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...
Read the full Safflower monograph → Herb & supplement monographAvocado
Interacts with 2 drugsAvocado 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 monographCoconut
Interacts with 86 drugsCoconut 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...
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The 37 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.
Agmatine 3 references
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- Keynan O, Mirovsky Y, Dekel S, Gilad VH, Gilad GM. Safety and efficacy of dietary agmatine sulfate in lumbar disc-associated radiculopathy. An open-label, dose-escalating study followed by a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pain Med 201 PubMed
- Shopsin B. The clinical antidepressant effect of exogenous agmatine is not reversed by parachlorophenylalanine: a pilot study. Acta Neuropsychiatr 2013;25(2):113-8. PubMed
Safflower 14 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- 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
- Amato, P. and Quercia, R. A. A historical perspective and review of the safety of lipid emulsion in pregnancy. Nutr Clin Pract. 1991;6(5):189-192. PubMed
- Demke, D. M., Peters, G. R., Linet, O. I., Metzler, C. M., and Klott, K. A. Effects of a fish oil concentrate in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 1988;70(1-2):73-80. PubMed
- Kaji, K., Yoshida, S., Nagata, N., Yamashita, T., Mizukoshi, E., Honda, M., Kojima, Y., and Kaneko, S. An open-label study of administration of EH0202, a health-food additive, to patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Gastroenterol. 2004;39(9):873-878. PubMed
- Kwon, J. S., Snook, J. T., Wardlaw, G. M., and Hwang, D. H. Effects of diets high in saturated fatty acids, canola oil, or safflower oil on platelet function, thromboxane B2 formation, and fatty acid composition of platelet phospholipids. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. PubMed
- 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
- Challen, A. D., Branch, W. J., and Cummings, J. H. The effect of aspirin and linoleic acid on platelet aggregation, platelet fatty acid composition and haemostasis in man. Hum Nutr Clin Nutr 1983;37(3):197-208.
- 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
- Liu Y, Liu S, Shi Y, et al. Effects of safflower injection on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of warfarin in rats. Xenobiotica. 2017 Oct 25:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed
- 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
- 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
Avocado 10 references
- Blickstein D, Shaklai M, Inbal A. Warfarin antagonism by avocado. Lancet 1991;337:914-5. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Blanco, C., Carrillo, T., Castillo, R., Quiralte, J., and Cuevas, M. Avocado hypersensitivity. Allergy 1994;49(6):454-459. PubMed
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Coconut 10 references
- 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
- Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, et al. Anaphylaxis to coconut. Allergy 2002;57(2):182-3. PubMed
- Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP. Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1994;103(2):194-201. PubMed
- Anagnostou K. Coconut Allergy Revisited. Children (Basel). 2017;4(10). pii: E85. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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