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Best BCAA Grape Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BPI Sports

Best BCAA Grape label
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Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Best BCAA Grape 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 BCAA Grape is a dietary supplement by BPI Sports with 8 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 Grape 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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 12, 2026

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.
  • “CLA Matrix (Proprietary Blend)” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Best BCAA Grape is an 8-ingredient powder built around branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) — specifically, three proprietary peptide forms of leucine, isoleucine, and valine (the Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine compounds) — which are amino acids used to support muscle recovery during and after training. The formula also includes agmatine, Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), a CLA Matrix blend, and powdered oils from safflower, avocado, and coconut.

The product contains inactive ingredients including maltodextrin, citric and malic acids, artificial flavors, colorants (FD&C Blue No. 1 and FD&C Red No.

40), sucralose and acesulfame-K for sweetness, silica, and a fiber blend.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Lean muscle and recovery support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Muscle strength, Muscle recovery, Exercise performance, Protein synthesis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Agmatine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Agmatine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Muscle strength.

The evidence we hold does not establish whether this product is effective for any condition. Agmatine, safflower oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil each have insufficient or no reliable evidence in our data for their marketed claims — including athletic performance support, cholesterol management, weight loss, or diabetes control.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist about what the current evidence actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Agmatine Safflower Avocado Coconut

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 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.

Agmatine appears generally well tolerated for short-term use, though long-term human safety data is limited. In small studies, some people reported diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), and nausea within 2–3 days, which resolved when they stopped taking it.

Safflower oil used as a food is generally safe, but concentrated supplements and high-dose forms have less safety data; rare case reports link high-dose safflower use to liver failure, though the dose or duration that causes this is unclear. Avocado in food form is well tolerated; concentrated supplements have not been well studied.

Coconut is safe in normal food amounts, though allergic reactions — from hives to anaphylaxis — are possible in people with coconut sensitivity. Coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen purposes in the US.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Agmatine Safflower Avocado Coconut

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Safflower, Avocado, Coconut, Agmatine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 375 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners or warfarin — safflower oil and avocado oil may affect their action and increase bleeding risk (Moderate severity). If you take blood pressure or diabetes medications, alert your pharmacist — agmatine, safflower oil, and coconut oil may increase the risk of excessively low blood pressure or low blood sugar (Moderate and Minor severity).

No interactions are documented for the other four ingredients in our data.

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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.

This product is designed for people training with weights or doing intense exercise who want to support muscle recovery. If you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or blood thinners like warfarin, or if you have a coconut allergy, you'll want to run this by your pharmacist first.

The evidence for whether it actually works for athletic performance isn't established in the data we hold, so discuss your goals with your pharmacist or doctor.

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 Oct 21, 2017.

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 BCAA Grape, straight from the product label.

Brand BPI Sports
Barcode (UPC) 811213021337
Net contents 10.58 Oz(s); 300 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 21, 2017
DSLD ID 79944
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses 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 BCAA Grape 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
811213021337
IngredientAmount% DV
Conjugated Linoleic Acid0 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)--
Agmatine250 mg--
CLA Matrix (Proprietary Blend)1 Gram(s)--
Safflower Oil powder0 NP--
Avocado Oil powder0 NP--
Coconut Oil powder0 NP--

Other ingredients: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Silica, Fiber Blend, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40

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Label 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.

General Statements

When combined with a proper exercise 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.

Weight is based on total of Oligopeptides. Not based on single ingredient weight of Leucine, Isoleucine, or Valine.

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

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Lean muscle Recovery

Natural and artificial flavors

Delicious flavor • Muscle recovery

Muscle protein synthesis

30 servings

General

Rev. 01-005-BCA021 01/17

Brand IP Statement(s)

Be better. Be stronger. BPI.

Formula

Peptide linked Branched Chain Aminos

+ CLA Matrix + Agmatine

CLA Matrix

5g BCAA Oligopeptides

Agmatine sulfate

Contain(s): Tree nuts (coconut).

Seals/Symbols

ChromaDex Quality Verified Trusted Independent Laboratory

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.

The daily recommended intake for agmatine should not exceed 1000 mg/day.

Precautions

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).

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Best BCAA Grape by BPI Sports label

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Best BCAA Grape label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Best BCAA Grape 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 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

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

Agmatine

Interacts with
258 drugs
250 mg per serving Form: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology Agmatine Sulfate

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 & interactions

CLA Matrix (Proprietary Blend)

1 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Silica, Fiber Blend, 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.

Interaction report

Best BCAA Grape by BPI Sports Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Agmatine 258
Safflower Oil powder 208
Coconut Oil powder 86
Avocado Oil powder 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Best BCAA Grape interact with 375 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 8 ingredients in Best BCAA Grape interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Agmatine Safflower Oil powder Coconut Oil powder Avocado Oil powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Best BCAA Grape 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.

Agmatine2 drug types · 258 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Agmatine full monograph & interactions

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

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 BCAA Grape, 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 BCAA Grape by BPI Sports: Common Questions

Does Best BCAA Grape by BPI Sports interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Best BCAA Grape has a known interaction with 375 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Best BCAA Grape 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.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin or another blood thinner?
Not without checking with your pharmacist first. Safflower oil and avocado oil in this product may interfere with how these medications work and increase bleeding risk. Your pharmacist can review your specific drug and dose.
Will this help me build muscle or improve my workout?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether this product works for athletic performance. The branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are in it for that reason, but we don't have reliable data to confirm the claim. Your pharmacist can point you to what current research actually shows.
Are there side effects I should know about?
Agmatine may cause diarrhea, indigestion, or nausea in some people, especially early on. Safflower and avocado oils are generally well tolerated in food amounts, but high-dose supplements have less safety data. If you have a coconut allergy, this product is a concern — it can cause reactions from hives to anaphylaxis.
Is it safe to take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data on this product during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not established in our facts for most of its ingredients. Safflower flower is traditionally used to bring on menstruation and should be avoided in medicinal amounts during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
What are the inactive ingredients, and are there fillers?
Yes, the product contains inactive ingredients including maltodextrin, citric and malic acids, artificial flavors, colorants (FD&C Blue No. 1 and Red No. 40), sucralose, acesulfame-K, silica, and a fiber blend. These are standard excipients (binders, sweeteners, and thickeners) commonly used in powders.

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The Full Monographs Behind Best BCAA Grape’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Agmatine

Interacts with 258 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 of its claimed benefits is limited and...

Read the full Agmatine monograph → 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...

Read the full Safflower monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Best BCAA Grape'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 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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  3. 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

See these in context on the Agmatine monograph →

Safflower 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
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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
  5. 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
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  8. 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
  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
  12. 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
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  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
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  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
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  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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