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Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade 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 BCAA Sweet Lemonade 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 Sweet Lemonade 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, Coconut Oil. 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 Sweet Lemonade 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.

BPI Sports Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade is a powder with 8 active ingredients centered on amino acids and plant oils. The formula includes three branched-chain amino acids in peptide form (Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Leucine, Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Isoleucine, and Glycyl-Alanyl-Lysine-L-Valine), which are building blocks your body uses for muscle.

You also get Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil, Agmatine, and a proprietary blend of Safflower oil. The powder also contains inactive ingredients — thickeners, sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-K), flavor compounds, citric acid, and colorant (FD&C Blue No.

1).

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.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Muscle strength, Exercise performance, Post-workout recovery, Muscle protein synthesis, Strength gains.
  • 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 effectiveness data we hold doesn't specifically cover this product's primary role as a branched-chain amino acid supplement for muscle performance. For individual ingredients, avocado oil shows possibly effective evidence for high cholesterol, but the other components in this formula either lack established evidence in our data or are rated insufficient to rate for their potential uses.

This product's effectiveness for athletic or muscle-building purposes isn't documented in the facts we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Agmatine Avocado Coconut Safflower

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.

Avocado oil and coconut oil are generally well tolerated when used as food, though concentrated supplements of either haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Avocado can rarely cause allergic reactions (especially in people sensitive to latex) or an acute gastrointestinal hypersensitivity reaction called FPIES marked by vomiting and diarrhea.

Coconut can trigger allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in those with coconut hypersensitivity. Agmatine appears well tolerated short-term but long-term human safety data is sparse; some people report diarrhea, indigestion, or nausea.

Safflower oil at high doses has been linked in rare cases to serious liver failure, though it's unclear what dose caused these events.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Agmatine Avocado Coconut Safflower

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.

Double-check this product before starting if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin or other antiplatelet drugs — safflower oil and avocado oil may increase bleeding risk at Moderate severity. Also verify your blood pressure medications and any diabetes drugs, since agmatine, safflower oil, and coconut oil interact with both at Moderate or Minor severity, potentially lowering blood pressure or blood sugar.

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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 BCAA powder is worth considering if you're training hard and want amino acid support, but talk to your pharmacist first if you take blood thinners, blood pressure meds, or diabetes medications — this product has documented interactions with all three. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a latex or tree-nut allergy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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Assessment coverage: 4 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2018.

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 Sweet Lemonade, straight from the product label.

Brand BPI Sports
Barcode (UPC) 810516030404
Net contents 4.9 oz.; 140 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 174697
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 Sweet Lemonade 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
14
UPC/BARCODE
810516030404
IngredientAmount% DV
Conjugated Linoleic Acid0 NP--
Avocado Oil0 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)--
Coconut Oil0 NP--
Agmatine250 mg--
CLA Matrix (Proprietary Blend)1 Gram(s)--
Safflower oil0 NP--

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

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Label statements
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General Statements

Lean muscle

Statements based on early-stage independent 3rd party in vivo and/or in vitro model scientific research data findings for individual ingredients.

Recovery

New!

Natural and artificial flavors

14 servings

~ Muscle recovery ~ Muscle protein synthesis ~ Lean muscle

General

Rev. 01-001-BCA078 11/17

Precautions

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

Contain(s): Tree nuts (coconut).

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.

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.

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

When combined with a proper exercise and nutrition regimen.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

BeBetter. BeStronger. BPI.

Formula

+ CLA Matrix + Agmatine

Peptide Linked Branched Chain Aminos

Contain(s): Tree nuts (coconut).

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade 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 container14 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, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial flavors, Malic Acid, Silica, Fiber Blend, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K, FD&C Blue No. 1. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade by BPI Sports Drug Interactions

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375 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Agmatine 258
Safflower oil 208
Coconut Oil 86
Avocado Oil 2

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade 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 oil3 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 full monograph & interactions

Coconut Oil1 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 full monograph & interactions

Avocado Oil1 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade, 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 Sweet Lemonade by BPI Sports: Common Questions

Does Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade by BPI Sports interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade 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 Sweet Lemonade 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 work for muscle building?
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in this formula are building blocks your muscles use, but we don't have effectiveness data in our facts for this product's primary role. Talk to your pharmacist about whether BCAAs fit your training goals.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Agmatine's safety in pregnancy isn't well studied and should be avoided. Avocado and coconut as foods are fine, but concentrated supplements of either haven't been well tested in pregnancy. Safflower in medicinal amounts may stimulate the uterus and is likely unsafe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Agmatine safety while breastfeeding isn't established and should be avoided. Avocado and coconut supplement safety isn't well known, and safflower isn't reliable beyond normal food use. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before using.
What's agmatine and why is it in this product?
Agmatine is a compound found naturally in the body. It's included in some sports supplements, but its effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold, and it can theoretically lower blood pressure and blood sugar — important if you take medications for either.
Could this trigger allergies?
Yes. Coconut and avocado can cause allergic reactions, and avocado specifically may cross-react in people with latex sensitivity. If you have a tree-nut allergy or latex sensitivity, be cautious and talk to your pharmacist.
What side effects should I watch for?
Agmatine may cause diarrhea, indigestion, or nausea. Avocado and coconut are generally well tolerated but can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. Safflower at very high doses has rarely been linked to liver problems. Start with the label dose and stop if you feel unwell.

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The Full Monographs Behind Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade’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

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

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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Best BCAA Sweet Lemonade'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.

Avocado 10 references
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  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.
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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
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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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  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.
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See these in context on the Coconut monograph →

Agmatine 3 references
  1. Piletz JE, Aricioglu F, Cheng JT, et al. Agmatine: clinical applications after 100 years in translation. Drug Discov Today 2013;18(17-18):880-93. PubMed
  2. 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
  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
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