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Carnipure Pineapple Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Gaspari Nutrition

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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 Carnipure Pineapple against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Carnipure Pineapple is a dietary supplement by Gaspari Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and recovery, heart health, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 19 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Carnitine Tartrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Carnipure Pineapple by Gaspari Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Carnipure Pineapple contains one active ingredient: Carnitine Tartrate, a form of L-carnitine — a compound your body naturally produces and uses to convert fat into energy. The product also includes inactive ingredients: natural flavor, potassium citrate, organic stevia leaf extract, beta-carotene, and silica.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Convert fat to energy and promote recovery.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, L-carnitine deficiency, Muscle cramps, Sarcopenia — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: L-carnitine is rated "Effective" for L-carnitine deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: L-carnitine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Muscle cramps, Sarcopenia, and more.

L-carnitine is effective for treating L-carnitine deficiency. It's possibly effective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), congestive heart failure (CHF), and angina (chest pain).

The evidence for these conditions is less established than for deficiency, so results can vary from person to person.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-carnitine

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-carnitine is generally well tolerated at typical doses. The most common side effects are stomach-related: abdominal cramps, pain, diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn.

High doses can cause stomach upset and a fishy-smelling body odor. Seizures are rare but serious.

Regarding pregnancy, there's not enough reliable data — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice. For breastfeeding, L-carnitine is possibly safe, though safety data is limited.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-carnitine

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — L-carnitine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 19 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 you start, double-check this product with your pharmacist if you take warfarin or other blood thinners (acenocoumarol), especially — L-carnitine may boost their effects and raise your bleeding risk. Also flag any thyroid hormone replacement you're on, as L-carnitine might reduce how well it works.

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The bottom line

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

Carnipure Pineapple is worth considering if you have an L-carnitine deficiency or are looking to support heart health or cholesterol levels — though the evidence for the latter is still emerging. If you take blood thinners like warfarin or thyroid medication, check with your pharmacist first.

Most people tolerate it well, but stomach upset and fishy body odor can happen at higher doses.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 20, 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 Carnipure Pineapple, straight from the product label.

Brand Gaspari Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 646511022270
Net contents 4.1 Oz(s); 118 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 20, 2017
DSLD ID 80202
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 Carnipure Pineapple by Gaspari Nutrition, 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:
1.47 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.47 Gram(s)
Servings per container
80
UPC/BARCODE
646511022270
IngredientAmount% DV
Carnitine Tartrate1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Natural flavor, Potassium Citrate, organic Stevia leaf extract, Beta-Carotene, Silica

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Carnipure offers the purest L-Carnitine and is a trademark of Lonza Ltd, Switzerland.

2016 Gaspari Nutrition. Gaspari Nutrition is a registered trademark of Gaspari Nutrition –All rights reserved.

General Statements

Great tasting + Easy to mix

Convert fat to energy | promote recovery

80 servings

Naturally flavored

When combined with a proper exercise and nutrition program.

General

REV. 0216

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

With meals | pre | during | post | between meals

Directions And Use: Take one scoop 2-3 times per day. Mix one scoop with 6 fl. oz of cold water (to desired sweetness) and consume immediately 20-30 minutes prior to training or add to your post training recovery drink. During your workout and throughout the day it is recommended you drink plenty of water.

Formulation

Allergens: None

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Check with a qualified healthcare professional before using this product if you are under 18 years of age, pregnant or nursing a baby or if you have any known or suspected medical condition(s) and/or are taking any prescription or OTC medication(s).

Check with a qualified healthcare professional before using this product if you are under 18 years of age, pregnant or nursing a baby or if you have any known or suspected medical condition(s) and/or are taking any prescription or OTC medication(s).

Do not exceed recommended serving.

Not to be used as a substitute for a healthy and balanced diet and active lifestyle.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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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Carnipure Pineapple label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Carnipure Pineapple by Gaspari Nutrition

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.47 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container80 Amounts shown are per serving.

Carnitine Tartrate

Interacts with
19 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Carnipure

L-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most...

Carnitine Tartrate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Natural flavor, Potassium Citrate, Organic Stevia leaf extract, Beta-Carotene, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Carnipure Pineapple by Gaspari Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Carnitine Tartrate 19

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Carnipure Pineapple interact with 19 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Carnipure Pineapple interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Carnitine Tartrate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Carnipure Pineapple with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Carnitine Tartrate3 drug types · 19 drugs

Acenocoumarol (Sintrom)

Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
L-carnitine might enhance the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, an oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin, but shorter-acting. There are at least two case reports of INR elevation with concomitant use. In one case, a 33-year-old male with a previously stable INR had an elevated INR of 4.65 after L-carnitine was started and continued for 10 weeks. INR normalized after discontinuation of the L-carnitine-containing product.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
L-carnitine appears to act as a peripheral thyroid hormone antagonist by inhibiting entry of thyroid hormone into the nucleus of cells. Taking L-carnitine also seems to diminish some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, a shorter-acting oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin. There is not enough information to know whether this interaction occurs with L-carnitine and warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carnitine Tartrate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Carnipure Pineapple, from the product label.

Gaspari Nutrition

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Name
Gaspari Nutrition
Street Address
575 Prospect St., Suite 301
City
Lakewood
State
NJ
ZipCode
08701
Phone Number
1.732.364.3777
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Carnipure Pineapple by Gaspari Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Carnipure Pineapple by Gaspari Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Carnipure Pineapple has a known interaction with 19 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Carnipure Pineapple contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
What is L-carnitine and why would I take it?
L-carnitine is a natural compound that helps your body turn fat into energy. You'd take it if you have an L-carnitine deficiency, or possibly to support heart health, cholesterol levels, or angina — though the evidence for those last three is still being studied.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin or a blood thinner?
Not without talking to your pharmacist or doctor first. L-carnitine may strengthen the blood-thinning effect, which could raise your bleeding risk. There are at least two documented cases where blood thinner levels went up when combined with L-carnitine.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most common are stomach issues: cramps, pain, diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn. High doses can also cause a fishy body odor. Seizures are rare but serious.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data for pregnancy — talk with your doctor for personalized advice. For breastfeeding, L-carnitine is possibly safe, though safety data is limited; ask your pharmacist or doctor before using it.
Does it work for high cholesterol or heart problems?
L-carnitine is possibly effective for high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, and angina, but the evidence is less solid than for L-carnitine deficiency. Results vary, so talk with your doctor about whether it fits your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Carnipure Pineapple’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

L-carnitine

Interacts with 19 drugs

L-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most clearly useful for people with a true ca...

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Sources & How We Checked

Carnipure Pineapple's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 41 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.

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