DS Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking DS Powder 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
DS Powder is a dietary supplement by Prototype Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and brain health, nervous system disorders (e.g., als research), mood and stress support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DS Powder by Prototype 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This powder contains one active ingredient: D-serine, an amino acid (a building block of protein). D-serine plays a role in nerve cell signaling in the brain.
Does it work?
Not established
D-serine is possibly effective for schizophrenia. For Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), back pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and cognitive function, the evidence isn't established well enough in our data to rate it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
D-serine appears to be well tolerated in supplement doses, though long-term safety isn't well studied. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, loss of appetite, and nausea — and they tend to be dose-dependent.
At very high doses (around 8 grams daily or more), insomnia and seizures have been reported, though seizures are rare. There isn't enough safety data on D-serine in pregnancy, so it's best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been studied, so avoid supplements unless your doctor directs you to take it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for D-serine. That said, always check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're looking at this for schizophrenia, it may be worth a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist. For other conditions listed, the evidence is too thin to say whether it'll help.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding? Skip it unless your doctor says it's okay.
Watch your dose — stomach upset is common, and very high doses carry rare but serious risks.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.
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 DS Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Prototype Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733428006094 |
| Net contents | 90 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 233112 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for DS Powder by Prototype Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| D-Serine | 1.5 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Dissolve 1 scoop in 4 to 8 ounces of liquid. Stir and consume. Take two servings a day.
Precautions
Warning: Consult with your physician before using this product.
Not recommended for persons under the age of 21.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Memory enhancement Mood elevation
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DS Powder by Prototype Nutrition label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in DS Powder by Prototype Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
D-Serine
No knowninteractions
Serine is an amino acid your body can make on its own and also gets from protein-rich foods, so most people do not need a supplement. L-serine has bee...
D-Serine monograph & interactionsDS Powder by Prototype Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in DS Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for DS Powder, from the product label.
Prototype Nutrition
See all Prototype Nutrition products- Name
- Savlnd
- Street Address
- PO Box 17036
- City
- Urbana,
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 61803
- Web Address
- phototypenutrition.com
DS Powder by Prototype Nutrition: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind DS Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
DS Powder'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 3 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.
Serine 3 references
- Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
- Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
- Levine TD, Miller RG, Bradley WG, et al. Phase I clinical trial of safety of L-serine for ALS patients. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2017;18(1-2):107-111. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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