EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutraBio
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy 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
EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy is a dietary supplement by NutraBio with 13 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sports and exercise support, blood sugar balance, general amino acid supplementation.Based on those ingredients, 675 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Tryptophan, CocoPure, Taurine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy by NutraBio
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
EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy is a powder containing 13 active ingredients, primarily essential amino acids (amino acids your body cannot make on its own). The main ones are L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, L-lysine, L-threonine, L-tryptophan, L-histidine, L-alanine, and DL-methionine and DL-phenylalanine.
It also includes taurine (an amino acid your body makes), AstraGin (a proprietary blend for absorption), and CocoPure (coconut water powder). The inactive ingredients are citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, malic acid, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and beet powder.
Does it work?
Not established
The data we hold does not establish effectiveness for EAA supplementation as a category. Individual amino acids in the product show mixed evidence: L-lysine is possibly effective for cold sores, but L-tryptophan is possibly ineffective for depression and has insufficient evidence for anxiety.
L-histidine is possibly effective for cholera but has insufficient evidence for eczema, arthritis, and kidney issues. Taurine is possibly effective for hepatitis and congestive heart failure, but possibly ineffective for weight loss.
Threonine is possibly ineffective for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and has insufficient evidence for MS and spasticity. The other amino acids lack established effectiveness ratings in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most of the amino acids in this product are generally well tolerated when taken orally at typical doses. L-tryptophan may cause drowsiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain; it has a past history tied to a contaminated-product safety incident in the late 1980s, though modern formulations are considered safe.
L-lysine may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion at high doses. Threonine may cause headache, gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, and constipation.
Taurine is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults at typical doses, though long-term safety is less certain; rarely, hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in people with sulfite allergies. For pregnancy, L-tryptophan safety data advises against use.
Threonine, L-lysine, and histidine lack sufficient data on supplement doses in pregnancy—discuss with your doctor. For breastfeeding, L-tryptophan should be avoided, while L-lysine and threonine have insufficient data; L-histidine and taurine are likely safe.
CocoPure (coconut water) is generally safe as a beverage; one rare case involved spoilage-related toxicity and one involved severe dilution effects in a newborn.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before starting EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy, double-check the following medication types with your pharmacist: NMDA antagonists (Major), CNS depressants like sedatives and sleep aids (Major), serotonergic drugs such as antidepressants (Moderate), antihypertensive (blood pressure) medications (Moderate), lithium (Moderate), quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (Moderate), diabetes medications (Minor), and 5-HT4 agonists for gut motility (Minor).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This EAA product is designed for people seeking amino acid supplementation, often athletes or those with muscle-recovery goals. If you take any medications—especially for blood pressure, depression, anxiety, seizures, diabetes, sleep, or pain—you need to check your specific drugs with the tool on this page before starting.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product is right for you, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take lithium or quinolone antibiotics.
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Assessment coverage: 7 of 13 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.
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 EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutraBio |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 649908269302 |
| Net contents | 0.9 Pound(s); 414 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 332131 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy by NutraBio, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| L-Leucine | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
| L-Alanine | 600 mg | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 1.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| L-Lysine Hydrochloride | 850 mg | -- |
| L-Valine | 1.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| L-Histidine Hydrochloride | 100 mg | -- |
| L-Threonine | 850 mg | -- |
| L-Tryptophan | 75 mg | -- |
| DL-Methionine | 25 mg | -- |
| Taurine | 1200 mg | -- |
| DL-Phenylalanine | 300 mg | -- |
| AstraGin | 50 mg | -- |
| CocoPure | 500 mg | -- |
| Branched-Chain Amino Acids | 6 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Malic Acid, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Beet, Powder
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Formulation
Hydrate Build Recover
Vegetarian
Gluten free Non-GMO Lactose free No excipients, no fillers, no artificial color, no preservatives, sodium free.
Full Label Disclosure No proprietary blends | Every ingredient disclosed with dosage
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Mix 1 scoop with 10-16 ounces of water. Consume before, during or after exercise or sip throughout the day as a healthy energy drink substitute. Try adding 3 scoops in a gallon jug to bring with you wherever you go.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, under 18 years of age, take medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use more than the recommended amount. Immediately discontinue use and contact your physician if any adverse reactions occur. Discontinue use two weeks before surgery.
Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, under 18 years of age, take medication or have a medical condition.
Contains: Tree nuts (coconut).
Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine.
Brand IP Statement(s)
CocoPure AstraGin is a registered trademark of Nuliv Science.
NutraBio since 1996
Seals/Symbols
Full Label Disclosure No proprietary blends | Every ingredient disclosed with dosage Check. Verify. Trust. View independent lab results checkmysupps.com Manufactured in our GMP & FDA inspected facility FDA Registration: 16906175560 Made in USA with ingredients sourced worldwide
OU (Kosher)
Formula
10g aminos 8g EAAs 6g BCAAs Full Spectrum EAA-BCAA Matrix Dragonfruit Candy Natural & Artificial Flavoring
OU (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
This product is sold by weight not volume. Some settling of contents may have occurred. Serving scoop included. 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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EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy by NutraBio label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy by NutraBio
These are the 13 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size13.8 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.
L-Alanine
No knowninteractions
Alpha-alanine (usually called alanine) is a non-essential amino acid your body can make on its own and that you also get from protein foods. Most peop...
L-Alanine monograph & interactionsL-Lysine Hydrochloride
Interacts with1 drug
Lysine is an essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, so it must come from food or supplements. People most often take extra lysine to t...
L-Lysine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsL-Histidine Hydrochloride
No knowninteractions
Histidine is an essential amino acid your body needs to build proteins and to make compounds like histamine and carnosine. Most people get enough from...
L-Histidine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsL-Threonine
Interacts with3 drugs
Threonine is an essential amino acid your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. Most people get plenty from a norma...
L-Threonine monograph & interactionsL-Tryptophan
Interacts with394 drugs
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin, and people take it to support sleep and mood. The evidence for...
L-Tryptophan monograph & interactionsDL-Methionine
Taurine
Interacts with173 drugs
Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements,...
Taurine monograph & interactionsDL-Phenylalanine
AstraGin
CocoPure
Interacts with279 drugs
Coconut water is a natural drink rich in potassium and other electrolytes that many people use for hydration, especially around exercise. For most hea...
CocoPure monograph & interactionsBranched-Chain Amino Acids
- › L-Leucine
- › L-Isoleucine
- › L-Valine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Malic Acid, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Beet, Powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy by NutraBio Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy by NutraBio contains several amino acids and supporting ingredients, some of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is L-threonine, which may reduce the effects of NMDA antagonists (drugs used for certain neurological conditions and pain); this is a Major interaction. L-tryptophan poses a Major risk with CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, alcohol) through additive drowsiness, and a Moderate risk with serotonergic drugs (antidepressants, migraine medications) due to the potential for serotonin syndrome.
Taurine and the coconut water component (CocoPure) both carry Moderate interactions with blood pressure medications, potentially lowering your BP further. Taurine also interacts Moderately with lithium, possibly raising lithium levels in your blood.
CocoPure additionally has a Moderate interaction with quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin), which may not absorb properly, and a Minor interaction with diabetes medications, theoretically raising the risk of low blood sugar. L-lysine carries a Minor interaction with 5-HT4 agonists (a specific class of gut-motility drugs), possibly reducing their effect.
We could not check L-leucine, L-alanine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, DL-methionine, DL-phenylalanine, or AstraGin for interactions. Altogether, these interactions span 672 individual medications.
Please check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy interact with 675 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 13 ingredients in EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Tryptophan CocoPure Taurine L-Threonine L-Lysine Hydrochloride
AcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining L-tryptophan with serotonergic drugs might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining L-tryptophan with serotonergic drugs might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, IsomethepteneAmidrine, Midchlor, Migquin, Migratine
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, IsomethepteneMidrin
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, IsometheptaneIsocom
How Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, HydrocodoneAnexsia, Anodynos DHC, Azdone, Co-Gesic, Doucet, Lorcet +9 more
How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionAcetaminophen, MeperidineDemerol APAP
How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants, Serotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Acetazolamide interactionTaurineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Taurine + Acetazolamide interactionCocopureAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut water with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cocopure + Acetazolamide interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Alfentanil interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Alprazolam interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAminoglutethimideCytadren
How Aminoglutethimide interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Aminoglutethimide interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-tryptophanCns Depressants Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full L-tryptophan + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy 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.
L-Tryptophan
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-tryptophan with CNS depressants might cause additive sedative effects.
Clinical research shows that L-tryptophan can cause fatigue and drowsiness.
Serotonergic Drugs
Theoretically, combining L-tryptophan with serotonergic drugs might cause additive serotonergic effects.
L-tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin. Theoretically, combining serotonergic drugs with L-tryptophan might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders.
CocoPure
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking coconut water with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Preliminary clinical research shows that drinking coconut water might lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Many quinolone antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, may have reduced absorption when taken with calcium-containing products due to chelation. It is generally recommended to take quinolones at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after consuming oral products that contain calcium. The calcium content of coconut water varies by product but is generally between 100mg-300mg per 1,000mL. Consumption of a small amount of coconut water may be safe but it would be prudent to avoid drinking large amounts at the same time as a quinolone antibiotic. Reference: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/019537s086lbl.pdf
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking coconut water with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut water might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.
Taurine
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical evidence suggests that taurine can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Lithium
Theoretically, taurine might reduce excretion and increase plasma levels of lithium.
Taurine is thought to have diuretic properties, which might reduce the excretion of lithium.
L-Threonine
Nmda Antagonists
Theoretically, threonine might decrease the effects of NMDA antagonists.
Threonine increases central nervous system (CNS) glycine levels. Glycine seems to bind a site on NMDA receptors and enhance the activity of the receptors.
L-Lysine Hydrochloride
5-Ht4 Agonists
Theoretically, lysine may reduce the effects of 5-HT4 agonists.
Animal research suggests that L-lysine is a partial serotonin receptor 4 (5-HT4) antagonist and inhibits diarrhea induced by the 5-HT4 agonist, 5-hydroxytryptophane.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy, from the product label.
NutraBio
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- NutraBio Labs, Inc.
- Street Address
- 564 Lincoln Blvd.
- City
- Middlesex
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 08846
- Phone Number
- 732-748-8606
- Web Address
- www.nutrabio.com
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The Full Monographs Behind EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Alpha-alanine
Alpha-alanine (usually called alanine) is a non-essential amino acid your body can make on its own and that you also get from protein foods. Most people do not need a supplement, and strong...
Read the full Alpha-alanine monograph → Herb & supplement monographLysine
Interacts with 1 drugLysine is an essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, so it must come from food or supplements. People most often take extra lysine to try to prevent or shorten cold sores, but...
Read the full Lysine monograph → Herb & supplement monographHistidine
Histidine is an essential amino acid your body needs to build proteins and to make compounds like histamine and carnosine. Most people get enough from a normal diet, and good-quality researc...
Read the full Histidine monograph → Herb & supplement monographThreonine
Interacts with 3 drugsThreonine is an essential amino acid your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. Most people get plenty from a normal diet, and high-quality evidence for ta...
Read the full Threonine monograph → Herb & supplement monographL-tryptophan
Interacts with 394 drugsL-tryptophan is an essential amino acid the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin, and people take it to support sleep and mood. The evidence for supplement use is limited and mixed, and...
Read the full L-tryptophan monograph → Herb & supplement monographTaurine
Interacts with 173 drugsTaurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements, and short-term use appears generally sa...
Read the full Taurine monograph → Herb & supplement monographCoconut Water
Interacts with 279 drugsCoconut water is a natural drink rich in potassium and other electrolytes that many people use for hydration, especially around exercise. For most healthy people it is a safe, tasty beverage...
Read the full Coconut Water monograph →Sources & How We Checked
EAA Pure Dragonfruit Candy'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.
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The 60 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.
Alpha-alanine 2 references
Lysine 7 references
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- Smriga M, Torii K. L-Lysine acts like a partial serotonin receptor 4 antagonist and inhibits serotonin-mediated intestinal pathologies and anxiety in rats. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Dec 23;100(26):15370-5.
Histidine 3 references
Threonine 4 references
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- Lee A, Patterson V. A double blind study of L-threonine in patients with spinal spasticity. Acta Neurol Scand 1993;88:334-8. PubMed
- Blin O, Pouget J, Aubrespy G, et al. A double-blind placebo controlled trial of L-threonine in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. J Neurol 1992;239:79-81.
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L-tryptophan 18 references
- Messiha FS. Fluoxetine: adverse effects and drug-drug interactions. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1993;31:603-30. PubMed
- Devoe LD, Castillo RA, Searle NS. Maternal dietary substrates and human fetal biophysical activity. The effects of tryptophan and glucose on fetal breathing movements. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1986;155:135-9. DOI
- Lieberman HR, Corkin S, Spring BJ. The effects of dietary neurotransmitter precursors on human behavior. Am J Clin Nutr 1985;42:366-70. PubMed
- U. S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements. Information Paper on L-Tryptophan and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan, February 2001.
- Sullivan EA, Kamb ML, Jones JL, et al. The natural history of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in a tryptophan-exposed cohort in South Carolina. Arch Intern Med 1996;156:973-9. DOI
- Philen RM, Hill RH, Flanders WD, et al. Tryptophan contaminants associated with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome. Am J Epidemiol 1993;138:154-9. PubMed
- Bohme A, Wolter M, Hoelzer D. L-tryptophan-related eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome possibly associated with a chronic B-lymphocytic leukemia. Ann Hematol 1998;77:235-8. PubMed
- Singhal AB, Caviness VS, Begleiter AF, et al. Cerebral vasoconstriction and stroke after use of serotonergic drugs. Neurology 2002;58:130-3. PubMed
- Priori R, Conti F, Luan FL, et al. Chronic fatigue: a peculiar evolution of eosinophilia myalgia syndrome following treatment with L-tryptophan in four Italian adolescents. Eur J Pediatr 1994;153:344-6..
- Klein R, Berg PA. A comparative study on antibodies to nucleoli and 5-hydroxytryptamine in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome and tryptophan-induced eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome. Clin Investig 1994;72:541-9.. PubMed
- Simat TJ, Kleeberg KK, Muller B, Sierts A. Synthesis, formation, and occurrence of contaminants in biotechnologically manufactured L-tryptophan. Adv Exp Med Biol 1999;467:469-80.. PubMed
- Shaw K, Turner J, Del Mar C. Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;(1):CD003198. PubMed
- Kilbourne EM, Philen RM, Kamb ML, Falk H. Tryptophan produced by Showa Denko and epidemic eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome. J Rheumatol Suppl 1996;46:81-8.
- Horwitz RI, Daniels SR. Bias or biology: evaluating the epidemiologic studies of L-tryptophan and the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome. J Rheumatol Suppl 1996;46:60-72.
- Shapiro S. Epidemiologic studies of the association of L-tryptophan with the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome: a critique. J Rheumatol Suppl 1996;46:44-58.
- Mayeno AN, Gleich GJ. The eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome: lessons from Germany. Mayo Clin Proc 1994;69:702-4. PubMed
- Carr L, Ruther E, Berg PA, Lehnert H. Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in Germany: an epidemiologic review. Mayo Clin Proc 1994;69:620-5. PubMed
- Ullrich SS, Fitzgerald PCE, Giesbertz P, Steinert RE, Horowitz M, Feinle-Bisset C. Effects of intragastric administration of tryptophan on the blood glucose response to a nutrient drink and energy intake, in lean and obese men. Nutrients 2018;10(4). pii: PubMed
Taurine 21 references
- Ahmad S, Robertson HT, Golper TA, et al. Multicenter trial of L-carnitine in maintenance hemodialysis patients. II. Clinical and biochemical effects. Kidney Int 1990;38:912-8. PubMed
- Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
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- Bichler, A., Swenson, A., and Harris, M. A. A combination of caffeine and taurine has no effect on short term memory but induces changes in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure. Amino Acids 2006;31(4):471-476. PubMed
- Iyadurai, S. J. and Chung, S. S. New-onset seizures in adults: possible association with consumption of popular energy drinks. Epilepsy Behav 2007;10(3):504-508. PubMed
- Berger, A. J. and Alford, K. Cardiac arrest in a young man following excess consumption of caffeinated "energy drinks". Med J Aust. 1-5-2009;190(1):41-43. PubMed
- Worthley, M. I., Prabhu, A., De, Sciscio P., Schultz, C., Sanders, P., and Willoughby, S. R. Detrimental effects of energy drink consumption on platelet and endothelial function. Am J Med 2010;123(2):184-187. PubMed
- Morchon, Simon D. and Perez Castrillon, J. L. [Hypoglycemia by intake of taurine]. Rev.Clin Esp. 2010;210(1):49.
- Livshits, Z., Hoffman, R. S., Hymes, K. B., and Nelson, L. S. If vitamins could kill: massive hemolysis following naturopathic vitamin infusion. J Med Toxicol. 2011;7(3):224-226. PubMed
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- Calabro, R. S., Italiano, D., Gervasi, G., and Bramanti, P. Single tonic-clonic seizure after energy drink abuse. Epilepsy Behav 2012;23(3):384-385. PubMed
- Fujita, T., Ando, K., Noda, H., Ito, Y., and Sato, Y. Effects of increased adrenomedullary activity and taurine in young patients with borderline hypertension. Circulation 1987;75(3):525-532. PubMed
- Darling, P. B., Lepage, G., Leroy, C., Masson, P., and Roy, C. C. Effect of taurine supplements on fat absorption in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Res 1985;19(6):578-582. PubMed
- Fukuyama, Y. and Ochiai, Y. Therapeutic trial by taurine for intractable childhood epilepsies. Brain Dev. 1982;4(1):63-69. PubMed
- Franconi, F., Bennardini, F., Mattana, A., Miceli, M., Ciuti, M., Mian, M., Gironi, A., Anichini, R., and Seghieri, G. Plasma and platelet taurine are reduced in subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: effects of taurine supplementation. Am.J. DOI
- Stohs SJ, Miller M. A case study involving allergic reactions to sulfur-containing compounds including, sulfite, taurine, acesulfame potassium and sulfonamides. Food Chem Toxicol. 2014 Jan;63:240-3. PubMed
- Sun Q, Wang B, Li Y, Sun F, et al. Taurine supplementation lowers blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertension: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Hypertension 2016 Mar;67(3):541-9. PubMed
- Jang ES, Hwang SH, Kim JW, Jeong SH. Effectiveness of 4-week oral taurine treatment for muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis: a single-arm pilot study. Yonsei Med J 2021;62(1):21-8. PubMed
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- Higgins JP, Liras GN, Liras IN, et al. Energy Drink Effects on Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function in Young Adults. Cardiology. 2021;146(2):258-262. PubMed
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Coconut Water 5 references
- Alleyne T, Roache S, Thomas C, Shirley A. The control of hypertension by use of coconut water and mauby: two tropical food drinks. West Indian Med J 2005;54:3-8. PubMed
- Birkelund T, Johansen RF, Illum DG, et al. Fatal 3-nitropropionic acid poisoning after consuming coconut water. Emerg Infect Dis 2021;27(1):278-280. PubMed
- 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
- Dai Y, Peng L, Zhang X, et al. Effects of coconut water on blood sugar and retina of rats with diabetes. PeerJ. 2021;9:e10667. PubMed
- Soriano LP, Rollins MD, Barreto Chang OL. Case Report of Hyponatremic Seizures in a Term Neonate Attributed to Excessive Maternal Coconut Water Ingestion During Labor. A A Pract 2024;18(7):e01815. PubMed
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