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Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Body Attack

Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour is a dietary supplement by Body Attack with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 210 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack

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 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Branched-Chain Amino Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (10 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Fat” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.10 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) powder with 6 active ingredients: three essential amino acids (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine), vitamin B6, salt, and fat. The BCAAs are a group of three amino acids your muscles favor during and after exercise.

The inactive ingredients include citric acid, maltodextrin, lecithin, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and a few colorants.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Vitamin B6's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Vitamin B6 for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Sideroblastic anemia — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Vitamin B6 deficiency — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hyperhomocysteinemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

We have effectiveness data for vitamin B6 only — the facts don't cover evidence for the amino acids themselves. Vitamin B6 is effective for sideroblastic anemia and B6 deficiency, likely effective for high homocysteine (a heart risk factor), and possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.

The evidence we hold doesn't tell us whether this BCAA blend is effective for muscle recovery or athletic performance.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B6

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.

Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at doses below 100 mg daily. At normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses, it's considered generally fine.

However, high doses over time can damage nerves (a condition called sensory neuropathy), especially doses above 1000 mg daily or cumulative doses of 1000 grams or more, though nerve damage can occur at lower doses. Common side effects at any dose include headache, nausea, heartburn, and loss of appetite.

The facts don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B6

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 — Vitamin B6.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 210 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check your medications against these: blood pressure drugs (antihypertensive medications), amiodarone for heart rhythm, phenobarbital or phenytoin for seizures, and levodopa for Parkinson's disease if you're not also taking carbidopa. All of these have documented Moderate or Minor interactions with the vitamin B6 in this blend.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood pressure medication, a heart rhythm drug, or seizure medication, check with us before adding this product — vitamin B6 can interact. Otherwise, the BCAA powder is generally well tolerated at normal doses.

Talk to your pharmacist about whether it fits your fitness goals and any medications you're on.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour, straight from the product label.

Brand Body Attack
Barcode (UPC) 4250350523124
Net contents 500 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 338059
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack, 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:
13 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
13 Gram(s)
Servings per container
38
UPC/BARCODE
4250350523124
IngredientAmount% DV
Sugar0.1 Gram(s), 0.8 Gram(s), 0.1 Gram(s)--
Vitamin B60 NP, 3.5 mg, 2.7 mg250%, 192%
L-Leucine0 NP, 5 mg, 3.846 mg--
L-Isoleucine0 NP, 2.5 mg, 1.923 mg--
Carbohydrates1.5 Gram(s), 11.8 Gram(s), 1.2 Gram(s)--
L-Valine0 NP, 2.5 mg, 1.923 mg--
Energy126 kJ--
Protein6.7 Gram(s), 51.9 Gram(s), 5.2 Gram(s)--
Salt0.1 Gram(s), 0.4 Gram(s), 0 Gram(s)--
Branched-Chain Amino Acids0 NP, 10 mg, 7.692 mg--
Fat0.1 Gram(s), 0.8 Gram(s), 0.1 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fatty Acids0.1 Gram(s), 0.1 Gram(s), 0 Gram(s)--
Energy1.264 kJ--

Other ingredients: Lecithin, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Flavoring, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyllin, Beta-Carotene

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended dosage: On training days, mix 13 g (1 heaped scoop) in 350 mL cold water and consume before, during or after training once a day. On non-training days one serving each in the morning. Note: For better solubility shake 30 seconds in a shaker.

Precautions

Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Keep out of reach of small children.

FDA Statement of Identity

Food supplement with sweeteners.

Formula

Food supplement with sweeteners. Branched chain amino acids in powder form with vitamin B6. Flavour: Lemon.

BCAA ratio 2:1:1

Storage

If kept unopened in a cool, dry place, best before end of/lot no.: see bottom. Once opened, consume quickly. Keep away from direct heat and light.

Seals/Symbols

Made in Germany V Vegan

Formulation

Vegan

General Statements

%NRV % of Nutrient Reference Values.

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Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size13 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container38 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.

Vitamin B6

Interacts with
210 drugs
0 NP per serving

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...

Vitamin B6 monograph & interactions

Carbohydrates

1.5 Gram(s) per serving
  • › Sugar

Energy

126 kJ per serving

Protein

6.7 Gram(s) per serving

Salt

0.1 Gram(s) per serving

Branched-Chain Amino Acids

0 NP per serving
  • › L-Leucine
  • › L-Isoleucine
  • › L-Valine

Fat

0.1 Gram(s) per serving
  • › Saturated Fatty Acids

Energy

1.264 kJ per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Lecithin, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Flavoring, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyllin, Beta-Carotene. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack Drug Interactions

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210Drugs
205 Moderate 5 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour 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.

Vitamin B65 drug types · 210 drugs

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Phenobarbital (Luminal)

High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Levodopa

Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour, from the product label.

Body Attack

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Name
Body Attack Sports Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG
Street Address
Schnackenburgalle 217-223
City
Hamburg
ZipCode
22525
Web Address
www.body-attack.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack: Common Questions

Does Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour by Body Attack interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour has a known interaction with 210 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour contains 10 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.
Will this hurt my nerves?
Vitamin B6 at normal supplement doses is well tolerated. Nerve damage (sensory neuropathy) is a rare concern tied to very high doses — typically 1000 mg daily or more, or cumulative doses over 1000 grams. This product won't hit those levels, so nerve risk is very low at normal use.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The facts don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it during pregnancy — they can give you personalized advice.
What are BCAAs, and why would I take them?
BCAAs are three essential amino acids — L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine — that your muscles use during and after exercise. This product supplies them in powder form. The facts we hold don't cover whether this blend is effective for muscle recovery, so ask your trainer or pharmacist how it might fit your routine.
What's the vitamin B6 in here for?
Vitamin B6 supports nerve and immune function and helps your body use other nutrients. It's included as an active ingredient in this blend, though the main focus of the product is the amino acids themselves.
Are there any common side effects I should know about?
Vitamin B6 at typical doses is well tolerated. Rarely, some people experience headache, nausea, heartburn, or loss of appetite. These are not serious, but let us know if they bother you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Extreme Instant BCAA Lemon Flavour'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 32 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.

Vitamin B6 32 references
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