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Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Capsule 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 Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine 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

Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine is a dietary supplement by Alpha Lion with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for energy and reduced fatigue, focus and mental alertness, mood support.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Theacrine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: theacrine and AstraGin. Theacrine is a compound structurally similar to caffeine and is included for potential energy and performance support.

AstraGin is a plant-derived ingredient whose specific role in this product comes from the manufacturer's formulation. The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients — rice flour, silica, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide, and food colorings — which are standard binders and fillers.

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 — see Theacrine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support energy and mood.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Mental alertness.
  • The closest evidence on file: Theacrine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Fatigue (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Theacrine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Mental alertness.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that theacrine reliably improves athletic performance, cognitive function, fatigue, mental alertness, or muscle strength. The studies available don't provide enough reliable data to rate it for these purposes.

If you're considering this product for one of those reasons, you're essentially trying something without solid proof it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Theacrine

How safe is it?

Limited data
Safety Information · database check
Limited information

Little studied safety information is available for these ingredients — that is not the same as being safe.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 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.

Short-term use of theacrine appears to be generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety hasn't been well established, so we don't know what happens if you take it regularly over months or years. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — not enough information exists to know it's safe in either situation.

No adverse effects were reported in the trial data we have on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Theacrine

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 — Theacrine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take CNS depressants (sedating medications like sleep aids, anxiety relievers, or some pain medications) — theacrine may alter how they work, either strengthening or weakening their effects. We couldn't check the second active ingredient, AstraGin, so there may be other interactions not covered here.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is limited.

This product is designed as an energy or performance aid, but the evidence doesn't clearly show it works. If you take any sedating medications — sleep aids, anxiety drugs, or certain pain relievers — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

We couldn't check one of the two active ingredients for interactions. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to decide if it's right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine, straight from the product label.

Brand Alpha Lion
Barcode (UPC) 0711841665463
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2020
DSLD ID 219630
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
0711841665463
IngredientAmount% DV
Theacrine50 mg--
AstraGin25 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Green #3

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Label statements
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Precautions

Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.

Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Discontinue use or call a physician or licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms.

Keep out of 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.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Alpha Lion Be Superhuman

Formulation

Formulated to help support energy and mood

Formula

Powered by TeaCrine

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Gains Candy - TeaCrine was developed to allow you to customize your workout experience. We suggest you take it on its own or stacked with other Alpha Lion products.

Stacked with Superhuman pre workout- As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 capsules with 1 scoop of Superhuman 15-30 minutes before your workout. Stacked with Komodo Pump- As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 capsules with 1 scoop of Komodo Pump 15-30 minutes before your workout. Stacked with Dynamine + Caffeine- As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 capsules with 1-2 capsules of Teacrine and a cup of coffee. On its own- As a dietary supplement, start with 1-2 capsules 15-30 mins before your workout or starting your work day. You can increase to 4 capsules if required.

Brand IP Statement(s)

TeaCrine is a registered trademark and protected by patents pending claiming priority to serial no. 617903,362; under exclusive global distribution by Compound Solutions, Inc. AstraGin is a registered trademark of Nuliv Science USA Inc.

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Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion label

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Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Theacrine

Interacts with
248 drugs
50 mg per serving

Theacrine is a caffeine-like compound found naturally in certain tea plants and is sold in supplements for energy, focus, and mood. Early human studie...

Theacrine monograph & interactions

AstraGin

25 mg per serving Form: Astragalus membranaceus, Panax notoginseng

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Green #3. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Theacrine 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Theacrine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine 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.

Theacrine1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, theacrine might alter the effects of CNS depressants.
Animal research shows that low doses of theacrine have sedating effects, whereas high doses might have stimulant effects. Depending on the dose of theacrine used, it might increase or decrease the effects of CNS depressants. However, these effects have not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Theacrine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine, from the product label.

Alpha Lion

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Name
Alpha Lion Be Superhuman
Street Address
1 Radisson Plz Ste 800
City
New Rochelle
State
NY
ZipCode
10801
Web Address
www.alphalion.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion: Common Questions

Does Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine by Alpha Lion interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine contains 2 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know theacrine is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does this actually improve athletic performance or energy?
The evidence we have doesn't establish that theacrine reliably does either. Studies haven't provided enough reliable data to rate it for athletic performance, cognitive function, fatigue, mental alertness, or muscle strength.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Short-term use appears generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety isn't well established. If you're thinking of taking this regularly over months or years, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What is theacrine?
Theacrine is a compound structurally similar to caffeine. It's included in this product for potential energy and performance support, though the evidence for those benefits isn't solid.
What's AstraGin?
AstraGin is a plant-derived ingredient the manufacturer included in this formula. We don't hold interaction data for it, so we can't tell you whether it interacts with medications.

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The Full Monographs Behind Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Theacrine

Interacts with 248 drugs

Theacrine is a caffeine-like compound found naturally in certain tea plants and is sold in supplements for energy, focus, and mood. Early human studies suggest it may give a stimulant-like b...

Read the full Theacrine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Gains Candy Powered by TeaCrine'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 1 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.

Theacrine 1 reference
  1. Xu JK, Kurihara H, Zhao L, Yao XS. Theacrine, a special purine alkaloid with sedative and hypnotic properties from Cammelia assamica var. kucha in mice. J Asian Nat Prod Res 2007;9(6-8):665-72.

See these in context on the Theacrine monograph →

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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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