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Dietary supplement

Gluta Lean Recovery Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Labrada

Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Gluta Lean Recovery is a dietary supplement by Labrada with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 50 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: L-glutamine, an amino acid your body naturally uses. It has no inactive ingredients listed.

Glutamine plays a role in muscle recovery, immune function, and gut health, which is why it's popular among people training hard or recovering from illness.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: muscle recovery and protein synthesis support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Postoperative recovery, Critical illness (trauma), HIV/AIDS-related wasting, Muscular dystrophy — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for HIV/AIDS-related wasting (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Critical illness (trauma), Postoperative recovery.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance, Muscular dystrophy, Radiation-induced diarrhea.

The data supports L-glutamine as effective for sickle cell disease. It's rated possibly effective for recovery after surgery, critical illness from trauma, and HIV/AIDS-related wasting — meaning some evidence exists, but more research is needed to be certain.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine

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-glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effects from oral doses are mild digestive complaints: belching, bloating, flatulence, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal pain.

Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. If you have kidney or liver disease, use it only under medical supervision.

The safety data during pregnancy and lactation is rated as likely safe, but if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — there isn't extensive research on supplement doses in these situations. People with bipolar disorder should be aware that a few cases of mania or hypomania have been reported with high doses; if you have a mood disorder, check with your doctor before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine

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 — Glutamine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 50 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.

If you take anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs), confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — glutamine might theoretically interfere with how they work, though it hasn't been observed in patients yet.

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The bottom line

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

Gluta Lean Recovery is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement for muscle recovery and post-workout or post-illness support. If you take anticonvulsant medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

For most other situations, it's generally well tolerated, though digestive side effects are common at high 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 Aug 24, 2016.

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 Gluta Lean Recovery, straight from the product label.

Brand Labrada
Barcode (UPC) 710779100015
Net contents 1.1 lb; 500 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 24, 2016
DSLD ID 62390
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada, 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:
5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
710779100015
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine5 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

GlutaLean L-Glutamine is pure and free of contaminants, made by the natural fermentation of microbes in a controlled, pharmaceutical grade lab.

LEE LABRADA'S QUALITY GUARANTEE "If it's on the label, it's in the bottle!" This product is independent lab assured for purity

2015 LBN, Inc.

Formulation

Vegan friendly

Non-GMO Allergen-Free Not sourced from bird feathers or hair

Vegan

General Statements

Glutamine is an amino acid that accounts for approximately 60% of all free form amino acids in the body. Muscle tissue contains especially high concentrations of glutamine.

Supplemental glutamine can help prevent muscle tissue breakdown, increase protein synthesis, increase glycogen storage (energy stores) in muscle, and support healthy immune function.*

Fermented

Improves Muscle Recovery*

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.

Formula

100% Pure L-Glutamine

100 Servings

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one scoop (5g) three times per day, with water or juice. Do not exceed recommended dose.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place. Protect from heat, light, and moisture.

Precautions

Always consult your doctor before using any dietary supplement.

Do not use if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a liver or kidney problems.

Keep out of reach of children.

Seals/Symbols

MADE IN U.S.A.

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Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada

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

Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
5 Gram(s) per serving

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...

L-Glutamine monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Gluta Lean Recovery 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.

L-Glutamine1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gluta Lean Recovery, from the product label.

Labrada

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Name
Labrada Nutrition
Street Address
333 Northpark Central Dr.
City
Houston
State
TX
ZipCode
USA
Phone Number
1.800.832.9948
Web Address
www.labrada.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada: Common Questions

Does Gluta Lean Recovery by Labrada interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gluta Lean Recovery has a known interaction with 50 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gluta Lean Recovery 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.
Will this upset my stomach?
Digestive side effects are the most common complaints — belching, bloating, gas, nausea, and diarrhea show up in trial data. Starting with a smaller dose and building up may help. If they're severe, reduce your dose or stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data rates L-glutamine as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation, but safety information on supplement doses is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for you in those situations.
Does this actually help with muscle recovery?
The effectiveness data we have focuses on serious conditions like sickle cell disease (where it's effective) and HIV-related wasting and post-surgery recovery (where it's possibly effective). We don't hold data specific to recovery from regular training.
Can I take this if I have kidney or liver problems?
If you have kidney or liver disease, use this product only under medical supervision. Check with your doctor before starting.
What is L-glutamine and what does it do?
L-glutamine is an amino acid your body makes naturally. It supports muscle recovery, immune function, and gut health — which is why it's used in recovery and wellness supplements.
Does this contain any fillers or other ingredients?
No — this product is L-glutamine only, with no inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Gluta Lean Recovery’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Gluta Lean Recovery'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 11 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.

Glutamine 11 references
  1. Miller AL. Therapeutic considerations of L-glutamine: a review of the literature. Altern Med Rev 1999;4:239-48..
  2. Bozzetti F, Biganzoli L, Gavazzi C, et al. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a double-blind randomized study. Nutrition 1997;13:748-51.. PubMed
  3. Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
  4. Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
  5. Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
  6. Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
  7. Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
  8. Laviano A, Molfino A, Lacaria MT, Canelli A, De Leo S, Preziosa I, Rossi Fanelli F. Glutamine supplementation favors weight loss in nondieting obese female patients. A pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2014 Nov;68(11):1264-6. PubMed
  9. Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
  10. Niihara Y, Miller ST, Kanter J, et al. A Phase 3 Trial of l-Glutamine in Sickle Cell Disease. N Engl J Med 2018;379(3):226-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1715971.
  11. Ogden HB, Child RB, Fallowfield JL, et al. Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Low, Medium and High Dose Acute Oral l-Glutamine Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):2953. PubMed

See these in context on the Glutamine monograph →

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