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Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sci-Fit

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

Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder is a dietary supplement by Sci-Fit 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 GlutaLean(R). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit

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.

Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder contains one active ingredient: glutamine (in the form GlutaLean®), an amino acid your body makes naturally and uses for immune function, gut health, and muscle recovery. Each serving delivers 1,500 mg of glutamine in powder form.

There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

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 athletic performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Postoperative recovery, sports endurance, muscle protein synthesis.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Postoperative recovery (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle damage.

Glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease. For HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma, it's rated possibly effective—meaning the evidence suggests it may help, but it's not definitive.

The data we hold doesn't cover other conditions this product might be marketed for.

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.

Glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effects from oral use are belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, headache, gastrointestinal pain, cough, and musculoskeletal pain.

A small number of trial participants taking high doses (10–30 grams daily) reported these GI effects. Dizziness and headache have also been reported, and two people with bipolar disorder developed mania or hypomania, though these are rare.

If you have kidney or liver disease, use this only under medical supervision. There isn't enough safety data to recommend it during breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.

Glutamine is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it while pregnant or nursing.

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.

Before you take this, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs). Glutamine might theoretically interfere with how these drugs work, though it hasn't been observed in actual 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.

If you have sickle cell disease, glutamine is worth considering. If you're recovering from surgery or dealing with critical illness or HIV-related wasting, the evidence suggests it may help—but it's not proven.

If you take anticonvulsant medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Watch for stomach upset, especially at higher 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 Feb 23, 2012.

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-Lyn 1500 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Sci-Fit
Barcode (UPC) 646668034829
Net contents 300 g; 1500 mg Per Serving(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2012
DSLD ID 5745
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit, 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:
1.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
646668034829
IngredientAmount% DV
GlutaLean(R)1.5 g--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 serving (1.5 grams or about half a teaspoon) immediately prior to workout/athletic event and 1 serving immediately after. On non-training days, take 1 serving upon waking and 1 serving prior to sleep.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

CAUTION: Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or nutritional program.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure any disease.

Storage

KEEP THIS BOTTLE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL DRY PLACE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND MOISTURE.

General Statements

- THE WORLD'S ONLY 100% ABSORBABLE GLUTAMINE. - EQUIVALENT TO 450 GRAMS OF GLUTAMINE PER BOTTLE.

PATENT PENDING

Brand IP Statement(s)

*GlutaLean(R) is a Patent Pending of All American Pharmaceuticals.

SCI*FIT's(R) GLUTA-LYN 1500(TM) features patent pending GlutaLean(R), a pH buffered glutamine which is proven to absorb 100% into the bloodstream. GLUTA-LYN 1500(TM) is engineered with the same technology as SCI*FIT'S(R) incredibly effective Kre-Alklayn 1500(R). As SCI*FIT(r) revolutionized the fitness and nutrition world with the advent of Kre-Alklayn 1500(r), we will take it that much further with GLUTA-LYN 1500(tm). With the patent pending pH buffered rapid absorption and stability technology, each serving is equivalent to at least 7.5 grams of traditional glutamine powder! SCI*FIT(r) continues its' world renown mission of allowing the fitness/health enthusiast to take far less product while experiencing even more explosive results!*

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Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit

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 container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

GlutaLean(R)

Interacts with
50 drugs
1.5 g 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...

GlutaLean(R) monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder 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.

GlutaLean(R)1 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-Lyn 1500 Powder, from the product label.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit: Common Questions

Does Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder by Sci-Fit interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder 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-Lyn 1500 Powder 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.
Is glutamine safe for my kidneys and liver?
Glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. But if you have kidney or liver disease, you should only use it under medical supervision. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Glutamine is rated likely safe during pregnancy. There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding, so avoid supplement doses while nursing unless your doctor recommends it. Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common ones are gastrointestinal: belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Headache, cough, and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. Higher doses (10–30 grams daily) are more likely to cause GI upset. Dizziness and headache can occur but are less common.
Does glutamine actually work for HIV wasting and postoperative recovery?
For sickle cell disease, glutamine is effective. For HIV/AIDS-related wasting and postoperative recovery, it's rated possibly effective—the evidence suggests it may help, but it's not definitive. For other uses, we don't have established evidence in our data.
What is glutamine and why is it in supplements?
Glutamine is an amino acid your body naturally produces and uses for immune function, gut health, and muscle recovery. Supplements deliver extra amounts, particularly useful when your body's demand is high—such as after surgery, during critical illness, or with certain medical conditions.

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The Full Monographs Behind Gluta-Lyn 1500 Powder’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-Lyn 1500 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.

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

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