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Glutamine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS

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Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
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 Glutamine 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

Glutamine is a dietary supplement by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS

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.

ALLMAX ESSENTIALS Glutamine is a single-ingredient powder containing L-glutamine, an amino acid your body naturally produces. It has no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate 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
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 amino acid supplementation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Postoperative recovery, Wound healing, Critical illness (trauma), Burns — 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, Burns.

The evidence shows glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease. It's rated possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma.

For other uses, we don't hold effectiveness data on file.

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 by healthy adults. The most common side effects from oral glutamine are digestive — belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, gas, nausea, and vomiting — along with headache and muscle pain.

A handful of people have reported dizziness or, rarely, mood changes (mania or hypomania) at high doses, though symptoms improved when the dose was lowered. If you have kidney or liver disease, use it only under medical supervision.

Safety data in pregnancy is rated likely safe, but for breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable data — talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using a supplement dose while 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.

If you take anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs), check your specific medication with the tool on this page — glutamine theoretically could reduce their effect, though this hasn't been seen in humans 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.

Glutamine may help with sickle cell disease or certain types of wasting and recovery. If you take anticonvulsant (seizure) medications, check with us first.

Healthy people generally tolerate it well, but watch for digestive upset. Anyone with kidney or liver disease, or breastfeeding mothers, should discuss it with their pharmacist or doctor.

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 Mar 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 Glutamine, straight from the product label.

Brand ALLMAX ESSENTIALS
Barcode (UPC) 665553122960
Net contents 14.11 Ounce(s); 400 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 325797
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), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS, 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
80
UPC/BARCODE
665553122960
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine5 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formula

ALLMAX Glutamine uses Glutamine crystals made from a natural fermentation process. This state-of-the-art process creates a unique, purified and isolated Glutamine ideal for supplementation. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in muscle tissue. During times of stress, including exercise and athletic events, Glutamine is one of the first amino acids to be oxidized. Supplementation with Glutamine may help to support muscle Glutamine levels, prevent muscle tissue breakdown and increase recovery.

OU (Kosher) Kosher Certified

Formulation

Professional grade supplements GlutaSure Technology The Glutasure Advantage: ALLMAX Glutamine uses a proprietary hyper-particulation process called GLUTASURE technology. GLUTASURE is a pressure driven ceramic membrane process that 1) Decreases Glutamine particle size 2) Increases Glutamine suspension time in liquid 3) Speeds Glutamine absorption into the bloodstream

Clean for Athletes Banned Substance Free Clean for Athletes. Banned Substance Free. This product contains no WADA banned ingredients. This is validated by in-market random testing managed by an independent 3rd party - Informed Choice. Test result details can be viewed at www.CleanForAthletes.com. Tested for Banned Substances Informed-Choice.org Trusted by sport Gluten Free Tested

V Vegan

Fermentation derived glutamine Increases recovery Improves immune function

Product of USA

Seals/Symbols

Clean for Athletes Banned Substance Free Tested for Banned Substances Informed-Choice.org Trusted by sport cGMP Registered Facility Gluten Free Tested V Vegan OU (Kosher) Kosher Certified

Quality Guaranteed Purity & Potency Tested

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2021 ALLMAX Nutrition Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. ALLMAX ESSENTIALS Science Innovation Quality Results

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Mix 1 scoop (5 g) of ALLMAX Glutamine in water or juice once daily. For training sessions and athletic events, take ALLMAX Glutamine approximately 30 minutes prior to training and immediately after training to help prevent muscle tissue breakdown and aid muscle recovery. At times when you are not training, mix 1 scoop (5 g) of ALLMAX Glutamine in water or juice approximately 45-60 minutes prior to meals. To increase the benefit of other supplements, ALLMAX Glutamine can be mixed into protein shakes such as ISOFLEX and during training with CARBION+ and AMINOCORE.

Precautions

Warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are following a low protein diet.

Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or taking any prescription medications.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use by persons under the age of 18.

Do not use if inner seal is broken. California warning: Lead is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or reproductive harm. Consuming this product can expose you to more than 0.000005 g of lead. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.gov.

Allergen Warning: Produced in a facility that also handles milk, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, crustacean and shellfish products.

Prop 65

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS label

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Glutamine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS

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 container80 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

Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Glutamine interact with 50 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Glutamine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Glutamine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Glutamine 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
L-Glutamine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Glutamine, from the product label.

ALLMAX ESSENTIALS

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Name
HBS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Street Address
711 S. Carson St., Suite 4
City
Carson City
State
NV
Web Address
www.ALLMAXNUTRITION.com
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Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS: Common Questions

Does Glutamine by ALLMAX ESSENTIALS interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Glutamine 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?
Glutamine 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.
What is L-glutamine and what does it do?
L-glutamine is an amino acid your body makes naturally. It's used as a supplement to support recovery after surgery or critical illness, and it's proven effective for sickle cell disease. Your body breaks it down into glutamate and ammonia, both of which have roles in your metabolism and nervous system.
What are the side effects of glutamine powder?
Most side effects are digestive: bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or stomach pain. You might also get a headache or muscle soreness. At very high doses, a few people have reported dizziness or mood changes, but those improved when the dose was lowered. These effects are rare in everyday use.
Is glutamine safe if I have kidney or liver disease?
No — if you have kidney or liver disease, you should only use glutamine under a doctor's supervision. Talk to your healthcare provider before starting it.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnancy is rated likely safe. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data — discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before using a supplement dose, as they can weigh your individual situation.
Does glutamine really work for muscle recovery?
The evidence supports it for postoperative recovery and critical illness — it's rated possibly effective for both. For general muscle recovery in healthy athletes, we don't hold effectiveness data.

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The Full Monographs Behind Glutamine’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Glutamine

Interacts with 50 drugs

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 cell disease complications, but for most...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Glutamine'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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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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