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Glutamine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BodyTech

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Capsule 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 BodyTech 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 BodyTech

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.

BodyTech Glutamine is a single-ingredient supplement containing L-glutamine, an amino acid (a building block of protein) that your body naturally produces. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide.

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 anti-catabolic support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle damage, Athletic performance, Postoperative recovery, Critical illness (trauma), Wound healing, muscle protein synthesis — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Critical illness (trauma) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Postoperative recovery.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance.

L-glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease. It's possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery (getting back on your feet after surgery), and critical illness from trauma.

The strength of evidence varies, so talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your specific situation.

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 use are belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, gas, nausea, vomiting, headache, and muscle or joint pain.

High doses (10–30 grams daily) used in clinical trials for sickle cell disease have been associated with nausea, vomiting, constipation, and stomach pain. Rarely, people with bipolar disorder taking glutamine have reported mood changes (mania or hypomania).

If you have kidney or liver disease, use it only under your doctor's supervision. If you're pregnant, the safety data rates it as likely safe.

If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplemental doses.

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 (drugs that prevent seizures), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. The interaction is theoretical rather than proven in humans, but it's important to confirm it's safe for you.

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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 is an option if you're dealing with sickle cell disease or recovering from surgery, or if your doctor recommends it for HIV/AIDS-related wasting or critical illness. If you take seizure medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

People with kidney or liver disease should only use it under medical supervision. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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 Sep 22, 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 Glutamine, straight from the product label.

Brand BodyTech
Barcode (UPC) 766536035458
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2016
DSLD ID 64733
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Glutamine by BodyTech, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
766536035458
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bonus size 20% more Anti-catabolic recovery agent

L-Glutamine is the single most abundant amino acid in the human body. It is involved in regulating protein synthesis and has been shown to possess Anti-Catabolic properties to help preserve muscle. Intense exercise can deplete glutamine stores, however, supplemental glutamine is thought to replenish these stores allowing for enhanced recovery.

Visit www.bodytech.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Sugar, Starch, Salt, Soy, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Artificial Colors or Flavors Added.

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.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement take one (1) capsule daily, preferably in between meals.

General

Item No. VS-3545 2086379 FQ 52

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Glutamine by BodyTech label

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Glutamine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Glutamine by BodyTech

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
500 mg 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Glutamine by BodyTech Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Glutamine 50

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.

BodyTech

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Name
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
City
Secaucus
State
NJ
ZipCode
07094
Phone Number
1-800-223-1216
Web Address
www.bodytech.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Glutamine by BodyTech: Common Questions

Does Glutamine by BodyTech 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Yes — the safety data rates glutamine as likely safe in pregnancy. But every pregnancy is unique, so it's still worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist that it's right for you.
What does L-glutamine actually do in my body?
L-glutamine is an amino acid your body makes naturally. It plays a role in muscle recovery, immune function, and gut health. This supplement provides extra glutamine, which may help in certain conditions like sickle cell disease or after surgery or critical illness, though the evidence is strongest for sickle cell disease.
Are there common side effects I should know about?
Most people tolerate it well, but it can cause belching, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, and muscle pain. Higher doses (like those used in clinical trials for sickle cell disease) are more likely to cause stomach upset. If side effects bother you, talk with your pharmacist about adjusting your dose.
Is this safe if I have kidney or liver disease?
Not without medical supervision. If you have kidney or liver disease, check with your doctor before taking this supplement — they may need to monitor you or adjust your dose.
Does this work for muscle recovery after workouts?
The data we hold shows glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for postoperative recovery and critical illness. Whether it helps with everyday muscle soreness from workouts isn't covered in the evidence we have on file.

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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...

Read the full Glutamine monograph →
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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