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Glutamine DNA Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BSN

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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 DNA Unflavored 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 DNA Unflavored is a dietary supplement by BSN 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, Micronized. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN

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, micronized (a finely powdered form for better absorption). Glutamine is an amino acid your body produces naturally and uses for muscle recovery, immune function, and gut health.

The product has no inactive fillers or other ingredients — it's glutamine alone.

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: recovery from intense exercise and muscle protein development.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle damage, Athletic performance, Postoperative recovery, Wound healing, Muscle strength, 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 Wound healing, Exercise-induced muscle damage.

The evidence supports glutamine for sickle cell disease, where it's rated Effective. For HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma, the evidence is Possibly Effective — meaning there's some promise, but we need more research to be certain.

The data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other common uses.

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 are mild GI issues: belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain — especially at higher doses (10–30 grams daily).

Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. A small number of people with bipolar disorder experienced mania or hypomania at doses around 4 grams daily.

If you have kidney or liver disease, use this only under medical supervision. Safety data during pregnancy is limited, but existing evidence rates it Likely Safe — still, talk with your doctor before taking it while pregnant.

There isn't enough data to recommend supplemental glutamine while breastfeeding unless your clinician advises it.

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 taking BSN Glutamine DNA, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist if you use anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs). Glutamine might theoretically reduce their effectiveness, though this hasn't been seen in humans yet.

Also mention any kidney or liver disease, as you'd need medical supervision.

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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 and possibly aid recovery from surgery or critical illness. If you take anticonvulsant (seizure) medications, check with your doctor before starting this product.

Anyone with kidney or liver disease should get medical clearance first. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.

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 Apr 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 DNA Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand BSN
Barcode (UPC) 834266002917
Net contents 10.9 oz.; 309 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2016
DSLD ID 58297
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses 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 Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN, 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:
5.15 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5.15 Gram(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
834266002917
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine, Micronized5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Formulation

DNA Series - It's in you

Brand IP Statement(s)

Customize your supplement stack with the all-new BSN DNA Series.

Glutamine DNA, when used as directed, at maximum dosage, over time, combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise is designed to support: ~ Recovery from intense exercise ~ Muscle protein development ~ Glutamine replenishment

Finish First.

General Statements

Each DNA Series product provides versatility to be used with other pre/post-workout supplements to create customized combinations that help you achieve your individual fitness goals.

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and plays an important role in recovery and muscle protein development. During periods of intense exercise, L-Glutamine levels can be depleted which may limit protein synthesis.

Recovery ~ Muscle ~ Replenishment

NEW!

Recover help 60 servings Unflavored for stacking

Made in the USA This product contains ingredients of domestic and foreign origin.

Contents sold by weight not volume.

Formula

Because supplemental L-Glutamine may help support recovery post-exercise, each serving of BSN Glutemine DNA provides 5 grams of micronized L-Glutamine.

5 grams L-Glutamine per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Glutamine DNA is unflavored, providing versatility to add to your post-workout protein shake or favorit beverage.

Directions: Mix one scoop of Glutamine DNA with 8 oz. water or your favorite beverage or use as directed by a physician or licensed nutritionist. Suggested Use: Intended for use in healthy adults and as part of a healthy, balanced diet and exercise program.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Warning: Consult your physician before using this product if you are taking any medication or are under a physician's care for a medical condition. Not for use by those under the age of 18, or women that are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing.

Not for use by those under the age of 18, or women that are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing.

General

V1.291.0914US 6030506

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Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN label

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Glutamine DNA Unflavored label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN

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

Serving size5.15 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Glutamine, Micronized

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, Micronized monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Glutamine, Micronized 50

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Glutamine DNA Unflavored 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-Glutamine, Micronized1 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, Micronized full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

BSN

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Name
Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition, Inc.
Street Address
975 Meridian Lake Dr.
City
Aurora
State
IL
ZipCode
60504
Phone Number
877-673-3727
Web Address
goBSN.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN: Common Questions

Does Glutamine DNA Unflavored by BSN interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Glutamine DNA Unflavored 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 DNA Unflavored 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?
The safety evidence rates glutamine Likely Safe in pregnancy, but the data is limited. Talk with your doctor before starting it — they know your full medical picture and can give you personalized guidance.
What side effects might I notice?
Most common are stomach issues: bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain, especially at higher doses. Some people report headache or muscle pain. These tend to be mild, but if they're bothersome, lower your dose or talk with your pharmacist.
Is this product pure glutamine, or does it have fillers?
It's pure L-glutamine with no inactive ingredients or fillers — just the amino acid itself in micronized (powdered) form.
Does this actually work for recovery after surgery?
The evidence says it's Possibly Effective for postoperative recovery — there's some research support, but we need more studies to be sure. Results vary from person to person.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
There isn't enough safety data to know. Talk with your doctor or lactation consultant before using supplemental glutamine while breastfeeding.

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The Full Monographs Behind Glutamine DNA Unflavored’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 DNA Unflavored'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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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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