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Glutamine Powder Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ON Optimum Nutrition

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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 Powder 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 Powder Unflavored is a dietary supplement by ON Optimum Nutrition 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 Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition

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 powder contains one active ingredient: L-glutamine, an amino acid your body makes naturally and uses for muscle support and immune function. There are 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 protein development and recovery.
  • 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, Muscular dystrophy.

L-glutamine is rated effective for sickle cell disease. For HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma, the evidence is rated possibly effective — meaning there's some promising data, but more research is needed to be sure.

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 doses are gastrointestinal — belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. Two cases of mania or hypomania appeared in patients with bipolar disorder taking up to 4 grams daily, and one case of dizziness improved after lowering the dose.

If you have kidney or liver disease, use this only under medical supervision. The safety data in pregnancy is rated Likely Safe.

For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable information — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplement doses 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.

Double-check this product if you take anticonvulsant medications (drugs that prevent seizures) before you start. Glutamine is broken down into an excitatory brain chemical that might theoretically interfere with how these drugs work, though this hasn't been reported in actual patients.

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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 makes sense if you're recovering from surgery, dealing with HIV/AIDS-related wasting, or managing sickle cell disease and your doctor suggests it. If you take anticonvulsants, check with your own doctor or pharmacist first — there's a theoretical concern, though it hasn't been reported in people yet.

Side effects are usually mild and gut-related.

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 25, 2013.

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 Powder Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand ON Optimum Nutrition
Net contents 600 g; 21.1 oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2013
DSLD ID 17585
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 Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition, 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
120
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine5 g--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

THE BIGGER PICTURE OF GLUTAMINE Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and plays an important role in muscle protein development. During prolonged periods of intense exercise, glutamine levels may be depleted faster than the body can replenish them, which limits protein synthesis and can even encourage muscle breakdown.† Our Glutamine Powder is a simple way to supplement your diet with this key amino acid. Just one teaspoon of Glutamine Powder provides more glutamine than 5 jumbo eggs, 4 oz. of lean beef, 3/4 cup of soybeans, or a chicken breast. Better yet, our Glutamine Powder is unflavored and it mixes easily, so that it can be added right into your protein, meal-replacement, and weight-gainer shakes.

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5,000 MG

CONTENTS SOLD BY WEIGHT NOT VOLUME.

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)

(C)2007 OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.

THE BIGGER PICTURE(TM) WWW.OPTIMUMNUTRITION.COM

Seals/Symbols

ON(TM)

FDA Statement of Identity

GLUTAMINE SUPPLEMENT

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: Mix one rounded teaspoon of Glutamine Powder with 8 oz. water or your favorite beverage.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, PREGNANT OR NURSING A BABY OR IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWN OR SUSPECTED MEDICAL CONDITION(S) AND/OR ARE TAKING ANY PRESCRIPTION OR OTC MEDICATION(S).

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

General

07-103-030

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Glutamine Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition label

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Glutamine Powder Unflavored label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Glutamine Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition

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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
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...

L-Glutamine monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Glutamine Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Glutamine 50

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Glutamine Powder Unflavored 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 Powder 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-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 Powder Unflavored, from the product label.

ON Optimum Nutrition

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Name
ON (Consumer Affairs)
City
Sunrise
State
FL
ZipCode
33325
Phone Number
(630) 236-0097
Web Address
optimumnutrition.com
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Glutamine Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Glutamine Powder Unflavored by ON Optimum Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Glutamine Powder 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 Powder 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.
Will this help me recover faster after surgery?
Glutamine is rated possibly effective for postoperative recovery, meaning there's some promising evidence but we need more research to be certain. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits your recovery plan.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people don't have problems, but the common ones are gut-related: bloating, belching, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Headache and muscle aches have also been reported. These tend to be mild.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnancy is rated Likely Safe. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety data — check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplement doses while nursing.
Can I take this if I have kidney or liver disease?
Only under medical supervision. If you have either condition, talk with your doctor before starting, because glutamine is processed through these organs.
Why is this just one ingredient?
L-glutamine is a single amino acid with its own research backing. This product strips away everything else so you get a pure powder you can mix into drinks or food as you need it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Glutamine Powder 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 Powder 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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