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Dietary supplement

GW501516 Cardarine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swoll Mafia

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

GW501516 Cardarine is a dietary supplement by Swoll Mafia with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for endurance and athletic performance, fat loss and body recomposition, bodybuilding cycles.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: Cardarine. It also includes creatine as an inactive ingredient.

Cardarine is a research compound that's been studied for its potential effects on athletic performance, blood sugar, and weight — though the evidence in humans remains incomplete.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Cardarine product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cardarine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for Cardarine is not established. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for athletic performance, diabetes, or obesity.

In other words, we don't have enough human studies to say whether it actually works for any of these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cardarine

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Cardarine is the major safety concern here. Animal studies have linked it to cancer, and it is not approved or proven safe for human use.

The safety notes in our data advise against using it altogether. If you are pregnant, the data rates it possibly unsafe — meaning the safety information advises against it.

Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is also not recommended due to unknown safety and serious toxicity concerns.

Because this is an unapproved drug with no safety data and known toxicity concerns, talk with your doctor before considering it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cardarine

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we hold data on. However, because Cardarine is an unapproved research compound with serious safety concerns, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any medication.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Swoll Mafia's Cardarine is not approved by the FDA and carries serious safety warnings based on animal research showing cancer links. The effectiveness evidence in humans is incomplete.

Because of the toxicity concerns and lack of human safety data, you should discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other medications or supplements.

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 25, 2019.

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 GW501516 Cardarine, straight from the product label.

Brand Swoll Mafia
Barcode (UPC) 551290958927
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200099
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
551290958927
IngredientAmount% DV
Cardarine30 mg--

Other ingredients: Creatine

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Administer 3 capsules once daily. Do not exceed 1 serving within 24 hours.

Precautions

Do not exceed 1 serving within 24 hours. Warning: Do not exceed recommended dosage. Consult with a physician before use.

Keep out of reach from children.

Do not administer if test subject is at risk or has health issues involving heart, kidney, liver, stroke, difficult urinating, depression, anxiety or seizure disorder.

All customers represent and warrant that through their own review and study that they are fully aware and knowledgeable about the following product. All customers must be 18 years old to purchase. Under no circumstance shall seller be liable for consequential damages, whether purchases claim contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In purchasing this product the purchaser agrees to the above

For experimental use only Not for human consumption

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 or illness.

Seals/Symbols

Proudly made in the United States USA

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GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cardarine

No known
interactions
30 mg per serving

Cardarine (GW501516) is a synthetic experimental drug, not a vitamin, herb, or true dietary supplement, even though it is often sold as one. Animal st...

Cardarine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Creatine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in GW501516 Cardarine. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for GW501516 Cardarine, from the product label.

Swoll Mafia

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Name
Swoll Mafia
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia: Common Questions

Does GW501516 Cardarine by Swoll Mafia interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in GW501516 Cardarine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
GW501516 Cardarine 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 Cardarine approved by the FDA?
No. Cardarine is not approved or proven safe for human use. It is a research compound that has not completed the regulatory process.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it. Cardarine is an unapproved drug with no safety data and known toxicity concerns. Do not use during pregnancy.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No. Breastfeeding is not recommended because of unknown safety and serious toxicity concerns with this ingredient.
Does Cardarine actually improve athletic performance?
We don't have enough reliable human evidence to say. Our data rates the evidence insufficient to make that claim.
What are the side effects?
Our data does not list documented side effects from human trials. However, animal studies linked Cardarine to cancer, which is the primary safety concern.
Why is this product sold if it's not safe?
Cardarine is sold as a research chemical, not as an approved medication or dietary supplement. It is not regulated the same way as FDA-approved drugs or supplements, and its sale does not mean it is safe or effective for human use.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind GW501516 Cardarine’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

GW501516 Cardarine'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 1 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.

Cardarine 1 reference
  1. What Should Tested Athletes Know About GW1516? Education, Spirit of Sport. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). September 24, 2019. Available at: https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/what-should-athletes-know-gw1516/

See these in context on the Cardarine 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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