HICA-Max Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking HICA-Max 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
HICA-Max is a dietary supplement by Labrada Nutrition with 1 active ingredient.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 HICA-Max by Labrada Nutrition
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2012.
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
General information
Key facts about HICA-Max, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Labrada Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 710779333550 |
| Net contents | 108 Chewable Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 4821 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for HICA-Max by Labrada Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.5 g | -- |
| HICA | 500 mg | -- |
| Sugar Alcohol | 1.5 g | -- |
Other ingredients: Xylitol, Natural & Artificial flavoring, Malic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Silicon, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD & C Blue #2 Lake, FD& C Yellow # 6 lake
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take Chewable tablets on an empty stomach according to bodyweight. Up to 150 lbs…..3 tablets per day 151-200 lbs…..4 tablets per day Over 200 lbs…..5 tablets per day
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.
Formula
Leucic Acid (a-hydroxy-isocaproic acid (HICA))
General Statements
1. Antti A Mero, et. Al. Effects of alfa-hydroxy-isocaproic acid on body composition, DOMS, and performance in athletes. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2010, 5, 7(1):1.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
(C)2011 LBN, Inc.
HICA-MAX(TM) chewable tablets provide a cost-effective, result-producing daily dose of what may be the most powerful non-steroidal muscle growth stimulator in existence!
HICA-MAX(TM) chewables contain 100% pharmaceutical grade leucic acid, also known as alpha-hydroxy-isocaproic acid (HICA), a natural metabolite of the branched chain amino acid, leucine.
HICA-MAX(TM) is a powerful, natural stimulator of muscle growth.
How HICA-MAX(TM) can help you: • Create explosive gains in muscle and strength faster than ever before, without the negative side effects of steroids or prohormones. • Rapidly accelerate recovery form workouts, so you can train more often. • Reduce DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) allowing you to train harder.
There is no need to cycle of HICA-MAX(TM).
Seals/Symbols
Guaranteed Potency LEE LABRADA'S QUALITY GUARANTEE "If it's on the label, it's in the bottle!" This product is independent lab assayed for purity.
Precautions
Do not take with protein or amino acids.
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HICA-Max by Labrada Nutrition label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in HICA-Max by Labrada Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
HICA
Other (inactive) ingredients: Xylitol, Natural & Artificial flavoring, Malic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Silicon, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD & C Blue #2 Lake, FD& C Yellow # 6 lake. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
HICA-Max by Labrada Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in HICA-Max. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for HICA-Max, from the product label.
HICA-Max by Labrada Nutrition: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
HICA-Max'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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