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Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DY Nutrition

Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry label
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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 Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry 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

Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry is a dietary supplement by DY Nutrition with 10 active ingredients. 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 Monohydrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry by DY 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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Branched-Chain Amino Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (7,500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Fat” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.20 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

This powder contains 7 active ingredients: three branched-chain amino acids (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine) in a 4:1:1 ratio, plus L-glutamine monohydrate, salt, fat, and fibers. The branched-chain amino acids are amino acids your muscles use for fuel and recovery.

Glutamine is another amino acid your body relies on, especially during stress or illness. The inactive ingredients — listed as branched-chain amino acids (again, as a blend container), acid, sweetener, flavouring, emulsifier, and colour — are there to mix, taste, and stabilize the powder.

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 recovery and athletic performance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Postoperative recovery, Muscle protein synthesis, Endurance training, Strength training adaptation.
  • 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 Exercise-induced muscle damage.

The data we hold shows glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative (after-surgery) recovery, and critical illness from trauma. We don't have established effectiveness ratings for the branched-chain amino acids themselves in this data set, so I can't tell you what the evidence says they do on their own.

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 when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, headache, and gastrointestinal pain — especially at higher doses (10–30 grams daily).

Rare cases of dizziness and, in people with bipolar disorder, mood changes (mania or hypomania) have been reported. People with kidney or liver disease should use glutamine only under medical supervision.

The safety data for pregnancy is rated Likely Safe, but there isn't enough reliable safety information for breastfeeding — 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.

If you take anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs), check this product with your pharmacist before starting. Glutamine might theoretically reduce how well they work, though this hasn't been confirmed in patients yet.

No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward branched-chain amino acid and glutamine blend aimed at muscle recovery. If you take seizure medication, check with your pharmacist first — that's the main concern.

People with kidney or liver disease should get medical approval before using it. For everyone else, side effects are usually just digestive, and glutamine itself is well tolerated at normal doses.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2021.

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 Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry, straight from the product label.

Brand DY Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 5060763890961
Net contents 450 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2021
DSLD ID 241727
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry by DY 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:
15 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
5060763890961
IngredientAmount% DV
Sugar0 Gram(s), 0.1 Gram(s)--
L-Leucine5000 mg, 33333 mg--
Salt0.03 Gram(s), 0.2 Gram(s)--
L-Isoleucine1250 mg, 8333 mg--
Carbohydrates0.4 Gram(s), 2.4 Gram(s)--
L-Valine1250 mg, 8333 mg--
Protein0 Gram(s), 0 Gram(s)--
Energy34 kJ--
Saturated Fat0 Gram(s), 0.1 Gram(s)--
Branched-Chain Amino Acids7500 mg, 50000 mg--
Fat0 Gram(s), 0.2 Gram(s)--
L-Glutamine Monohydrate5000 mg, 33333 mg--
Fibers0 Gram(s), 0 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Acid, Sweetener, Flavouring, Emulsifier, Colour

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Label statements
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Formula

Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine - Cherry. Food supplement. With sweeteners. A powerful combination of Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) in 4:1:1 ratio with Glutamine. Provides 7500 mg of Branched Amino Acids and 5000 mg of Glutamine per serving.

Recommended for physically active people and strength training athletes.

7.5 g BCAA 5 g Glutamine Monohydrate Per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Mix two scoops (15 g) with 350-500 mL of cold water.

Drink 1 serving before or during workout.

Precautions

Allergens: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Produced in a facility that handles milk, soy, egg and gluten.

Warning: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Do not use if you are allergic to any of the supplement compounds.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and well-balanced diet.

Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Storage

Storage: 24 months in original sealed tub. Store in a cool dry place. After opening, do not store the product for more than 6 months.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Food Supplement

Formulation

Caffeine free

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Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry by DY Nutrition

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size15 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Salt

0.03 Gram(s) per serving

Carbohydrates

0.4 Gram(s) per serving
  • › Sugar

Protein

0 Gram(s) per serving

Energy

34 kJ per serving

Branched-Chain Amino Acids

7500 mg per serving
  • › L-Leucine
  • › L-Isoleucine
  • › L-Valine

Fat

0 Gram(s) per serving

L-Glutamine Monohydrate

Interacts with
50 drugs
5000 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 Monohydrate monograph & interactions

Fibers

0 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Acid, Sweetener, Flavouring, Emulsifier, Colour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry by DY Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry interact with 50 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 10 ingredients in Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Glutamine Monohydrate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry 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 Monohydrate1 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 Monohydrate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry, from the product label.

DY Nutrition

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Name
DY Nutrition Global LTD.
Street Address
Imperial House, Butts Close
City
Thornton
State
Lancashire
ZipCode
FY5 4HT
Web Address
www.dynutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry by DY Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry by DY Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry 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?
Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry contains 10 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 this safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Glutamine, the main active ingredient we have safety data for, is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy. The other ingredients we couldn't check — the branched-chain amino acids and fibers — don't have pregnancy safety information on file. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure all the ingredients work for your situation.
What are branched-chain amino acids, and why are they in here?
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are three amino acids — leucine, isoleucine, and valine — that your muscles use directly for fuel and recovery. This product has them in a 4:1:1 ratio, which is a common formulation for workout recovery, though we don't have effectiveness data for them in our files.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data on glutamine for breastfeeding, so the caution is to avoid supplement doses unless your doctor recommends it. The other ingredients don't have breastfeeding safety data on file either. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people tolerate glutamine well, but common side effects at higher doses include belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. Headache and dizziness are less common. Start with a lower dose to see how your stomach handles it.
Does this actually work for muscle recovery?
We have effectiveness ratings for glutamine — it's effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for recovery after surgery and critical illness. We don't have established effectiveness data for the branched-chain amino acids in this product, so I can't tell you what the evidence says about them specifically.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry’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

Hit BCAA 4:1:1 + Glutamine Cherry'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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