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Dietary supplement

L-Alanine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Earthborn Elements

Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

L-Alanine is a dietary supplement by Earthborn Elements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sports and exercise support, blood sugar balance, general amino acid supplementation.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 L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements

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-Alanine, an amino acid your body makes naturally and gets from protein-rich foods. The capsule itself is gelatin, which is an inactive ingredient that helps deliver the amino acid.

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 Alpha-alanine product and its label doesn't state a use — see Alpha-alanine'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 L-Alanine in the conditions it's marketed for — benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), cognitive function, diabetes, fatigue, and diarrhea-related dehydration — is insufficient to rate. We don't have reliable data showing whether supplement doses actually work for these uses, so we can't tell you whether it'll help or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Alpha-alanine

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.

L-Alanine occurs naturally in foods in amounts we know are safe. The problem is that supplement doses haven't been well studied for safety or benefits.

The data advises caution: food amounts are fine, but supplement doses should only be taken with your doctor's approval. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the limited data available suggests L-Alanine is likely safe, though it's worth checking with your doctor or midwife given how little we know about supplement doses in these situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Alpha-alanine

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 in our data for L-Alanine with any medications.

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.

L-Alanine is an amino acid your body already makes, and it's generally well tolerated at food levels. If you're thinking about taking it as a supplement for fatigue, cognitive function, or another condition, talk with your doctor first — the evidence for those uses just isn't there yet, and supplement-dose safety data is thin.

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 Oct 24, 2024.

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 L-Alanine, straight from the product label.

Brand Earthborn Elements
Net contents 200 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 319600
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
200
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Alanine560 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Alanine

No known
interactions
560 mg per serving

Alpha-alanine (usually called alanine) is a non-essential amino acid your body can make on its own and that you also get from protein foods. Most peop...

L-Alanine monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Alanine. 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 L-Alanine, from the product label.

Earthborn Elements

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Name
Earthborn Elements
Street Address
9450 SW Gemini Dr #49936
City
Beaverton
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97008
Web Address
Earthbornelements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements: Common Questions

Does L-Alanine by Earthborn Elements interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Alanine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Alanine 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 L-Alanine safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The limited data we have suggests L-Alanine is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but supplement doses haven't been well studied in these situations. Talk with your doctor or midwife before starting any supplement.
Does L-Alanine actually help with fatigue or brain fog?
We don't have reliable evidence that L-Alanine supplements help with fatigue or cognitive function. The data is too thin to say whether it works, so we can't make a claim either way.
Can I take this if I'm getting L-Alanine from food already?
You get L-Alanine naturally from protein-rich foods, and that amount is safe. Adding a supplement on top is where caution comes in — supplement doses haven't been well studied, so check with your doctor before adding it.
What's the difference between L-Alanine in food and in a supplement?
Food amounts of L-Alanine are well tolerated because we've eaten them for ages. Supplement doses are much higher and haven't been studied as carefully, so the safety profile is less clear.
Are there any side effects I should watch for?
We don't have adverse effects documented in our data for L-Alanine. That doesn't mean none exist — it just means they haven't been formally recorded. If you notice anything unusual after starting it, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Alanine’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

L-Alanine'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 2 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.

Alpha-alanine 2 references
  1. Amino acids — MedlinePlus (NIH) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source

See these in context on the Alpha-alanine 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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