L-Glutamine 1000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Glutamine 1000 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
L-Glutamine 1000 is a dietary supplement by MRM 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 L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
L-Glutamine 1000 contains one active ingredient: L-glutamine, an amino acid your body naturally makes and uses for gut health, immune function, and muscle recovery. This product delivers 1,000 mg per serving.
There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence supports L-glutamine as effective for sickle cell disease. It's rated possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative (after-surgery) recovery, and critical illness from trauma.
Keep in mind that most of these uses are clinical — the supplement is studied mainly in hospital or disease settings, not as a general wellness product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effects are digestive: belching, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. If you have kidney or liver disease, use it only under medical supervision.
There isn't enough safety data to recommend supplemental doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take anticonvulsants (seizure medications), check your exact drug with the tool below before starting this supplement — the interaction is Moderate in severity but hasn't been reported in humans yet. No other medication interactions are documented for this ingredient in our data.
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.
L-glutamine may be worth considering if you're recovering from surgery or dealing with certain medical conditions under a doctor's care. If you take anticonvulsant (seizure) medication, check with your pharmacist first.
People with kidney or liver disease need medical supervision. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any medications or have underlying health issues.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 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
General information
Key facts about L-Glutamine 1000, straight from the product label.
| Brand | MRM Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 60949272103 |
| Net contents | 2.2 Pound(s); 1000 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 305115 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: Add 1 scoop to 6-8 oz water, your favorite beverage or as directed by your healthcare provider. Recommended to take after exercise for muscle recovery and each day for intestinal health.
Formulation
Supports intestinal & immune health Essential for protein synthesis HPLC tested for purity 100% micronized
Fermented vegan source
GF (Gluten free)
Certified Vegan Vegan.org
Recovery
Contains no added milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, gluten or yeast ingredients.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Made from recycled materials
This product is packaged by weight, not volume. Like many powdered food/supplement products the size of this container does not necessarily depict the actual amount of product within. Unavoidable and sometimes significant product settling may occur during shipping and handling.
Seals/Symbols
Certified Vegan Vegan.org
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
This product is manufactured in a facility that processes other products that contain milk or eggs.
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L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM 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 container200 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Glutamine
Interacts with50 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 c...
L-Glutamine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM Nutrition has one documented interaction category in our data.
Anticonvulsants (seizure medications) are the concern: glutamine is broken down in your body into glutamate, an excitatory brain chemical that theoretically might work against how anticonvulsants are supposed to calm seizure activity. This is a Moderate-severity interaction.
However, it hasn't actually been reported in humans yet — it's a theoretical risk based on how the supplement is metabolized.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 50 individual medications.
Because this interaction hasn't been seen in real people, the risk level is uncertain. If you take any anticonvulsant medication, check your exact drug with the search tool on this page before you start glutamine.
Your pharmacist or doctor can help you weigh whether it's safe for you.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Glutamine 1000 interact with 50 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Glutamine 1000 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Glutamine
AcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Acetazolamide interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital interactionAmobarbital, Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine & Amytal
How Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interactionAmobarbital, SecobarbitalTuinal
How Amobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital, Secobarbital interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, PentobarbitalMicomp PB
How Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, PentobarbitalCafergot PB
How Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionButalbital, Phenobarbital, SecobarbitalTribarb
How Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Carbamazepine interactionCenobamateXcopri
How Cenobamate interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Cenobamate interactionClobazamFrisium, Onfi, Sympazan
How Clobazam interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Clobazam interactionClonazepamCeberclon, Klonopin, Rivotril
How Clonazepam interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Clonazepam interactionClorazepateTranxene, Tranxene SD, Tranxene T-Tab
How Clorazepate interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Clorazepate interactionDiazepamDiastat AcuDial, Valium, Valium injection, Valtoco
How Diazepam interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Diazepam interactionDivalproex SodiumDepakote
How Divalproex Sodium interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Divalproex Sodium interactionEphedrine, Phenobarbital, TheophyllineTedral
How Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interactionEthosuximideZarontin
How Ethosuximide interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Ethosuximide interactionEthotoinPaganone
How Ethotoin interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Ethotoin interactionFelbamateFelbatol
How Felbamate interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Felbamate interactionFosphenytoinCerebyx
How Fosphenytoin interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Fosphenytoin interactionFosphenytoin SodiumSesquient
How Fosphenytoin Sodium interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Fosphenytoin Sodium interactionGabapentinGralise, Neurontin
How Gabapentin interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Gabapentin interactionGabapentin EnacarbilHorizant
How Gabapentin Enacarbil interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Gabapentin Enacarbil interactionLamotrigineLamictal
How Lamotrigine interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Lamotrigine interactionLevetiracetamElepsia XR, Keppra, Spritam
How Levetiracetam interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Levetiracetam interactionLorazepamAtivan
How Lorazepam interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Lorazepam interactionMagnesium Sulfate (prescription Drug)Bilagog, Magnesium Sulfate
How Magnesium Sulfate (prescription Drug) interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Magnesium Sulfate (prescription Drug) interactionMephenytoinMesantoin
How Mephenytoin interacts with L-Glutamine 1000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Mephenytoin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in L-Glutamine 1000 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
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Glutamine 1000, from the product label.
MRM Nutrition
See all MRM Nutrition products- Name
- MRM
- Street Address
- 2665 Vista Pacific Dr
- City
- Oceanside
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92056
- Phone Number
- 1-800-948-6296
- Web Address
- www.mrmnutrition.com
L-Glutamine 1000 by MRM Nutrition: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Glutamine 1000’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
L-Glutamine 1000'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.
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
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- 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
- Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
- Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
- Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
- Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
- Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
- 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
- Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
- 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.
- 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
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