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L-Glutamine Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Power

Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

L-Glutamine Unflavored is a dietary supplement by Pure Power 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power

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-glutamine, an amino acid. There are no inactive ingredients listed (no fillers, binders, or other additives).

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: immune system and gut health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antiretroviral-associated diarrhea, Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, Crohn disease, Cystic fibrosis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Oral mucositis — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Pancreatitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Crohn disease, Radiation-induced diarrhea.
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, Cystic fibrosis, Antiretroviral-associated diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

L-Glutamine has established effectiveness for sickle cell disease. It's rated possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma.

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.

L-Glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild and digestive: belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, gas, nausea, and vomiting.

Headache and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported. Dizziness has occurred in rare cases and resolved when the dose was lowered.

Two people with bipolar disorder reported mania or hypomania at high doses (4 grams daily). If you have kidney or liver disease, use L-glutamine only under medical supervision.

Safety data in pregnancy is limited but rated as likely safe. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety information, so talk with your doctor or lactation consultant before supplementing.

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 an anticonvulsant (seizure medication), check your exact drug below before starting L-glutamine. Glutamine is metabolized to an excitatory brain chemical that might antagonize how anticonvulsants work, though this interaction hasn't been reported in people yet.

No other drug interactions are documented for this ingredient.

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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 is established for sickle cell disease and may help with HIV/AIDS wasting and recovery from surgery or critical illness. If you take an anticonvulsant medication, check your specific drug below before starting, since glutamine might theoretically reduce its effectiveness—though this hasn't been seen in humans yet.

People with kidney or liver disease should use it only under medical supervision.

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 Mar 25, 2025.

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-Glutamine Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Power
Barcode (UPC) 810094213794
Net contents 17.6 Ounce(s); 500 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 327175
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power, 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:
5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
810094213794
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine5 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Recharge for the strongest version of you

Formula

A go-to amino acid in sports nutrition, our L-glutamine formula is the ultimate maintenance supplement that helps keep your body strong even on those tough days by supporting your immune system and gut health while promoting a healthy metabolism.

L-Glutamine 5 g per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Simply mix this unflavored powder in any beverage to help recharge your body for the next time you're in the gym or setting that new personal record.

Suggested use: Adults, as a dietary supplement, mix one (1) scoop (5g) with at least 8 fl. oz. of water or beverage of choice daily. Can be taken before or after a workout.

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.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is torn or damaged.

If you are nursing, pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

We believe in fueling your body with the right ingredients, so you have the power to become the strongest version of you.

Seals/Symbols

NSF Certified Sport

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L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power

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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
5 Gram(s) 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 monograph & interactions
Interaction report

L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power Drug Interactions

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50 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in L-Glutamine Unflavored 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-Glutamine1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Glutamine Unflavored, from the product label.

Pure Power

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Name
NHP
Street Address
125 SW 3rd Place
City
Cape Coral
State
FL
ZipCode
33991
Phone Number
(877) 985-2696
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L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power: Common Questions

Does L-Glutamine Unflavored by Pure Power interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, L-Glutamine Unflavored 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?
L-Glutamine Unflavored 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.
What is L-glutamine and what's it for?
L-glutamine is an amino acid—one of the building blocks your body uses for protein and other functions. In supplemental doses, it's been shown to help people with sickle cell disease and may help those with HIV/AIDS wasting, recovery after surgery, or critical illness from trauma.
What side effects might I experience?
Most people tolerate it well, but digestive effects are common: bloating, gas, belching, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Headache and musculoskeletal pain have been reported too. If you notice dizziness, lowering your dose usually helps.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
In pregnancy, L-glutamine is rated likely safe. If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so talk with your doctor or lactation consultant before supplementing.
Is this supplement safe if I have kidney or liver disease?
L-glutamine should only be used under medical supervision if you have kidney or liver disease. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.
Does this product contain any fillers or other ingredients?
No—this is pure L-glutamine powder with no inactive ingredients, fillers, or binders listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Glutamine Unflavored’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-Glutamine Unflavored'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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