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Dietary supplement

L-Histidine HCl Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

L-Histidine HCl is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like eczema, anemia related to kidney disease, allergy and inflammation support.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-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com

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-Histidine Hydrochloride, an amino acid (one of the building blocks your body uses to make proteins). L-Histidine itself is found naturally in protein-rich foods, and your body uses it for a range of functions including immune regulation and the production of histamine, a compound involved in inflammation and allergic responses.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Histidine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Histidine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Cholera — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for L-histidine is mixed and incomplete. It's rated possibly effective for cholera.

For several other conditions — atopic dermatitis (eczema), kidney failure, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to rate how well it works. If you're considering it for one of those uses, talk with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports a trial.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Histidine

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-Histidine is likely safe in the amounts you'd eat in food as part of a normal diet. The safety data on supplement doses, though, isn't well established — the doses studied in research are limited and not as thoroughly reviewed as prescription medications.

The facts advise caution with supplemental amounts. There are no adverse effects documented in our data.

For pregnancy and lactation, the safety data rates L-histidine as likely safe. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and wondering whether to take this supplement, that's a conversation to have with your own doctor or pharmacist, who can weigh it against your individual situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Histidine

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-histidine. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen — it means we don't hold a documented interaction in our monograph.

If you take any medications, mention this supplement to your own pharmacist or doctor before you begin, so they can review it against your exact drug regimen.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

L-Histidine HCl is a single amino acid with limited established effectiveness and incomplete safety data at supplement doses. It may be worth a trial if your doctor recommends it for a specific condition, but the evidence is sparse.

Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about L-Histidine HCl, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000J41BKB
Net contents 1 kg; 35.3 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312161
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
2000
UPC/BARCODE
X000J41BKB
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Histidine Hydrochloride500 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

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L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2000 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Histidine Hydrochloride

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving

Histidine is an essential amino acid your body needs to build proteins and to make compounds like histamine and carnosine. Most people get enough from...

L-Histidine Hydrochloride monograph & interactions
Interaction report

L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Histidine HCl. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Histidine HCl 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-histidine, and what does it do in my body?
L-Histidine is an amino acid — a building block for proteins. Your body uses it to regulate immune function, produce histamine (which is involved in inflammation and allergies), and support several other processes. It's found naturally in protein-rich foods.
Is this supplement safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
L-Histidine is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation based on the data we hold. That said, any supplement decision during pregnancy or breastfeeding is best made with your own doctor or pharmacist, who can advise you based on your full medical picture.
Does L-histidine actually work, or is there evidence it helps with any conditions?
L-Histidine is rated possibly effective for cholera. For eczema (atopic dermatitis), kidney failure, and rheumatoid arthritis, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works. Your doctor can help you decide if it's worth trying for your situation.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
No adverse effects are documented in our data. That said, the safety of supplement doses hasn't been thoroughly studied, so it's worth mentioning to your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Is this safe to take long-term?
The safety data on long-term supplement doses of L-histidine isn't well established. Because of that gap, caution is advised — check with your own doctor before starting a long-term course.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Histidine HCl’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-Histidine HCl'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 3 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.

Histidine 3 references
  1. Histidine — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) Source
  2. Amino Acids — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) Source
  3. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source

See these in context on the Histidine 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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