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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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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, a form of the amino acid histidine. Histidine is a building block your body uses to make proteins and other compounds.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

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 limited. It's possibly effective for cholera, but for other conditions — atopic dermatitis (eczema), kidney failure, and rheumatoid arthritis — the evidence isn't solid enough to make a clear call.

We simply don't have enough reliable data on those uses yet.

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 get from food, but higher supplement doses haven't been well studied. The safety data on larger doses is thin, so caution is advised.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the available data suggests it's likely safe, but talk with your doctor or midwife before starting any new supplement.

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 there are none — just that we haven't found them in the studies we hold.

If you take any medications, have your pharmacist double-check your specific drugs before you start.

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 may interest you if you're exploring amino acid supplementation, but the evidence for most claimed uses is still being worked out. Because the safety of high supplement doses isn't well established, it's worth checking with your pharmacist before you add it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any kidney or immune concerns.

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) X000J41BOH
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312163
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
500
UPC/BARCODE
X000J41BOH
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

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.

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

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

See for yourself

L-Histidine HCl by BulkSupplements.com label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

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 container500 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.
Is L-histidine safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data we have suggests it's likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. That said, supplement safety in these times is often limited, so check with your doctor or midwife before you start.
Does L-histidine actually work for eczema or arthritis?
The evidence isn't clear enough to say either way right now. We don't have enough reliable data to rate it for those conditions — more research is needed.
What is histidine, and why does your body need it?
Histidine is an amino acid — one of the building blocks your body uses to make proteins and other compounds it needs to function. You get it from food, and your body can also make some on its own.
Are there any reported side effects from taking L-histidine supplements?
We don't have adverse effects on file for this ingredient. Keep in mind that supplement doses haven't been well studied, so new or unexpected effects could still show up with higher doses.

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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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