L-Methionine 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bluebonnet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Methionine 500 mg 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-Methionine 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for acetaminophen (tylenol) overdose support, liver health, urinary tract acidification.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-Methionine 500 mg by Bluebonnet
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
This product contains one active ingredient: L-methionine, an amino acid your body uses to build proteins and make other important molecules. Each capsule delivers 500 mg.
The capsules themselves are vegetable-based, and the inactive ingredients — magnesium stearate and silica — are standard binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-methionine has possibly effective evidence for reducing the risk of neural tube birth defects — the kind of defect that affects the brain and spinal cord during fetal development. For acetaminophen poisoning, hay fever, asthma, and colorectal cancer, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.
These gaps don't mean it doesn't help; it means the research isn't solid enough yet for us to say.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
When you eat methionine in food amounts, it's well tolerated. High-dose supplements, though, may cause side effects — dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, irritability, vomiting, headache, and in rare cases more serious problems — so they should be used with medical guidance.
The data shows normal dietary amounts are fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but supplement doses during these times haven't been proven safe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this dose is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for L-methionine. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
L-methionine might be worth considering if you're interested in neural tube defect prevention and your doctor agrees, but the evidence for other uses is still being studied. Because this is a high-dose supplement, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have concerns about homocysteine or blood pressure.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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-Methionine 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bluebonnet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743715000605 |
| Net contents | 30 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 279553 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Methionine 500 mg by Bluebonnet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Methionine | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Capsules, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Formula
Bluebonnet's L-Methionine 500 mg Capsules contain the pharmaceutical grade, free-form amino acid L-methionine in its purest crystalline form from Ajinomoto.
K Parve (Kosher)
Bluebonnet's KOF-K Certification #K-0000700
Formulation
Available in easy-to-swallow vegetable capsules for maximum assimilation and absorption.
Free-form amino acid
Vegan
Gluten free
Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Seals/Symbols
Made with non GMO ingredients
AjiPure Amino Acids
K Parve (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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L-Methionine 500 mg by Bluebonnet label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Methionine 500 mg by Bluebonnet
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Methionine
No knowninteractions
Methionine is an essential amino acid that your body needs for protein building and many basic chemical reactions. Most people get enough from a norma...
L-Methionine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Capsules, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Methionine 500 mg by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Methionine 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Methionine 500 mg, from the product label.
Bluebonnet
- Name
- Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
- Street Address
- 12915 Dairy Ashford
- City
- Sugar Land
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 77478
- Web Address
- www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Methionine 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
L-Methionine 500 mg'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 12 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.
Methionine 12 references
- La Vecchia C, Negri E, Franceschi S, Decarli A. Case-control study on influence of methionine, nitrite, and salt on gastric carcinogenesis in northern Italy. Nutr Cancer 1997;27:65-8. PubMed
- Btaiche IF, Khalidi N. Parenteral nutrition-associated liver complications in children. Pharmacotherapy 2002;22:188-211.. PubMed
- Cottington EM, LaMantia C, Stabler SP, et al. Adverse event associated with methionine loading test: a case report. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2002;22:1046-50.. PubMed
- Anon. Should methionine be added to paracetamol formulations? Drug Ther Perspect 1997;10:11-3. DOI
- Smulders, Y. M., Rakic, M., Slaats, E. H., Treskes, M., Sijbrands, E. J., Odekerken, D. A., Stehouwer, C. D., and Silberbusch, J. Fasting and post-methionine homocysteine levels in NIDDM. Determinants and correlations with retinopathy, albuminuria, and c
- McAuley, D. F., Hanratty, C. G., McGurk, C., Nugent, A. G., and Johnston, G. D. Effect of methionine supplementation on endothelial function, plasma homocysteine, and lipid peroxidation. J.Toxicol.Clin.Toxicol. 1999;37(4):435-440. PubMed
- Hanratty, C. G., McGrath, L. T., McAuley, D. F., Young, I. S., and Johnston, G. D. The effects of oral methionine and homocysteine on endothelial function. Heart 2001;85(3):326-330. PubMed
- Ward, M., McNulty, H., McPartlin, J., Strain, J. J., Weir, D. G., and Scott, J. M. Effect of supplemental methionine on plasma homocysteine concentrations in healthy men: a preliminary study. Int.J.Vitam.Nutr.Res. 2001;71(1):82-86. PubMed
- Yaghmai, R., Kashani, A. H., Geraghty, M. T., Okoh, J., Pomper, M., Tangerman, A., Wagner, C., Stabler, S. P., Allen, R. H., Mudd, S. H., and Braverman, N. Progressive cerebral edema associated with high methionine levels and betaine therapy in a patient
- Talukdar R, Murthy HV, Reddy DN. Role of methionine containing antioxidant combination in the management of pain in chronic pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pancreatology 2015;15(2):136-44. PubMed
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2005. Available at: https://doi.org/10.17226 DOI
- Khairan P, Sobue T, Eshak ES, et al. Association of B Vitamins and Methionine Intake with the Risk of Gastric Cancer: The Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2022;15(2):101-110. PubMed
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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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