L-Ornithine HCl Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Ornithine HCl 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-Ornithine HCl is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for athletic performance and recovery, reducing fatigue, sleep and stress 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-Ornithine 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: L-ornithine hydrochloride, a form of the amino acid ornithine. Ornithine is involved in the body's natural processes for managing nitrogen and supporting immune function.
There are no inactive ingredients listed in the formulation.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for ornithine is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance, so some research supports a potential benefit if you're training.
For dry skin, insomnia, and periodontitis (gum disease), the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works — the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for those uses.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Ornithine is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we don't have solid data on what happens with long-term use, so that's something to keep in mind. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — not enough information exists to know it's safe in those situations, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — just that we don't hold evidence of them.
Before starting, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's safe to add to whatever medications you're taking.
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-ornithine HCl may be worth considering if you're an athlete looking for a supplement with some research behind it, but the evidence for other uses isn't established. Because long-term safety isn't well studied, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation and how long you plan to take it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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-Ornithine HCl, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000HURQSD |
| Net contents | 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312206 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Ornithine HCl by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Ornithine Hydrochloride | 1000 mg | -- |
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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 1000mg (about 1/3 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place
General Statements
Use an accurate milligram scale. Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. New
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L-Ornithine HCl by BulkSupplements.com label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Ornithine HCl by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Ornithine Hydrochloride
No knowninteractions
Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid your body makes naturally as part of the urea cycle, which helps remove ammonia. It is sold as a supplement fo...
L-Ornithine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsL-Ornithine HCl by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Ornithine HCl. 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-Ornithine HCl, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
L-Ornithine HCl by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Ornithine HCl’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
L-Ornithine 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.
- 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 1 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.
Ornithine 1 reference
- Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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