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Dietary supplement

L-Ornithine HCL Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

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.

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-ornithine hydrochloride, a form of the amino acid ornithine. There are no other active ingredients.

The product is presented as a powder with no inactive fillers 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 Ornithine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Ornithine 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: Athletic performance — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for L-ornithine is mixed and limited. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance, meaning some evidence supports its use but more research is needed.

For dry skin, insomnia, and periodontitis (gum inflammation), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or not. If you're thinking about using it for one of those purposes, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ornithine

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-ornithine is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we don't have solid long-term safety data — so if you're planning to take it for months or longer, that's worth discussing with your pharmacist. The safety data advises against using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ornithine

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-ornithine. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen; it means we hold no interaction information for this ingredient.

Check your exact medications through the tool on this page or confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine.

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 is a straightforward amino acid supplement with possibly effective evidence for athletic performance. It's generally well tolerated short-term and has no documented medication interactions we could find.

Because long-term safety data is thin and pregnancy/breastfeeding safety is uncertain, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you're taking it long-term or you're pregnant or nursing.

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 Sep 24, 2021.

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-Ornithine HCL, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000HURQ1Z
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 254645
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-Ornithine 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:
1000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
X000HURQ1Z
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Ornithine Hydrochloride1000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

New - BulkSupplements L-Ornithine HCL Powder (500 Grams)

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 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

L-Ornithine 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-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 container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Ornithine Hydrochloride

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Ornithine 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-Ornithine HCL by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Ornithine HCL by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Ornithine HCL. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Ornithine 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.
Does L-ornithine actually work for athletic performance?
The evidence is rated possibly effective, meaning some research supports it but we need more solid proof. Whether it'll help you personally depends on your own situation — your doctor or a sports nutritionist can give you better guidance.
What side effects has it caused in studies?
We don't have documented adverse effects from the data we hold. That doesn't mean they never happen, just that they weren't reported in the trials or sources we tracked.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term use is generally well tolerated, but we don't have solid data on long-term safety. If you're planning to take it for several months or longer, check with your pharmacist about what we actually know.
What is L-ornithine and what does it do in the body?
L-ornithine is an amino acid — one of the building blocks your body uses to make proteins and other compounds. The research we have looks at its possible role in athletic performance, but the evidence isn't conclusive yet.

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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

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.

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
  1. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source

See these in context on the Ornithine 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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