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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, an amino acid form of ornithine. The supplement comes 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).

L-Ornithine has possibly effective evidence for athletic performance. For dry skin, insomnia, and periodontitis (gum disease), the evidence isn't established enough for us to rate it reliably.

If you're considering it for one of those other uses, talk with your doctor about whether the research supports it for your situation.

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 long-term safety hasn't been well studied — we don't have enough data on how it behaves over months or years. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

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. Still, it's smart to confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor before combining it with any prescription medications you take.

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 may be worth trying if you're looking to support athletic performance, though the evidence is modest. Keep in mind we don't know much about its long-term effects.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people should skip it. If you're on any regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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) X000HURRPZ
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 254644
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
250
UPC/BARCODE
X000HURRPZ
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 (250 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 container250 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.
Is L-Ornithine safe to take long-term?
It's generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking of taking it for months or longer, talk with your doctor about what we don't yet know.
Can I take L-Ornithine while pregnant?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take L-Ornithine while breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're breastfeeding and thinking about taking this supplement.
Does L-Ornithine actually help with athletic performance?
It has possibly effective evidence for athletic performance, which means the research suggests it may help, but the evidence isn't strong or complete. Your results may vary.
What's in this product besides L-Ornithine?
It's a powder with no other inactive ingredients — just the L-Ornithine HCL itself.

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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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