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Dietary supplement

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver-related brain symptoms (hepatic encephalopathy), lowering blood ammonia levels, support in cirrhosis and fatty liver.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 L-Aspartate 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.

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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 powder contains a single active ingredient: L-Ornithine L-Aspartate. There are no other 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 L-ornithine-l-aspartate's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports L-ornithine-l-aspartate 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: Hepatic encephalopathy — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate is possibly effective for hepatic encephalopathy (brain complications from severe liver disease). For athletic performance, cachexia (severe muscle wasting), cirrhosis, and wound healing, the evidence we have is insufficient — meaning we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works for those purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-ornithine-l-aspartate

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.

When taken by mouth or given intravenously, L-Ornithine L-Aspartate is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects from intravenous use are cough, muscle cramps, nausea, and vomiting; slowing down the infusion rate can help prevent nausea and vomiting.

Safety in pregnancy has not been established, so it's best avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor directs otherwise. There isn't enough safety information during breastfeeding either — don't use it while nursing unless your doctor advises you to.

Because this supplement is typically used for serious liver disease, it should generally be taken only under medical supervision.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-ornithine-l-aspartate

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 this ingredient. However, because L-Ornithine L-Aspartate is typically used for serious liver disease, your doctor or pharmacist should review all your medications to make sure it's appropriate for your situation.

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-Ornithine L-Aspartate may help with hepatic encephalopathy if a doctor prescribes it. If you have liver disease or are considering this for any reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially about whether you need medical supervision while taking it.

Do not self-treat serious liver problems with this supplement.

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 L-Aspartate, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0023MQ0XF
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 254680
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 L-Aspartate 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
83
UPC/BARCODE
X0023MQ0XF
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate3 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

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 3 g (about 1/2 tbsp) once or twice daily with water, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Ornithine L-Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container83 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate

No known
interactions
3 Gram(s) per serving

L-ornithine-L-aspartate (LOLA) is a combination of two amino acids studied mainly for lowering ammonia in people with liver disease and helping manage...

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

L-Ornithine L-Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Ornithine L-Aspartate. 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 L-Aspartate, 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
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L-Ornithine L-Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Ornithine L-Aspartate by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Ornithine L-Aspartate. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate 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.
What is L-Ornithine L-Aspartate used for?
It is possibly effective for hepatic encephalopathy, a brain condition that can develop from severe liver disease. It is also studied for athletic performance, muscle wasting, cirrhosis, and wound healing, but there is not enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for those uses.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety has not been established in pregnancy, so it should be avoided unless your doctor directs otherwise. There is also not enough safety information during breastfeeding, so do not use it while nursing unless your doctor advises you to.
What are the side effects?
When taken by mouth, it is generally well tolerated. When given intravenously, the most common side effects are cough, muscle cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Slowing down the infusion rate can help prevent nausea and vomiting.
Is this something I can self-treat with, or do I need a doctor's supervision?
This supplement is generally used under medical supervision, especially for serious liver disease. Self-treating serious liver problems is not advised — talk with your doctor before starting it.
Does this interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. However, because it is typically used for serious liver conditions, your doctor or pharmacist should review your medications to make sure it's appropriate for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Ornithine L-Aspartate’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 L-Aspartate'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.

L-ornithine-l-aspartate 3 references
  1. Ahmad, I., Khan, A. A., Alam, A., Dilshad, A., Butt, A. K., Shafqat, F., Malik, K., and Sarwar, S. L-ornithine-L-aspartate infusion efficacy in hepatic encephalopathy. J.Coll.Physicians Surg.Pak. 2008;18(11):684-687.
  2. Waghray A, Waghray N, Mullen K. Management of covert hepatic encephalopathy. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2015;5:S75-81. PubMed
  3. Pérez Hernández JL, Higuera de la Tijera F, Serralde-Zúñiga AE, Abdo Francis JM. Critical analysis of studies evaluating the efficacy of infusion of L-ornithine L-aspartate in clinical hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver failure. Ann Hepatol 201

See these in context on the L-ornithine-l-aspartate 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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