L-Serine 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutricost
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Serine 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-Serine 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and brain health, nervous system disorders (e.g., als research), mood 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-Serine 500 mg by Nutricost
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-serine, an amino acid (a building block protein). Each capsule delivers 500 mg.
The capsule itself and the other ingredients — hypromellose, rice flour, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide — are inactive fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-serine shows some promise for schizophrenia and is rated possibly effective for that use. For Alzheimer's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), back pain, PTSD, and cognitive function in general, the evidence isn't yet established — we have insufficient reliable data to rate it one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-serine is generally well tolerated in the doses used in studies, though long-term safety and supplement safety in general aren't fully established. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — stomach upset, bloating, heartburn, nausea, or loss of appetite.
High doses (well above what's in this product) have rarely caused seizures. There isn't enough safety data to support L-serine in pregnancy; the safety data on breastfeeding hasn't been studied at all.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for L-serine in our data. That said, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any medications, especially if you have a seizure disorder or take seizure medications.
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.
This is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement for people interested in amino acid support, particularly those curious about schizophrenia research. Because evidence for other uses is still unclear, be clear on what you're hoping it will do.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have questions about whether it fits your health picture, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.
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-Serine 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutricost |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810014671321 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 272671 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Serine 500 mg by Nutricost, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Serine | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Flour, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Quality Guaranteed Nutricost
Formulation
Vegetarian Product
Non GMO Gluten Free Product
Formula
L-Serine 500 mg per serving
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L-Serine 500 mg by Nutricost 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-Serine 500 mg by Nutricost
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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Serine
No knowninteractions
Serine is an amino acid your body can make on its own and also gets from protein-rich foods, so most people do not need a supplement. L-serine has bee...
L-Serine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Flour, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Serine 500 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Serine 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-Serine 500 mg, from the product label.
Nutricost
See all Nutricost products- Name
- Nutricost
- Street Address
- 351 E 1750 N
- City
- Vineyard
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84058
- Phone Number
- (866) 438-3694
- Web Address
- www.nutricost.com
L-Serine 500 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Serine 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-Serine 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 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.
Serine 3 references
- Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
- Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
- Levine TD, Miller RG, Bradley WG, et al. Phase I clinical trial of safety of L-serine for ALS patients. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2017;18(1-2):107-111. 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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