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Dietary supplement

L-Serine 550 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

L-Serine 550 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 550 mg 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 product contains one active ingredient: L-serine, an amino acid your body uses to build proteins and cell membranes. You get 550 mg per capsule.

There are no inactive ingredients (fillers or binders) 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 Serine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Serine 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: Schizophrenia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

L-serine is possibly effective for schizophrenia based on the evidence we hold. For Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), back pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and cognitive function, the evidence is insufficient to say whether it works—we just don't have enough reliable data yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Serine

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.

L-serine is generally well tolerated at typical doses, though long-term safety with supplements hasn't been fully established. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal—stomach upset, bloating, indigestion, loss of appetite, and nausea.

These tend to be dose-dependent. At very high doses (over about 25 grams daily), rare serious side effects like seizures and eye movement problems (nystagmus) have been reported, though these appear reversible.

There isn't enough safety data to know whether L-serine is safe in pregnancy, so it's best avoided unless your doctor advises it. Safety during breastfeeding has not been studied; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Serine

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 for L-serine in our data. Still, before you begin, run your medications through the search tool on this page and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to add.

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-serine may be worth considering if you're exploring options for schizophrenia, though you should discuss that with your doctor first. For other uses listed here—Alzheimer disease, ALS, back pain, PTSD, or cognitive function—the evidence just isn't established enough yet.

Keep an eye on your stomach if you start it, and stick to normal doses. Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.

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 Aug 23, 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-Serine 550 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252823
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Serine 550 mg 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
25
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Serine1650 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Powder density may vary. For accurate measurement, a milligram scale is necessary.

Formulation

Free of: Sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten or additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 3-4 capsules daily or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Storage: Keep dry, cool & dark

Precautions

Warning: This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.

Consult your physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children!

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.

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L-Serine 550 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Serine 550 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Serine

No known
interactions
1650 mg per serving

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

L-Serine 550 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Serine 550 mg. 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-Serine 550 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Road
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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L-Serine 550 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Serine 550 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Serine 550 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Serine 550 mg 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-serine and what does it do in my body?
L-serine is an amino acid—a building block for proteins and cell membranes. Your body makes some naturally, and you also get it from food. This supplement provides an extra 550 mg per capsule.
Does L-serine help with memory or brain function?
For general cognitive function, the evidence we have is insufficient—we don't know yet. L-serine is possibly effective for schizophrenia, but for Alzheimer disease and other brain conditions listed, we don't have enough reliable data to say it works.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most common are stomach troubles: bloating, indigestion, nausea, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. These are usually dose-dependent. At very high doses (over about 25 grams daily), rare serious effects like seizures have been reported, though they appear reversible.
Is L-serine safe to take while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data to know. It's best avoided during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Talk with your doctor before using it.
Can I take L-serine while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been studied. Before you use it, check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Serine 550 mg’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-Serine 550 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.

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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

See these in context on the Serine 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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