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Dietary supplement

L-Serine 900 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Lake Avenue Nutrition

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

L-Serine 900 mg is a dietary supplement by Lake Avenue Nutrition 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 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition

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 at 900 mg per capsule. L-serine is a building block your body uses to make proteins and other compounds.

The capsule itself contains cellulose and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

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. For Alzheimer's disease, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), back pain, PTSD, and cognitive function, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

If you're considering it for any of those other uses, talk with your doctor about what the current research shows.

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. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, loss of appetite, and nausea — and they tend to be dose-dependent.

At very high doses (above 25 grams daily), rare serious side effects like seizures and eye movement problems have been reported. There isn't enough safety data on L-serine supplements in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it during those times unless your doctor advises otherwise.

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 in our data for L-serine with any medications we checked. That's not a guarantee none exist — run your exact drugs through the checker below before you start.

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 under your doctor's guidance. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, check with your pharmacist first.

Stick to the label dose and watch for stomach upset.

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 Nov 22, 2024.

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 900 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Lake Avenue Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 898220017157
Net contents 120 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 319372
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
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-Serine 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
898220017157
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Serine900 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Modified, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Formulation

Formulated without: Gluten, GMOs or soy

Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Consult with a licensed physician, pharmacist, naturopathic other qualified healthcare professional prior to taking dietary supplements. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.

Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten. Produced in an FDA-registered third-party audited, and cGMP-compliant facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat, light, and moisture.

Formula

Amino acid

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Lake Avenue Nutrition is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC

See for yourself

L-Serine 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Serine 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition

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 known
interactions
900 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: Cellulose, Modified, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Serine 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Serine 900 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 900 mg, from the product label.

Lake Avenue Nutrition

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Name
Madre Labs, LLC
Street Address
17400 Laguna Canyon Rd., Suite 400
City
Irvine
State
CA
ZipCode
92618
Web Address
www.LakeAvenueNutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Serine 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition: Common Questions

Does L-Serine 900 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Serine 900 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Serine 900 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 other compounds your body makes. It's found naturally in foods and used by your cells for various functions, including nerve and brain health.
Will this give me stomach upset?
Some people report gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, nausea, indigestion, or loss of appetite — especially at higher doses. These are the most common effects and tend to be dose-dependent. Start with the label dose and see how you feel.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data on L-serine supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid it unless your doctor specifically advises you to use it. Talk with your doctor if you're considering it.
Does L-serine really help with brain function or memory?
For Alzheimer's disease and general cognitive function, the evidence we have is insufficient to say whether it works. It is possibly effective for schizophrenia. If you're exploring it for memory or thinking, talk with your doctor about what the current research supports.
How much can I safely take?
This product is 900 mg per capsule. Very high doses — above 25 grams daily — can cause rare serious side effects like seizures. Stick to the label dose and don't exceed it without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Serine 900 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 900 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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