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L-Serine Powder Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Lake Avenue Nutrition

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

L-Serine Powder Unflavored 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 Powder Unflavored 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.

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-serine, an amino acid your body makes naturally and also gets from food sources like eggs, soy, and wheat germ. L-serine plays a role in nerve function and the structure of cell membranes.

There are no inactive ingredients listed — it's unflavored powder.

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).

The evidence is mixed. L-serine is rated possibly effective for schizophrenia based on available research.

For Alzheimer's disease, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease), back pain, PTSD, and general cognitive function, the evidence isn't reliable enough yet to say whether it works — that's where the research stands right now in our data.

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 in the doses studied, though supplement safety and long-term use haven't been thoroughly established. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, nausea, and loss of appetite — and they tend to depend on the dose you take.

At very high doses (above about 25 grams daily), rare serious effects like seizures or a specific eye-movement problem called nystagmus have been reported, though these appear to reverse when you stop. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There isn't enough safety data on supplemental L-serine during pregnancy, so it's best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Safety during breastfeeding hasn't 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. That doesn't mean none could occur — it means we haven't found evidence of them.

Before you start, check your exact medications with the tool on this page or confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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 might be worth considering if you're looking at it for schizophrenia, since there's some evidence it may help. For other conditions like Alzheimer's, ALS, or cognitive function, the research isn't solid enough yet to say.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have questions about whether this fits your health situation, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 22, 2022.

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 Powder Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand Lake Avenue Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 898220014484
Net contents 2.2 lb(s); 1 KG(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 272439
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
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 Powder Unflavored 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:
10 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
10 Gram(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
898220014484
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Serine10 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Combine 1 to 3 scoops in water or the beverage of you choice per day, or a recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Formulation

Formulated without: GMOs, gluten or dairy.

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

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

As with all dietary supplements, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before adding something new to your health and wellness regimen. Sealed for your protection, do not use if seal is missing or broken.

Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or gluten. Produced in a third-party GMP facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.

Storage

May be stored at room temperature.

General Statements

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Formula

Amino Acid

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

L-Serine Powder Unflavored 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 Powder Unflavored by Lake Avenue Nutrition

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

Serving size10 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Serine

No known
interactions
10 Gram(s) 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
Interaction report

L-Serine Powder Unflavored by Lake Avenue Nutrition Drug Interactions

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

Lake Avenue Nutrition

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Name
Lake Avenue Nutrition
Street Address
301 N. Lake ave., Ste. 600
City
Pasadena
State
CA
ZipCode
91101
Web Address
lakeavenuenutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Serine Powder Unflavored by Lake Avenue Nutrition: Common Questions

Does L-Serine Powder Unflavored by Lake Avenue Nutrition interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Serine Powder Unflavored. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Serine Powder Unflavored 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 dose of L-serine is typically used?
The data we hold shows doses ranging from 5 to 30 grams daily have been studied, and higher doses (above 25 grams) are where side effects become more likely. Start with what the label recommends and talk to your pharmacist if you're unsure about the right amount for you.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on supplemental L-serine in pregnancy. It's best avoided unless your doctor advises it's okay for your situation.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking L-serine?
Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been studied, so avoid this supplement unless your doctor directs you to take it. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using.
What are the most common side effects?
Gastrointestinal issues are most common — stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, nausea, and loss of appetite. These tend to be dose-dependent, meaning higher doses increase the risk.
Does L-serine actually help with Alzheimer's or ALS?
The evidence for both conditions is still insufficient to say reliably — the research hasn't been solid enough yet. For schizophrenia, there's some evidence it may help.
Is unflavored L-serine powder just the ingredient with nothing else in it?
Yes — this product lists no inactive ingredients, so it's L-serine powder only.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Serine Powder Unflavored’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 Powder Unflavored'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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