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L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general amino acid/protein support, muscle and tissue health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 3 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Threonine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules 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-Threonine, an amino acid supplied at 500 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made from gelatin.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Threonine product and its label doesn't state a use — see Threonine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence on L-Threonine for neurological conditions is mixed. It's rated possibly ineffective for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease).

For multiple sclerosis (MS), familial spastic paraparesis (FSP), and spasticity, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Threonine

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.

Threonine from food is well tolerated, but supplement safety at higher doses hasn't been well studied. Headache has been reported by some people taking it, and others have experienced mild digestive upset — including diarrhea, gas, or constipation.

Because supplement use in pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, the safety data advises against it in those situations unless a clinician advises otherwise.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Threonine

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Threonine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • For scale: 3 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications against NMDA antagonists before taking this product. These are Major-severity interactions, and this ingredient may reduce how well they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

L-Threonine may interest you if you're exploring options for certain neurological conditions, but the evidence is limited. The main caution is NMDA antagonists — check your medications before starting.

Talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription drugs.

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 Jun 20, 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-Threonine 500 mg Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003K4KI6Z
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312926
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, 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-Threonine 500 mg Capsules 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
X003K4KI6Z
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Threonine500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Formula

L-Threonine Capsules 500 mg per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

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-Threonine

Interacts with
3 drugs
500 mg per serving

Threonine is an essential amino acid your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. Most people get plenty from a norma...

L-Threonine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Major

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

L-Threonine1 drug type · 3 drugs

Nmda Antagonists

Theoretically, threonine might decrease the effects of NMDA antagonists.
Threonine increases central nervous system (CNS) glycine levels. Glycine seems to bind a site on NMDA receptors and enhance the activity of the receptors.

Likelihood Likely Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules, 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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules has a known interaction with 3 medications, including 3 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules 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.
Can I take L-Threonine if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Supplement-dose threonine hasn't been well studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the safety data advises against it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise. Talk with them about whether it's right for you.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common report is headache. Some people also notice mild digestive upset — diarrhea, constipation, or gas. These aren't universal, but they're worth knowing about.
Does L-Threonine actually work for ALS or MS?
For ALS, the evidence suggests it's probably not effective. For MS and other spasticity conditions, there just isn't enough reliable research to say either way. The data on file is limited.
What is L-Threonine, and what does it do?
L-Threonine is an amino acid — one of the building blocks your body uses to make protein. In supplement form, it's being studied for neurological conditions, though the evidence so far is mixed.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Threonine 500 mg Capsules’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-Threonine 500 mg Capsules'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 4 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.

Threonine 4 references
  1. Tandan R, Bromberg MB, Forshew D, et al. A controlled trial of amino acid therapy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: I. Clinical, functional, and maximum isometric torque data. Neurology 1996;47:1220-6. PubMed
  2. Lee A, Patterson V. A double blind study of L-threonine in patients with spinal spasticity. Acta Neurol Scand 1993;88:334-8. PubMed
  3. Blin O, Pouget J, Aubrespy G, et al. A double-blind placebo controlled trial of L-threonine in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. J Neurol 1992;239:79-81.
  4. Roufs JB. L-threonine as a symptomatic treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Med Hypotheses 1991;34:20-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Threonine monograph →

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