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Dietary supplement

L-Threonine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

L-Threonine 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 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 your body uses to build proteins and support neurological function. It comes as a powder with no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
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 for L-threonine is limited. For ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For multiple sclerosis, familial spastic paraparesis, and spasticity, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. We hold no established benefit for other uses.

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 safe, but supplement doses haven't been well studied. Some people report headache or mild digestive upset — including diarrhea, gas, or constipation — after taking it.

The safety data advises against supplement use in pregnancy, and there isn't enough information about use during breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

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.

NMDA antagonists (Major severity) are the medication type you need to double-check. These are sometimes used for neurological or psychiatric conditions, and L-threonine may reduce how well they work.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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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 is a single amino acid with limited evidence for the conditions it's marketed for. The main concern is a documented interaction with NMDA antagonists, a specific class of nervous system drugs.

If you take any medications — especially for neurological or psychiatric conditions — check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are times to get personalized advice as well.

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 Oct 22, 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-Threonine, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000IOD0Z1
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 254817
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses 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 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:
2000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
2000 mg
Servings per container
125
UPC/BARCODE
X000IOD0Z1
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Threonine2000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2000 mg (about 3/4 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size2000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container125 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Threonine

Interacts with
3 drugs
2000 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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Threonine 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 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, 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 by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, L-Threonine 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 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.
Is L-threonine safe in pregnancy?
The safety data advises against supplement use in pregnancy. Food-level amounts are fine, but high-dose supplements haven't been studied enough. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for advice tailored to your situation.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough information about L-threonine supplements during breastfeeding. Dietary amounts are normal, but the safety of higher doses isn't well studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What are the side effects?
Headache is the most commonly reported side effect. Some people also experience mild digestive upset — diarrhea, gas, or constipation — after taking it.
Does it work for multiple sclerosis or spasticity?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether L-threonine helps either condition. For ALS, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
What does L-threonine do in the body?
It's an amino acid your body uses to make proteins and support how your nervous system works. L-threonine raises glycine levels in your brain and spinal cord.

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Sources & How We Checked

L-Threonine'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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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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