L-Threonine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Threonine against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
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.
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.
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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
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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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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
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L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)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 with3 drugs
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com has a documented Major interaction with NMDA antagonists, a class of drugs used in certain neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Threonine raises glycine levels in your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), and glycine enhances how NMDA receptors work — which means threonine may reduce the effects of medications designed to block those receptors.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although we've identified this interaction class, we can't name every specific NMDA antagonist affected without additional data. If you take any medication for neurological or psychiatric conditions — particularly anything you know is an NMDA blocker — run it through the medication checker on this page or ask your own pharmacist or doctor before starting threonine.
Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Threonine interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Threonine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Threonine
MemantineEbixa
How Memantine interacts with L-Threonine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-threonineNmda Antagonists Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, threonine might decrease the effects of NMDA antagonists.
Read the full L-threonine + Memantine interactionMemantine HydrochlorideNamenda
How Memantine Hydrochloride interacts with L-Threonine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-threonineNmda Antagonists Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, threonine might decrease the effects of NMDA antagonists.
Read the full L-threonine + Memantine Hydrochloride interactionMemantine, DonepezilNamzaric
How Memantine, Donepezil interacts with L-Threonine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-threonineNmda Antagonists Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, threonine might decrease the effects of NMDA antagonists.
Read the full L-threonine + Memantine, Donepezil interactionEach 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-Threonine
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Threonine, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
L-Threonine by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Threonine’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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
- Lee A, Patterson V. A double blind study of L-threonine in patients with spinal spasticity. Acta Neurol Scand 1993;88:334-8. PubMed
- 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.
- Roufs JB. L-threonine as a symptomatic treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Med Hypotheses 1991;34:20-3. PubMed
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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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