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Dietary supplement

LGD Elite Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Blackstone Labs

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

LGD Elite is a dietary supplement by Blackstone Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle building, athletic performance and strength, body recomposition.Based on those ingredients, 370 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 4-((R)-2-[(R)-2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-Hydroxyethyl]Pyrrolidin-1-1-Yl)-2-TrifluoroMethyl)Benzonitrile. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs

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.
  • “BSL LGD-Elite” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

LGD Elite contains one active ingredient: ligandrol (also called LGD-4033), a SARM that's designed to bind to androgen receptors in muscle and bone. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — rice flour, gelatin, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and silica — which are fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Insufficient 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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: muscle building and athletic performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Muscle strength, Sarcopenia, Cachexia, body composition, lean mass — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Ligandrol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Ligandrol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cachexia, Muscle strength, Sarcopenia.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that ligandrol works reliably for any of the purposes it's marketed for — athletic performance, muscle strength, cachexia (severe muscle wasting), or muscular dystrophy. All of those ratings are insufficient evidence to rate, meaning the published data doesn't support a clear yes or no.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ligandrol

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.

This is the biggest concern: ligandrol is an unapproved investigational drug, not a legal dietary supplement. Case reports show liver injury linked to its use — the FDA has warned that supplements containing SARMs like ligandrol carry a risk of liver toxicity.

One case involved a 32-year-old who took 10 mg daily for just 2 weeks before developing signs of liver damage. Additionally, early studies show it may lower HDL cholesterol (the protective kind) even at very low doses.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it completely — hormonal SARMs can harm a developing baby, and it may pass into breast milk.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ligandrol

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Ligandrol.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 371 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.

Before taking LGD Elite, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any hepatotoxic drugs (drugs that can harm the liver). Ligandrol may add to their liver-damaging effects.

Because ligandrol itself carries a documented risk of liver injury, anyone with liver disease or compromised liver function should avoid it entirely.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Ligandrol is an unapproved investigational drug with documented cases of liver injury tied to its use. The evidence doesn't show it works reliably for the conditions it's marketed for.

If you're considering taking it, talk honestly with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you have any liver concerns or take other medications that affect the liver.

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 25, 2018.

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 LGD Elite, straight from the product label.

Brand Blackstone Labs
Barcode (UPC) 638458713540
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 25, 2018
DSLD ID 170794
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs, 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
90
UPC/BARCODE
638458713540
IngredientAmount% DV
BSL LGD-Elite0 NP--
4-((R)-2-[(R)-2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-Hydroxyethyl]Pyrrolidin-1-1-Yl)-2-TrifluoroMethyl)Benzonitrile3 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions of usage: As a dietary supplement take 1 capsule two times per day with a meal. Do not exceed 2 capsules daily. Visit our website for additional information and guidance.

Precautions

Do not exceed 2 capsules daily.

Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.

Do not take without first consulting with a licensed healthcare provider. This product should not be taken by women. Do not take this product if you have been diagnosed with androgen-sensitive cancers, high cholesterol or hypertension.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

Do not use if seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in cool or dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: These Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs

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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs Drug Interactions

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370 Moderate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in LGD Elite 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.

4-((R)-2-[(R)-2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-Hydroxyethyl]Pyrrolidin-1-1-Yl)-2-TrifluoroMethyl)Benzonitrile1 drug type · 370 drugs

Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
In case reports, patients were diagnosed with liver injury thought to be related to the use of products containing ligandrol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for LGD Elite, from the product label.

Blackstone Labs

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Name
Blackstone Labs
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs: Common Questions

Does LGD Elite by Blackstone Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, LGD Elite has a known interaction with 370 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
LGD Elite 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 ligandrol legal?
No — ligandrol is an unapproved investigational drug, not a legal dietary supplement. The FDA has issued warnings about products containing SARMs like this one.
Will this help me build muscle or improve athletic performance?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works reliably for muscle strength or athletic performance. All the effectiveness ratings for those uses are insufficient evidence to rate.
What are the main side effects I should know about?
Liver injury is the most serious concern — case reports link ligandrol to liver damage, and the FDA has warned of liver toxicity in SARM products. It may also lower HDL cholesterol levels even at low doses.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it completely. Hormonal SARMs can harm a developing baby, and ligandrol may pass into breast milk.
What do the inactive ingredients do?
Rice flour, gelatin, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and silica are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule — they're not active in the product's intended effect.

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Sources & How We Checked

LGD Elite'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.

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The 9 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.

Ligandrol 9 references
  1. Joseph JF, Parr MK. Synthetic androgens as designer supplements. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(1):89-100. PubMed
  2. Warning Letter: Ironmag Labs 10/23/17. FDA Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations, October 23, 2017. https://www.fda.gov/iceci/enforcementactions/warningletters/2017/ucm582464.htm Accessed: November 1, 2017
  3. Warning Letter: Panther Sports Nutrition 10/23/17. FDA Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations, October 23, 2017. https://www.fda.gov/iceci/enforcementactions/warningletters/2017/ucm581630.htm. Accessed: November 1, 2017
  4. Warning Letter: Infantry Labs LLC 10/23/17. FDA Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations, October 23, 2017. https://www.fda.gov/iceci/enforcementactions/warningletters/2017/ucm582685.htm. Accessed: November 1, 2017
  5. Barbara M, Dhingra S, Mindikoglu AL. Drug-induced liver injury associated with alpha bolic (RAD-140) and alpha elite (RAD-140 and LGD-4033). ACG Case Rep J 2020;7(6):e00409. PubMed
  6. Barbara M, Dhingra S, Mindikoglu AL. Ligandrol (LGD-4033)-Induced Liver Injury. ACG Case Rep J 2020;7(6):e00370. PubMed
  7. Koller T, Vrbova P, Meciarova I, et al. Liver injury associated with the use of selective androgen receptor modulators and post-cycle therapy: Two case reports and literature review. World J Clin Cases 2021;9(16):4062-4071. PubMed
  8. Flores JE, Chitturi S, Walker S. Drug-induced liver injury by selective androgenic receptor modulators. Hepatol Commun. 2020;4(3):450-452. PubMed
  9. Basaria S, Collins L, Dillon EL, et al. The safety, pharmacokinetics, and effects of LGD-4033, a novel nonsteroidal oral, selective androgen receptor modulator, in healthy young men. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2013;68(1):87-95. PubMed

See these in context on the Ligandrol monograph →

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