Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine 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
Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine is a dietary supplement by NS Natural Stacks with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for athletic performance and endurance, high-intensity exercise capacity, reducing muscle fatigue.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 Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine by NS Natural Stacks
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 4 active ingredients: three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine—plus beta-alanine. BCAAs are amino acids your body uses to build and repair muscle, especially during exercise.
Beta-alanine is an amino acid involved in muscle function and endurance. The inactive ingredients are a vegetable capsule, ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative), and silica.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-alanine in this product is possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance based on the evidence we hold. For other uses—age-related cognitive decline, COPD, cognitive function, and menopausal symptoms—the evidence we have is insufficient to rate.
We hold no effectiveness data on the three BCAA ingredients themselves.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults but commonly causes a harmless tingling or pins-and-needles feeling (paresthesia), usually on the scalp within 20 minutes of taking it, spreading to the body and lasting about an hour. The tingling is mild at lower doses and tends to happen in fewer people at the lowest doses.
Long-term safety at high doses has not been studied. The safety information is not enough to recommend this product during pregnancy or breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. However, we have no interaction data for the three BCAA ingredients in this product, so use the search tool on this page or confirm with your own pharmacist that your specific medications won't be affected.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with athletic or physical performance if you're looking to support workout goals. The tingling sensation from beta-alanine is normal and harmless, though it can surprise you the first time.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2016.
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 Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NS Natural Stacks |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 700600138751 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 66572 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine by NS Natural Stacks, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Leucine | 1500 mg | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 750 mg | -- |
| L-Valine | 750 mg | -- |
| Beta-Alanine | 1000 mg | -- |
| AjiPure pharmaceutical grade BCAAs: | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Natural BCAAs are derived from raw botanical sources
Live Optimal
Certified Open Source Full label disclosure
AjiPure is a registered trademark of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
General Statements
Certified Open Source by opensourcelabel.org. Certified paleo friendly by the paleo foundation, Inc.
U.S.A. manufactured in a cGMP and NSF certified facility.
Pharmaceutical grade
Paleo friendly
Precautions
Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women or persons under the age of 18.
Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women, or persons under the age of 18. Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking this or any nutritional supplement if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking any medications, or other non-Natural Stacks dietary supplements.
Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking this or any nutritional supplement if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking any medications, or other non-Natural Stacks dietary supplements. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: For optimal physical performance, take 1-3 servings per day with water.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Formula
AjiPure Amino Acids
Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
No preservatives No gluten No GMO
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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.
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Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine by NS Natural Stacks 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 Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine by NS Natural Stacks
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size5 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container24 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Beta-Alanine
No knowninteractions
Beta-alanine is an amino acid taken mostly by athletes to raise muscle carnosine, which may help buffer acid and reduce fatigue during short, high-int...
Beta-Alanine monograph & interactionsAjiPure pharmaceutical grade BCAAs:
- › L-Leucine
- › L-Isoleucine
- › L-Valine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine by NS Natural Stacks Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine, from the product label.
NS Natural Stacks
See all NS Natural Stacks products- Name
- Natural Stacks Inc.
- Street Address
- 16192 Coastal Highway
- City
- Lewes
- State
- DE
- ZipCode
- 19958
- Phone Number
- 1-855-678-2257
Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine by NS Natural Stacks: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Natural BCAAs With Beta-Alanine'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 13 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.
Beta-alanine 13 references
- Harris RC, Tallon MJ, Dunnett M, et al. The absorption of orally supplied beta-alanine and its effect on muscle carnosine synthesis in human vastus lateralis. Amino Acids 2006;30:279-89.
- Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, et al. Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids 2007;32:225-33.
- Bellinger PM, Minahan CL. The effect of ß-alanine supplementation on cycling time trials of different length. Eur J Sport Sci 2016;16(7):829-36.
- Chung W, Shaw G, Anderson ME, et al. Effect of 10 week beta-alanine supplementation on competition and training performance in elite swimmers. Nutrients 2012;4(10):1441-53. PubMed
- Glenn JM, Gray M, Stewart R, et al. Incremental effects of 28 days of beta-alanine supplementation on high-intensity cycling performance and blood lactate in masters female cyclists. Amino Acids 2015;47(12):2593-600. PubMed
- Gross M, Bieri K, Hoppeler H, Norman B, Vogt M. Beta-alanine supplementation improves jumping power and affects severe-intensity performance in professional alpine skiers. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2014;24(6):665-73. PubMed
- Howe ST, Bellinger PM, Driller MW, Shing CM, Fell JW. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on isokinetic force and cycling performance in highly trained cyclists. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2013;23(6):562-70. PubMed
- Sweeney KM, Wright GA, Glenn Brice A, Doberstein ST. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on power performance during repeated sprint activity. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24(1):79-87.
- Décombaz J, Beaumont M, Vuichoud J, Bouisset F, Stellingwerff T. Effect of slow-release ß-alanine tablets on absorption kinetics and paresthesia. Amino Acids 2012;43(1):67-76. Erratum in: Amino Acids 2013;45(4):1015.
- Stellingwerff T, Anwander H, Egger A, et al. Effect of two ß-alanine dosing protocols on muscle carnosine synthesis and washout. Amino Acids 2012;42(6):2461-72. PubMed
- da Silva RP, de Oliveira LF, Saunders B, et al. Effects of ß-alanine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the estimated energy system contribution during high-intensity intermittent exercise. Amino Acids. 2019;51(1):83-96. PubMed
- Varanoske AN, Hoffman JR, Church DD, et al. Comparison of sustained-release and rapid-release ß-alanine formulations on changes in skeletal muscle carnosine and histidine content and isometric performance following a muscle-damaging protocol. Amino Acids. PubMed
- Perim P, Gobbi N, Duarte B, et al. Beta-alanine did not improve high-intensity performance throughout simulated road cycling. Eur J Sport Sci 2021. 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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