Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Montiff
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams 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
Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams is a dietary supplement by Montiff with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and brain health, nervous system disorders (e.g., als research), mood and stress support.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 Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams by Montiff
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-serine, an amino acid that plays a role in nerve and brain function. Each capsule delivers 500 milligrams.
The remaining ingredients — gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate — are inactive excipients that form the capsule and help with manufacturing.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-serine is possibly effective for schizophrenia based on the data we hold. For Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease), back pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and cognitive function, the evidence isn't yet established well enough to say whether it works.
The science on long-term supplementation is still developing.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-serine appears to be well tolerated at medicinal doses, though side effects can be dose-dependent. The most common ones are stomach-related: abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, loss of appetite, and nausea.
Rare serious effects like seizures have been reported only at very high doses (above 25 grams daily). During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so avoid this supplement unless your doctor advises otherwise.
The same goes for breastfeeding — safety during nursing hasn't been studied, so skip it unless your healthcare provider directs you to take it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for L-serine in our data. Still, it's always smart to run your exact medications through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to double-check before you begin.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pure L-Serine may be worth considering if you have schizophrenia and want to explore amino acid support, though talk with your doctor first about whether it fits your plan. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid it unless directed by their doctor.
If you take any medications, confirm with your pharmacist before starting — and report any stomach upset or unusual symptoms to your healthcare provider.
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 Feb 25, 2015.
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 Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Montiff |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 683268105856 |
| Net contents | 50 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 42035 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams by Montiff, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Serine | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to three capsules daily, or as recommended by a health care professional. To be used as a dietary supplement in a normal food program. It is recommended that this product be taken with vitamins and minerals.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Storage
DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
General
Product#10585
Brand IP Statement(s)
(C) 2001 MONTIFF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
General Statements
MONTIFF - A DON TYSON COMPANY
Highest Quality Available
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Certified free of: starch, corn, milk, wheat, yeast, sugar, eggs, salt, soy, artificial colors, binders, flavors, preservatives, fish derivatives.
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Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams by Montiff label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams by Montiff
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 container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Serine
No knowninteractions
Serine is an amino acid your body can make on its own and also gets from protein-rich foods, so most people do not need a supplement. L-serine has bee...
L-Serine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams by Montiff Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams. 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 Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams, from the product label.
Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams by Montiff: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pure L-Serine 500 Milligrams'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 3 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.
Serine 3 references
- Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
- Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
- Levine TD, Miller RG, Bradley WG, et al. Phase I clinical trial of safety of L-serine for ALS patients. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2017;18(1-2):107-111. 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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