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Stars 'N Pipes Freedom Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by 'Merica Labz

Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Stars 'N Pipes Freedom is a dietary supplement by 'Merica Labz with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance, muscle soreness and fatigue, blood flow and circulation.Based on those ingredients, 178 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Citrulline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Stars 'N Pipes Freedom has 3 active ingredients. L-citrulline is an amino acid your body converts to another amino acid called L-arginine, which widens blood vessels and may support blood flow and athletic performance.

Betaine anhydrous is a compound that helps support cellular methyl transfer — it's sometimes used to address high homocysteine levels. HydroMax is glycerol, a simple sugar alcohol that draws water into your tissues and may help with hydration and exercise performance.

The powder also contains several inactive ingredients (fillers and flavoring): silica, citric acid, malic acid, natural and artificial flavoring, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: explosive pump and workout performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Muscle strength, muscle endurance, exercise capacity, muscle pump.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glycerol is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: L-citrulline is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance.
  • Also on file: Betaine Anhydrous is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance.

For athletic performance, L-citrulline is rated possibly effective — some evidence suggests it may help, though it's not conclusive. HydroMax (glycerol) is also rated possibly effective for athletic performance.

L-citrulline is rated possibly ineffective for sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). For cardiovascular issues like heart disease and heart failure, L-citrulline's evidence is insufficient to rate.

Betaine anhydrous is effective for homocystinuria (a rare genetic disorder) and possibly effective for high homocysteine levels, but evidence for depression, GERD, and fatty liver disease is insufficient. HydroMax is likely effective for constipation but likely ineffective for stroke.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-citrulline Betaine Anhydrous Glycerol

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-citrulline is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though long-term safety hasn't been fully studied. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — stomach discomfort and heartburn.

Betaine anhydrous is generally well tolerated at studied doses; common side effects include body odor, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and GI distress. Rare but serious: cerebral edema (fluid around the brain).

HydroMax is generally well tolerated in normal amounts, but larger medicinal doses can cause stomach upset and dehydration concerns; common side effects are bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. For pregnancy: L-citrulline has insufficient safety data — avoid it unless a doctor advises otherwise.

Betaine anhydrous also lacks reliable pregnancy data — caution is advised. HydroMax has little specific pregnancy data — talk to your doctor before using medicinal amounts.

For breastfeeding: L-citrulline should be avoided due to unknown safety. Betaine anhydrous safety while breastfeeding is not well established — caution advised.

HydroMax has minimal breastfeeding data — check with your doctor.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-citrulline Betaine Anhydrous Glycerol

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — L-citrulline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 178 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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medication (antihypertensives) or erectile dysfunction drugs like sildenafil or tadalafil — both interact moderately with L-citrulline. No other medication interactions are documented for betaine anhydrous or HydroMax in our data.

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The bottom line

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

This powder may appeal to athletes looking for performance support, but it's not for everyone. If you take blood pressure medication or erectile dysfunction drugs, you need to check with your pharmacist first — L-citrulline can amplify their effects.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it unless your doctor says otherwise.

Talk to your pharmacist about your full medication list before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.

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 Stars 'N Pipes Freedom, straight from the product label.

Brand 'Merica Labz
Barcode (UPC) 602573098530
Net contents 14.5 Oz(s); 412 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200680
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
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 Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz, 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:
20.6 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
20.6 Gram(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
602573098530
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Citrulline6000 mg--
Betaine Anhydrous5000 mg--
HydroMax5000 mg--

Other ingredients: Silica, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural and Artificial flavoring, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium

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Label statements
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General Statements

Few things scream 'Merica - or freedom - like crushing a workout while wearing a pair of American flag sweatpants and a bald eagle bandana. Considering that's your everyday workout attire, that essentially makes you a freedom fighter, son. And freedom fighters can't contribute to the fight for freedom with a couple of puny small arms - they need the KABOOM! Big munitions.

Well, freedom fighter, meet your best weapon in the fight against skinny arms: Stars 'N Pipes, a stim-free explosive pump agent fit for a real 'Merican hero. Stars 'N Pipes is like mixing a couple hundred lbs of TNT with Bruce Willis from Die Hard, throwing some fruit in there, and putting it all in a powder. Yeah...it's that good.

Naturally & Artificially Flavored

Manufactured in a U.S. cGMP Facility.

High Explosive Pump Agent

Precautions

Warning: This product is only intended for use in healthy adults 18 years of age or older.

Pregnant or nursing women should not use this product. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription, over the counter medication, dietary supplement product, or if you have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney, or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) or any other medication.

Immediately discontinue use and consult your health care professional if you experience adverse reaction to this product. Do not exceed recommended serving. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Mix 1 scoop with 10-16 ounces of water and consume approximately 15-30 minutes prior to your workout.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Never Big Enough

HydroMax is a registered trademark of Glanbia plc.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size20.6 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container20 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.

L-Citrulline

Interacts with
178 drugs
6000 mg per serving

L-citrulline is an amino acid that the body turns into L-arginine to help make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and may improve blood flow. I...

L-Citrulline monograph & interactions

Betaine Anhydrous

No known
interactions
5000 mg per serving

Betaine anhydrous (also called trimethylglycine) is a compound found in foods like beets, spinach, and whole grains, and is sold as a supplement and a...

Betaine Anhydrous monograph & interactions

HydroMax

No known
interactions
5000 mg per serving Form: Glycerol

Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well establis...

HydroMax monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Silica, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural and Artificial flavoring, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz Drug Interactions

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178Drugs
178 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Stars 'N Pipes Freedom 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-Citrulline2 drug types · 178 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. However, a meta-analysis of 5 small clinical studies suggests that taking L-citrulline 3-6 grams daily for 1-8 weeks does not lower blood pressure when compared with control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Theoretically, concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors and L-citrulline might result in additive vasodilation.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. Theoretically, taking L-arginine with PDE-5 inhibitors might have additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects. However, in studies evaluating the combined use of L-arginine and sildenafil for erectile dysfunction, hypotension was not reported.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Stars 'N Pipes Freedom, from the product label.

'Merica Labz

Name
'Merica Labz, LLC.
City
Virginia
Web Address
www.MericaLabz.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz: Common Questions

Does Stars 'N Pipes Freedom by 'Merica Labz interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Stars 'N Pipes Freedom has a known interaction with 178 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Stars 'N Pipes Freedom contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will this help me work out harder or build muscle?
L-citrulline and HydroMax are both rated possibly effective for athletic performance, so there's some evidence they may help — but it's not definitive. L-citrulline is rated possibly ineffective for building muscle (sarcopenia). If you're serious about results, talk to your trainer about whether this fits your routine.
What are the most common side effects?
L-citrulline most often causes heartburn and stomach discomfort. Betaine anhydrous can cause body odor, diarrhea, nausea, and GI upset. HydroMax may cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and headache. All three are generally well tolerated, but GI issues are the main thing to watch for.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. All three ingredients lack reliable safety data in pregnancy, so the recommendation is to avoid them unless a doctor advises otherwise. For breastfeeding, L-citrulline should be avoided, and betaine anhydrous and HydroMax safety isn't well established — talk to your OB or pediatrician.
What is L-citrulline, and why is it in here?
L-citrulline is an amino acid that your body converts to L-arginine, which widens blood vessels and improves blood flow. It's included because it's rated possibly effective for athletic performance — the idea is better blood flow means better oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles during exercise.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes. In addition to the three active ingredients, the powder contains silica, citric acid, malic acid, natural and artificial flavoring, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium — those are the inactive ingredients that make up the formulation.
Why is there a warning about blood pressure drugs?
L-citrulline widens blood vessels naturally, and blood pressure medications do the same thing. Taking them together could lower your blood pressure too much. Same thing applies to erectile dysfunction drugs — they work through similar pathways. Always check with your pharmacist if you're on either type.

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The 27 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.

L-citrulline 8 references
  1. Cheng JW, Balwin SN. L-arginine in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:755-64. PubMed
  2. Schwedhelm E, Maas R, Freese R, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of oral L-citrulline and L-arginine: impact on nitric oxide metabolism. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2008;65:51-9. PubMed
  3. Romero MJ, Platt DH, Caldwell RB, Caldwell RW. Therapeutic use of citrulline in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovasc Drug Rev 2006;24:275-90. PubMed
  4. Balderas-Munoz K, Castillo-Martínez L, Orea-Tejeda A, et al. Improvement of ventricular function in systolic heart failure patients with oral L-citrulline supplementation. Cardiol J 2012;19:612-7. PubMed
  5. Sharif Kashani B, Tahmaseb Pour P, Malekmohammad M, et al. Oral l-citrulline malate in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome: a clinical trial. J Cardiol 2014;64:231-5. PubMed
  6. Pérez-Guisado J, Jakeman PM. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24:1215-22. PubMed
  7. Mirenayat MS, Moradi S, Mohammadi H, Rouhani MH. Effect of L-citrulline supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2018;20(11):98. PubMed
  8. Xu Z, Liu C, Liu S, Zhou Z. Comparison of efficacy and safety of daily oral L-arginine and PDE5Is alone or combination in treating erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Andrologia. 2021:e14007. PubMed

See these in context on the L-citrulline monograph →

Betaine Anhydrous 11 references
  1. Cystadane (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) Package insert. Orphan Medical, Inc. Minnetonka, MN. November 2005.
  2. Abdelmalek MF, Angulo P, Jorgensen RA, et al. Betaine, a promising new agent for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: results of a pilot study. Am J Gastroenterol 2001;96:2711-7.. PubMed
  3. Schwab U, Torronen A, Toppinen L, et al. Betaine supplementation decreases plasma homocysteine concentrations but does not affect body weight, body composition, or resting energy expenditure in human subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;76:961-7. PubMed
  4. McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Robson RA, et al. Betaine supplementation decreases post-methionine hyperhomocysteinemia in chronic renal failure. Kidney Int 2002;61:1040-6. PubMed
  5. Olthof MR, van Vliet T, Verhoef P, et al. Effect of homocysteine-lowering nutrients on blood lipids: results from four randomised, placebo-controlled studies in healthy humans. PloS Med 2005;2:e135. PubMed
  6. Knopman, D. and Patterson, M. An open-label, 24-week pilot study of the methyl donor betaine in Alzheimer disease patients. Alzheimer Dis.Assoc.Disord. 2001;15(3):162-165. PubMed
  7. Moat, S. J., Madhavan, A., Taylor, S. Y., Payne, N., Allen, R. H., Stabler, S. P., Goodfellow, J., McDowell, I. F., Lewis, M. J., and Lang, D. High- but not low-dose folic acid improves endothelial function in coronary artery disease. Eur J Clin Invest 2 PubMed
  8. Abdelmalek, M. F., Sanderson, S. O., Angulo, P., Soldevila-Pico, C., Liu, C., Peter, J., Keach, J., Cave, M., Chen, T., McClain, C. J., and Lindor, K. D. Betaine for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Hepa PubMed
  9. Ashtary-Larky D, Bagheri R, Ghanavati M, et al. Effects of betaine supplementation on cardiovascular markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Mar 25:1-18. PubMed
  10. Zawieja EE, Zawieja B, Chmurzynska A. Betaine supplementation moderately increases total cholesterol levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diet Suppl. 2021;18(1):105-117. PubMed
  11. Imbard A, Toumazi A, Magréault S, et al. Efficacy and pharmacokinetics of betaine in CBS and cblC deficiencies: a cross-over randomized controlled trial. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022;17(1):417. PubMed

See these in context on the Betaine Anhydrous monograph →

Glycerol 8 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Wagner DR. Hyperhydrating with glycerol: implications for athletic performance. J Am Diet Assoc 1999;99:207-12. PubMed
  3. Yu YL, Kumana CR, Lauder IJ, et al. Treatment of acute cortical infarct with intravenous glycerol. A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial. Stroke 1993;24:1119-24. PubMed
  4. Frei A, Cottier C, Wunderlich P, Ludin E. Glycerol and dextran combined in the therapy of acute stroke. A placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with a planned interim analysis. Stroke 1987;18:373-9. PubMed
  5. Balaskas E, Szepietowski JC, Bessis D, Ioannides D, Ponticelli C, Ghienne C, Taberly A, Dupuy P. Randomized, double-blind study with glycerol and paraffin in uremic xerosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011 Apr;6(4):748-52. PubMed
  6. Blanchet-Bardon C, Tadini G, Machado Matos M, Delarue A. Association of glycerol and paraffin in the treatment of ichthyosis in children: an international, multicentric, randomized, controlled, double-blind study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Aug;26 PubMed
  7. Kajita N, Kanamori K, Yamamoto S, Yoshida K. Generalized Urticaria Caused by a Glycerin Enema in an Infant. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(4):318-319. PubMed
  8. Suzuki R, Fukuyama K, Miyazaki Y, Namiki T. Contact urticaria syndrome and protein contact dermatitis caused by glycerin enema. JAAD Case Reports. 2016;2:108-10. PubMed

See these in context on the Glycerol monograph →

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