Transporting workout supplements in both cabin and checked luggage

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I have some isolate protein powder, hemp fibers and some pills (CLA to be more exact) - all bags opened, but resealable. They're part of my current diet and I don't really want to discard them, neither to buy another piece of each when I get to my destination. I'll have to do multiple flights from Bucharest to Honolulu using 2 reservations and I'll carry two bags - a backpack and a small carry-on:

  • the first one, a Ryanair flight from Bucharest to Milan - since I'm allowed to take two cabin bags, I did not purchase a checked bag.
  • the second one, a Alitalia flight from Milan to Honolulu - here I'll check the carry-on bag;

Now, my dillemas are:

  • can I keep the above mentioned supplements in my carry-on during my first flight (via Ryanair), or it'll not pass security and I'll have to dump them - in which case I'd better just check-in the bag.
  • if I check-in the carry-on bag in which I'll deposit the supplements, can I still have problems with them regarding US Customs?


Best Answer

I am pretty sure those are fine since they're supplements and not liquids/hard drugs. In some airports in europe, you may have to put medications in a separate clear plastic bag to go through security but I think that usually only applies to prescription meds.




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