PlainVitamins

Anabolism

by Musclegen Performance Nutrition · other (e.g. tea bag) · 24 individual packs

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 43724 21591 5
  • DSLD label 213507
  • Serving 1 packet (6 capsules/5 tablets)

Anabolism by Musclegen Performance Nutrition lists 47 ingredients, 32 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 27.5 mg of vitamin B6, 3 IU of vitamin E, 81.5 mg of magnesium and 30.5 mg of zinc; 15 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.

What is in Anabolism?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 packet. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Anabolism: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 213507, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride27.5 mg1,375%Vitamin B6 in Anabolism against 15,277 products27.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg27.5 mg

Higher than 82% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate3 IU10%Vitamin E in Anabolism against 6,459 products3 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.3 IU

96% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide81.5 mg20%Magnesium in Anabolism against 14,003 products81.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg81.5 mg

51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine, Zinc Oxide30.5 mg203%Zinc in Anabolism against 13,186 products30.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg30.5 mg

Higher than 96% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Copperas Copper Gluconate250 mcg13%Copper in Anabolism against 6,468 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.25 mg

85% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate10 mcg8%Chromium in Anabolism against 7,825 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg10 mcg

94% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Dehydroepiandrosterone100 mgDHEA in Anabolism against 454 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.100 mg

Higher than 85% of 454 products listing DHEA (median 25 mg).

5-Methyl-7-Methoxy-Isoflavone50 mg
Rhodiola roseaas RosavinRhodiola rosea (Form: 5% Rosavin) Genus: Rhodiola Species: rosea50 mgRhodiola in Anabolism against 945 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

74% of 945 products listing rhodiola give more (median 100 mg).

Tribulus terrestrisas Tribulus terrestris extract, Tribulus terrestris extractTribulus terrestris (Form: 22% Tribulus terrestris extract Genus: Tribulus Species: terrestris , 45% Tribulus terrestris extract Genus: Tribulus Species: terrestris) Genus: Tribulus Species: terrestris1,200 mg
Tongkat Ali root powder100 mgEurycoma Longifolia in Anabolism against 496 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mg to 212.47 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

44% of 496 products listing eurycoma longifolia give more (median 100 mg).

Deer Antler powder100 mgDeer Velvet in Anabolism against 100 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 65% of 100 products listing deer velvet (median 50 mg).

Creatine Monohydrate powder4,551 mgCreatine in Anabolism against 1,768 products4.85 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1.11 g to 5 g, the median 2.5 g.4.85 g

Higher than 71% of 1,768 products listing creatine (median 2.5 g).

Creatine HCl300 mg
Creatine Pyruvate150 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Anabolism against 2,407 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Guarana 33% extractGuarana 33% extract Note: providing300 mgGuarana in Anabolism against 317 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 125 mg.300 mg

Higher than 72% of 317 products listing guarana (median 125 mg).

naturally-occurring Caffeine100 mgCaffeine in Anabolism against 3,358 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 275 mg, the median 200 mg.100 mg

72% of 3,358 products listing caffeine give more (median 200 mg).

Theobromineas Cocoa powderTheobromine (Form: from Cocoa powder)100 mgTheobromine in Anabolism against 372 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 100 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

24% of 372 products listing theobromine give more (median 100 mg).

L-Arginineas L-ArginineL-Arginine (Form: L-Arginine Base)400 mgArginine in Anabolism against 1,455 products400 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.400 mg

60% of 1,455 products listing arginine give more (median 500 mg).

L-Ornithineas L-Ornithine Hydrochloride300 mgOrnithine in Anabolism against 258 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 900 mg, the median 400 mg.300 mg

52% of 258 products listing ornithine give more (median 400 mg).

L-Lysine Hydrochloride100 mgLysine in Anabolism against 1,250 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

78% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg).

L-Glutamine1,300 mgGlutamine in Anabolism against 1,850 products1.3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.1.3 g

Higher than 53% of 1,850 products listing glutamine (median 1 g).

L-Glutamic Acidas L-Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride35 mgGlutamic Acid in Anabolism against 697 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.35 mg

64% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg).

L-Alanine35 mgAlanine in Anabolism against 475 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.35 mg

89% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg).

L-Glycine115 mgGlycine in Anabolism against 1,078 products115 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.115 mg

63% of 1,078 products listing glycine give more (median 300 mg).

Colostrumas Bovine, Colostrum powder, IgGColostrum (Form: Bovine, 7% IgG, Colostrum powder)700 mgColostrum in Anabolism against 216 products700 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 250 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 800 mg.700 mg

52% of 216 products listing colostrum give more (median 800 mg).

Okg100 mg
Saw Palmetto herb powder300 mgSaw Palmetto in Anabolism against 1,109 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.300 mg

Higher than 59% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto (median 200 mg).

Pygeum africanum herb powder150 mgPygeum in Anabolism against 326 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 33.72 mg to 120 mg, the median 100 mg.150 mg

Higher than 77% of 326 products listing pygeum (median 100 mg).

Pumpkin seed herb powder30 mgPumpkin in Anabolism against 294 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 80 mg.30 mg

70% of 294 products listing pumpkin give more (median 80 mg).

Octacosanolas Wheat GermOctacosanol (Form: from Wheat Germ)500 mcgOctacosanol in Anabolism against 186 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.500 mcg

Higher than 59% of 186 products listing octacosanol (median 200 mcg).

Proprietary Herbal Powder ComplexProprietary Herbal Powder Complex Note: consisting of77.5 mg
Konjacin the blend, no amount given
Eleutherococcus senticosusin the blend, no amount given
Ginger root powderin the blend, no amount given
Garcinia cambogiaas HCAGarcinia cambogia (Form: 50% HCA) Genus: Garcinia Species: cambogiain the blend, no amount given
Spirulinain the blend, no amount given
Gotu Kola powderin the blend, no amount given
Lecithin powderin the blend, no amount given
Damiana powderin the blend, no amount given
Burdockin the blend, no amount given
Cayenne Pepperin the blend, no amount given
Goldensealin the blend, no amount given
Gravel Rootin the blend, no amount given
Marshmallowin the blend, no amount given
Parsleyin the blend, no amount given
Juniperin the blend, no amount given

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 213507 (entered June 24, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 96% of the 6,459 products that print an amount of vitamin E list more than its 3 IU of vitamin E (median 30 IU).
  • Its 30.5 mg of zinc is higher than 96% of the 13,186 zinc products that print an amount; 589 list more.
  • 94% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 10 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Use: 1 pack daily taken 30 minutes prior to training.
Warnings
Caution: This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish, and may contain traces of all of the above.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Not intended for anyone under the age of 18, or for pregnant or nursing mothers.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 213507.

How many labels does Anabolism have?

2 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 213507 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · on the market · 24 individual packs · UPC 7 43724 21591 5
  2. Label 211546 Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 24 individual packs

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Musclegen Research, Inc (manufacturer), Cary, NC. All Musclegen Performance Nutrition products.

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