PlainVitamins

Athletic Nutrients

by Pure Encapsulations · capsule · 120 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 66298 02435 6
  • DSLD label 299743
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 60 servings

Athletic Nutrients by Pure Encapsulations lists 42 ingredients, 35 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 1,000 mcg of vitamin A, 83 mg of vitamin C, 8.3 mcg (332 IU) of vitamin D and 22 mg of vitamin E; 7 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 14, 2023.

What is in Athletic Nutrients?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. 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).

Athletic Nutrients: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 299743, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene1,000 mcg111%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid83 mg92%Vitamin C in Athletic Nutrients against 18,583 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg83 mg

61% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 166 mg.

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol333 IU8.3 mcg (332 IU)42%Vitamin D in Athletic Nutrients against 14,175 products8.3 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg8.3 mcg

80% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 16.6 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate22 mg147%
Vitamin Kas Vitamin K133 mcg28%Vitamin K in Athletic Nutrients against 4,607 products33 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg33 mcg

75% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 66 mcg.

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride8 mg667%Thiamin in Athletic Nutrients against 9,830 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg8 mg

Higher than 58% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 16 mg.

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate, Vitamin B228% riboflavin 5' phosphate (activated B2)11.1 mg854%Riboflavin in Athletic Nutrients against 9,824 products11.1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg11.1 mg

Higher than 67% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 22.2 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, Niacinamide67% niacinamide25 mg156%Niacin in Athletic Nutrients against 12,413 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg25 mg

Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride40% pyridoxal 5' phosphate (activated B6)6.65 mg391%Vitamin B6 in Athletic Nutrients against 15,277 products6.65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg6.65 mg

Higher than 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 13.3 mg.

Folateas Metafolin222 mcg DFE55%
L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate133 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin333 mcg13,875%Vitamin B12 in Athletic Nutrients against 14,425 products333 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg333 mcg

Higher than 80% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 666 mcg.

Biotin266 mcg887%Biotin in Athletic Nutrients against 9,447 products266 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg266 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 532 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate16.5 mg330%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Athletic Nutrients against 10,060 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg16.5 mg

Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate6.6 mg1%Choline in Athletic Nutrients against 4,738 products6.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg6.6 mg

90% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 13.2 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Citrate66.5 mg5%Calcium in Athletic Nutrients against 17,831 products66.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg66.5 mg

66% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 133 mg.

Iodineas Potassium Iodide66.5 mcg44%Iodine in Athletic Nutrients against 6,382 products66.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg66.5 mcg

78% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 133 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate66.5 mg16%Magnesium in Athletic Nutrients against 14,003 products66.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg66.5 mg

55% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 133 mg.

Zincas Zinc Citrate5 mg45%Zinc in Athletic Nutrients against 13,186 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg5 mg

72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Seleniumas Selenomethionine66.5 mcg121%Selenium in Athletic Nutrients against 7,658 products66.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg66.5 mcg

Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 133 mcg.

Copperas Copper Glycinate650 mcg72%Copper in Athletic Nutrients against 6,468 products0.65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.65 mg

67% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.3 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Citrate650 mcg28%Manganese in Athletic Nutrients against 7,016 products0.65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.65 mg

85% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.3 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium Polynicotinate66.5 mcg190%Chromium in Athletic Nutrients against 7,825 products66.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg66.5 mcg

60% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 133 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium Phosphate33 mg1%Potassium in Athletic Nutrients against 11,614 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg33 mg

83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 66 mg.

Boronas Boron Glycinate650 mcgBoron in Athletic Nutrients against 3,339 products0.65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.65 mg

64% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.3 mg.

Vanadiumas Bis-Glycinato OxoVanadium33 mcgVanadium in Athletic Nutrients against 1,744 products33 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg33 mcg

Higher than 57% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 66 mcg.

Proprietary Mixed Carotenoid Blend160 mcg
Luteinin the blend, no amount given
Lycopenein the blend, no amount given
Zeaxanthinin the blend, no amount given
Inositol16.5 mgInositol in Athletic Nutrients against 4,042 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.16.5 mg

69% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

EnergizeATP Factorsno amount given
Creatine Monohydrate250 mgCreatine in Athletic Nutrients against 1,768 products0.25 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1.11 g to 5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.25 g

96% of 1,768 products listing creatine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.5 g.

Coenzyme Q-1016.5 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Athletic Nutrients against 2,922 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.16.5 mg

82% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

Alpha Ketoglutarate16.5 mgAlpha-Ketoglutarate in Athletic Nutrients against 51 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 150 mg.16.5 mg

90% of 51 products listing alpha-ketoglutarate give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

MuscleRestore Complexno amount given
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteinefree-form50 mgN-Acetyl Cysteine in Athletic Nutrients against 1,259 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.50 mg

75% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Alpha-Lipoic Acidas Thioctic Acid33 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Athletic Nutrients against 2,407 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.33 mg

64% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 66 mg.

L-Carnosine16.5 mgCarnosine in Athletic Nutrients against 154 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 100 mg.16.5 mg

91% of 154 products listing carnosine give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

PowerProtect Antioxidantsno amount given
Grape Whole Fruit Extract66.5 mgGrape in Athletic Nutrients against 1,900 products66.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.66.5 mg

Higher than 55% of 1,900 products listing grape (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 133 mg.

Superfruit Antioxidant Blend20 mg
Acaiin the blend, no amount given
Pomegranatein the blend, no amount given
Acerola, Freeze-Driedin the blend, no amount given
Quercetinin the blend, no amount given
Green Tea Leaf Extract, Decaffeinatedas Epigallocatechin Gallateproviding 70% epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)16.5 mgGreen Tea in Athletic Nutrients against 2,595 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.16.5 mg

94% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 299743 (entered December 14, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:

  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 90% of the 4,738 products that print an amount of choline list more than its 6.6 mg of choline (median 40 mg).
  • 96% of the 1,768 products that print an amount of creatine list more than its 0.25 g of creatine (median 2.5 g).
  • 90% of the 51 products that print an amount of alpha-ketoglutarate list more than its 16.5 mg of alpha ketoglutarate (filed by NIH under alpha-ketoglutarate) (median 150 mg).
  • 91% of the 154 products that print an amount of carnosine list more than its 16.5 mg of L-carnosine (filed by NIH under carnosine) (median 100 mg).
  • 94% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 16.5 mg of green tea (median 100 mg).

The NIH database records 2 servings 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.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Athletic Nutrients's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

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
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, twice daily, with meals, or as directed by a health professional.
Warnings
Warning: Take with food. If you have liver problems, consult your health professional before use.
Vitamin K may be contraindicated with Coumadin (Warfarin). If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, particularly blood thinning medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certified Organization www.gluten.org
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 299743.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization). Listed with: Certified gluten-free (GFCO) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).

How many labels does Athletic Nutrients have?

6 labels are on file under this name since February 25, 2019: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 299743 (current) Entered December 14, 2023 · on the market · 120 capsules · UPC 7 66298 02435 6
  2. Label 299028 Entered November 22, 2023 · on the market · 180 capsules · UPC 7 66298 02051 8
  3. Label 293892 Entered October 24, 2023 · off the market July 5, 2023 · 180 capsules · UPC 7 66298 02051 8
  4. Label 245988 Entered March 25, 2021 · off the market July 21, 2022 · 180 capsules · UPC 7 66298 02051 8
  5. Label 219252 Entered May 22, 2020 · off the market December 16, 2020 · 180 capsules · UPC 7 66298 02051 8
  6. Label 184296 Entered February 25, 2019 · on the market · 180 capsules · UPC 7 66298 01188 2

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

Who makes it?

The label names Pure Encapsulations (manufacturer), Sudbury, MA. All Pure Encapsulations products.

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