Bullet Proof
by MusclePharm · powder · 12.2 oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 18122 65808 4
- DSLD label 3725
- Serving 4 to 8 g (1/2-1 scoop); amounts per 8 g
- 40 servings
Bullet Proof by MusclePharm lists 28 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 8 g, such as 5 mg of vitamin B6, 140 mg of calcium, 5 mg of zinc and 75 mg of magnesium; 23 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 23, 2011.
What is in Bullet Proof?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8 g. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | 1% | 58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 5 mg | 250% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium SilicateCalcium (Form: as Carbonate and silicate) | 140 mg | 14% | Higher than 56% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Aspartate, Zinc MonomethionineZinc (Form: as Monomethionine, and Aspartate) | 5 mg | 33% | 72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Magnesiumas AspartateMagnesium (Form: as Aspartate) | 75 mg | 19% | 52% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 1% | 89% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Bullet Proof Proprietary Blend | 8,638 mg | ||
| Night Growth Matrix | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gamma Amino Butryic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Arginine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| 4-Amino-3-Phenylbutryic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| ZMA Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Phenylalanine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Tyrosine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mucuna pruriens extractas L-DopaMucuna pruriens extract (Form: std to 20% L-Dopa) PlantPart: seeds Genus: Mucuna Species: pruriens | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Muscle Recovery Matrix | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Glutamine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beta-Alanine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Citrulline Malate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gingerolsas GingerGingerols (Form: from Ginger PlantPart: root) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Essential Amino Acid Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Leucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Valine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Isoleucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Threonine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Methionine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Histidine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Lysine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Aspartic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Serine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Proline | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Glycine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Alanine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Cysteine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 3725 (entered December 23, 2011), 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:
- 89% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 20 mg of potassium (median 99 mg).
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.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Bullet Proof's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultimate Amino FormulaParrillo Performance 17 shared, 61% alike
- AminoLogicPhysioLogics · off the market 18 shared, 61% alike
- Plant Protein 21 g BananaSNAP 21 shared, 59% alike
- Avanced Collagen FormulaGNC · off the market 17 shared, 59% alike
- Advanced Collagen FormulaGNC Women's 17 shared, 59% alike
- Amino/Collagen FormulaGNC Women's 17 shared, 59% alike
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
- 30-45 minutes prior to bedtime.
- Cycle 5 days on, 2 days off.
- For Optimal Results 8 hours of sleep are suggested.
- SUGGESTED USE: Take 1/2 - 1 scoop with 8-12 oz. of water
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 years of age or older. Do not use this product if you are pregnant, expect to become pregnant or are nursing. This product may cause drowsiness. Do not consume with alcohol. Before using this product consult with your physician if you are using any prescription or over the counter medication or supplements. Do not take this product if you are at risk or are being treated for 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 an MAO inhibitor. Discontinue use and consult your health care professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Do not exceed recommended serving size or suggested use.
- WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, under 18 years of age or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
- ALLERGEN WARNING: This product contains milk. This product was produced in a facility that may also processes ingredients containing milk, egg, soybeans, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, and peanuts.
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
- Storage
- STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE:
Source: label statements in DSLD label 3725.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Natural and Artificial flavors, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Red Beet powder, Calcium Silicate, Maltodextrin, Beta-Carotene, Magnesium Oxide, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Salt.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Authentic(TM) OFFICIAL MUSCLEPHARM PRODUCT.
How many labels does Bullet Proof have?
One label is on file, entered on December 23, 2011.
- Label 3725 (current) Entered December 23, 2011 · on the market · 12.2 oz. · UPC 7 18122 65808 4
DSLD also links this label to: Bullet Proof Grape Fusion (flavor difference).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names MUSCLEPHARM(R) (distributor), Denver, CO. All MusclePharm products.