Medibolic
by Thorne Research · powder · 20.74 oz.
- Off the market since October 2014 (NIH)
- UPC 6 93749 00214 7
- DSLD label 35765
- Serving 42 g (2 scoops)
- 14 servings
Medibolic by Thorne Research lists 41 ingredients, 39 with an amount per serving of 42 g, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 11 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2014.
What is in Medibolic?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 42 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 | 150 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 15 Calories | ||
| Calories from Saturated FatCalories (Form: from Saturated Fat) | 0 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3% | Higher than 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 Grains | 0% | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17 g | 6% | Higher than 94% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g | 47% | Higher than 99% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Soluble Fiber | 10 g | ||
| Sugar | 1 g | 69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Other Carbohydrates | 4 g | ||
| Protein | 18 g | 34% | Higher than 52% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin A | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin A Palmitate | 2,500 IU | ||
| Beta-Carotene | 2,500 IU | ||
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 500 mg | 833% | Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Vitamin D3) | 1,000 IU (25 mcg) | 250% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol | 200 IU | 667% | Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 300 mg | ||
| Vitamin Kas Vitamin K1Vitamin K (Form: as Vitamin K1) | 500 mcg | 625% | Higher than 95% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamin HCl) | 50 mg | 3,333% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate SodiumRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate Sodium) | 5 mg | 294% | Higher than 51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin | 40 mg | 200% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Niacinamide | 30 mg | ||
| Niacin | 10 mg | ||
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate) | 6.3 mg | 315% | Higher than 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 300 mcg | 75% | 66% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Calcium Folinate | 150 mcg | ||
| L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolateas Glucosamine Salt, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic AcidL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (Form: from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 150 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 100 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 4 mg | 1,333% | Higher than 93% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) | 46 mg | 460% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Dicalcium MalateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, and Dicalcium Malate) | 150 mg | 15% | Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Magnesiumas DiMagnesium Malate, Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate, and Dimagnesium Malate) | 150 mg | 38% | Higher than 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 10 mg | 67% | 51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine) | 75 mcg | 107% | Higher than 62% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper (II) Bisglycinate ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper (II) Bisglycinate Chelate) | 500 mcg | 25% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese (II) Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese (II) Bisglycinate Chelate) | 5 mg | 250% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 400 mcg | 333% | Higher than 93% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
Show the other 17 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum (II) Glycinate ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum (II) Glycinate Chelate) | 50 mcg | 67% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Sodium | 190 mcg | 8% | over 99% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate) | 120 mg | 3% | Higher than 60% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Proprietary Blend | 20 g | ||
| Pea Protein | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rice protein | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| partially hydrolyzed Guar Gum | 10 g | Higher than 97% of 128 products listing guar (median 651.5 mg). | |
| Jambolan extract | 1.5 g | ||
| Betaine Anhydrousas Trimethylglycine | 1 g | 73% of 860 products listing betaine anhydrous give more (median 1.5 g). | |
| Glycine | 500 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg). | |
| L-Isoleucine | 300 mg | 82% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). | |
| Cinnamon extract | 250 mg | Higher than 56% of 601 products listing cinnamon (median 200 mg). | |
| Green Tea Phytosome | 200 mg | Higher than 63% of 2,595 products listing green tea (median 100 mg). | |
| Trans-Resveratrol | 50 mg | 45% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Choline Citrate | 30 mg | 5%* | 53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Vanadyl Sulfate | 250 mcg | The label names the compound (Vanadyl Sulfate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the vanadium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Boronas Bororganic(TM) GlycineBoron (Form: from Bororganic(TM) Glycine) | 100 mcg | 92% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 35765 (entered July 25, 2014), 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:
- Its 500 mcg of vitamin K is higher than 95% of the 4,607 vitamin K products that print an amount; 160 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 40 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 4,000 mcg of biotin is higher than 93% of the 9,447 biotin products that print an amount; 688 list more.
- Its 400 mcg of chromium is higher than 93% of the 7,825 chromium products that print an amount; 391 list more.
- Its 10,000 mg of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (filed by NIH under guar) is higher than 97% of the 128 guar products that print an amount.
- 92% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.1 mg of boron (median 1 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 Medibolic's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- MediBolic Vanilla Cinnamon FlavoredThorne · off the market 42 shared, 96% alike
- Medibolic Vanilla CinnamonThorne Research · off the market 44 shared, 92% alike
- MediBolicThorne · off the market 39 shared, 89% alike
- MediClearThorne · off the market 35 shared, 57% alike
- MediClear Orange Vanilla FlavoredThorne 35 shared, 57% alike
- Ultraplex Mediclear-SGSElevation Health · off the market 37 shared, 56% 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
- Suggested Use: Take 2 level scoops with 12-14 oz. of water or preferred beverage daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
- Warnings
- Tamper Evident: Use only if bottle is sealed.
- If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
- Contains ingredient derived from soy (phytosome).
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- -Gluten-Free -Dairy-Free
- Storage
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 35765.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa powder, Stevia extract.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): {pulled apart capsule}(R).
How many labels does Medibolic have?
One label is on file, entered on July 25, 2014.
- Label 35765 (current) Entered July 25, 2014 · off the market October 8, 2014 · 20.74 oz. · UPC 6 93749 00214 7
DSLD also links this label to: Medibolic Vanilla Cinnamon (image difference, same product), Medibolic Vanilla Cinnamon (package size difference, same product), Medibolic Vanilla Cinnamon (package size difference, same product), MediBolic Vanilla Cinnamon (package size difference, same product), Medibolic Vanilla Cinnamon (image difference, same product), Medibolic Vanilla Cinnamon (package size difference, same product), MediBolic Vanilla Cinnamon (package size difference, same product), MediBolic Vanilla Cinnamon Flavored (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Thorne Research, Inc. (distributor), Dover, Idaho. All Thorne Research products.