Mega Men Energy & Metabolism
by GNC Mega Men · unknown · 37 packs
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 33660
- Serving 2 beige caplets
Mega Men Energy & Metabolism by GNC Mega Men lists 40 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 2 beige caplets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 1,600 IU (40 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E; 7 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 23, 2014.
What is in Mega Men Energy & Metabolism?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 beige caplets. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Beta-Carotene, as 50% Vitamin A Acetate) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol (Alt. Name: Vitamin D-3)) | 1,600 IU (40 mcg) | 400% | Higher than 79% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as natural D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 30 IU | 100% | 44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas Phytonadione | 80 mcg | 100% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 50 mg | 3,333% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, & Niacin) | 50 mg | 250% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg | 833% | Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 20% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate) | 200 mg | 20% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 100 mg | 25% | Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 25 mg | 167% | Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 25 mg | 286% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for selenium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Copperas Copper OxideCopper (Form: as Copper Oxide) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 2 mg | 100% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium ChelateChromium (Form: as hydrolyzed protein Chromium Chelate) | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 75 mcg | 100% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Energy & Metabolism Blend | 119 mg | ||
| Caffeine Anhydrous | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Capsimax(TM) Capsicum Seed Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Pepper extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Amino Acid Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Taurine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Methionine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Glutamine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Carnitine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Tea extract | 40 mg | 82% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | 68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Choline Bitartrateas Choline BitartrateCholine Bitartrate (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 10 mg | 2%* | 80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 10 mg | 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Silicaas Silicon DioxideSilica (Form: as Silicon Dioxide) | 4 mg | 44% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Hydrolyzed Protein ChelateBoron (Form: as hydrolyzed protein Boron Chelate) | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Lutemax 2020 Lutein | 950 mcg | 68% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 950 mcg | 64% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Zeaxanthin IsomersZeaxanthin (Form: as Zeaxanthin Isomers) | 190 mcg | 84% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Astaxanthin | 50 mcg | 80% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Sodium MetavanadateVanadium (Form: as Sodium Metavanadate) | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). |
* % 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 33660 (entered May 23, 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:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 80% of the 955 products that print an amount of astaxanthin list more than its 0.05 mg of astaxanthin (median 1 mg).
- 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 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.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Mega Men Energy & Metabolism's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Energy & MetabolismGNC Women's Ultra Mega 36 shared, 79% alike
- Energy & MetabolismGNC Mega Men 35 shared, 77% alike
- Energy And MetabolismGNC Women's Ultra Mega 33 shared, 77% alike
- Be-Whole Multivitamin & Mineral With Iron & IodineGNC WellBeing · off the market 33 shared, 77% alike
- Be-Whole Multivitamin & MineralGNC Wellbeing · off the market 32 shared, 76% alike
- Be-WholeGNC WellBeing · off the market 32 shared, 76% 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
- Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
- DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take contents of one packet daily with food.
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 33660.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Vegetable Acetoglycerides, Caramel color, Ethyl Vanillin.
How many labels does Mega Men Energy & Metabolism have?
2 labels are on file under this name since November 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 33660 (current) Entered May 23, 2014 · on the market · 37 packs
- Label 27458 Entered November 25, 2013 · on the market · 30 packs
DSLD also links this label to: Burn 60 (bundle set), Carnitine 500 (bundle set), Staminol (bundle set), Concentrated Fish Oil (bundle set), Mega Men Energy & Metabolism Multivitamin (package size difference, same product), Mega Men Energy & Metabolism Multivitamin (package size difference, same product), Mega Men Energy & Metabolism Multivitamin (package size 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 General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC Mega Men products.