Monster Multi
by CytoSport · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 60726 79600 9
- DSLD label 30968
- Serving 1 packet (3 Tablets, 3 Capsules, 3 Softgels)
- 30 servings
Monster Multi by CytoSport lists 38 ingredients, 38 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 12,500 IU of vitamin A, 600 mg of vitamin C, 2,500 IU (62.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2014.
What is in Monster Multi?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g | 39% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat give more (median 1 g). | |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | 47% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg). |
| Protein | 0 g | ||
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene, and Vitamin A Palmitate) | 12,500 IU | 250% | Higher than 92% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 600 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 89% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 2,500 IU (62.5 mcg) | 625% | Higher than 90% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 200 IU | 667% | Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 3,333% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacinamide) | 95 mg | 475% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.7 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B-6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and pyridoxal-5-phosphate) | 50 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas L-Methylfolate, MetafolinFolate (Form: as L-Methylfolate, Metafolin) | 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). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 150 mcg | 50% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 250 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 96% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, and {Calcium} Ascorbate Complex) | 250 mg | 25% | Higher than 73% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 100 mcg | 67% | 59% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Ascorbate Complex, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Aspartate, and {Magnesium} Ascorbate Complex) | 250 mg | 62% | Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 12 mg | 83% | Higher than 53% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Kelp, Selenium Krebs Cycle Chelate | 100 mcg | 143% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Aspartate ComplexManganese (Form: from Manganese Aspartate Complex) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| ChromiumChromium Note: Organically bound with GTF activity | 100 mcg | 83% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum KrebsMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Krebs) | 50 mcg | 66% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate ComplexPotassium (Form: from Potassium Aspartate Complex) | 45 mg | 1% | 78% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Fish Oil | 600 mg | 83% of 1,990 products listing fish oil give more (median 1.2 g). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 360 mg | Higher than 57% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 240 mg | Higher than 50% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| CarnoSynas Beta-Alanine | 1 g | 86% of 1,778 products listing beta-alanine give more (median 2 g). | |
| Leucine Peptides | 100 mg | 93% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). | |
| L-Carnitine | 85 mg | 80% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl L-Cysteineas L-Cysteine, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine | 100 mg | ||
| L-Methionine | 6 mg | 93% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Glutamic Acidas Glutamic Acid HydrochlorideGlutamic Acid (Form: from Glutamic Acid HCl) | 10 mg | 88% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). | |
| Betainas Betain HClBetain (Form: from Betain HCl) CorrectedName: Betaine | 55 mg | 74% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Inositol | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Choline | 30 mg | 5%* | 53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Paba | 25 mg | 47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Milk Thistleas SilymarinMilk Thistle (Form: standardized to contain 80% Silymarin) PlantPart: seed Genus: Silybum Species: marianum | 175 mg | 50% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg). | |
| Astragalus extractAstragalus extract PlantPart: root Genus: Astragalus Species: membranaceus Note: a 4:1 extract equivalent to 1,000 mg of whole herb | 250 mg | Higher than 64% of 604 products listing astragalus (median 132.5 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 50 mg | 46% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle ChelatesVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Krebs) | 25 mcg | 44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron Complex (Form: from Boron Aspartate, and Boron Citrate) | 750 mcg | 62% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Trace Elementsas Sea VegetationTrace Elements (Form: from Sea Vegetation) | 50 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 30968 (entered March 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 12,500 IU of vitamin A is higher than 92% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 428 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 95 mg of niacin, 2.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 250 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 96% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 298 list more.
- Its 10 mg of manganese is higher than 93% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 228 list more.
- 86% of the 1,778 products that print an amount of beta-alanine list more than its 1 g of CarnoSyn (filed by NIH under beta-alanine) (median 2 g).
- 93% of the 2,056 products that print an amount of leucine list more than its 0.1 g of leucine (median 2.5 g).
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 Monster Multi's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Natural PreventiveNatural Health Improvement Center 30 shared, 67% alike
- Ultra Preventive III CapsulesDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 67% alike
- Ultra Preventive BetaDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 67% alike
- Ultra Preventive Beta With CopperDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 65% alike
- Ultra Preventive III With Zinc PicolinateDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 65% alike
- Ultra Preventive Beta With Copper & IronDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 64% 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
- DIRECTIONS and USE Take 1 packet daily with a meal. Cytosport products complement with a smart eating and hydration plan that when combined with a balanced exercise program, may contribute to weight management and recovery from exercise.
- Warnings
- Do not use this product as your sole source of nutrition.
- WARNING: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
- CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, TAKING MEDICATION OR HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION.
- ALLERGEN STATEMENT: CONTAINS INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM FISH (ANCHOVY, MACKEREL, SARDINE), MILK, AND SOY.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 30968.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Sterarte, Stearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Food Glaze, Less than 2% of:.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): LEU PEPFORM(R) Leucine Peptides; MADE IN USA; PLEASE RECYCLE; CarnoSyn(TM) Carnosine Synthesizer BETA-ALANINE.
How many labels does Monster Multi have?
One label is on file, entered on March 25, 2014.
- Label 30968 (current) Entered March 25, 2014 · on the market · 30 packets · UPC 6 60726 79600 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names CytoSport (distributor), Benicia, CA. All CytoSport products.