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Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules

by Douglas Laboratories · capsule · 90 capsules

  • Off the market since December 2008 (NIH)
  • UPC 3 10539 00522 4
  • DSLD label 8986
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 45 servings

Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules by Douglas Laboratories lists 68 ingredients, 54 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 129.69 IU of vitamin A, 6 mg of vitamin C, 1.5 IU (0.0375 mcg) of vitamin D and 2.01 mg of vitamin E; 14 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 24, 2014.

What is in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules?

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).

Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 8986, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Protein0.62 g123%Protein in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 8,985 products0.62 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.0.62 g

96% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 1.86 g.

Vitamin Aas Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 42% Vitamin A Palmitate)129.69 IU258%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin A, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 58% Beta-Carotene)no amount given999%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic AcidVitamin C (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) Note: 39%66 mg39%Vitamin C in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 18,583 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg6 mg

97% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 18 mg.

Vitamin D1.5 IU (0.0375 mcg)69%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin D, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) Note: 93%12.01 mg93%
Vitamin Kas Phytonadione0.75 mcg200%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin K, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl)0.18 mg882%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for thiamin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Riboflavin0.15 mg480%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for riboflavin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Niacin/Niacinamide0.96 mg3,000%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for niacin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)0.6 mg35%*Vitamin B6 in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 15,277 products0.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg0.6 mg

94% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.8 mg.

Folic Acid4.5 mcg114%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for folate, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)0.6 mcg999%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin B12, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Biotin4.5 mcg450%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for biotin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)0.6 mg600%

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 Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium Complex (Form: from Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate)6 mg60%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for calcium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Ironas Iron Amino Acid ChelateIron (Form: as Iron Amino Acid Chelate) Note: 99%0.18 mg99%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for iron, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Phosphorusas Phosphorus Amino Acid ChelatePhosphorus (Form: as Phosphorus Amino Acid Chelate)3 mg0%Phosphorus in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 3,786 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg3 mg

99% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 9 mg.

Iodine1.5 mcg99%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for iodine, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium Complex (Form: from Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate)6 mg150%

The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Zincas Zinc AspartateZinc (Form: from Zinc Asparate Complex)0.3 mg201%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for zinc, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)2.25 mcg321%

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 Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)0.05 mg225%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for copper, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Manganeseas Manganese Aparate ComplexManganese (Form: as Manganese Aparate Complex)0.15 mg750%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for manganese, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate)2.25 mcg189%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for chromium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)1.5 mcg201%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for molybdenum, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Potassiumas Potassium Asparate ComplexPotassium (Form: from Potassium Asparate Complex)2.97 mg6%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for potassium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Choline0.71 mg0%*Choline in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 4,738 products0.71 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg0.71 mg

94% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.13 mg.

Choline Bitartratefrom 50 mg Choline Bitartrate50 mg
Inositol0.75 mgInositol in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 4,042 products0.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.0.75 mg

90% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.25 mg.

Paba0.24 mgPABA in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,610 products0.24 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.0.24 mg

98% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.72 mg.

Vanadiumas Vanadium Amino Acid ChelateVanadium (Form: as Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate)1.5 mcgVanadium in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,744 products1.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg1.5 mcg

over 99% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 4.5 mcg.

Boron Complexas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron Complex (Form: from Boron Citrate, Boron Aspartate)1.5 mcg

The label names the compound (Boron Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the boron it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Lecithinas SoyaLecithin (Form: Soya) Note: supplying approximately75 mgLecithin in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 804 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.75 mg

69% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg.

Phosphatidylcholine18.75 mgPhosphatidylcholine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 403 products18.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mg to 420 mg, the median 120 mg.18.75 mg

90% of 403 products listing phosphatidylcholine give more (median 120 mg). Per day at the most servings: 56.25 mg.

Phosphatidylethanolamine15 mgPhosphatidylethanolamine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 93 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 43 mg.15 mg

70% of 93 products listing phosphatidylethanolamine give more (median 43 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Phosphatidylinositol9.45 mgPhosphatidylinositol in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 102 products9.45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 177 mg, the median 90 mg.9.45 mg

75% of 102 products listing phosphatidylinositol give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 28.35 mg.

Proprietary Base Blend120 mg
Guar Gumin the blend, no amount given
Carrageenanin the blend, no amount given
Show the other 32 rows of the label
Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules: rows 41 to 72
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Gamma-Linolenic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Lemon Bioflavonoidsin the blend, no amount given
Trace Elementsas Sea Vegetationin the blend, no amount given
Betaine HClin the blend, no amount given
Black Currant powderin the blend, no amount given
Bromelainin the blend, no amount given
Siberian Ginsengin the blend, no amount given
L-Carnitinein the blend, no amount given
Gamma-Oryzanolin the blend, no amount given
Octacosanolin the blend, no amount given
Inosinein the blend, no amount given
Coenzyme Q-10in the blend, no amount given
Amino Acid Profileno amount given
Alanine29.7 mgAlanine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 475 products29.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.29.7 mg

91% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg). Per day at the most servings: 89.1 mg.

Arginine53.73 mgArginine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,455 products53.73 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.53.73 mg

86% of 1,455 products listing arginine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 161.19 mg.

Aspartic Acid49.59 mgAspartic Acid in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 377 products49.59 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.49.59 mg

89% of 377 products listing aspartic acid give more (median 337 mg). Per day at the most servings: 148.77 mg.

Cystine20.25 mgCystine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 75 products20.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 17 mg to 366.5 mg, the median 75 mg.20.25 mg

72% of 75 products listing cystine give more (median 75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60.75 mg.

Glutamic Acid124.14 mgGlutamic Acid in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 697 products124.14 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.124.14 mg

Higher than 61% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 372.42 mg.

Glycine21.96 mgGlycine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,078 products21.96 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.21.96 mg

95% of 1,078 products listing glycine give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 65.88 mg.

Histidine8.91 mgHistidine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 591 products8.91 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 402.8 mg, the median 125 mg.8.91 mg

96% of 591 products listing histidine give more (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 26.73 mg.

Isoleucine30.27 mgIsoleucine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,614 products0.0303 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.0.0303 g

98% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.0908 g.

Leucine49.59 mgLeucine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 2,056 products0.0496 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.0496 g

96% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.149 g.

Lysine59.4 mgLysine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,250 products59.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.59.4 mg

86% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 178.2 mg.

Methionine14.55 mgMETHIONINE in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 981 products14.55 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.14.55 mg

86% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 43.65 mg.

Phenylalanine37.41 mgPhenylalanine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 611 products37.41 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 597.5 mg, the median 250 mg.37.41 mg

90% of 611 products listing phenylalanine give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 112.23 mg.

Proline21.96 mgProline in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 387 products21.96 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,289 mg, the median 487.5 mg.21.96 mg

94% of 387 products listing proline give more (median 487.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 65.88 mg.

Serine29.7 mgSerine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 314 products29.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,056 mg, the median 408 mg.29.7 mg

91% of 314 products listing serine give more (median 408 mg). Per day at the most servings: 89.1 mg.

Taurine7.5 mgTaurine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 2,337 products7.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.7.5 mg

over 99% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 22.5 mg.

Threonine22.56 mgTHREONINE in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 590 products22.56 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.22.56 mg

94% of 590 products listing THREONINE give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 67.68 mg.

TryptophanTryptophan Note: naturally occurring7.74 mgTryptophan in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 605 products7.74 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 471 mg, the median 123 mg.7.74 mg

97% of 605 products listing tryptophan give more (median 123 mg). Per day at the most servings: 23.22 mg.

Tyrosine33.24 mgTyrosine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,680 products33.24 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.33.24 mg

93% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 99.72 mg.

Valine38.01 mgValine in Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules against 1,632 products0.038 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.0.038 g

97% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.114 g.

* % 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 8986 (entered January 24, 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:

  • 97% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 6 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
  • 94% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.6 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
  • 99% of the 3,786 products that print an amount of phosphorus list more than its 3 mg of phosphorus (median 90 mg).
  • 94% of the 4,738 products that print an amount of choline list more than its 0.71 mg of choline (median 40 mg).
  • 90% of the 4,042 products that print an amount of inositol list more than its 0.75 mg of inositol (median 30 mg).
  • 98% of the 1,610 products that print an amount of PABA list more than its 0.24 mg of paba (filed by NIH under PABA) (median 25 mg).

The NIH database records 3 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 Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules'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
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 2 capsules 3 times daily or as directed by physician.
Warnings
WARNING: This product contains Vitamin K which interferes with the prescription drugs Coumadin(R) and Warfarin. If you are taking these or similar prescription drugs, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Phenylketonurics: contains Phenylalanine.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, milk/dairy, corn, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/ 15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

Source: label statements in DSLD label 8986.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Brown rice protein concentrate hydrolyzed, Gelatin.

How many labels does Pro-Equalizer Protein Capsules have?

One label is on file, entered on January 24, 2014.

  1. Label 8986 (current) Entered January 24, 2014 · off the market December 31, 2008 · 90 capsules · UPC 3 10539 00522 4

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

Who makes it?

The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.

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