PlainVitamins

ProtoClear Vanilla

by Protocol For Life Balance · powder · 1.05 kg

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 07359 15961 7
  • DSLD label 201340
  • Serving 25 g (1 packet)

ProtoClear Vanilla by Protocol For Life Balance lists 41 ingredients, 41 with an amount per serving of 25 g, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 150 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 25 IU of vitamin E, beside 9 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2019.

What is in ProtoClear Vanilla?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 25 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).

ProtoClear Vanilla: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 201340, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories95 Calories
Calories from FatCalories (Form: from Fat)15 Calories
Total Fat2 g3%Fat (unspecified) in ProtoClear Vanilla against 11,965 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.2 g

Higher than 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat1.5 g8%Saturated fat in ProtoClear Vanilla against 5,234 products1.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.1.5 g

Higher than 66% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat (median 1 g).

Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Total Carbohydrates8 g3%Carbohydrate in ProtoClear Vanilla against 21,979 products8 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.8 g

Higher than 82% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber2 g8%Fiber in ProtoClear Vanilla against 6,987 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

38% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Sugar2.5 gSugar in ProtoClear Vanilla against 11,807 products2.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2.5 g

Higher than 53% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Protein11 g22%Protein in ProtoClear Vanilla against 8,985 products11 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.11 g

56% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 80% Beta-Carotene, and from 20% Retinyl Palmitate)2,500 IU50%Vitamin A in ProtoClear Vanilla against 5,772 products2,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.2,500 IU

59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Threonic Acid enhanced buffered Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from Threonic Acid enhanced buffered Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: ProtoSorb C)150 mg250%Vitamin C in ProtoClear Vanilla against 18,583 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg150 mg

Higher than 58% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as LanolinVitamin D3 (Form: from Lanolin) (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)100 IU (2.5 mcg)25%Vitamin D in ProtoClear Vanilla against 14,175 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2.5 mcg

92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: from D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)25 IU83%Vitamin E in ProtoClear Vanilla against 6,459 products25 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.25 IU

68% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Thiaminas CocarboxylaseThiamin (Form: from Cocarboxylase) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1) Note: Co-enzyme forms1 mg67%Thiamin in ProtoClear Vanilla against 9,830 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1 mg

84% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin-5-Phosphate SodiumRiboflavin (Form: from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) Note: Co-enzyme forms1 mg59%Riboflavin in ProtoClear Vanilla against 9,824 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1 mg

84% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NAD [Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide] Trihydrate, Vitamin B3Niacin (Form: Vitamin B3, as NAD [Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide] Trihydrate) Note: Co-enzyme forms5 mg25%Niacin in ProtoClear Vanilla against 12,413 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg5 mg

89% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as P-5-P Monohydrate, Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: from P-5-P Monohydrate, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) Note: Co-enzyme forms1.7 mg85%Vitamin B6 in ProtoClear Vanilla against 15,277 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg1.7 mg

83% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folateas Folic Acid100 mcg25%Folate in ProtoClear Vanilla against 7,022 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.100 mcg

86% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) Note: Co-enzyme forms12.5 mcg208%Vitamin B12 in ProtoClear Vanilla against 14,425 products12.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg12.5 mcg

63% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)75 mcg25%Biotin in ProtoClear Vanilla against 9,447 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg75 mcg

68% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: from Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in ProtoClear Vanilla against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Citrate, and buffered Calcium Ascorbate)100 mg10%Calcium in ProtoClear Vanilla against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: from Potassium Iodide)25 mcg17%Iodine in ProtoClear Vanilla against 6,382 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg25 mcg

93% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Citrate)100 mg25%Magnesium in ProtoClear Vanilla against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: from Zinc Picolinate)5 mg33%Zinc in ProtoClear Vanilla against 13,186 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg5 mg

72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: from L-Selenomethionine)17.5 mcg25%Selenium in ProtoClear Vanilla against 7,658 products17.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg17.5 mcg

89% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas TRAACS Copper Glycinate ChelateCopper (Form: as TRAACS Copper Glycinate Chelate)0.25 mg13%Copper in ProtoClear Vanilla against 6,468 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.25 mg

85% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas TRAACS Manganese Glycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as TRAACS Manganese Glycinate Chelate)0.25 mg13%Manganese in ProtoClear Vanilla against 7,016 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.25 mg

94% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: from Chromium Polynicotinate (Alt. Name: ChromeMate))25 mcg21%Chromium in ProtoClear Vanilla against 7,825 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg25 mcg

83% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas TRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as TRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)12.5 mcg17%Molybdenum in ProtoClear Vanilla against 4,390 products12.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg12.5 mcg

89% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

SodiumSodium Note: naturally occurring200 mg8%Sodium in ProtoClear Vanilla against 14,514 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.200 mg

Higher than 83% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate, Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: from Potassium Chloride, & Potassium Aspartate Note: naturally occurring)150 mg4%Potassium in ProtoClear Vanilla against 11,614 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg150 mg

Higher than 66% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

MCT OilMCT Oil (Alt. Name: Medium Chain Triglycerides) Note: 1,500 mg1.5 gMedium Chain Triglycerides in ProtoClear Vanilla against 559 products1.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 5 g, the median 1.5 g.1.5 g

48% of 559 products listing medium chain triglycerides give more (median 1.5 g).

GlycineGlycine Note: 800 mg0.8 gGlycine in ProtoClear Vanilla against 1,078 products800 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.800 mg

Higher than 73% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg).

Apple Pectin powderApple Pectin powder Note: 500 mg0.5 gPectin in ProtoClear Vanilla against 526 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.500 mg

Higher than 81% of 526 products listing pectin (median 86 mg).

organic Golden Flax Mealorganic Golden Flax Meal Note: 500 mg0.5 gFlax in ProtoClear Vanilla against 359 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 200 mg.500 mg

Higher than 61% of 359 products listing flax (median 200 mg).

L-Lysineas L-Lysine HydrochlorideL-Lysine (Form: as L-Lysine HCl)125 mgLysine in ProtoClear Vanilla against 1,250 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.125 mg

76% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg).

Stevia extract70 mgStevia in ProtoClear Vanilla against 754 products70 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 44 mg.70 mg

Higher than 64% of 754 products listing stevia (median 44 mg).

Taurine50 mgTaurine in ProtoClear Vanilla against 2,337 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.50 mg

87% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg).
Show the other 12 rows of the label
ProtoClear Vanilla: rows 41 to 52
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
MSM50 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in ProtoClear Vanilla against 1,454 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.50 mg

89% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

NAC25 mgN-Acetyl Cysteine in ProtoClear Vanilla against 1,259 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.25 mg

89% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg).

Milk Thistle extractas Silymarin flavonoidsMilk Thistle extract (Form: standardized to min. 80% Silymarin flavonoids) PlantPart: fruit and seeds Genus: Silybum Species: marianum25 mgMilk Thistle in ProtoClear Vanilla against 1,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 300 mg, the median 175 mg.25 mg

93% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg).

Tmgas Betaine Anhydrous25 mgBetaine in ProtoClear Vanilla against 731 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,250 mg, the median 250 mg.25 mg

84% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg).

Green Tea extractas EGCGGreen Tea extract (Form: 50% EGCG (Alt. Name: Epigallocatechin Gallate) Note: 12.5 mg) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis Note: standardized extract25 mgGreen Tea in ProtoClear Vanilla against 2,595 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

86% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Broccoli powder25 mgBroccoli in ProtoClear Vanilla against 530 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

85% of 530 products listing broccoli give more (median 100 mg).

Choline Bitartrate25 mg5%*Choline in ProtoClear Vanilla against 4,738 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg25 mg

59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Alpha-Lipoic Acid15 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in ProtoClear Vanilla against 2,407 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.15 mg

82% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Coenzyme Q1012.5 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in ProtoClear Vanilla against 2,922 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.12.5 mg

84% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

L-Glutathione12.5 mgGlutathione in ProtoClear Vanilla against 717 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.12.5 mg

73% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg).

Inositol12.5 mgInositol in ProtoClear Vanilla against 4,042 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.12.5 mg

71% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Boronas Boron Amino Acid ChelateBoron (Form: from Boron Amino Acid Chelate)165 mcgBoron in ProtoClear Vanilla against 3,339 products0.165 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.165 mg

81% 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 201340 (entered June 24, 2019), 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:

  • 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • 89% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 5 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • 86% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 100 mcg of folate (median 400 mcg).
  • 93% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 25 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
  • 94% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.25 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
  • 87% of the 2,337 products that print an amount of taurine list more than its 50 mg of taurine (median 500 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?

3 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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, mix packet (25 g) into 5-6 oz. of water, juice, or other liquid, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. To be used as part of a short-term detoxification program. This sample packet represents one half the serving size of ProtoClear as recommended.
Warnings
Care has been taken to select ingredients that are typically nonreactive in most individuals.
Cautions/Interactions: If you have sensitivity to any ingredients, please check with your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
Milk Thistle may interact with tamoxifen and other pharmaceuticals. Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are taking prescription medications.
ProtoClear is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy protein, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains a substance known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Because ProtoClear is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, eggs or soy protein, it is an ideal choice for those who struggle with common food allergies and intolerances.
Gluten-free / no sugar added
Made without common allergens & citrus-free
ProtoClear is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy protein, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 201340.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: non-GMO Pea Protein Isolate, organic Brown Rice syrup, natural French Vanilla flavor, natural Toffee-Caramel flavor, Brown Rice Bran, Xanthan Gum.

How many labels does ProtoClear Vanilla have?

One label is on file, entered on June 24, 2019.

  1. Label 201340 (current) Entered June 24, 2019 · on the market · 1.05 kg · UPC 7 07359 15961 7

DSLD also links this label to: ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Orange Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Berry Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Berry Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Berry Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), ProtoClear Natural Vanilla Flavor (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 Protocol for Life Balance (manufacturer), Bloomingdale, IL. All Protocol For Life Balance products.

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