PlainVitamins

Recon

by MusclePharm · powder · 2.64 lb

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 18122 65768 1
  • DSLD label 3712
  • Serving 20 to 40 g (1/2-1 scoop); amounts per 40 g
  • 30 servings

Recon by MusclePharm lists 42 ingredients, 20 with an amount per serving of 40 g, such as 500 mg of vitamin C, 75 IU of vitamin E, 5 mg of vitamin B6 and 50 mg of calcium; 22 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 23, 2011.

What is in Recon?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 40 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).

Recon: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 3712, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories80 Calories
Calories from Fat0 Calories
Total Carbohydrates20 g7%Carbohydrate in Recon against 21,979 products20 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.20 g

Higher than 95% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber1 g4%Fiber in Recon against 6,987 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Sugar7 gSugar in Recon against 11,807 products7 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.7 g

Higher than 88% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Vitamin C500 mg833%Vitamin C in Recon against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin E75 IU250%Vitamin E in Recon against 6,459 products75 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.75 IU

Higher than 69% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin B65 mg250%Vitamin B6 in Recon against 15,277 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg5 mg

51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Calcium50 mg5%Calcium in Recon against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Phosphorus50 mg5%Phosphorus in Recon against 3,786 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg50 mg

68% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Magnesium360 mg90%Magnesium in Recon against 14,003 products360 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg360 mg

Higher than 91% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1 times the adult UL a day.

Chloride50 mg2%Chloride in Recon against 1,476 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg50 mg

79% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Sodium25 mg1%Sodium in Recon against 14,514 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.25 mg

64% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Potassium25 mg1%Potassium in Recon against 11,614 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg25 mg

86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

RECON Muscle Rebuilding Proprietary Blend40,000 mg
Recovery Accelerator5,250 mg
L-Glutamine3,500 mgGlutamine in Recon against 1,850 products3.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.3.5 g

Higher than 77% of 1,850 products listing glutamine (median 1 g).

L-Arginine1,500 mgArginine in Recon against 1,455 products1,500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.1,500 mg

Higher than 81% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg).

Pyroglutamic Acid250 mg
Muscle Extend Matrix1,385 mg
Beta-Alaninein the blend, no amount given
Citrulline Malatein the blend, no amount given
Sumain the blend, no amount given
Ginger extractin the blend, no amount given
Muscle Detoxifier250 mg
Echinaceain the blend, no amount given
Nettlein the blend, no amount given
Dandelionin the blend, no amount given
Bearberryin the blend, no amount given
Cranberry extractin the blend, no amount given
Saw Palmettoin the blend, no amount given
Bromelainin the blend, no amount given
Astaxanthin Complexin the blend, no amount given
Anabolic Primer Matrix8,800 mg
3:1:1 BCAA Blend6,000 mg
L-Leucine3,000 mgLeucine in Recon against 2,056 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.3 g

Higher than 60% of 2,056 products listing leucine (median 2.5 g).

L-Isoleucine1,000 mgIsoleucine in Recon against 1,614 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.1 g

53% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g).

L-Valine2,000 mgValine in Recon against 1,632 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.2 g

Higher than 88% of 1,632 products listing valine (median 1.25 g).

EAA Complex2,800 mg
Glycine1,000 mgGlycine in Recon against 1,078 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 76% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg).
Show the other 18 rows of the label
Recon: rows 41 to 58
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
L-Threonine500 mgTHREONINE in Recon against 590 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

46% of 590 products listing THREONINE give more (median 500 mg).

L-Lysine500 mgLysine in Recon against 1,250 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

40% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg).

L-Phenylalanine500 mgPhenylalanine in Recon against 611 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 597.5 mg, the median 250 mg.500 mg

Higher than 65% of 611 products listing phenylalanine (median 250 mg).

L-Methionine150 mgMETHIONINE in Recon against 981 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.150 mg

Higher than 63% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg).

L-Cysteine150 mgCysteine in Recon against 516 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.150 mg

Higher than 65% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

Reload MatrixReload Matrix Note: Insulinogenic53 mg
Chromiumin the blend, no amount given
Fenugreek Extractin the blend, no amount given
Gymnema sylvestrein the blend, no amount given
Vanadyl Sulfatein the blend, no amount given

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.

Anti-Stress and Adaptogen Matrix85 mg
Phosphatidlyserine Lecithin Complexin the blend, no amount given
Dimethylglycinein the blend, no amount given
Gynostemma pentaphyllumin the blend, no amount given
Carb Max 3 Stage Delivery System20,000 mg
Maltodextrinas Potatoin the blend, no amount given
Dextrosein the blend, no amount given
Inulinin the blend, no amount given

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 3712 (entered December 23, 2011), 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 360 mg of magnesium, 1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

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.

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
For High- Intensity training sessions: Use 1 scoop of RECON immediately post workout.
For moderate-intensity training sessions: Use 1/2 scoop of RECON immediately post-workout..
SUGGESTED USE: Mix ½ to 1 scoop of Recon to 6-12 oz of water immediately post workout
Warnings
WARNING: This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 years of age or older. Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Before using this product consult with your physician if you are using any prescription or over the counter medication or supplements. Do not take this product if you are at risk or are being treated for any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking an MAO inhibitor. Discontinue use and consult your health care professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 3712.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Red Beet powder, Magnesium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Natural & Artificial flavors, Tricalcium Phosphate, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, DL-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Salt, Potassium Chloride.

How many labels does Recon have?

One label is on file, entered on December 23, 2011.

  1. Label 3712 (current) Entered December 23, 2011 · on the market · 2.64 lb · UPC 7 18122 65768 1

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

Who makes it?

The label names MusclePharm(R) (distributor), Arvada, CO. All MusclePharm products.

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