Red Buddha Watermelon Blueberry Flavor
by Red Supplements · powder · N/A
- Off the market since September 2023 (NIH)
- UPC 7 19104 80000 2
- DSLD label 229170
- Serving 8.8 g (1 Scoop)
- 30 servings
Red Buddha Watermelon Blueberry Flavor by Red Supplements lists 8 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 8.8 g. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.
What is in Red Buddha Watermelon Blueberry Flavor?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8.8 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Buddha | 1,660 mg | ||
| Zinc | 10 mg | 91%* | 51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Magnesium | 200 mg | 48%* | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.5 mcg | 1%* | This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin B6, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| L-Theanine | 200 mg | Higher than 61% of 1,602 products listing theanine (median 100 mg). | |
| 5-Htp | 150 mg | Higher than 84% of 676 products listing 5-HTP (median 100 mg). | |
| GABA | 500 mg | Higher than 77% of 744 products listing GABA (median 100 mg). | |
| Melatonin | 300 mcg | 98% of 1,557 products listing melatonin give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Kava | 600 mg | Higher than 89% of 97 products listing kava kava (median 250 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 229170 (entered June 24, 2020), 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:
- 98% of the 1,557 products that print an amount of melatonin list more than its 0.3 mg of melatonin (median 3 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Red Buddha Watermelon Blueberry Flavor's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Night-T1st Phorm 7 shared, 66% alike
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- Superior SleepDoctor's Best 4 shared, 52% alike
- Relax-ALL SleepMRM Nutrition 4 shared, 52% alike
- ZenMind Nighttime with P5P and 5-HTPNutriCology 4 shared, 51% alike
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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 Use Take 1 serving (1 level scoop) of Red Buddha mixed with 6 fl. oz of water 30-60 minutes before bedtime.
- Warnings
- Do not exceed 3 servings in any 24-hour period.
- Warning: Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 years old.
- This product may cause drowsiness. Do not operate a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery while using this product. Do not combine this product with alcohol. Consult with a healthcare professional before using this product.
- Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not use this product if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications. This product contains 5-HTP, do not take this product if you take any antidepressant medication, SSRI's, or any other compounds that affect serotonin levels.
- Discontinue use and consult with a physician if you experience any adverse reactions to this product. Do not exceed the recommended servings.
- Do not use if the safety seal is broken or missing.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, place out of direct sunlight.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 229170.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K, Calcium Silicate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product Made in USA.
How many labels does Red Buddha Watermelon Blueberry Flavor have?
One label is on file, entered on June 24, 2020.
- Label 229170 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · off the market September 28, 2023 · N/A · UPC 7 19104 80000 2
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Red Supplements, LLC. (distributor), Boise, ID. All Red Supplements products.