PlainVitamins

Ribo-Zip

by Medifood · powder · 10.6 oz.

  • Off the market since November 2021 (NIH)
  • UPC 8 51774 00004 4
  • DSLD label 21467
  • Serving 10 g (2 Scoops)
  • 30 servings

Ribo-Zip by Medifood lists 21 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 10 g, such as 275 mg of vitamin C, 13 mg of vitamin E, 0.19 mg of thiamine and 0.22 mg of riboflavin, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 23, 2014.

What is in Ribo-Zip?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 10 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).

Ribo-Zip: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 21467, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories23 Calories
Calories from Fat0 Calories
Total Carbohydrates5 g2%Carbohydrate in Ribo-Zip against 21,979 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.5 g

Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 10 g.

Dietary Fiber0 g0%
Sugar4 gSugar in Ribo-Zip against 11,807 products4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.4 g

Higher than 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 8 g.

Amino Acidsno amount given
L-Leucine400 mgLeucine in Ribo-Zip against 2,056 products0.4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.4 g

86% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.8 g.

L-Valine350 mgValine in Ribo-Zip against 1,632 products0.35 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.0.35 g

81% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.7 g.

L-Isoleucine300 mgIsoleucine in Ribo-Zip against 1,614 products0.3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.0.3 g

82% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.6 g.

L-Glutamine125 mgGlutamine in Ribo-Zip against 1,850 products0.125 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.125 g

86% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.25 g.

Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate, Ester-CVitamin C (Form: calcium ascorbate, and Ester-C(TM))275 mg458%Vitamin C in Ribo-Zip against 18,583 products275 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg275 mg

Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 550 mg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate13 mg59%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride0.19 mg13%Thiamin in Ribo-Zip against 9,830 products0.19 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.19 mg

97% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.38 mg.

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate0.22 mg13%Riboflavin in Ribo-Zip against 9,824 products0.22 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.22 mg

97% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.44 mg.

Niacin5 mg25%Niacin in Ribo-Zip 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). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate1.25 mg63%Vitamin B6 in Ribo-Zip against 15,277 products1.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg1.25 mg

87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.5 mg.

Folateas Folic Acid6.5 mcg2%Folate in Ribo-Zip against 7,022 products6.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.6.5 mcg

over 99% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 13 mcg.

Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin1,250 mcg20,833%Vitamin B12 in Ribo-Zip against 14,425 products1,250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg1,250 mcg

Higher than 95% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 2,500 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate1.25 mcg13%

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 Ascorbate30 mg3%Calcium in Ribo-Zip against 17,831 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg30 mg

84% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Glycinate50 mg13%Magnesium in Ribo-Zip against 14,003 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg50 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate1 mg7%Zinc in Ribo-Zip against 13,186 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg1 mg

96% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Seleniumas Selenomethionine2.5 mcg4%Selenium in Ribo-Zip against 7,658 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg2.5 mcg

98% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mcg.

Manganeseas Manganese Gluconate0.5 mg25%Manganese in Ribo-Zip against 7,016 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.5 mg

86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium 454, Chromium DinicotinateChromium (Form: Chromium 454(TM), & chromium dinicotinate)113 mcg94%Chromium in Ribo-Zip against 7,825 products113 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg113 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 226 mcg.

Sodiumas Sodium Bicarbonate30 mg1%Sodium in Ribo-Zip against 14,514 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.30 mg

62% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Potassiumas Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: potassium bicarbonate, & {potassium} citrate)450 mg13%Potassium in Ribo-Zip against 11,614 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg450 mg

Higher than 94% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 900 mg.

Citrus Bioflavonoids25 mgFlavonoid in Ribo-Zip against 2,343 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

66% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 21467 (entered May 23, 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 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.19 mg of thiamin (median 5 mg).
  • 97% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.22 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
  • 89% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 5 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • over 99% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 6.5 mcg of folate (median 400 mcg).
  • Its 1,250 mcg of vitamin B12 is higher than 95% of the 14,425 vitamin B12 products that print an amount; 673 list more.
  • 96% of the 13,186 products that print an amount of zinc list more than its 1 mg of zinc (median 11 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 2 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 Ribo-Zip'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
Directions: As a dietary supplement briskly stir 2 scoops of Ribo-Zip(TM) into 10-16oz of chilled water. Consume one to two times per day before or during physical activity or anytime for an energy lift.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Source: label statements in DSLD label 21467.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: RZ-7 Proprietary Energy Mix, Proprietary Antioxidant Fruit and Vegetable blend, Citric Acid, Silica, Xylitol, Sucralose, Natural Berry and other Natural Flavors, Zip Fizz(TM) Proprietary Blend.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): BIOENERGY RIBOSE(R); zipfizz(TM); Ester-C.

How many labels does Ribo-Zip have?

One label is on file, entered on May 23, 2014.

  1. Label 21467 (current) Entered May 23, 2014 · off the market November 18, 2021 · 10.6 oz. · UPC 8 51774 00004 4

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

Who makes it?

The label names Functional Integrated Therapies, LLC (distributor), Graham, WA. All Medifood products.

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