PlainVitamins

Russian Bear 5000

by Vitol · powder · 4 pounds

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 79973 00027 0
  • DSLD label 295917
  • Serving 60.33 g; amounts per 181 g
  • 10 servings

Russian Bear 5000 by Vitol lists 35 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 181 g, such as 224 mcg of vitamin A, 40 mg of vitamin C, 400 mcg (16,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 11 mg of vitamin E; 13 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 8 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 24, 2023.

What is in Russian Bear 5000?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 181 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).

Russian Bear 5000: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 295917, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories752 Calories
Total Fat5 g6%Fat (unspecified) in Russian Bear 5000 against 11,965 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.5 g

Higher than 89% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 15 g.

Saturated Fat3.5 g18%Saturated fat in Russian Bear 5000 against 5,234 products3.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.3.5 g

Higher than 88% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 10.5 g.

Cholesterol25 mg8%Cholesterol in Russian Bear 5000 against 5,275 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.25 mg

Higher than 61% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Total Carbohydrate141 mg51%Carbohydrate in Russian Bear 5000 against 21,979 products0.141 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.0.141 g

over 99% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.423 g.

Dietary Fiber4 g14%Fiber in Russian Bear 5000 against 6,987 products4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.4 g

Higher than 74% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 12 g.

Sugars137 g

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

Protein40 g80%Protein in Russian Bear 5000 against 8,985 products40 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.40 g

Higher than 94% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 120 g.

Vitamin Aas Retinyl Palmitate224 mcg25%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid40 mg44%Vitamin C in Russian Bear 5000 against 18,583 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg40 mg

81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol400 mcg (16,000 IU)2,000%Vitamin D in Russian Bear 5000 against 14,175 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg400 mcg

Higher than over 99% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mcg. 12 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate11 mg73%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride0.7 mg58%Thiamin in Russian Bear 5000 against 9,830 products0.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.7 mg

89% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.1 mg.

Riboflavin0.8 mg62%Riboflavin in Russian Bear 5000 against 9,824 products0.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.8 mg

88% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.4 mg.

Niacinas Niacinamide11 mg69%Niacin in Russian Bear 5000 against 12,413 products11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg11 mg

77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1 mg59%Vitamin B6 in Russian Bear 5000 against 15,277 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg1 mg

88% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg.

Folate357 mcg DFE89%
Folic Acid210 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin3 mcg125%Vitamin B12 in Russian Bear 5000 against 14,425 products3 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg3 mcg

87% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 9 mcg.

Biotin160 mcg533%Biotin in Russian Bear 5000 against 9,447 products160 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg160 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 480 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate15 mg300%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Russian Bear 5000 against 10,060 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg15 mg

Higher than 51% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate1,500 mg115%Calcium in Russian Bear 5000 against 17,831 products1,500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg1,500 mg

Higher than over 99% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4,500 mg. 1.8 times the adult UL a day.

Ironas Ferrous Fumarate1.8 mg10%Iron in Russian Bear 5000 against 6,910 products1.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg1.8 mg

70% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5.4 mg.

Iodineas Potassium Iodide60 mcg40%Iodine in Russian Bear 5000 against 6,382 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg60 mcg

78% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 180 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide152 mg36%Magnesium in Russian Bear 5000 against 14,003 products152 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg152 mg

Higher than 73% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 456 mg. 1.3 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Oxide4 mg36%Zinc in Russian Bear 5000 against 13,186 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg4 mg

81% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12 mg.

Copperas Copper Gluconate0.5 mg56%Copper in Russian Bear 5000 against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.5 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate0.5 mg22%Manganese in Russian Bear 5000 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: 1.5 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate40 mcg114%Chromium in Russian Bear 5000 against 7,825 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg40 mcg

76% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mcg.

Sodium200 mg9%Sodium in Russian Bear 5000 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). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Protein Blend39.8 g
Milk Solidsin the blend, no amount given
Whey Protein concentratein the blend, no amount given
Egg Whitesin the blend, no amount given
Pro-Growth Metabolic Formula2.2 g
MCT Oil, Powderin the blend, no amount given
Colostrumas Immunoglobulin30% Immunoglobulinin the blend, no amount given
Tribulus terrestris Fruit Extractin the blend, no amount given
Eleuthero root extractin the blend, no amount given
Yohimbe Bark Extractas Yohimbine8% Yohimbinein the blend, no amount given
Deer Antler Velvetin the blend, no amount given
Tongkat Ali root extractin the blend, no amount given
Digestive Enzyme Blend60 mg
Papainin the blend, no amount given
Proteasein the blend, no amount given
Lactasein the blend, no amount given
Paba5.7 mgPABA in Russian Bear 5000 against 1,610 products5.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.5.7 mg

85% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 17.1 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 295917 (entered May 24, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 1,200 mcg (48,000 IU) of vitamin D, 12 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 88% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 1 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 4,500 mg of calcium, 1.8 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 456 mg of magnesium, 1.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 86% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.5 mg of manganese (median 2 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 Russian Bear 5000'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 Use: Mix three (3) scoops of Russian Bear 5000 Weight Gainer with 48 oz of milk, water, or your favorite juice (each scoop shall be mixed with 16oz). Preferably 1 scoop in the morning, 1 scoop in the afternoon, and 1 scoop before bed or after workout.
Warnings
Contains: Milk, Eggs
Warning: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant and nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition or who are taking prescription medication should consult a physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.
Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 295917.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Dextrose, Vanilla flavor, Cellulose Gum, Stevia, Sodium Caseinate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Good Manufacturing Practice GMP.

How many labels does Russian Bear 5000 have?

One label is on file, entered on May 24, 2023.

  1. Label 295917 (current) Entered May 24, 2023 · on the market · 4 pounds · UPC 0 79973 00027 0

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

Who makes it?

The label names Vitol Products (distributor), Bradenton, FL. All Vitol products.

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