Tone 'N Tighten
by Universal · capsule · 120 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 39442 04632 1
- DSLD label 38343
- Serving 2 to 4 capsules; amounts per 4 capsules
- 30 servings
Tone 'N Tighten by Universal lists 11 ingredients, 11 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 2 mg of vitamin B6, 150 mg of calcium, 25 mcg of chromium and 900 mg of choline bitartrate. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 25, 2014.
What is in Tone 'N Tighten?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 capsules. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 100% | 69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 15% | Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 25 mcg | 21% | 83% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Choline Bitartrate | 900 mg | 164%* | Higher than 98% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 500 mg | Higher than 93% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Cayenne | 100 mg | Higher than 70% of 874 products listing capsicum (median 44.5 mg). | |
| Burdock | 100 mg | 54% of 302 products listing burdock give more (median 145 mg). | |
| Uva Ursi | 100 mg | 40% of 360 products listing uva ursi give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Carnitine Fumarate | 50 mg | 82% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Damiana | 50 mg | 67% of 198 products listing damiana give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Betaine HCl | 50 mg | 47% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 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 38343 (entered November 25, 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:
- Its 900 mg of choline is higher than 98% of the 4,738 choline products that print an amount; 81 list more.
- Its 500 mg of inositol is higher than 93% of the 4,042 inositol products that print an amount; 199 list more.
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 Tone 'N Tighten's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Fat Burners For WomenUniversal Nutrition 10 shared, 42% alike
- Fat BurnersUniversal 6 shared, 39% alike
- Super Cuts 3Universal 8 shared, 36% alike
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
- NOTE: Once you have attained your ideal weight and body shape, you may reduce your daily dosage.
- Recommended Use: Take two to four capsules daily with eight ounces of water: On workout days, take capsules one half hour before workout. On non-workout days, take capsules one half hour after lunch.
- Warnings
- WARNING: This product is not for use by anyone under the age of 18.
- Do not take this if you have or are at risk for any medical condition or disease.
- Please consult with a physician before using this product, especially if you are using any prescription drug, over-the-counter medication, or supplements.
- Immediately discontinue use if any side effects occur. For State of California residents only: this product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Athletes should consult with their sanctioning authority before use. Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Made in a GMP facility on equipment that processes milk, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and wheat.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Tone ‘N Tighten is Yeast Free
Source: label statements in DSLD label 38343.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Inositol, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate.
How many labels does Tone 'N Tighten have?
One label is on file, entered on November 25, 2014.
- Label 38343 (current) Entered November 25, 2014 · on the market · 120 capsules · UPC 0 39442 04632 1
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Universal Nutrition (manufacturer, distributor), New Brunswick, NJ. All Universal products.