VShake
by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living · powder · 2 lb
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 93320 00273 7
- DSLD label 15648
- Serving 37.45 g ((approx.))
- 30 servings
VShake by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living lists 58 ingredients, 58 with an amount per serving of 37.45 g, such as 3,500 IU of vitamin A, 150 mg of vitamin C, 500 IU (12.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 25 IU of vitamin E, beside 9 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2012.
What is in VShake?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 37.45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% | Higher than 69% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16 g | 5% | Higher than 93% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 32% | Higher than 95% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 4 g | Higher than 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% | 49% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene) | 3,500 IU | 70% | 51% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 150 mg | 250% | Higher than 58% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 500 IU (12.5 mcg) | 125% | 53% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 25 IU | 83% | 68% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 1.3 mg | 87% | 79% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Vitamin B2as Riboflavin | 15 mg | 88% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for riboflavin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Niacin | 3.5 mg | 18% | 95% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 1.3 mg | 65% | 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 100 mcg | 25% | 86% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 5 mcg | 83% | 84% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 62 mcg | 21% | 72% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium-D-Pantothenate) | 5 mg | 50% | 77% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate) | 300 mg | 30% | Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate) | 3 mg | 17% | 60% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate) | 227.5 mg | 23% | Higher than 80% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas Kelp powderIodine (Form: from Kelp powder) | 30 mcg | 20% | 92% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 50 mg | 13% | 59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 4 mg | 27% | 81% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Copperas Copper OxideCopper (Form: as Copper Oxide) | 0.5 mg | 25% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 50% | 70% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as {Chromium} Amino Acid Chelate) | 40 mcg | 33% | 76% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 20 mcg | 27% | 81% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Whey Protein concentrate | 8,400 mg | 70% of 357 products listing whey protein give more (median 22 g). | |
| Whey Protein Isolate | 4,500 mg | ||
| Flax seed milled powder | 300 mg | Higher than 55% of 359 products listing flax (median 200 mg). | |
| Maca root powder | 250 mg | 48% of 728 products listing maca give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Spirulina powder | 200 mg | 54% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Acerola berry juice powder | 200 mg | Higher than 67% of 436 products listing acerola (median 60 mg). | |
| Camu Camu fruit powder | 200 mg | 57% of 101 products listing camu camu give more (median 300 mg). |
Show the other 31 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomegranate fruit powder | 200 mg | Higher than 69% of 860 products listing pomegranate (median 70.5 mg). | |
| Rhodiola root powder | 200 mg | Higher than 63% of 945 products listing rhodiola (median 100 mg). | |
| Ashwagandha root powder | 200 mg | 51% of 1,646 products listing ashwagandha give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Eleuthero root powder | 200 mg | Higher than 74% of 726 products listing eleuthero (median 100 mg). | |
| Apple Pectin Cellulose, Powder | 155 mg | ||
| Blue Green Algae powder | 140 mg | ||
| Barley grass powder | 140 mg | 66% of 328 products listing barley give more (median 312 mg). | |
| Astragalus root powder | 140 mg | Higher than 50% of 604 products listing astragalus (median 132.5 mg). | |
| Spinach leaf powder | 140 mg | Higher than 54% of 216 products listing spinach (median 125 mg). | |
| Goji berry fruit powder | 140 mg | 60% of 228 products listing goji give more (median 190 mg). | |
| Acai fruit powder | 120 mg | 63% of 433 products listing acai give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Probiotic (Dairy Free) Blendas Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacilllus Lactis | 120 mg | ||
| Kamut Grass Powder | 80 mg | ||
| Cordyceps Mushroom powder | 80 mg | 80% of 450 products listing cordyceps give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Maitake Mushroom Powder | 80 mg | 53% of 327 products listing maitake mushroom give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Reishi Mushroom powder | 80 mg | 69% of 500 products listing reishi mushroom give more (median 180 mg). | |
| Oat grass powder | 50 mg | 73% of 304 products listing oats give more (median 187.5 mg). | |
| Holy Basil leaf powder | 30 mg | 87% of 387 products listing holy basil give more (median 129 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids peel powder | 30 mg | 71% of 69 products listing citrus give more (median 85 mg). | |
| Rose Hips fruit powder | 30 mg | 50% of 195 products listing rose (unspecified) give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Green Tea leaf extract | 30 mg | 84% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Schizandra Berry Powder | 30 mg | 90% of 460 products listing schisandra give more (median 108.75 mg). | |
| Grape seed extract | 30 mg | 65% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Cassia bark powder | 30 mg | 88% of 601 products listing cinnamon give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Ginkgo leaf powder | 20 mg | 83% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Amylase | 18.5 mg | Higher than 53% of 326 products listing amylase (median 14 mg). | |
| Protease | 12.5 mg | 70% of 327 products listing proteolytic enzymes (proteases) give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Lipase | 12.5 mg | Higher than 58% of 366 products listing lipase (median 10 mg). | |
| Lactase | 12.5 mg | 71% of 138 products listing lactase give more (median 34 mg). | |
| Cellulase | 12.5 mg | Higher than 61% of 184 products listing cellulase (median 10 mg). | |
| Papain | 12.5 mg | 82% of 607 products listing papain give more (median 40 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 15648 (entered November 21, 2012), 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:
- 95% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 3.5 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
- 86% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 100 mcg of folic acid (filed by NIH under folate) (median 400 mcg).
- 92% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 30 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
- 90% of the 460 products that print an amount of schisandra list more than its 30 mg of schizandra berry powder (filed by NIH under schisandra) (median 108.75 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 VShake's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Soy Protein FormulaGreens Today 48 shared, 39% alike
- Men's FormulaGreens Today 47 shared, 36% alike
- One Daily Superfood Multi-Vitamin No IronParadise Earth's Blend 42 shared, 35% 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
- Suggested Use: Add one (1) full scoop (37.45g) of VShake to eight (8) ounces of cold water and mix well. VShake can also be used in a blender with milk, soy milk or almond milk to make a refreshing and satisfying smoothie. Or use as recommended by your healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- Before you take any supplement, please consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professional to determine if it's appropriate for you.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Pregnant or lactating women should consult a healthcare professional prior to use.
- Allergen Alert: Contains: Soy, Milk
Source: label statements in DSLD label 15648.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cocoa powder, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Powder, Natural and Artificial flavors, Stevia leaf extract.
How many labels does VShake have?
One label is on file, entered on November 21, 2012.
- Label 15648 (current) Entered November 21, 2012 · on the market · 2 lb · UPC 8 93320 00273 7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Institute For Vibrant Living (distributor), Camp Verde, AZ. All IVL Institute For Vibrant Living products.