Recovery Tropical Flavored by Vega Sport — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 99/100

This product looks safe

Folate: 50mg is 50.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
48% of ingredients have research evidence

C Label Compliance Grade

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folate: 50mg is 50.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

27 Gram(s) Serving Size

20 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

48% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

90 Calorie(s)

Fat

0.5 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Total Carbohydrates

16 Gram(s) (6% DV)

Protein

4 Gram(s)

Vitamin A

90 mcg RAE (10% DV)

Thiamine

4.9 mg (408% DV)

📊 4.1× RDA — above typical dose 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 4.9mg

Riboflavin

5 mg (384% DV)

📊 3.8× RDA — above typical dose 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 5mg

Niacin

5 mg NE (31% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.4× RDA of 14 mg) 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 5mg UL 35mg

Folate

50 mcg DFE (12% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 50.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 50mg UL 1.0mg

Biotin

5 mcg (16% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 0.03 mg) 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.005mg

Pantothenic Acid

4.8 mg (96% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 5 mg) 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 4.8mg

Magnesium

20 mg (4% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 20mg

Zinc

4.8 mg (43% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.4× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 4.8mg UL 40mg

Chloride

150 mg (6% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 150mg

Sodium

135 mg (5% DV)

Potassium

420 mg (8% DV)

Pea Protein

3980 mg

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

712 mg

📊 Market median: 1000.0mg (1115 products) 📚 22 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 9)

This product: 712mg

Brown Rice Protein

540 mg

L-Arginine

407 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (143 products)

This product: 407mg

Devil's Claw root extract

150 mg

American Ginseng root extract

100 mg

📊 Market median: 450.0mg (390 products) 📚 155 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 63)

This product: 100mg

Astragalus

100 mg

📊 Market median: 470.0mg (230 products) 📚 9 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 3)

This product: 100mg

Turmeric Rhizome Extract

53 mg

📊 Market median: 450.0mg (254 products) 📚 240 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 100)

This product: 53mg

Cayenne

25 mg

Other Ingredients

Brown Rice syrup solids Natural Flavors Potassium Citrate Citric Acid Malic Acid Stevia Leaf Extract Beta-Carotene

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Vegan Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Post Workout Shake it! Mix one level scoop (27g) of Vega Sport Recovery in 1.5 cups (12 fl oz.) of ice cold water.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Product contains silica packet to maintain product freshness. Do not consume.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Made with Real Plant-Based Food Ingredients

16g of carbs to help replenish your glycogen stores after strength or endurance workouts Electrolytes B Vitamins

Vega Sport Nutrition System Fuel your goals with the Vega Sport Performance Nutrition System - before, during, and after your workout.

Ingredients to support glycogen replenishment

Certified Vegan Vegan.org Vegan

Gluten free No artificial sweeteners

Additional Information

Stay ready for whatever comes next

Brendan Brazier: Vega Co-founder and original formulator. Former professional ironman triathlete & bestselling author. Vega grew from my goal: to make plant-based nutrition easier for busy people. Since 2004, Vega has brought real plant-based food ingredients together to help you get the nutrition your body wants, without compromise.

NSF Certified for Sport

After opening, close lid tightly and store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

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Certified B Corporations

Discard Seal, Empty & Recycle Lid & Scoop Plastic Tub how2recycle.info Contents may settle during shipping.

1 Pre workout 2 Mid workout 3 Post workout

Product Details

UPC / SKU 8 38766 00902 5

DSLD Entry Date 2023-05-24

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Powder

Brand Vega Sport

DSLD ID 282418

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

A Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants six months of age or less

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

PubMed DOI

A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

PubMed DOI

A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI

A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI

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