Shock Therapy Grape Ape by Universal — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

20 Gram(s) Serving Size

42 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

44% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

24 {Calories}

Niacin

10 mg (50% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.7× RDA of 14 mg) 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 10mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

10 mg (500% DV)

📊 7.7× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 10mg UL 100mg

Vitamin B12

10 mcg (167% DV)

📊 4.2× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.01mg

Calcium

25 mg (3% DV)

Magnesium

25 mg (6% DV)

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

This product: 25mg

Sodium

120 mg (5% DV)

Potassium

68 mg (2% DV)

Shock Therapy(R) Proprietary Formula

Other Ingredients

Natural and Artificial flavors Citric Acid Malic Acid Sucralose Acesulfame Potassium Red #40 Lake FD&C Blue #1

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (97% of products) Structure/Function (86% of products) Nutrient (36% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

DOSAGE: For performance enhancement use 30 minutes preworkout. Depending on factors such as bodyweight, experience and stimulant tolerance, use 1-2 scoops per training session. Athletes weighing more than 200 lbs may require 1.5 to 2 total scoops. Always start with a single scoop (or less) serving in order to assess individual tolerance.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Made in GMP facility on equipment that processes milk, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and wheat.

Do not exceed 2 scoops in a single 24–hour period. Do not take within 6-8 hours of bedtime.

WARNING: This product is not for use by anyone under the age of 18.

Please consult with a physician before using this product, especially if you are using any prescription drug, over-the-counter medication, or supplements.

California Residents Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains a substance 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.

🧪 Formulation Notes

NO Volumizer

Creatine/ Sustamine(TM)/ ArginoCarn(R)/ GlycoCarn(R)

Additional Information

Plant #3001104580

MADE PROUDLY IN THE U.S.A.

732-545-3130

WHO WE ARE Universal Nutrition has been providing cutting edge and staple nutritional supplements to bodybuilders and hard training athletes the world over since 1977. As time passes, certain ideals never go out of style. Honesty. Integrity. Respect. These are the values we uphold and are the bedrock upon which we built our business.

Freaky. Vascular. Intense. For a bodybuilder, the pump is everything. Just ask Arnold. He knows the deal. Volumized. Energized. Powerized. Primed to perform. The best workouts of your life. All just one scoop away.

Only from Universal.* HOW WE BACK IT UP What is on the label is in the bottle and what is in the bottle will help you reach your goals. We believe it and proudly stand behind every product we manufacture. Our word is our bond.

Extreme Pumps & Energy

G0913-G-31930

POWERFUL NEW FORMULA!

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 39442 04848 6

DSLD Entry Date 2014-10-27

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Powder

Brand Universal

DSLD ID 38175

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

241 Research Sources

55 Avg Quality Score

113 Meta Analysis

75 Systematic Review

32 Rct

11 Clinical Trial

3 Other

3 Regulatory Source

1 Cochrane Review

1 Narrative Review

1 Openfda Safety

A Niacin for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Use of high potency statins and rates of admission for acute kidney injury: multicenter, retrospective observational analysis of administrative databases

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2013

PubMed DOI

A Effect on cardiovascular risk of high density lipoprotein targeted drug treatments niacin, fibrates, and CETP inhibitors: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials including 117,411 patients

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2014

PubMed DOI

A A terminal metabolite of niacin promotes vascular inflammation and contributes to cardiovascular disease risk

Meta Analysis Nature medicine 2024

PubMed DOI

A Meta-analysis and imputation refines the association of 15q25 with smoking quantity

Meta Analysis Nature genetics 2010

PubMed DOI

A Genome-wide meta-analyses identify multiple loci associated with smoking behavior

Meta Analysis Nature genetics 2010

PubMed DOI

A Antidepressants for smoking cessation

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014

PubMed DOI

A Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

PubMed DOI Cochrane

B Assessment of the Role of Niacin in Managing Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Meta Analysis JAMA network open 2019

PubMed DOI

B Association Between Lowering LDL-C and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among Different Therapeutic Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Meta Analysis JAMA 2016

PubMed DOI

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