Monster Initiate Blue Raspberry

product on market Powder CytoSport 🟢 Safety: 100/100
Brand: CytoSport
🟢 100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 27% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

Product Label

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Label Data

20 Gram(s) Serving Size
30 Servings
Other Combinations Product Type
27% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
30 {Calories}
Total Carbohydrates
8 Gram(s) (3% DV)
Vitamin C
250 mg (420% DV)
5 mg (250% DV)
📊 3.8× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)
RDA 1.3mg This product: 5mg UL 100mg
60 mcg (1000% DV)
📊 25.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)
RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.06mg
Calcium
40 mg (4% DV)
Sodium
10 mg (1% DV)
Potassium
100 mg (3% DV)
2 Gram(s)
📊 Market median: 496.0mg (192 products) 📚 20 studies — no high-quality reviews
This product: 2mg
150 mg
📊 Market median: 180.0mg (239 products) 📚 43 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 19)
This product: 150mg UL 400mg
CarnoSyn
2 Gram(s)
Glucuronolactone
300 mg
3 Gram(s)
📊 Market median: 2000.0mg (275 products)
Median 2000.0mg This product: 3mg
2 Gram(s)
📊 Market median: 17.4mg (161 products)
Median 17.4mg This product: 2mg
500 mg
📊 Market median: 500.0mg (180 products) 📚 5 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)
This product: 500mg

Other Ingredients

soluble Corn Fiber Maltodextrin Citric Acid Natural and Artificial flavors Malic Acid Potassium Citrate Tricalcium Phosphate Fruit and Vegetable extract Sucralose Acesulfame Potassium Sodium Citrate Silicon Dioxide Dimethylpolysiloxane Carmine powder

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other
❓ Structure/Function
All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (83% of products) Nutrient (54% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

DIRECTIONS & USE Mix 1 scoop (20g) with 8 fl-oz of water. MONSTER INITIATE Supplement Mix can be used before and during workouts. Mix 1 scoop (20g) Into 8 fl-oz water {CONTAINER} {SCOOP} X1 (20g) 8FL-OZ OF WATER

🧪 Formulation Notes

FREE OF BANNED SUBSTANCES

3G L-CITRULLINE PROMOTES AN INCREASE IN NITRIC OXIDE DONORS. 150MG CAFFEINE HELPS ENHANCE METAL FOCUS.

3G L-CITRULLINE PER SERVING 2G CARNOSYN BETA-ALANINE PER SERVING

GLUTEN FREE

Additional Information

This product complements a smart eating and hydration plan that, in conjunction with a balanced exercise program, may contribute to weight management and recovery from exercise.

NSF Certified for Sport www.nsf.org

NSF screens supplements for more than 200 substances banned by most major athletic organizations. The main components of NSF’s certification program are label claim review, a toxicology review to certify the formulation and contaminant review to ensure against contaminants. nsfsport.com

NUTRIENT SUMMARY WHAT ARE YOU GETTING? CHECK THIS OUT...

> PREPARE TRAIN > RECOVER

CYTOSPORT MONSTER SERIES

NATURALLY AND ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED

L-80270-REV01.03/15 62021 S1097738-01

PLEASE RECYCLE

Product Details

UPC / SKU 6 60726 80270 0
DSLD Entry Date 2015-09-25
Product Type Other Combinations
Form Powder
Brand CytoSport
DSLD ID 50339
Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

371 Research Sources
54 Avg Quality Score
148 Meta Analysis
82 Systematic Review
71 Rct
62 Clinical Trial
2 Regulatory Source
1 Cochrane Review
1 Narrative Review
1 Other
1 Openfda Safety
A Vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015
PubMed DOI Cochrane
A Vitamin C supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017
PubMed DOI Cochrane
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013
PubMed DOI Cochrane
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013
PubMed DOI Cochrane
A Vitamin E supplementation in pregnancy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015
PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020
PubMed DOI Cochrane
A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021
PubMed DOI Cochrane
A Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024
PubMed DOI
A Does Vitamin C Supplementation Provide a Protective Effect in Periodontal Health? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis International journal of molecular sciences 2024
PubMed DOI
A Circulating vitamin C concentration and risk of cancers: a Mendelian randomization study
Meta Analysis BMC medicine 2021
PubMed DOI
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