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Monster Initiate Sour Apple

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This product looks safe

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

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This product contains B vitamins and vitamin C, which have strong evidence for supporting energy metabolism and immune function. The carbohydrate content provides a source of fuel for physical activity. Overall, the evidence coverage for this specific ingredient profile is very limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Monster Initiate Sour Apple
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Label Data

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

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) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
60 mcg (1000% DV)
25.0× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
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
150 mg
Market median: 180.0mg (239 products) 49 studies (A:1, B:19)
CarnoSyn
2 Gram(s)
Glucuronolactone
300 mg
3 Gram(s)
Market median: 2000.0mg (275 products)
2 Gram(s)
Market median: 17.4mg (161 products)
500 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (180 products) 5 studies (A:0, B:1)

Other Ingredients

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

Label Claims — Verification

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Info

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

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

FREE OF BANNED SUBSTANCES

Additional Information

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

CAFFEINATED PRE-WORKOUT AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENT MIX

> PREPARE TRAIN > RECOVER

CYTOSPORT MONSTER SERIES

NATURALLY AND ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED

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

L-80280-Rev01.03/15 62016 S1097741-01

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU6 60726 80280 9
DSLD Entry Date2015-09-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormPowder
BrandCytoSport
DSLD ID50341
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

371
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
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
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Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
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
A Vitamin C supplementation for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
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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