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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
We did the comparison: the listing claims 500 mg of ashwagandha broad-spectrum complex, and the listing-image panel shows 500 mg ashwagandha broad-spectrum complex 2 veggie softgels. Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | — | |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | — | |
| Ashwagandha Broad-Spectrum Complex | 500 mg | — | |
| Ashwagandha Powder (root and leaf) (standardized to 1.5% withanolides [5.7 mg]) | 380 mg | — | |
| Ashwagandha Extract (root and leaf) (standardized to 35% withanolides [42 mg]) (Shoden®) | 120 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; any remaining comparison concerns the front-label framing.
vision:claude-cli:subscription Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
label claims 500 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (trials mostly use 250–600 mg/day of root extract). Sources: NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha, PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial.
USPTO lists Sports Research Corporation (CORPORATION) in CALIFORNIA, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Open Food Facts resolves 023249091967 to "Ashwagandha" (Sports Research) — consistent with this listing.
Written reviews rose from 64 to 90 between July 21, 2025 and July 31, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 14, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
Documented concerns
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
Unresolved public record
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
The observed listing claims third-party testing without naming a lab or certifier. No product-bound report is saved, so the claim cannot be verified as stated. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record.
The listing claims 500 mg; the photo-read Supplement Facts panel shows Ashwagandha Broad-Spectrum Complex at 500 mg per serving — the listing text and its photo-read panel agree; this is internal consistency, not independent testing.
At 1.0 serving(s) a day to reach the low end of the studied range (250–600 mg), this product runs roughly $22 per month. A price observation, not a recommendation.
Published sources describe how ashwagandha have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha, PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial.
We have not found a public label filing for this exact product. That is a gap in our records, not evidence that no filing exists.
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 63 on 2025-07-07 to 90 on 2026-07-31 (net +27). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
Answered by the panel: the 0.5 g listing number equals Ashwagandha Powder (root and leaf) (standardized to 1.5% withanolides [5.7 mg]) 380 mg + Ashwagandha Extract (root and leaf) (standardized to 35% withanolides [42 mg]) (Shoden®) 120 mg. What lot-specific document confirms those listed amounts?
The panel resolves what the headline number includes. The remaining question is whether the product in hand matches those listed amounts; ask for a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Can you send the certificate of analysis (COA) for the lot number on my bottle?
A real COA names the testing laboratory, the test date, the lot it covers, and what was measured. “Third-party tested” with no document behind it is a marketing sentence.
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
Where are the ingredients sourced, and where is the product manufactured?
“Made in USA” can describe only the final bottling step. Ask which country the actives came from and whether the facility is audited.
What is the amount of each ingredient inside the proprietary blend?
A blend total tells you nothing about whether any single ingredient reaches a dose used in research. Brands may decline — that answer is informative too.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 023249091967.
A mismatch between the barcode on the box and the one on the listing is worth pausing over — it can indicate a different variant, a repack, or a counterfeit.
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Quality-testing claim “…Each batch is third-party tested for quality and manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-compliant facility.…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: the observed listing, saved brand product page, any linked COA or test report; NSF, IFOS, USP, Informed-Sport were not queried | No named laboratory or lot-specific certificate was found for this exact product. No exact brand product page was available for a document check. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record. This is a public-evidence limit, not a finding that testing did not occur. |
| Origin claim “…Each batch is third-party tested for quality and manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-compliant facility.…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: customs records or label filings showing where ingredients were sourced and where it was made | “Made in USA” can describe only final bottling. Ingredient-sourcing records were not located for this product. |
| Benefit claim “…Just one serving provides valuable sleep quality, relaxation, and calmness support.…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Ingredient evidence exists; on dose: label claims 500 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (trials mostly use 250–600 mg/day of root extract). |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha Broad-Spectrum Complex | shaded = doses used in studies (250 mg–600 mg) · bar = this label | 500 mg — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 4 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 023249091967 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Sports Research |
| Source listing identifier | B0CTYQT78S |
| Retailer listing title | Sports Research® Ashwagandha w/Coconut MCT Oil, 60 Softgels… show full titleSports Research® Ashwagandha w/Coconut MCT Oil, 60 Softgels |
| USPTO brand owner | Sports Research Corporation · CORPORATION · CALIFORNIA, USA |
| Owner filed address | 784 W. Channel St., San Pedro, California 90731, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 2 Veggie Softgels |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Pack statement | 60 Veggie Softgels |
| Badges printed on pack | GLUTEN-FREE, NON-GMO, SHODEN, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Non-GMO Verified |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Ashwagandha Broad-Spectrum Complex | 500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Ashwagandha Powder (root and leaf) (standardized to 1.5% wit | 380 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Ashwagandha Extract (root and leaf) (standardized to 35% wit | 120 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Plant-Based” · “500MG PER SERVING” · “WITH MCT OIL & SUNFLOWER LECITHIN” · “Dietary Supplement” · “500 mg of Ashwagandha Per Serving” · “Featuring Shoden® with 35% Withanolides” · “Formulated With Coconut MCT Oil” · “Non-GMO, Vegan & Gluten-Free”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $21.95 checked Aug 02, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
Official brand domain: www.sportsresearch.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Ashwagandha — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (204) · botanical; liver-injury case reports exist
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
ashwagandha — NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha · PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial · WebMD: ashwagandha · ClinicalTrials.gov — 78 registered studies
✓ Dosage: label claims 500 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (trials mostly use 250–600 mg/day of root extract).
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use over 6–12 weeks in studies; extract concentration matters (root powder ≠ standardized extract).
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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