Every ingredient amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
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AdvoCare Spark - Energy Drink Mix - Vitamin & Amino Acid Supplement
Exact product checkedGTIN 00617459000354 · checked 2026-07-24
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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.
Panel, decoded
The 120 mg caffeine claim matches the panel
MARKETING120 mg — listing title
PANELCaffeine 120 mg — same amountCholine (as bitartrate and citrate) 500 mg + L-Tyrosine 500 mg + Taurine 200 mg + Caffeine 120 mg + Glycine 100 mg
matches panelWe did the comparison: the listing claims 120 mg of caffeine, and the listing-image panel shows 120 mg caffeine 1 scoop (0.25 oz/7g). Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | — | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | — | |
| Total Sugars | 0 | — | |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 300 mcg | — | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 180 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 20 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (as Thiamine HCI) | 3 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin | 3.4 mg | — | |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 60 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 15 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 45 mcg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 50 mg | — | |
| Choline (as bitartrate and citrate) | 500 mg | — | |
| Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) | 3 mg | — | |
| Copper (as copper glycinate) | 200 mcg | — | |
| Chromium (as chromium citrate) | 24 mcg | — | |
| L-Tyrosine | 500 mg | — | |
| Taurine | 200 mg | — | |
| Caffeine | 120 mg | — | |
| Glycine | 100 mg | — | |
| L-Carnitine (as tartrate) | 10 mg | — | |
| Inositol | 10 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:google/gemini-2.5-flash Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out2
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
The review count moved gradually, not in one burst
Written reviews rose from 0 to 8 between May 20 and August 18, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 4, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
Documented concerns
What needs caution0
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
What is still missing10
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
“Lab tested” claimed, but no lab or report named
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.
Multiple USPTO brand-owner records are shown
USPTO returned multiple live supplement-class records for the exact brand wordmark: AdvoCare International, L.P., AdvoCare International, L.L.C.. These records answer who owns registrations for the brand; the separate product-to-owner or manufacturer link remains open.
FDA recall appears in this brand's history
This recall is not about the product on this page. AdvoCare International, LP recalled a different product on November 12, 2018. FDA has since closed that case. The recalled item was “SleepWorks Liquid Vitamin & Mineral Herbal Supplement 12 single serving bottles - 2 Fl Oz (60 mL) Net 24 Fl Oz (720 mL), product code W3721”. FDA recorded the reason as “Product contains beta phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid HCl”. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
Listed amounts fit the serving
Technical check only: the panel’s 19 actives sum to 1,775 mg, which fits inside the ≈7,000 mg serving. This means the numbers are physically possible — it does not mean the formula was validated or the contents confirmed.
Photo-read pack math is internally consistent
50 servings × 7 g = 350 g, matching the printed net weight 350 g (NET WT 12.4 OZ (350g)). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how zinc have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH ODS — Zinc fact sheet, PubMed search: zinc supplementation trial.
Public label filing not saved
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 item belongs to a catalog variation family
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.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 0 on 2026-05-20 to 8 on 2026-08-18 (net +8). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
UPC valid, no independent record
Check digit passes; no third-party database record found yet. Coverage gaps are common — not a strike.
What to ask and check
What would settle the open questions
Why is this shown?
Everything we couldn’t verify is something a person can still ask about. Rather than leave gaps sitting as dead ends, we turn each one into a specific question — the exact document, citation, or number that would settle it — plus the things you can confirm yourself with the bottle in your hand.
Ask the brand or seller
1
Answered by the panel: the 0.12 g listing number equals Thiamin (as Thiamine HCI) 3 mg + Caffeine 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.
2
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.
3
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.
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
1
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.
2
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 617459000354.
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.
3
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
Why is this shown?
A listing’s promises are the reason people buy. Each one gets its own row: what was promised, what evidence would settle it, and what we could actually find. We never call a claim false — only whether proof proportionate to it exists on the public record.
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Quality-testing claim “…THIRD PARTY TESTED…” | 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. |
| Benefit claim “AdvoCare Spark - Energy Drink Mix - Vitamin & Amino Acid Supplement - Supports Energy & Focus - Portable Immune Support - Sugar-Free - Fruit Punch - 12.…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“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
Why is this shown?
An ingredient can be well-studied at one amount and barely studied at the amount in your bottle. This lines the label up against the doses researchers actually used. It answers ‘are these the same numbers?’ — never ‘should you take this?’
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) | shaded = doses used in studies (8 mg–40 mg) · bar = this label | 3 mg — below 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.
Documented cautions
- zinc — daily oral use; sustained high intakes can interfere with copper absorption — a documented interaction, not advice
Statements from published sources about these ingredients — not advice about this product, and not a complete safety review. Anyone taking medication should talk to a pharmacist or clinician.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
✓ UPC / GTIN published✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos✓ Brand's own store found· Per-serving dose established — not published· Found in NIH's label catalog (DSLD) — not published· Third-party lab named or registry-certified — not published
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 | 617459000354 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | AdvoCare |
| Source listing identifier | B0GYZKNJ1B |
| Retailer listing title | AdvoCare Spark - Energy Drink Mix - Vitamin & Amino Acid Supplement - … show full titleAdvoCare Spark - Energy Drink Mix - Vitamin & Amino Acid Supplement - Supports Energy & Focus - Portable Immune Support - Sugar-Free - Fruit Punch - 12.4 oz (50 Servings) |
| USPTO brand-owner record | AdvoCare International, L.P. · DELAWARE, USA · registration 5091165 · 2801 Summit Ave., Plano, TEXAS 75074, UNITED STATES |
| USPTO brand-owner record | AdvoCare International, L.L.C. · DELAWARE, USA · registration 1959765 · 2727 Realty, Suite 134, Carrollton, TEXAS 75006, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 scoop (0.25 oz/7g) |
| Servings per container | 50 |
| Net weight | NET WT 12.4 OZ (350g) |
| Pack statement | 14 STICK PACKS - 0.25 OZ (7g) |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Sugars | 0 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 300 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 180 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 20 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Thiamin (as Thiamine HCI) | 3 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Riboflavin | 3.4 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 60 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 15 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 45 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 50 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Choline (as bitartrate and citrate) | 500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) | 3 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Copper (as copper glycinate) | 200 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Chromium (as chromium citrate) | 24 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Tyrosine | 500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Taurine | 200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Caffeine | 120 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Glycine | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Carnitine (as tartrate) | 10 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Inositol | 10 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“fruit punch” · “FUNCTION ENERGY” · “TARGETED FOCUS” · “IMMUNE SUPPORT” · “0g SUGAR” · “120mg CAFFEINE” · “200%DV VITAMIN C” · “WOMEN OWNED”
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 ↗ | $58.50 checked Sep 03, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
Official brand domain: www.advocare.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin A — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (10,699) · UL 3000 mcg (preformed vitamin A (retinol); excludes beta-carotene)
Vitamin C — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (11,019) · UL 2000 mg (total intake, adults)
Vitamin E — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,326) · UL 1000 mg (supplemental alpha-tocopherol, adults)
Thiamin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (1,262) · no UL established
Riboflavin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (3,172) · no UL established
Niacin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,689) · UL 35 mg (supplemental/added niacin, adults)
Vitamin B6 — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,372) · UL 100 mg (adults; chronic high intake linked to neuropathy)
Vitamin B12 — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (5,006) · no UL established
Pantothenic Acid — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (601) · no UL established
Choline — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (7,299) · UL 3500 mg (adults)
Zinc — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (19,708) · UL 40 mg (adults, from all sources)
Copper — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (9,405) · UL 10 mg (adults)
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
zinc — NIH ODS — Zinc fact sheet · PubMed search: zinc supplementation trial · ClinicalTrials.gov — 1,598 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily oral use; sustained high intakes can interfere with copper absorption — a documented interaction, not advice.
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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