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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Axe & Sledge The Grind Essential Amino Acids |EAA & BCAA Powder |Muscle Recovery & Elect…
Exact product checkedGTIN 00810164581037 · checked 2026-08-01
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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.
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Panel, decoded
What the label discloses
13listed rows
13separately quantified
0combined blend totals
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 13 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | — | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | — | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Includes 0 g Added Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Sodium (as Sodium Citrate and Sea Salt) | 100 mg | — | |
| Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | 100 mg | — | |
| BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS | 6,000 mg | — | |
| L-Leucine | 3,000 mg | — | |
| L-Isoleucine | 1,500 mg | — | |
| L-Valine | 1,500 mg | — | |
| ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS | 3,000 mg | — | |
| L-Lysine HCl | 1,000 mg | — | |
| AstraGin (Astragalus membranaceus & Panax notoginseng extract (root)) | 25 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; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:claude-cli:subscription Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out3
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
Exact trademark owner identified
USPTO lists 4DH, LLC (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) in PENNSYLVANIA, 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.
The review count moved gradually, not in one burst
Written reviews rose from 4 to 9 between November 14, 2025 and July 24, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 1, 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 missing7
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Multi-ingredient formula — panel read, serving weight unknown
We read the full Supplement Facts panel from the listing-image panel (below), but the label doesn’t state a serving weight, so the arithmetic can’t run. A gap in the label’s information, not evidence of a problem.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how prebiotic fiber 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 — Fiber overview (MVMS context), PubMed search: inulin prebiotic randomized 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.
No recall found — which is not the same as being tested
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.
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 3 on 2025-09-22 to 9 on 2026-07-24 (net +6). 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
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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
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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.
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Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 810164581037.
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “…5 grams of essential amino acids, including 5 grams of BCAAs in the perfect 2:1:1 ratio to support muscle repair, growth, and recovery during and after training.…” | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) | Studies typically use 3 g–10 g. This product’s amount could not be read from public sources, so no comparison is possible. | |
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 — 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 | 810164581037 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Axe & Sledge |
| Source listing identifier | B0DW4KCBP4 |
| Retailer listing title | Axe & Sledge The Grind Essential Amino Acids |EAA & BCAA Powder |Muscl… show full titleAxe & Sledge The Grind Essential Amino Acids |EAA & BCAA Powder |Muscle Recovery & Electrolytes for Hydration | Stimulant-Free, Vegan | 30 Servings, Juicy Nectar |
| USPTO brand owner | 4DH, LLC · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY · PENNSYLVANIA, USA |
| Owner filed address | 1909 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA 15239, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Net weight | NET WEIGHT 399G (14.07OZ) |
| Pack statement | 30 SERVINGS |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Includes 0 g Added Sugars | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Sodium (as Sodium Citrate and Sea Salt) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS | 6,000 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Leucine | 3,000 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Isoleucine | 1,500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Valine | 1,500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS | 3,000 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Lysine HCl | 1,000 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| AstraGin (Astragalus membranaceus & Panax notoginseng ex | 25 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“EAAS + BCAAS” · “+HYDRATION” · “JUICY NECTAR” · “NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS” · “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” · “30 SERVINGS”
Read by a vision model from 2 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $39.99 checked Aug 02, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Potassium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (16,128) · no UL; supplements capped at 99 mg OTC
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
prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) — NIH ODS — Fiber overview (MVMS context) · PubMed search: inulin prebiotic randomized trial · WebMD search: inulin · ClinicalTrials.gov — 22 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use; effects build over weeks as gut flora shift.
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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