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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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The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 6 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | — | |
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 12.5mcg (500IU) | — | |
| Calcium | 200mg | — | |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 5,000mg | — | |
| ẞ-Hydroxy ẞ-Methylbutyrate (HMB) | 1,500mg | — | |
| BioPerine® (Black Pepper Extract) (95% Piperine) (Piper nigrum) (fruit) | 5mg | — |
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:google/gemini-flash-1.5 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.
USPTO lists Transparent Labs, LLC (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; CORPORATION) in UTAH, USA; CANADA 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 874659000175 to "Creatine HMB" (Transparent Labs) — consistent with this listing.
Written reviews grew from 240 to 363 across 2026-02-09 – 2026-07-24 with no single manufactured spike (largest 30-day gain ~31).
Documented concerns
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
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Technical check only: the panel’s 5 actives sum to 6,705 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.
30 servings × 7 g = 210 g, matching the printed net weight 210 g (NET WT. 210G (0.46 LBS)). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
Published sources describe how creatine monohydrate 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 — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet, Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed).
The package says distributed by: Transparent Labs™™, 351 E 1750 N Vineyard, UT 84059. USPTO names Transparent Labs, LLC as the exact wordmark owner. That can be a normal distributor, manufacturer, or licensing relationship; the saved records do not establish the relationship.
This record does not currently hold an matched to this exact product public label filing for the exact product. That is a LookCloser coverage gap, not evidence that no filing exists.
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 236 on 2026-01-30 to 363 on 2026-07-24 (net +127). 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
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
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 874659000175.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing claim “…FDA-registered facilities, following strict GMP guidelines, and undergoes third-party testin…” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine Monohydrate | shaded = doses used in studies (3 g–5 g) · bar = this label | 5 g — 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 | 874659000175 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Transparent Labs |
| Source listing identifier | B078JZQ5QL |
| Retailer listing title | Transparent Labs Creatine HMB - Creatine Monohydrate Powder with HMB f… show full titleTransparent Labs Creatine HMB - Creatine Monohydrate Powder with HMB for Muscle Growth, Increased Strength, Enhanced Energy Output, and Improved Athletic Performance - 30 Servings, Unflavored |
| USPTO brand owner | Transparent Labs, LLC · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; CORPORATION · UTAH, USA; CANADA |
| Owner filed address | 3 Abarrota Rancho, Mission Viejo, CALIFORNIA 92694, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 Scoop (7g) |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Net weight | NET WT. 210G (0.46 LBS) |
| Badges printed on pack | INFORMED CHOICE, TESTED FOR BANNED SUBSTANCES |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 12.5mcg (500IU) | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Calcium | 200mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 5,000mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| ẞ-Hydroxy ẞ-Methylbutyrate (HMB) | 1,500mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| BioPerine® (Black Pepper Extract) (95% Piperine) (Piper nigr | 5mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” · “The Science-Backed Upgrade to Creatine” · “Feel more energy during training” · “Recover faster after each set” · “Hit new PRs” · “See up to 8% greater strength gains” · “Add up to 2.5lbs of lean muscle” · “Feel stronger and leaner”
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 ↗ | $49.99 checked Jul 25, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
Brand store transparentlabs.com: 64 supplement products (+6 merch items) — for comparison, single-focus brands typically carry 5–30 products; very broad catalogs are common among companies that rebrand ready-made formulas — a pattern note, not a verdict.
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Ingredient science — creatine monohydrate · Grade A
Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin D — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (26,500) · UL 100 mcg (adults; 100 mcg = 4,000 IU)
Calcium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (48,938) · UL 2500 mg (adults 19-50 (2,000 mg for 51+))
Creatine — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (4,996) · studied 3-5 g/day; no UL
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
creatine monohydrate — NIH ODS — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet · Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed) · ISSN position stand on creatine (PubMed) · PubMed search: creatine monohydrate supplementation · WebMD: creatine · ClinicalTrials.gov — 2,506 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: studied as a daily supplement — the effect comes from muscle saturation over weeks, not from timing a dose before a workout.
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.
Record 874659000175 · built July 25, 2026 · lookcloser.ai · corrections@lookcloser.ai