Label, decoded
Melonex Label, Decoded: Supplement Facts Line by Line
The Melonex label is the printed bottle wrap for a 60-capsule dietary supplement. Its Supplement Facts list one 500 mg proprietary blend of three lines, with no single amounts. Directions say 1 capsule a day with 8 oz of water, up to 2. The front prints three starred support words. No trial has tested the product.
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01The front
What does the front of the Melonex label say?
The front of the Melonex label prints the name, ADVANCED SUPPORT, three starred support words, 60 CAPSULES and DIETARY SUPPLEMENT.
The bottle is white with a gold cap band and a dark red serif wordmark. "ADVANCED SUPPORT" sits below it in spaced gold capitals.
Three line icons carry the starred words: "Heart Support*", "Circulation Support*" and "Natural Formula*". The star points to the FDA statement on the facts panel. That statement says the claims have not been evaluated by FDA and the product is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
CAPSULES
The count on the front. At 1 a day that is 60 days.
Starred phrases
Each one is label wording, not a test result.
Form
A capsule. The label shows no gummy, drop or powder.
Each starred phrase is picked apart on claims vs evidence.
02Word for word
What does the whole Melonex label say, word for word?
The flat label below is the full wrap, and the transcript beside it types out every line so you can search it.
| Front | Melonex · ADVANCED SUPPORT · Heart Support*, Circulation Support*, Natural Formula* · 60 CAPSULES · DIETARY SUPPLEMENT |
|---|---|
| Serving | Serving Size: 1 capsule · Servings Per Container: 60 |
| Proprietary Blend, 500 mg | L-Citrulline DL-Malate, L-Arginine (Alpha-Ketoglutarate dihydrate), L-Arginine HCL († Daily Value Not Established) |
| Other ingredients | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate |
| Suggested use | As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily with an 8 oz. glass of water. May take up to two (2) capsules daily. |
| Storage | Keep away from heat, light, and humidity to preserve freshness. |
| Caution | Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. |
| Also printed | KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. |
| Origin | Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. This product has been manufactured in an FDA registered facility. |
| Distributor | Distributed for: Instituto Experience, Lakeland FL, 33804, +1 (507) 448-8190, [email protected] |
| FDA statement | *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
03Supplement Facts
What do the Melonex supplement facts show?
The Melonex supplement facts show a serving size of 1 capsule, 60 servings, and one Proprietary Blend of 500 mg with a daily value not established.
Only one number is printed for the active ingredients: 500 mg, for all three lines together.
| Serving size | 1 capsule |
|---|---|
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Proprietary Blend | 500 mg † Daily Value Not Established |
| Blend, in order | L-Citrulline DL-Malate, L-Arginine (Alpha-Ketoglutarate dihydrate), L-Arginine HCL |
| Single amounts | Not printed |
04Tap to read
Where is each part of the Melonex label?
Eighteen numbered spots mark each part of the Melonex label, from the wordmark to the distributor line.
Tap any number for that part of the label.
- Suggested use
One capsule daily alongside an 8 oz glass of water. Up to two a day. No time of day is printed.
- Storage
Keep away from heat, light and humidity to keep it fresh.
- Caution
Do not exceed the dose. Ask a physician first if you are pregnant or nursing, under 18, or have a known medical condition.
- Keep out of reach
Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Store cool and dry.
- Made in the USA
'Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.' The countries go unnamed.
- Distributor
Instituto Experience, Lakeland, FL 33804, +1 (507) 448-8190. The maker is not named.
- Brand mark
A red dot in a framed box above the Melonex wordmark. No claim in it.
- Advanced Support
'ADVANCED SUPPORT' sits under the name. It is a product line name, not a measured result.
- Heart Support*
A starred support word. The star points to the FDA statement on the facts panel.
- Circulation Support*
Also starred. It describes the intended use, not a tested effect of this capsule.
- Natural Formula*
Also starred. 'Natural' is not a safety guarantee.
- Count and type
'60 CAPSULES' and 'DIETARY SUPPLEMENT': 60 days at 1 a day.
- Serving size
Each serving is 1 capsule; there are 60 servings in a container.
- Proprietary blend
500 mg for all three ingredients together. Single amounts are not shown.
- Blend order
L-Citrulline DL-Malate, then L-Arginine (Alpha-Ketoglutarate dihydrate), then L-Arginine HCL: most to least by weight.
- Other ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (the capsule).
- FDA statement
Not evaluated by FDA; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- Facility line
'Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.' Registration is not approval.
05Blend math
Can you tell how much of each Melonex ingredient is in a capsule?
Not exactly, but the order sets ceilings. The Melonex formula label lists its three lines from most to least by weight.
That order is a federal rule (21 CFR 101.36 (proprietary blends)). So line 1 holds at most 500 mg, line 2 at most 250 mg and line 3 at most 167 mg. If split evenly, each would come to about 167 mg.
The two arginine lines together can weigh at most 333 mg. At the 2-capsule maximum, double every figure. These weights include the malate, AKG and HCl parts, so the pure amino acid weighs less.
- Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose The vegetable capsule shell (a plant-cellulose material)
- Microcrystalline cellulose A plant-fiber filler that bulks out the powder
- Magnesium stearate A flow aid that stops powder sticking to machines
From the Supplement Facts panel. The three blend lines are listed from most to least by weight (21 CFR 101.36 (proprietary blends)), so each "≤" figure is a ceiling per capsule, not the real amount. The other ingredients are not part of the 500 mg.
Studies used grams a day (Avicenna J Phytomed 2019, L-citrulline and BP meta-analysis) (Am Heart J 2011, L-arginine and BP meta-analysis). No trial tested Melonex.
06Use and caution
What do the Melonex directions and warnings say?
The directions say to take 1 capsule daily with an 8 oz glass of water, and up to 2 capsules daily. No time of day is printed.
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing
- Pregnant, nursing, under 18 or a known condition: consult a physician first
The label lists no drug interactions. Arginine and citrulline can add to blood-pressure drugs, nitrates and erectile-dysfunction drugs (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) (WebMD, L-citrulline), so show the bottle to your pharmacist. Keep taking prescribed medicine as directed.
07Material
What is the Melonex material, the capsule and the other ingredients?
The Melonex material is a vegetable capsule shell of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, plus microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate.
| Line | Role |
|---|---|
| Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose | The plant-cellulose capsule shell |
| Microcrystalline cellulose | A plant-fiber filler |
| Magnesium stearate | A flow aid for the powder |
The label also says "Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients" and "manufactured in an FDA registered facility". Registration is not approval (FDA, Is it really FDA approved?). See the capsule and other ingredients page.
08Not on the label
What is missing from the Melonex label?
Five things are absent: single amounts, a manufacturer name, a lab report, an interaction list and any dose in grams.
Prices start at $49 a bottle on the 6-pack in the seller's materials: see price. Order Melonex
09FAQ
Melonex label questions
Where can I read the full Melonex label?
The flat label wrap sits above, with a word-for-word transcript. It covers the front, the use and caution panel, the Supplement Facts, the other-ingredients line and the distributor line.
What are the Melonex supplement facts?
Serving size 1 capsule, 60 servings per container, and a Proprietary Blend of 500 mg with a daily value not established. The blend lists L-citrulline DL-malate, L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate and L-arginine HCl, in that order, with no single amounts.
What does the star on Heart Support* mean?
The star points to the FDA statement on the panel. It says FDA has not evaluated the claim and the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What is the Melonex formula label order based on?
Weight. Federal rules list the ingredients of a proprietary blend in descending order by weight (21 CFR 101.36 (proprietary blends)). The label gives no amounts.
What is the Melonex capsule material?
A vegetable capsule made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-cellulose material. The label also lists microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate as other ingredients.
Does the Melonex label list the manufacturer?
No. It names a distributor, Instituto Experience of Lakeland, Florida, and says the product was made in an FDA registered facility. Registration is not FDA approval (FDA, Is it really FDA approved?).
Does the Melonex label list drug interactions?
No. The caution only asks pregnant or nursing mothers, anyone under 18 and anyone with a known condition to consult a physician.
10Who wrote this
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Pages built from the label, the seller's materials and linked NIH, FDA, CDC, AHA, FTC and peer-reviewed sources.
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