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# **muscle defense apex labs**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($557K/yr) — muscle defense apex labs doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$557K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+99.4%**

**Products**

**18**

**Brands**

**13**

was 21 a year ago

**Sellers**

**13**

**Price range**

**$13.74–$91.96**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**26**

 ×0.30

Growth

**65**

 ×0.30

Competition

**39**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**48**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +99.4% year over year.

25K13KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.0×

## **Competition**

- Muscle Defense33% - Apex Labs Muscle19% - Tanrewsis10% - petlifebio10% - andmino6% - GREEN VALLEY NATURALS4% - Other (7 brands)18%

The top 5 products take 64% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 13 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 21 a year ago

**Sellers**

**13**

**Top 5 brand share**

**78%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![ApexLabs Apex Muscle Defense by Dr. Tracy Gapin- Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Blend with HMB Leucine Ursolic Acid & Velositol - Supports Lean Muscle Growth Strength & Recovery Vanilla - 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MiCffuvKL.jpg) [**ApexLabs Apex Muscle Defense by Dr. Tracy Gapin- Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Blend with HMB Leucine Ursolic Acid & Velositol - Supports Lean Muscle Growth Strength & Recovery Vanilla - 15 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS7RPHWT)

Muscle Defense$91.963.7★4733%▲rising

2
![Apex Labs Muscle Powder Apex LabsProtein Powder Boosts Daily Energy &Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can TakePre/Post Workout or with Meals(1PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B1t7AOJoL.jpg) [**Apex Labs Muscle Powder Apex LabsProtein Powder Boosts Daily Energy &Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can TakePre/Post Workout or with Meals(1PCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H39K277M)

Apex Labs Muscle$39.913.4★1013%▲rising

3
![Tanrewsis Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H3MsEvb6L.jpg) [**Tanrewsis Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2PZQS7W)

Tanrewsis$36.655.0★26%▲rising

4
![andmino HMB and L-Leucine Gummies 3000mg with Trehalose for Muscle Growth Muscle Relief and Workout Recovery for Adults & Elder Non-GMO Vegan Gluten Free Apple Flavor 120](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GoDzY7t7L.jpg) [**andmino HMB and L-Leucine Gummies 3000mg with Trehalose for Muscle Growth Muscle Relief and Workout Recovery for Adults & Elder Non-GMO Vegan Gluten Free Apple Flavor 120**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGK64Q3M)

andmino$29.124.4★4286%▼falling

5
![Apex Labs Defense Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(2pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HcO1MAZRL.jpg) [**Apex Labs Defense Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(2pcs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2GTWLST)

petlifebio$75.825.0★15%▲rising

6
![Apex Labs Muscle Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(1pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41O1vxw1HSL.jpg) [**Apex Labs Muscle Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(1pcs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2GRL39M)

petlifebio$38.895.0★35%▲rising

7
![Nutricost L-Leucine 2 000mg 120 Vegetarian Capsules Non-GMO Gluten Free 30 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q0bBiPEuL.jpg) [**Nutricost L-Leucine 2 000mg 120 Vegetarian Capsules Non-GMO Gluten Free 30 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLXDGBRN)

Nutricost$13.744.6★1,5484%▼falling

8
![Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lZRXZ78aL.jpg) [**Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2Q63LQ3)

Tanrewsis$71.545.0★24%▲rising

9
![NAUTILUS Muscle Code Essential Amino Acid Capsules Muscle Synthesis & Repair & Strength Unflavored 30 Servings Clinically Studied 0g Sugar Keto Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CTOdZRvjL.jpg) [**NAUTILUS Muscle Code Essential Amino Acid Capsules Muscle Synthesis & Repair & Strength Unflavored 30 Servings Clinically Studied 0g Sugar Keto Vegan Gluten Free Dairy Free**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRNCM6KN)

NAUTILUS$49.674.4★923%▲rising

10

![Apex Labs Muscle Powder Apex Labs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(2PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pf3LSJ3hL.jpg) [**Apex Labs Muscle Powder Apex Labs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(2PCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H39FWDRF)

Apex Labs Muscle$66.540.0★03%▲rising

11

![Ultra Strength HMB Supplements 3 000mg Per Serving 240 Capsules | Third Party Tested | Supports Muscle Growth Retention & Lean Muscle Mass | Fast Workout Recovery](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BXR-DiAxL.jpg) [**Ultra Strength HMB Supplements 3 000mg Per Serving 240 Capsules | Third Party Tested | Supports Muscle Growth Retention & Lean Muscle Mass | Fast Workout Recovery**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8M8X8PG)

DEAL SUPPLEMENT$24.264.5★1,0493%▼falling

12

![Green Valley Naturals Bone & Muscle Defense On-The-Go Stick | 3 000 mg myHMB (HMB) K2VITAL Delta & OsteoSine | Dual-Action Bone & Muscle Support | Vegan | Men & Women 50+ | 30 Stick Packs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xZfdsDuRL.jpg) [**Green Valley Naturals Bone & Muscle Defense On-The-Go Stick | 3 000 mg myHMB (HMB) K2VITAL Delta & OsteoSine | Dual-Action Bone & Muscle Support | Vegan | Men & Women 50+ | 30 Stick Packs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMGJ3WR4)

GREEN VALLEY NATURALS$81.934.1★413%▲rising

13

![Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Post-Exercise Recovery Vanilla Gluten-Free and Vegan 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tZHzeqs+L.jpg) [**Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Post-Exercise Recovery Vanilla Gluten-Free and Vegan 15 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H33XCPK9)

Apex Labs Muscle$71.965.0★12%▲rising

14

![MEENCCD 2 Pack HMB and L-Leucine Gummies HMB and Leucine Amino Acid for Muscle Growth Muscle Maintenance and Muscle Function for Men & Women Sugar-Free Raspberry Flavor 120 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517HPf6XkdL.jpg) [**MEENCCD 2 Pack HMB and L-Leucine Gummies HMB and Leucine Amino Acid for Muscle Growth Muscle Maintenance and Muscle Function for Men & Women Sugar-Free Raspberry Flavor 120 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWM8Y6RX)

MEENCCD$29.474.5★2442%▼falling

15

![Hmb and L-Leucine Gummies Pre Work Essential Amino Acids EAA Supplements for Men & Women w/Branched-Chain Amino (BCAA) & 4 Hydration Electrolytes Taurine B12 & D3 for Fast Workout Recovery 60Cts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QMRfavdvL.jpg) [**Hmb and L-Leucine Gummies Pre Work Essential Amino Acids EAA Supplements for Men & Women w/Branched-Chain Amino (BCAA) & 4 Hydration Electrolytes Taurine B12 & D3 for Fast Workout Recovery 60Cts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMQSM6Y)

Nextdia$28.494.2★382%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 18 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![ApexLabs Apex Muscle Defense by Dr. Tracy Gapin- Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Blend with HMB Leucine Ursolic Acid & Velositol - Supports Lean Muscle Growth Strength & Recovery Vanilla - 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MiCffuvKL.jpg)**ApexLabs Apex Muscle Defense by Dr. Tracy Gapin- Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Blend with HMB Leucine Ursolic Acid & Velositol - Supports Lean Muscle Growth Strength & Recovery Vanilla - 15 Servings** Muscle Defense**$91.96**3.7★47 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS7RPHWT) [![Apex Labs Muscle Powder Apex LabsProtein Powder Boosts Daily Energy &Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can TakePre/Post Workout or with Meals(1PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B1t7AOJoL.jpg)**Apex Labs Muscle Powder Apex LabsProtein Powder Boosts Daily Energy &Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can TakePre/Post Workout or with Meals(1PCS)** Apex Labs Muscle**$39.91**3.4★10 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H39K277M) [![Tanrewsis Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H3MsEvb6L.jpg)**Tanrewsis Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings** Tanrewsis**$36.65**5.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2PZQS7W) [![andmino HMB and L-Leucine Gummies 3000mg with Trehalose for Muscle Growth Muscle Relief and Workout Recovery for Adults & Elder Non-GMO Vegan Gluten Free Apple Flavor 120](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GoDzY7t7L.jpg)**andmino HMB and L-Leucine Gummies 3000mg with Trehalose for Muscle Growth Muscle Relief and Workout Recovery for Adults & Elder Non-GMO Vegan Gluten Free Apple Flavor 120** andmino**$29.12**4.4★428 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGK64Q3M) [![Apex Labs Defense Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(2pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HcO1MAZRL.jpg)**Apex Labs Defense Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(2pcs)** petlifebio**$75.82**5.0★1 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2GTWLST) [![Apex Labs Muscle Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(1pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41O1vxw1HSL.jpg)**Apex Labs Muscle Powder ApexLabs Protein Powder Boosts Daily Energy & Stamina Chocolate Taste You Can Take Pre/Post Workout or with Meals(1pcs)** petlifebio**$38.89**5.0★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2GRL39M) [![Nutricost L-Leucine 2 000mg 120 Vegetarian Capsules Non-GMO Gluten Free 30 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q0bBiPEuL.jpg)**Nutricost L-Leucine 2 000mg 120 Vegetarian Capsules Non-GMO Gluten Free 30 Servings** Nutricost**$13.74**4.6★1,548 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLXDGBRN) [![Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lZRXZ78aL.jpg)**Apex Labs Protein Powder for Men Workout Supplement Post-Exercise Recovery Chocolate Vegan Gluten-Free 15 Servings** Tanrewsis**$71.54**5.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2Q63LQ3)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Taste-Overall**12%

*“Great Taste”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“this is a solid product”*

**Muscle Pain Relief**9%

*“improves muscle tone”*

**Nutritional Content**6%

*“Good recovery and the best tasting protein”*

**Flavor**4%

*“Flavor is mild”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**4%

*“easy to chew”*

**Ingredients-Overall**4%

*“Product has good ingredients”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“good bang for the buck”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Efficient, tasty, and actually works”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“is easy to store”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Taste-Overall**11%

*“it tasted bitter”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“too pricey”*

**Flavor**5%

*“there truly is a dead flavor and slight smell”*

**Ingredients-Overall**5%

*“Several products now from Micro Ingredients that I have had issues with”*

**Solubility**4%

*“Hard to dissolve”*

**Nutritional Content**4%

*“Since the protein content is so low”*

**Dosage**3%

*“Dont be fooled by the 3000mg”*

**Strength**2%

*“NOT Triple Strength”*

**Side Effects**2%

*“I had bad reactions to it”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**2%

*“I usually end up swallowing them”*