Carlson

Founded 1965 · Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States · 702 products · carlsonlabs.com/

93
Brand Score

Certifications

8 certifications
Consumerlab Source available Primary evidence
Labdoor Source available Primary evidence
Non Gmo Project Source available Primary evidence
Fda Gmp Inspections Source available Primary evidence
Usda Organic Source available Primary evidence
Vegan Certified Source available Primary evidence
IGEN Non-GMO Tested Supporting evidence unavailable
NSF Certified Supporting evidence unavailable

Transparency Claims

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Evidence available Evidence
Testing Lab Disclosure — Evidence available Evidence

Violation History

4 incidents
Prop 65 Lead and lead compounds2024-02-05 Source available Primary source
Lawsuit Aloe Vera Gel products contained no detectable amount of aloe vera.2017 Source available Primary source
Prop 65 Retinol/Retinyl Esters2014-04-25 Source available Primary source
Lawsuit Patent infringement and unfair competition regarding the flavoring of gelatin capsules.2007 Source available Primary source
Products by Carlson (showing 100 of 137)
Vitamin A 10000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE
Vitamin A 10000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE
Product 100 Brand 93
E-Gem Oil Drops
E-Gem Oil Drops
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 & Omega-3
Vitamin D3 & Omega-3
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3, 2500 IU (62.5 mcg), Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamin D3 Soft Gels
Vitamin D3, 2500 IU (62.5 mcg), Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamin D3 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3, 1000 IU (25 mcg), Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamin D3 Soft Gels
Vitamin D3, 1000 IU (25 mcg), Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamin D3 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Zinc-Ease Natural Lemon Flavor
Zinc-Ease Natural Lemon Flavor
Product 100 Brand 93
Methyl Folate 400 mcg
Methyl Folate 400 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 2,500 IU (62.5 mcg)
Vitamin D3 2,500 IU (62.5 mcg)
Product 100 Brand 93
Methyl B-12
Methyl B-12
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 2,000 IU (50 mcg)
Vitamin D3 2,000 IU (50 mcg)
Product 100 Brand 93
Curcumin
Curcumin
Product 100 Brand 93
MCT Oil 14,000 mg
MCT Oil 14,000 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
E-Gems Plus 200 IU
E-Gems Plus 200 IU
Product 100 Brand 93
Biotin 5,000 mcg
Biotin 5,000 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
Moly-B
Moly-B
Product 100 Brand 93
Curcumin
Curcumin
Product 100 Brand 93
MCT Oil 14,000 mg
MCT Oil 14,000 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Co-QH2 Ubiquinol 100 mg
Co-QH2 Ubiquinol 100 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Methyl B-12
Methyl B-12
Product 100 Brand 93
E-Gems Plus 200 IU
E-Gems Plus 200 IU
Product 100 Brand 93
Chelated Calcium 500 mg
Chelated Calcium 500 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Methyl Folate 400 mcg
Methyl Folate 400 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
Methyl B-12
Methyl B-12
Product 100 Brand 93
Chelated Calcium 500 mg
Chelated Calcium 500 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 + K2 50 mcg (2,000 IU) & 90 mcg
Vitamin D3 + K2 50 mcg (2,000 IU) & 90 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
CO-QH Ubiquinol, 100 mg
CO-QH Ubiquinol, 100 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Kid's Super Daily D3 600 IU
Kid's Super Daily D3 600 IU
Product 100 Brand 93
Plant-Based Super Daily D3 2000 IU
Plant-Based Super Daily D3 2000 IU
Product 100 Brand 93
Biotin, 5000 mcg
Biotin, 5000 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
Super Daily D3, 2000 IU
Super Daily D3, 2000 IU
Product 100 Brand 93
E-Gems®, 67 mg (100 IU), 100 Soft Gels
E-Gems®, 67 mg (100 IU), 100 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
E-Gems®, 67 mg (100 IU)
E-Gems®, 67 mg (100 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin K2 90 mcg
Vitamin K2 90 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin K2, 90 mcg, 120 Soft Gels
Vitamin K2, 90 mcg, 120 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin K2, 90 mcg, 60 Soft Gels
Vitamin K2, 90 mcg, 60 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin K2 90 mcg
Vitamin K2 90 mcg
Product 100 Brand 93
Taurine, 1,000 mg
Taurine, 1,000 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Taurine, 1,000 mg
Taurine, 1,000 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Acetyl L-Carnitine Powder
Acetyl L-Carnitine Powder
Product 100 Brand 93
Zinc-Ease™ Soothing Lozenge Natural Lemon
Zinc-Ease™ Soothing Lozenge Natural Lemon
Product 100 Brand 93
Zinc-Ease Soothing Lozenge Natural Lemon 10 mg
Zinc-Ease Soothing Lozenge Natural Lemon 10 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Moly-B 500 mcg Vegetarian Tablets
Moly-B 500 mcg Vegetarian Tablets
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 62.5 mcg (2,500 IU)
Vitamin D3 62.5 mcg (2,500 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Vitamin D3 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Super Daily® D3, 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Super Daily® D3, 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Kid's Super Daily® D3
Kid's Super Daily® D3
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU)
Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Lutein & Greens, 180 Vegetarian Capsules
Lutein & Greens, 180 Vegetarian Capsules
Product 100 Brand 93
Lycopene, 15 mg, 180 Soft Gels
Lycopene, 15 mg, 180 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Tomato-Free Lycopene 15 mg Soft Gels
Tomato-Free Lycopene 15 mg Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Super Daily® D3, 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Super Daily® D3, 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Vitamin D3 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamins A & D, 300 Soft Gels
Vitamins A & D, 300 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin A & D, 100 Soft Gels
Vitamin A & D, 100 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU)
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU)
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin A, 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU), 100 Soft Gels
Vitamin A, 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU), 100 Soft Gels
Product 100 Brand 93
Phosphatidyl Serine 100 mg
Phosphatidyl Serine 100 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Phosphatidyl Serine 100 mg
Phosphatidyl Serine 100 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Chelated Magnesium Glycinate, 200 mg
Chelated Magnesium Glycinate, 200 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Magnesium Glycinate, 200 mg
Magnesium Glycinate, 200 mg
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamins D3 + K2, 30 Vegetarian Capsules
Vitamins D3 + K2, 30 Vegetarian Capsules
Product 100 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 + K2, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
Vitamin D3 + K2, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
Product 100 Brand 93
Kid's Lutein Gummies Natural Mango Flavor
Kid's Lutein Gummies Natural Mango Flavor
Product 98 Brand 93
E-Gems® Plus, 140 Soft Gels
E-Gems® Plus, 140 Soft Gels
Product 98 Brand 93
E-Gems® Plus, 100 Soft Gels
E-Gems® Plus, 100 Soft Gels
Product 98 Brand 93
Vitamins A - D3 - K2, 120 Soft Gels
Vitamins A - D3 - K2, 120 Soft Gels
Product 97 Brand 93
Vitamins A - D3 - K2, 60 Soft Gels
Vitamins A - D3 - K2, 60 Soft Gels
Product 97 Brand 93
Vitamin E Suppositories, 30 IU
Vitamin E Suppositories, 30 IU
Product 96 Brand 93
Cod Liver Oil Gems, Low Vitamin A, 920 mg Omega-3s + Vitamin D3, Norwegian, Sustainably Sourced, Lemon
Cod Liver Oil Gems, Low Vitamin A, 920 mg Omega-3s + Vitamin D3, Norwegian, Sustainably Sourced, Lemon
Product 96 Brand 93
Cod Liver Oil 1100 mg Omega-3s + A & D3 Lemon
Cod Liver Oil 1100 mg Omega-3s + A & D3 Lemon
Product 96 Brand 93
A 10,000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE) & D 5,000 IU (125 mcg)
A 10,000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE) & D 5,000 IU (125 mcg)
Product 96 Brand 93
E-Sel 800 IU
E-Sel 800 IU
Product 96 Brand 93
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE Solubilized (10,000 mcg IU)
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE Solubilized (10,000 mcg IU)
Product 96 Brand 93
A 10,000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE) & D 5,000 IU (125 mcg)
A 10,000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE) & D 5,000 IU (125 mcg)
Product 96 Brand 93
E-Sel 800
E-Sel 800
Product 96 Brand 93
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU)
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU)
Product 96 Brand 93
Super D3 + K2, 45 Vegetarian Capsules
Super D3 + K2, 45 Vegetarian Capsules
Product 96 Brand 93
Vitamin A & D, 250 Soft Gels
Vitamin A & D, 250 Soft Gels
Product 96 Brand 93
Vitamin A & D, 100 Soft Gels
Vitamin A & D, 100 Soft Gels
Product 96 Brand 93
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU)
Vitamin A 3,000 mcg RAE (10000 IU)
Product 96 Brand 93
Chelated Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg
Chelated Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg
Product 95 Brand 93
Gamma E-Gems®, 465 mg, 120 Soft Gels
Gamma E-Gems®, 465 mg, 120 Soft Gels
Product 95 Brand 93
Gamma E-Gems®, 60 Soft Gels
Gamma E-Gems®, 60 Soft Gels
Product 95 Brand 93
Super D3 Gummies, Natural Fruit, 120 Vegetarian Gummies (25 mcg (1000 IU) per Gummy)
Super D3 Gummies, Natural Fruit, 120 Vegetarian Gummies (25 mcg (1000 IU) per Gummy)
Product 95 Brand 93
Vitamin D3 Gummies Natural Fruit 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Vitamin D3 Gummies Natural Fruit 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Product 95 Brand 93
Kid's, Vitamin D3 Gummies, Natural Fruit, 25 mcg (1000 IU), 60 Vegetarian Gummies
Kid's, Vitamin D3 Gummies, Natural Fruit, 25 mcg (1000 IU), 60 Vegetarian Gummies
Product 95 Brand 93
Active B Complex
Active B Complex
Product 94 Brand 93
Vitamin E, 400 IU
Vitamin E, 400 IU
Product 93 Brand 93
Niacin 50 mg
Niacin 50 mg
Product 93 Brand 93
Fish Oil Q
Fish Oil Q
Product 93 Brand 93
Cal-1000
Cal-1000
Product 93 Brand 93
Chelated Copper 5 mg
Chelated Copper 5 mg
Product 93 Brand 93
KEY-E
KEY-E
Product 93 Brand 93
MCT Oil 14,000 mg
MCT Oil 14,000 mg
Product 93 Brand 93
Zinc-Ease Natural Lemon Flavor
Zinc-Ease Natural Lemon Flavor
Product 93 Brand 93
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlson a trustworthy supplement brand?

Carlson receives a brand trust score of 93/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States. Our research did not find independently verified third-party certifications for this brand. While this doesn't mean their products are low quality, third-party testing is considered a strong indicator of commitment to quality assurance. Note: Carlson has 4 historical regulatory incidents on record. These are factored into the overall trust score and are detailed in the violation history section above.

Is Carlson third-party tested?

GoodSupp's research did not find verified third-party testing certifications for Carlson. Third-party testing by organizations like NSF International, USP, or Informed Sport is considered one of the strongest indicators of supplement quality. Without it, consumers must rely more heavily on the brand's own quality claims. This doesn't necessarily mean Carlson's products are low quality, but it does mean there's less independent verification of their claims.

What are the best Carlson supplements?

Based on GoodSupp's quality analysis, the highest-rated Carlson supplements are: Vitamin A 10000 IU (3,000 mcg RAE (score: 100/100); E-Gem Oil Drops (score: 100/100); Vitamin D3 & Omega-3 (score: 100/100). These scores are calculated from ingredient quality, dosage adequacy, bioavailability, label transparency, and inactive ingredient safety. Scores can vary significantly across a brand's product line — a high brand trust score doesn't guarantee every individual product is top-quality.

Where is Carlson located?

Carlson is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States. The company was founded in 1965. They currently offer 702 products in their supplement lineup. Their official website is carlsonlabs.com. Manufacturing location may differ from corporate headquarters — look for GMP certification to verify manufacturing quality standards.

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