Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 10000 IU | 200% |
| Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) | 600 mg | 1,000% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1600 IU | 400% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from soy) | 400 IU | 1,333% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) | 15 mg | 1,000% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 17 mg | 1,000% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 40 mg | 200% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 20 mg | 1,000% |
| Folate (folic acid) | 400 mcg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) | 120 mcg | 2,000% |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% |
| Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) | 40 mg | 400% |
| Calcium (from calcium ascorbate) | 50 mg | 5% |
| Iodine (from potassium iodide) | 300 mcg | 200% |
| Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | 100 mg | 25% |
| Zinc (from zinc glycinate) | 15 mg | 100% |
| Selenium (from selenomethionine) | 210 mcg | 300% |
| Copper (from copper glycinate) | 2 mg | 100% |
| Manganese (from manganese glycinate) | 3 mg | 150% |
| Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) | 240 mcg | 200% |
| Molybdenum (from Mo glycinate) | 75 mcg | 100% |
| Lutein (FloraGLO® by Kemin Ind.) | 800 mcg | * |
| Lemon Bioflavonoids Complex | 50 mg | * |
| Phosphatidyl Choline | 50 mg | * |
| Boron (from B glycinate) | 2 mg | * |
| Vanadium (BMOV) | 400 mcg | * |
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 800 mg | * |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 130 mg | * |
| DHA (Docosahexaenioc Acid) | 90 mg | * |
Bioavailability Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin A (as beta carotene) Fair
- Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) Good
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Good
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from soy) Good
- Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) Fair
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Good
- Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
- Folate (folic acid) Fair
- Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Fair
- Biotin Good
- Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) Good
- Calcium (from calcium ascorbate) Good
- Iodine (from potassium iodide) Good
- Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) Poor
- Zinc (from zinc glycinate) Fair
- Selenium (from selenomethionine) Good
- Copper (from copper glycinate) Fair
- Manganese (from manganese glycinate) Good
- Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) Good
- Molybdenum (from Mo glycinate) Good
- Lutein (FloraGLO® by Kemin Ind.) Good
- Lemon Bioflavonoids Complex Fair
- Phosphatidyl Choline Poor
- Boron (from B glycinate) Fair
- Vanadium (BMOV) Poor
- Fish Oil Concentrate Fair
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) Fair
- DHA (Docosahexaenioc Acid) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Gelatin
- Glycerin
- Water
- Carob
- Beeswax
- Olive Oil
- Rice Flour
- Lecithin (soybeans)
- Safflower Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Coconut Oil
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
Efficacy Good
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 10000 IU Under-dosed
- Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) 600 mg Effective
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 1600 IU Effective
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from soy) 400 IU High
- Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) 15 mg Effective
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 17 mg Effective
- Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg High
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 20 mg Effective
- Folate (folic acid) 400 mcg Effective
- Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 120 mcg Effective
- Biotin 300 mcg Effective
- Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) 40 mg Effective
- Calcium (from calcium ascorbate) 50 mg Under-dosed
- Iodine (from potassium iodide) 300 mcg High
- Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) 100 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc (from zinc glycinate) 15 mg Effective
- Selenium (from selenomethionine) 210 mcg High
- Copper (from copper glycinate) 2 mg Effective
- Manganese (from manganese glycinate) 3 mg Effective
- Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) 240 mcg Effective
- Molybdenum (from Mo glycinate) 75 mcg Effective
- Lutein (FloraGLO® by Kemin Ind.) 800 mcg Under-dosed
- Lemon Bioflavonoids Complex 50 mg Under-dosed
- Phosphatidyl Choline 50 mg Under-dosed
- Boron (from B glycinate) 2 mg Under-dosed
- Fish Oil Concentrate 800 mg High
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 130 mg Under-dosed
- DHA (Docosahexaenioc Acid) 90 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 | |
| Calories from Fat | 9 | |
| Total Fat | 1 g | 1.5% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 10000 IU | 200% |
| Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) | 600 mg | 1,000% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1600 IU | 400% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from soy) | 400 IU | 1,333% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) | 15 mg | 1,000% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 17 mg | 1,000% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 40 mg | 200% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 20 mg | 1,000% |
| Folate (folic acid) | 400 mcg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) | 120 mcg | 2,000% |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% |
| Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) | 40 mg | 400% |
| Calcium (from calcium ascorbate) | 50 mg | 5% |
| Iodine (from potassium iodide) | 300 mcg | 200% |
| Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | 100 mg | 25% |
| Zinc (from zinc glycinate) | 15 mg | 100% |
| Selenium (from selenomethionine) | 210 mcg | 300% |
| Copper (from copper glycinate) | 2 mg | 100% |
| Manganese (from manganese glycinate) | 3 mg | 150% |
| Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) | 240 mcg | 200% |
| Molybdenum (from Mo glycinate) | 75 mcg | 100% |
| Lutein (FloraGLO® by Kemin Ind.) | 800 mcg | * |
| Lemon Bioflavonoids Complex | 50 mg | * |
| Phosphatidyl Choline | 50 mg | * |
| Boron (from B glycinate) | 2 mg | * |
| Vanadium (BMOV) | 400 mcg | * |
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 800 mg | * |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 130 mg | * |
| DHA (Docosahexaenioc Acid) | 90 mg | * |
Other Ingredients
Gelatin Safe
Glycerin Safe
Water Safe
Carob Safe
Beeswax Safe
Olive Oil Safe
Rice Flour Safe
Lecithin (soybeans) Unknown
Safflower Oil Safe
Glyceryl Stearate Safe
Coconut Oil Safe
Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe
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Certifications
6 certifications
Transparency
3 claims
Violation History
4 incidents
Is Carlson Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels a good supplement?
Carlson Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels received a product quality score of 82/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 33 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 12 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Carlson, holds a brand trust score of 84/100 with 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections.
What are the ingredients in Carlson Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels?
Carlson Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels contains 33 active ingredients: Calories (18), Calories from Fat (9), Total Fat (1 g), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10000 IU), Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) (600 mg), and 27 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 1,000% DV, Vitamin D3 at 400% DV, Vitamin E at 1,333% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is Carlson Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels safe to take?
Carlson Super 2 Daily Vitamins and Minerals, 120 Softgels has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is Carlson a trustworthy supplement brand?
Carlson receives a brand trust score of 84/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, the company offers 378 products in their lineup. They hold 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Carlson has 4 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
How much vitamin d3 should i take daily?
The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.
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How much vitamin d3 per day for a woman?
The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.
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