GNC Mega Men 50 Plus Multivitamin supplement bottle
GNC Mega Men

50 Plus Multivitamin

What We Researched
37 active ingredients analyzed · 13 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 brand certifications checked · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor
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Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg RAE 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 300 mg 333%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 50 mcg 250%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 20.1 mg 134%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 50 mg 4167%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 50 mg 3846%
Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) 50 mg 313%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2941%
Folate 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 2083%
Biotin 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg 1000%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 10 mg 2%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 210 mg 16%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 120 mg 29%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 227%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 364%
Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 120 mcg 343%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75 mcg 167%
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract 100 mg
Arginine (as L-Arginine Monohydrochloride) 100 mg
Sage, Powder (as Salvia officinalis, Powder) 50 mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg
Ginkgo, Powder (as Ginkgo biloba, Powder) 25 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Phosphatidylserine 10 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg
Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg
Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg
Lycopene 2 mg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg
Astaxanthin (as Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) Fair
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) Fair
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) Poor
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) Good
  • Saw Palmetto Berry Extract Poor
  • Arginine (as L-Arginine Monohydrochloride) Good
  • Sage, Powder (as Salvia officinalis, Powder) Fair
  • Alpha-Lipoic Acid Fair
  • Ginkgo, Powder (as Ginkgo biloba, Powder) Poor
  • Inositol Good
  • Phosphatidylserine Good
  • Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) Poor
  • Boron (as Sodium Borate) Fair
  • Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) Good
  • Lycopene Good
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) Good
  • Astaxanthin (as Haematococcus pluvialis) Good
  • Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) Poor
Other Ingredients Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Corn Starch
  • Stearic Acid
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Polyethylene Glycol Low
  • Talc High
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Caramel
  • Vanilla Mint Flavor
  • Natural
  • Steviol Glycosides
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 300 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 50 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 20.1 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 50 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 50 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) 50 mg High
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg Effective
  • Folate 680 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg Effective
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 210 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 120 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 120 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75 mcg Effective
  • Saw Palmetto Berry Extract 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Arginine (as L-Arginine Monohydrochloride) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Sage, Powder (as Salvia officinalis, Powder) 50 mg High
  • Alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Ginkgo, Powder (as Ginkgo biloba, Powder) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphatidylserine 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg Under-dosed
  • Astaxanthin (as Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg RAE 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 300 mg 333%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 50 mcg 250%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 20.1 mg 134%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 50 mg 4167%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 50 mg 3846%
Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) 50 mg 313%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2941%
Folate 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 2083%
Biotin 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg 1000%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 10 mg 2%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 210 mg 16%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 120 mg 29%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 227%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 364%
Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 120 mcg 343%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75 mcg 167%
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract 100 mg
Arginine (as L-Arginine Monohydrochloride) 100 mg
Sage, Powder (as Salvia officinalis, Powder) 50 mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg
Ginkgo, Powder (as Ginkgo biloba, Powder) 25 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Phosphatidylserine 10 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg
Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg
Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg
Lycopene 2 mg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg
Astaxanthin (as Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Corn Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Polyvinyl Alcohol Generally_safe

It is used as a coating for tablets or capsules.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Polyethylene Glycol Caution

It is used as a binder, coating agent, or to improve solubility.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Caramel Generally_safe

It is used to impart a brown color to supplements.

Vanilla Mint Flavor Unknown
Natural Unknown
Steviol Glycosides Safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
GNC Mega Men

Founded 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · 33 products · gnc.com

Certifications

3 certifications
Clean Label Project Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
Lawsuit Mislabeling of herbal supplements2015Source
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GNC Mega Men 50 Plus Multivitamin received a product quality score of 54/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 37 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 13 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, GNC Mega Men, holds a brand trust score of 80/100 with 3 verified certifications including Clean Label Project, Informed Sport, Nsf Gmp.

What are the ingredients in GNC Mega Men 50 Plus Multivitamin?

GNC Mega Men 50 Plus Multivitamin contains 37 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) (1500 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) (300 mg), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (50 mcg), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) (20.1 mg), Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) (80 mcg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) (50 mg), and 31 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 333% DV, Vitamin D at 250% DV, Thiamine at 4167% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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