GNC Milestones Teen Multivitamin for Boys 12-17 supplement bottle
GNC Milestones

Teen Multivitamin for Boys 12-17

What We Researched
34 active ingredients analyzed · 37 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 brand certifications checked · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor
75
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 1500 mcg RAE 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 133%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 50%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 20.1 mg 134%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 4.5 mg 375%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 5.1 mg 392%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 6 mg 353%
Folate 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 18 mcg 750%
Biotin 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 50 mg 9%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 200 mg 15%
Iron (as Soy Protein Iron Chelate, Hydrolyzed) 11 mg 61%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 50 mg 4%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg 12%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 70 mcg 127%
Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (as Chromium Complex) 120 mcg 343%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 20 mcg 44%
Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) 47 mg 2%
Cranberry Berry Extract (as Vaccinium macrocarpon Berry Extract) 80 mg
Inositol 50 mg
Flaxseed hull extract 50 mg
Apple Fruit Extract (as Malus pumila Fruit Extract) 10 mg
Blueberry, Powder 10 mg
Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) 1 mg
Lycopene 500 mcg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 200 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as 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
  • Iron (as Soy Protein Iron Chelate, Hydrolyzed) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) Good
  • 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 Complex) Fair
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) Good
  • Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) Good
  • Cranberry Berry Extract (as Vaccinium macrocarpon Berry Extract) Fair
  • Inositol Good
  • Flaxseed hull extract Fair
  • Apple Fruit Extract (as Malus pumila Fruit Extract) Fair
  • Blueberry, Powder Good
  • Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) Good
  • Lycopene Good
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) Good
Other Ingredients Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  • Alpha-Carotene
  • Ascorbyl Palmitate
  • Brewer's Yeast
  • Caramel Color
  • Carnauba Wax
  • Cellulose
  • Corn Starch
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Cryptoxanthin
  • Ethyl Vanillin
  • Ethylcellulose
  • Porcine Gelatin
  • Glucose Syrup
  • Glycerides
  • Gum Arabic
  • Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Maltodextrin
  • Mannitol
  • Mixed Carotenoid
  • Mixed Tocopherols
  • Food Starch
  • Modified
  • Oleic Acid
  • Polyethylene Glycol Low
  • Polysaccharides
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Sodium Hydroxide
  • Stearic Acid
  • Sugar
  • Talc High
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Triacetin
  • Tricalcium Phosphate
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 1500 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 20.1 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 4.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 5.1 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 6 mg Effective
  • Folate 680 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 18 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Soy Protein Iron Chelate, Hydrolyzed) 11 mg Effective
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 70 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as Chromium Complex) 120 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 20 mcg Under-dosed
  • Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) 47 mg Under-dosed
  • Cranberry Berry Extract (as Vaccinium macrocarpon Berry Extract) 80 mg High
  • Inositol 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Flaxseed hull extract 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Blueberry, Powder 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 500 mcg Under-dosed
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 200 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 1500 mcg RAE 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 133%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 50%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 20.1 mg 134%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 4.5 mg 375%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 5.1 mg 392%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 6 mg 353%
Folate 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 18 mcg 750%
Biotin 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 50 mg 9%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 200 mg 15%
Iron (as Soy Protein Iron Chelate, Hydrolyzed) 11 mg 61%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 50 mg 4%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg 12%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 70 mcg 127%
Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (as Chromium Complex) 120 mcg 343%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 20 mcg 44%
Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) 47 mg 2%
Cranberry Berry Extract (as Vaccinium macrocarpon Berry Extract) 80 mg
Inositol 50 mg
Flaxseed hull extract 50 mg
Apple Fruit Extract (as Malus pumila Fruit Extract) 10 mg
Blueberry, Powder 10 mg
Lutein (as Marigold Flower Extract) 1 mg
Lycopene 500 mcg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 200 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Safe

It is used as a coating for tablets and capsules.

Alpha-Carotene Unknown
Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe

Prevents oxidation and extends shelf life of oil-based supplements.

Brewer's Yeast Generally_safe

It is added as a source of nutrients.

Caramel Color Generally_safe

It provides a brown color to the product.

Carnauba Wax Safe

Provides a glossy, protective coating on tablets.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Corn Starch Generally_safe

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

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Cryptoxanthin Unknown
Ethyl Vanillin Generally_safe

It is used to add vanilla flavor to the supplement.

Ethylcellulose Generally_safe

It is used as a coating to control the release of supplement ingredients.

Porcine Gelatin Unknown
Glucose Syrup Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener and binder.

Glycerides Unknown
Gum Arabic Safe

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

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Safe

Binds tablet ingredients and can form tablet coatings.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Mannitol Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener, filler, and flow agent.

Mixed Carotenoid Unknown
Mixed Tocopherols Safe

Prevents oxidation and rancidity in oil-based supplements.

Food Starch Unknown
Modified Unknown
Oleic Acid Safe
Polyethylene Glycol Caution

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

Polysaccharides Unknown
Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Sodium Hydroxide Generally_safe

It is used to adjust pH levels.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Sugar Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewable or gummy supplements.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Triacetin Generally_safe

It is used as a solvent or humectant.

Tricalcium Phosphate Safe

Prevents clumping and provides supplemental calcium.

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Brand Trust Report
GNC Milestones

Founded 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · 20 products · gnc.com/

Certifications

2 certifications
Clean Label Project Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
In House Testing — Claimed Source
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GNC Milestones Teen Multivitamin for Boys 12-17 received a product quality score of 57/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 34 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 37 inactive ingredients, 15 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, GNC Milestones, holds a brand trust score of 75/100 with 2 verified certifications including Clean Label Project, Informed Sport.

What are the ingredients in GNC Milestones Teen Multivitamin for Boys 12-17?

GNC Milestones Teen Multivitamin for Boys 12-17 contains 34 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) (1500 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate) (120 mg), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (10 mcg), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) (20.1 mg), Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) (80 mcg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) (4.5 mg), and 28 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Thiamine at 375% DV, Riboflavin at 392% DV, Vitamin B6 at 353% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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GNC Milestones receives a brand trust score of 75/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, the company offers 20 products in their lineup. They hold 2 verified certifications including Clean Label Project, Informed Sport. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. No regulatory violations or FDA warning letters were found in our research.

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