GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) supplement bottle
GNC Women's

Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings)

What We Researched
35 active ingredients analyzed · 12 inactive ingredients decoded · 5 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor
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Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg 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%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) 50 mg 4167%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg 3846&
Niacin (Niacinamide & Niacin) 50 mg 313%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2941%
Folate 680 mcg 170%
Vitamin B-12 (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 400 mg 31%
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 18 mg 100%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100 mg 24%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 227%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 364%
Copper (as Copper 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%
Methyl-Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) 100 mg
alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg
Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg
Lutein (As Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 2 mg
Lycopene 1 mg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) Good
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Niacin (Niacinamide & Niacin) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Sulfate) Fair
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) Poor
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) Good
  • Methyl-Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) Good
  • alpha-Lipoic Acid Fair
  • Inositol Good
  • Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) Poor
  • Boron (as Sodium Borate) Fair
  • Lutein (As Marigold Flower Extract) Good
  • Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) Good
  • Lycopene Good
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) Good
  • Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) Good
  • Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) Poor
Other Ingredients Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Corn Starch
  • Stearic Acid Vegetable Source
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • Magnesium Stearate Vegetable Source
  • Polyethylene Glycol Low
  • Titanium Dioxide (Mineral Whitener) High
  • Talc High
  • Spirulina Extract (Color)
  • Riboflavin (Color)
  • Natural Vanilla Mint Flavor
  • Steviol Glycosides
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg 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
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) 50 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg Effective
  • Niacin (Niacinamide & Niacin) 50 mg High
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg Effective
  • Folate 680 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (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 400 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 18 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper 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
  • Methyl-Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (As Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg Under-dosed
  • Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg 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%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) 50 mg 4167%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg 3846&
Niacin (Niacinamide & Niacin) 50 mg 313%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2941%
Folate 680 mcg 170%
Vitamin B-12 (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 400 mg 31%
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 18 mg 100%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100 mg 24%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 227%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 364%
Copper (as Copper 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%
Methyl-Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) 100 mg
alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg
Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg
Lutein (As Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 2 mg
Lycopene 1 mg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg
Astaxanthin (from 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 Vegetable Source Unknown
Polyvinyl Alcohol Generally_safe

It is used as a coating for tablets or capsules.

Magnesium Stearate Vegetable Source Unknown
Polyethylene Glycol Caution

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

Titanium Dioxide (Mineral Whitener) Unknown
Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Spirulina Extract (Color) Safe

It is used to impart a blue or green color to supplements.

Riboflavin (Color) Safe

It is used as a natural food coloring.

Natural Vanilla Mint Flavor Unknown
Steviol Glycosides Safe

It is used as a sweetener.

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Brand Trust Report
GNC Women's

Founded 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · 54 products · gnc.com

Certifications

5 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Nsf Certified For Sport Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

8 incidents
Recall GNC Women's 30+ Vitapak2025-06-13Source
Prop 65 Lead, Cadmium2019-02-07Source
Lawsuit Deceptively advertising fake markdowns online to mislead consumers into thinking items were on 'sale.'2019Source
Lawsuit Deceptively labeling dietary supplements regarding FDA approval and failing to include required disclaimers.2019Source
Recall Women's Iron Complete Dietary Supplement 60-count caplets2018-12-19Source
Prop 65 Lead2018-10-12Source
Recall GNC Women's Ultra Mega Time Release 180-count2016-11-16Source
Lawsuit Knowingly selling products containing unlawful synthetic chemicals (picamilon, BMPEA, and acacia rigidula).2016Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) a good supplement?

GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) 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 35 active ingredients with 90 servings per container. Of the 12 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, GNC Women's, holds a brand trust score of 90/100 with 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Nsf Certified For Sport, Fda Gmp Inspections.

What are the ingredients in GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings)?

GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) contains 35 active ingredients: Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) (1500 mcg), 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), Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (50 mg), and 29 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 333% DV, Vitamin D at 250% DV, Thiamin at 4167% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) safe to take?

GNC Women's Active Multivitamin - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 12 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Polyethylene Glycol. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is GNC Women's a trustworthy supplement brand?

GNC Women's receives a brand trust score of 90/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, the company offers 54 products in their lineup. They hold 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Nsf Certified For Sport, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: GNC Women's has 8 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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