GNC Women's Active Multivitamin without Iron - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) supplement bottle
GNC Women's

Active Multivitamin without Iron - 180 Caplets (90 Servings)

What We Researched
39 active ingredients analyzed · 14 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) 200 mg 222%
Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 20.1 mg 134%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 80 mcg 100%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 50 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg 2941%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2500%
Folate 0 0%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 833%
Biotin 300 mcg 100%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100 mg 25%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 167%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 286%
Copper (as Copper Sulfate) 2 mg 100%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg 100%
Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 120 mcg 100%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75 mcg 100%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol D-3) 40 mcg
Niacin (as Niacinamide & Niacin) 50 mg
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50 mg
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate & Calcium Ascorbate) 500 mg
Super Antioxidant Blend 0
alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg
Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis) 30 mg
MSM (Methylsulfonyl-methane) 12 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Betaine (as Trimethylglycine [TMG]) 10 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg
Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg
Lutemax® 2020 Lutein 2 mg
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 2 mg
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) 1 mg
Lycopene 1 mg
Turmeric Root Extract (CurcuWIN™)(Curcuma longa)(Standardized to Curcuminoids) 500 mcg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10 mcg
beta-Cryptoxanthin 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 E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • 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
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol D-3) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide & Niacin) Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate & Calcium Ascorbate) Fair
  • Super Antioxidant Blend Fair
  • alpha-Lipoic Acid Fair
  • Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis) Good
  • MSM (Methylsulfonyl-methane) Good
  • Inositol Good
  • Betaine (as Trimethylglycine [TMG]) Good
  • Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) Poor
  • Boron (as Sodium Borate) Fair
  • Lutemax® 2020 Lutein Good
  • Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) Good
  • Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) Good
  • Lycopene Good
  • Turmeric Root Extract (CurcuWIN™)(Curcuma longa)(Standardized to Curcuminoids) Poor
  • Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) Good
  • Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) Good
  • Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) Poor
  • beta-Cryptoxanthin Good
Other Ingredients Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  • Cellulose
  • Hydroxypropylcellulose
  • Stearic Acid Vegetable Source
  • Maltodextrin
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Titanium Dioxide (Mineral Whitener) High
  • Magnesium Stearate Vegetable Source
  • Polyethylene Glycol Low
  • Talc High
  • Natural Cool Vanilla Flavor
  • Chlorophyllin (Color)
  • Stevia Leaf Extract
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) 1500 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate) 200 mg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 20.1 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 50 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg Effective
  • Folate 0 Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg 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
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol D-3) 40 mcg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide & Niacin) 50 mg High
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate & Calcium Ascorbate) 500 mg Effective
  • alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • MSM (Methylsulfonyl-methane) 12 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Betaine (as Trimethylglycine [TMG]) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutemax® 2020 Lutein 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Turmeric Root Extract (CurcuWIN™)(Curcuma longa)(Standardized to Curcuminoids) 500 mcg 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) 200 mg 222%
Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 20.1 mg 134%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 80 mcg 100%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 50 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg 2941%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2500%
Folate 0 0%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 833%
Biotin 300 mcg 100%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100 mg 25%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 167%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg 286%
Copper (as Copper Sulfate) 2 mg 100%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2 mg 100%
Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 120 mcg 100%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 75 mcg 100%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol D-3) 40 mcg
Niacin (as Niacinamide & Niacin) 50 mg
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) 50 mg
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate & Calcium Ascorbate) 500 mg
Super Antioxidant Blend 0
alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg
Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis) 30 mg
MSM (Methylsulfonyl-methane) 12 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Betaine (as Trimethylglycine [TMG]) 10 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 4 mg
Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg
Lutemax® 2020 Lutein 2 mg
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 2 mg
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) 1 mg
Lycopene 1 mg
Turmeric Root Extract (CurcuWIN™)(Curcuma longa)(Standardized to Curcuminoids) 500 mcg
Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers) 400 mcg
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis) 50 mcg
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate) 10 mcg
beta-Cryptoxanthin 10 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.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Hydroxypropylcellulose Generally_safe

It is added to bind ingredients together and provide a smooth coating.

Stearic Acid Vegetable Source Unknown
Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

Serves as both a filler and a supplemental source of calcium and phosphorus.

Titanium Dioxide (Mineral Whitener) Unknown
Magnesium Stearate Vegetable Source Unknown
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.

Natural Cool Vanilla Flavor Unknown
Chlorophyllin (Color) Unknown
Stevia Leaf Extract Safe

Provides sweetness without calories or blood sugar impact.

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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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GNC Women's Active Multivitamin without Iron - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) received a product quality score of 56/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 39 active ingredients with 90 servings per container. Of the 14 inactive ingredients, 5 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 without Iron - 180 Caplets (90 Servings)?

GNC Women's Active Multivitamin without Iron - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) contains 39 active ingredients: Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate) (1500 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate) (200 mg), Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) (20.1 mg), Vitamin K (as phytonadione) (80 mcg), Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (50 mg), Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) (50 mg), and 33 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 222% DV, Thiamin at 3333% DV, Riboflavin at 2941% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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GNC Women's Active Multivitamin without Iron - 180 Caplets (90 Servings) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 14 inactive ingredients, 5 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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