50+ Multivitamin Review
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % 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 D-3) | 50 mcg | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha tocopherol Acetate) | 20.1 mg | 134% |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione) | 80 mcg | 67% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 4167% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | 50 mg | 3846% |
| 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 Sulfate) | 18 mg | 100% |
| 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) | 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% |
| Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Fruit Extract | 50 mg | † |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | † |
| Fruit & Vegetable Blend | 15 mg | † |
| Inositol | 10 mg | † |
| Silica (As Silicon Dioxide) | 4 mg | † |
| Lutein (from Marigold Flower Extract) | 2 mg | † |
| Boron (as Sodium Borate) | 2 mg | † |
| Lycopene | 1 mg | † |
| Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers from Marigold Flower Extract) | 400 mcg | † |
| Astaxanthin | 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 D-3) Good
- Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha tocopherol 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
- Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate) Good
- Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
- Calcium Good
- Iron (as Ferrous Sulfate) 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
- Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Fruit Extract Fair
- Alpha Lipoic Acid Fair
- Inositol Good
- Silica (As Silicon Dioxide) Poor
- Lutein (from Marigold Flower Extract) Good
- Boron (as Sodium Borate) Fair
- Lycopene Good
- Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers from Marigold Flower Extract) Good
- Astaxanthin Fair
- 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
- Riboflavin
- Spirulina Extract
- Natural Cool Vanilla Flavor
- Steviol Glycosides
Efficacy Good
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 D-3) 50 mcg Effective
- Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha tocopherol 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 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 Sulfate) 18 mg Effective
- 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) 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
- Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Fruit Extract 50 mg Effective
- Alpha Lipoic Acid 25 mg Under-dosed
- Inositol 10 mg Under-dosed
- Lutein (from Marigold Flower Extract) 2 mg Under-dosed
- Boron (as Sodium Borate) 2 mg Under-dosed
- Lycopene 1 mg Under-dosed
- Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers from Marigold Flower Extract) 400 mcg Under-dosed
- Astaxanthin 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 D-3) | 50 mcg | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha tocopherol Acetate) | 20.1 mg | 134% |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione) | 80 mcg | 67% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 4167% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | 50 mg | 3846% |
| 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 Sulfate) | 18 mg | 100% |
| 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) | 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% |
| Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Fruit Extract | 50 mg | † |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | † |
| Fruit & Vegetable Blend | 15 mg | † |
| Inositol | 10 mg | † |
| Silica (As Silicon Dioxide) | 4 mg | † |
| Lutein (from Marigold Flower Extract) | 2 mg | † |
| Boron (as Sodium Borate) | 2 mg | † |
| Lycopene | 1 mg | † |
| Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers from Marigold Flower Extract) | 400 mcg | † |
| Astaxanthin | 50 mcg | † |
| Vanadium (As Sodium Metavanadate) | 10 mcg | † |
Other Ingredients
Cellulose Safe
Corn Starch Generally_safe
Stearic Acid Vegetable Source Unknown
Polyvinyl Alcohol Generally_safe
Polyethylene Glycol Caution
Titanium Dioxide (Mineral Whitener) Unknown
Talc Avoid
Riboflavin Safe
Spirulina Extract Unknown
Natural Cool Vanilla Flavor Unknown
Steviol Glycosides Safe
Certifications
10 certifications
Transparency
5 claims
Violation History
34 incidents
Is GNC 50+ Multivitamin a good supplement?
GNC 50+ Multivitamin 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 90 servings per container. Of the 12 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe and 1 ingredient is flagged for review. The manufacturer, GNC, holds a brand trust score of 96/100.
What are the ingredients in GNC 50+ Multivitamin?
GNC 50+ Multivitamin contains 34 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 D-3) (50 mcg), Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha tocopherol Acetate) (20.1 mg), Vitamin K (as phytonadione) (80 mcg), Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (50 mg), and 28 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 50+ Multivitamin safe to take?
GoodSupp reviewed the inactive-ingredient data available for GNC 50+ Multivitamin. Of 12 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. This label analysis cannot determine whether the product is safe for a particular person, and source labels may change. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is GNC a trustworthy supplement brand?
GNC receives a brand trust score of 96/100 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 1590 products in their lineup. Note: GNC has 34 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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