Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules supplement bottle
Life Extension

Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules

What We Researched
20 active ingredients analyzed · 10 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
85
Product Score Good
86
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A [as mixed carotenoids from African oil palm (fruit) extract, beta-carotene] 900 mcg^ 100%
Vitamin C [from amla (fruit) extract] 90 mg 100%
Vitamin D3 [as cholecalciferol from algae] 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E [as D-alpha tocopherol from sunflower] 15 mg 100%
Thiamine [vitamin B1 from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 1.2 mg 100%
Riboflavin [vitamin B2 as riboflavin 5’-phosphate, riboflavin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 3.25 mg 250%
Niacin [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 16 mg• 100%
Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, pyridoxin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 4.25 mg 250%
Folate [as folate from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts), L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt] 400 mcgº 100%
Vitamin B12 [as methylcobalamin, cobalamin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 6 mcg 250%
Biotin [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 30 mcg 100%
Pantothenic acid [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 5 mg 100%
Iodine [as potassium iodide] 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium [as magnesium oxide] 50 mg 12%
Zinc [as zinc citrate] 11 mg 100%
Selenium [as high selenium yeast] 55 mcg 100%
Manganese [as manganese citrate] 2.3 mg 100%
Chromium [as chromium nicotinate glycinate] 35 mcg 100%
Molybdenum [as molybdenum glycinate] 45 mcg 100%
Food Complex[Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts), amla (fruit), onion (bulb) (providing 22 mg flavonoids), grape (seed) (providing 60 mg proanthocyanidins), broccoli (aerial), African oil palm (fruit), European elder (fruit), blackberry (fruit), blueberry (fruit), sweet cherry (fruit), cranberry (fruit), plum (fruit), persimmon (fruit), (extracts and powders)] 1400 mg **
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A [as mixed carotenoids from African oil palm (fruit) extract, beta-carotene] Good
  • Vitamin C [from amla (fruit) extract] Fair
  • Vitamin D3 [as cholecalciferol from algae] Good
  • Vitamin E [as D-alpha tocopherol from sunflower] Good
  • Thiamine [vitamin B1 from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Riboflavin [vitamin B2 as riboflavin 5’-phosphate, riboflavin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Niacin [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, pyridoxin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Folate [as folate from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts), L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt] Fair
  • Vitamin B12 [as methylcobalamin, cobalamin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Biotin [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Pantothenic acid [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] Fair
  • Iodine [as potassium iodide] Good
  • Magnesium [as magnesium oxide] Poor
  • Zinc [as zinc citrate] Good
  • Selenium [as high selenium yeast] Good
  • Manganese [as manganese citrate] Good
  • Chromium [as chromium nicotinate glycinate] Good
  • Molybdenum [as molybdenum glycinate] Good
  • Food Complex[Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts), amla (fruit), onion (bulb) (providing 22 mg flavonoids), grape (seed) (providing 60 mg proanthocyanidins), broccoli (aerial), African oil palm (fruit), European elder (fruit), blackberry (fruit), blueberry (fruit), sweet cherry (fruit), cranberry (fruit), plum (fruit), persimmon (fruit), (extracts and powders)] Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Vegetable Cellulose (Capsule)
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Maltodextrin
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Silica
  • Vegetable Stearate
  • Palm olein
  • Arabic Gum
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A [as mixed carotenoids from African oil palm (fruit) extract, beta-carotene] 900 mcg^ Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C [from amla (fruit) extract] 90 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 [as cholecalciferol from algae] 25 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E [as D-alpha tocopherol from sunflower] 15 mg Effective
  • Iodine [as potassium iodide] 150 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium [as magnesium oxide] 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc [as zinc citrate] 11 mg Effective
  • Selenium [as high selenium yeast] 55 mcg Effective
  • Manganese [as manganese citrate] 2.3 mg Effective
  • Chromium [as chromium nicotinate glycinate] 35 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum [as molybdenum glycinate] 45 mcg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A [as mixed carotenoids from African oil palm (fruit) extract, beta-carotene] 900 mcg^ 100%
Vitamin C [from amla (fruit) extract] 90 mg 100%
Vitamin D3 [as cholecalciferol from algae] 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E [as D-alpha tocopherol from sunflower] 15 mg 100%
Thiamine [vitamin B1 from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 1.2 mg 100%
Riboflavin [vitamin B2 as riboflavin 5’-phosphate, riboflavin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 3.25 mg 250%
Niacin [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 16 mg• 100%
Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, pyridoxin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 4.25 mg 250%
Folate [as folate from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts), L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt] 400 mcgº 100%
Vitamin B12 [as methylcobalamin, cobalamin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 6 mcg 250%
Biotin [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 30 mcg 100%
Pantothenic acid [from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] 5 mg 100%
Iodine [as potassium iodide] 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium [as magnesium oxide] 50 mg 12%
Zinc [as zinc citrate] 11 mg 100%
Selenium [as high selenium yeast] 55 mcg 100%
Manganese [as manganese citrate] 2.3 mg 100%
Chromium [as chromium nicotinate glycinate] 35 mcg 100%
Molybdenum [as molybdenum glycinate] 45 mcg 100%
Food Complex[Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts), amla (fruit), onion (bulb) (providing 22 mg flavonoids), grape (seed) (providing 60 mg proanthocyanidins), broccoli (aerial), African oil palm (fruit), European elder (fruit), blackberry (fruit), blueberry (fruit), sweet cherry (fruit), cranberry (fruit), plum (fruit), persimmon (fruit), (extracts and powders)] 1400 mg **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Vegetable Cellulose (Capsule) Safe

It is used as a material for making vegetarian capsules.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Tapioca Starch Safe

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

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Vegetable Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to equipment.

Palm olein Unknown
Arabic Gum Generally_safe

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

Medium Chain Triglycerides Safe

Enhances absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Safe

Binds tablet ingredients and can form tablet coatings.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Life Extension

Founded 1980 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA · 352 products · lifeextension.com

Certifications

3 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed

Violation History

2 incidents
Prop 65 Lead2018-04-13Source
Fda Warning Making drug claims for dietary supplements, suggesting they can treat, mitigate, or prevent diseases such as breast cancer and Alzheimer's.2017-02-01Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules a good supplement?

Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules received a product quality score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 20 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Life Extension, holds a brand trust score of 86/100 with 3 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Fda Gmp Inspections, Nsf Gmp.

What are the ingredients in Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules?

Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules contains 20 active ingredients: Vitamin A [as mixed carotenoids from African oil palm (fruit) extract, beta-carotene] (900 mcg^), Vitamin C [from amla (fruit) extract] (90 mg), Vitamin D3 [as cholecalciferol from algae] (25 mcg), Vitamin E [as D-alpha tocopherol from sunflower] (15 mg), Thiamine [vitamin B1 from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] (1.2 mg), Riboflavin [vitamin B2 as riboflavin 5’-phosphate, riboflavin from Chenopodium quinoa (sprouts)] (3.25 mg), and 14 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Riboflavin [vitamin B2 as riboflavin 5’-phosphate, riboflavin from Chenopodium quinoa at 250% DV, Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, pyridoxin from Chenopodium quinoa at 250% DV, Vitamin B12 [as methylcobalamin, cobalamin from Chenopodium quinoa at 250% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Life Extension a trustworthy supplement brand?

Life Extension receives a brand trust score of 86/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, the company offers 352 products in their lineup. They hold 3 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Fda Gmp Inspections, Nsf Gmp. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Life Extension has 2 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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