Nature's Way Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, With Iron, 90 Tablets supplement bottle
Nature's Way

Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, With Iron, 90 Tablets

What We Researched
37 active ingredients analyzed · 9 inactive ingredients decoded · 5 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
85
Product Score Good
95
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (67% [1,809 mcg] as beta carotene and 33% [891 mcg] retinyl acetate) 2,700 mcg 300%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 900 mg 1,000%
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 50 mcg 250%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 100 mg 667%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 120 mcg 100%
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 20 mg 1,667%
Riboflavin 20 mg 1,538%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 100 mg 625%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 20 mg 1,176%
Folate (418 mcg Quatrefolic® brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) 400 mcg DFE 100%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 80 mcg 3,333%
Biotin 33 mcg 110%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 63 mg 1,260%
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 30 mg 5%
Calcium (as calcium citrate, carbonate, D-calcium pantothenate) 325 mg 25%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) 18 mg 100%
Iodine (as potassium iodide and from kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 130 mg 31%
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) 11 mg 100%
Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) 158 mcg 287%
Copper (as copper bisglycinate) 0.9 mg 100%
Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate) 5.8 mg 252%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 45 mcg 100%
Daily Greens™ BlendSpirulina, Kelp, Barley (grass), Blessed Thistle (stem, leaf, flower), Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), Chlorella, Cilantro (leaf), Dandelion (aerial parts), Lemon Balm (leaf), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) (aerial parts), Nettle (Urtica spp.) (leaf), Plantain (leaf), Wheat (grass) 400 mg **
Orchard Fruits™ & Garden Veggies™ Powder BlendBlueberry, Orange, Carrot, Pomegranate, Plum, Strawberry, Apple, Beet, Cherry, Pear, Tomato, Cauliflower, Raspberry, Acai, Asparagus, Banana, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Cranberry, Cucumber, Grape, Pea, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Spinach 200 mg **
Cardio Blend:Hawthorn (berry), Japanese Knotweed Extract (root), Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone 10) 100 mg **
Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense BlendOrganic Reishi, Organic Shiitake, Organic Hiratake, Organic Enokitake, Organic Maitake, Organic Yamabushitake, Organic Agarikon, Organic Chaga, Organic Himematsutake, Organic Kawaratake (Trametes versicolor), Organic Mesima,  Organic Zhu Ling 100 mg **
Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed BlendFlax Seed Powder, Sunflower Seed Powder 100 mg **
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (from orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine) 60 mg **
Eleuthero (root) 50 mg **
Inositol 50 mg **
Digestive Enzyme Blend: Betaine HCl, Bromelain, Papain 35 mg **
Rutin (from Sophora japonica) (flower bud) extract 25 mg **
Lutein (from Aztec marigold) (flower) 500 mcg **
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (67% [1,809 mcg] as beta carotene and 33% [891 mcg] retinyl acetate) Good
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (418 mcg Quatrefolic® brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as choline bitartrate) Poor
  • Calcium (as calcium citrate, carbonate, D-calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) Good
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide and from kelp) Good
  • Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as zinc gluconate) Good
  • Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as copper bisglycinate) Good
  • Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate) Good
  • Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) Good
  • Daily Greens™ BlendSpirulina, Kelp, Barley (grass), Blessed Thistle (stem, leaf, flower), Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), Chlorella, Cilantro (leaf), Dandelion (aerial parts), Lemon Balm (leaf), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) (aerial parts), Nettle (Urtica spp.) (leaf), Plantain (leaf), Wheat (grass) Good
  • Orchard Fruits™ & Garden Veggies™ Powder BlendBlueberry, Orange, Carrot, Pomegranate, Plum, Strawberry, Apple, Beet, Cherry, Pear, Tomato, Cauliflower, Raspberry, Acai, Asparagus, Banana, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Cranberry, Cucumber, Grape, Pea, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Spinach Fair
  • Cardio Blend:Hawthorn (berry), Japanese Knotweed Extract (root), Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone 10) Good
  • Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense BlendOrganic Reishi, Organic Shiitake, Organic Hiratake, Organic Enokitake, Organic Maitake, Organic Yamabushitake, Organic Agarikon, Organic Chaga, Organic Himematsutake, Organic Kawaratake (Trametes versicolor), Organic Mesima,  Organic Zhu Ling Good
  • Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed BlendFlax Seed Powder, Sunflower Seed Powder Fair
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (from orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine) Fair
  • Eleuthero (root) Fair
  • Inositol Good
  • Digestive Enzyme Blend: Betaine HCl, Bromelain, Papain Good
  • Rutin (from Sophora japonica) (flower bud) extract Fair
  • Lutein (from Aztec marigold) (flower) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Sodium Croscarmellose
  • Hypromellose
  • Silica
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Glycerin
  • Gelatin
  • Brown Rice
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (67% [1,809 mcg] as beta carotene and 33% [891 mcg] retinyl acetate) 2,700 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 900 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 50 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 100 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 120 mcg Effective
  • Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 20 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 20 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 100 mg High
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 20 mg Effective
  • Folate (418 mcg Quatrefolic® brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) 400 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 80 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 33 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 63 mg Effective
  • Choline (as choline bitartrate) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as calcium citrate, carbonate, D-calcium pantothenate) 325 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) 18 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide and from kelp) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 130 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as zinc gluconate) 11 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) 158 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as copper bisglycinate) 0.9 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate) 5.8 mg High
  • Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 45 mcg Effective
  • Daily Greens™ BlendSpirulina, Kelp, Barley (grass), Blessed Thistle (stem, leaf, flower), Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), Chlorella, Cilantro (leaf), Dandelion (aerial parts), Lemon Balm (leaf), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) (aerial parts), Nettle (Urtica spp.) (leaf), Plantain (leaf), Wheat (grass) 400 mg Under-dosed
  • Orchard Fruits™ & Garden Veggies™ Powder BlendBlueberry, Orange, Carrot, Pomegranate, Plum, Strawberry, Apple, Beet, Cherry, Pear, Tomato, Cauliflower, Raspberry, Acai, Asparagus, Banana, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Cranberry, Cucumber, Grape, Pea, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Spinach 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Cardio Blend:Hawthorn (berry), Japanese Knotweed Extract (root), Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone 10) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense BlendOrganic Reishi, Organic Shiitake, Organic Hiratake, Organic Enokitake, Organic Maitake, Organic Yamabushitake, Organic Agarikon, Organic Chaga, Organic Himematsutake, Organic Kawaratake (Trametes versicolor), Organic Mesima,  Organic Zhu Ling 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed BlendFlax Seed Powder, Sunflower Seed Powder 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Eleuthero (root) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Rutin (from Sophora japonica) (flower bud) extract 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (from Aztec marigold) (flower) 500 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 10
Total Carbohydrate 2 g 1%†
Vitamin A (67% [1,809 mcg] as beta carotene and 33% [891 mcg] retinyl acetate) 2,700 mcg 300%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 900 mg 1,000%
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 50 mcg 250%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 100 mg 667%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 120 mcg 100%
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 20 mg 1,667%
Riboflavin 20 mg 1,538%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 100 mg 625%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 20 mg 1,176%
Folate (418 mcg Quatrefolic® brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) 400 mcg DFE 100%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 80 mcg 3,333%
Biotin 33 mcg 110%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 63 mg 1,260%
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 30 mg 5%
Calcium (as calcium citrate, carbonate, D-calcium pantothenate) 325 mg 25%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) 18 mg 100%
Iodine (as potassium iodide and from kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 130 mg 31%
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) 11 mg 100%
Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) 158 mcg 287%
Copper (as copper bisglycinate) 0.9 mg 100%
Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate) 5.8 mg 252%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 45 mcg 100%
Sodium 10 mg <1%
Daily Greens™ BlendSpirulina, Kelp, Barley (grass), Blessed Thistle (stem, leaf, flower), Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), Chlorella, Cilantro (leaf), Dandelion (aerial parts), Lemon Balm (leaf), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) (aerial parts), Nettle (Urtica spp.) (leaf), Plantain (leaf), Wheat (grass) 400 mg **
Orchard Fruits™ & Garden Veggies™ Powder BlendBlueberry, Orange, Carrot, Pomegranate, Plum, Strawberry, Apple, Beet, Cherry, Pear, Tomato, Cauliflower, Raspberry, Acai, Asparagus, Banana, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Cranberry, Cucumber, Grape, Pea, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Spinach 200 mg **
Cardio Blend:Hawthorn (berry), Japanese Knotweed Extract (root), Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone 10) 100 mg **
Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense BlendOrganic Reishi, Organic Shiitake, Organic Hiratake, Organic Enokitake, Organic Maitake, Organic Yamabushitake, Organic Agarikon, Organic Chaga, Organic Himematsutake, Organic Kawaratake (Trametes versicolor), Organic Mesima,  Organic Zhu Ling 100 mg **
Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed BlendFlax Seed Powder, Sunflower Seed Powder 100 mg **
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (from orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine) 60 mg **
Eleuthero (root) 50 mg **
Inositol 50 mg **
Digestive Enzyme Blend: Betaine HCl, Bromelain, Papain 35 mg **
Rutin (from Sophora japonica) (flower bud) extract 25 mg **
Lutein (from Aztec marigold) (flower) 500 mcg **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Sodium Croscarmellose Generally_safe

It is used as a binder and disintegrant to help tablets dissolve.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Glycerin Safe

Retains moisture and helps dissolve ingredients in softgels and liquids.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Brown Rice Generally_safe

It is used to add bulk to the supplement.

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Brand Trust Report
Nature's Way

Founded 1969 · Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA · 481 products · naturesway.com

Certifications

5 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Claimed Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

3 incidents
Fda Warning Violations of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulation.2022-12-20Source
Lawsuit Mislabeled and fraudulent herbal supplements.2015Source
Recall Nettle capsules2002-06-28Source
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