Nature's Way Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women supplement bottle
Nature's Way

Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women

What We Researched
38 active ingredients analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 5 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Good
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Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 1%
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) 1000 mcg 111%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 200 mg 222%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 13.3 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols) 26.8 mg 179%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamine (as Vitamin B1) 40 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 40 mg 3077%
Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) 60 mg 375%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 16.6 mg 976%
Folate 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 533.3 mcg 22221%
Biotin 400 mcg 1333%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 33.3 mg 666%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 143.3 mg 26%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate) 533.3 mg 41%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 300 mcg 200%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide) 200 mg 48%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 10 mg 91%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 133.3 mcg 242%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1.3 mg 144%
Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) 1.3 mg 57%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 50 mcg 111%
Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Carbonate) 115 mg 2%
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) bark extract 200 mg
Ginger rhizome extract 60 mg
Protective Blend 58.7 mg
Vegetable Blend 33.3 mg
Inositol 20 mg
Betaine HCl 16.6 mg
Cranberry 16.6 mg
Bilberry fruit extract 6.6 mg
Boron (as Boric Acid, Citric Acid) 2 mg
Lutein (as Aztec Marigold extract) 1 mg
Silicon (as Magnesium Trisilicate) 666.6 mcg
Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) 66.6 mcg
Zeaxanthin (as Aztec Marigold extract) 50 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols) Fair
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamine (as Vitamin B1) Good
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide) Good
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) Good
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) Good
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) Good
  • Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Carbonate) Fair
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) bark extract Fair
  • Ginger rhizome extract Fair
  • Inositol Good
  • Betaine HCl Fair
  • Cranberry Fair
  • Bilberry fruit extract Good
  • Boron (as Boric Acid, Citric Acid) Fair
  • Lutein (as Aztec Marigold extract) Good
  • Silicon (as Magnesium Trisilicate) Fair
  • Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) Poor
  • Zeaxanthin (as Aztec Marigold extract) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Hypromellose
  • Sodium Croscarmellose
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Glycerin
  • Stearic Acid
  • Silica
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) 1000 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 200 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 13.3 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols) 26.8 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Vitamin B1) 40 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 40 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) 60 mg High
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 16.6 mg Effective
  • Folate 667 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 533.3 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 400 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 33.3 mg Effective
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 143.3 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate) 533.3 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 300 mcg High
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide) 200 mg Effective
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 10 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 133.3 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1.3 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) 1.3 mg Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 50 mcg Effective
  • Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Carbonate) 115 mg Under-dosed
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) bark extract 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Ginger rhizome extract 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 20 mg Under-dosed
  • Betaine HCl 16.6 mg Under-dosed
  • Cranberry 16.6 mg Under-dosed
  • Bilberry fruit extract 6.6 mg Under-dosed
  • Boron (as Boric Acid, Citric Acid) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (as Aztec Marigold extract) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Silicon (as Magnesium Trisilicate) 666.6 mcg Under-dosed
  • Zeaxanthin (as Aztec Marigold extract) 50 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 5 kcal
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 1%
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) 1000 mcg 111%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 200 mg 222%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 13.3 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols) 26.8 mg 179%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamine (as Vitamin B1) 40 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 40 mg 3077%
Niacin (as Niacin, Niacinamide) 60 mg 375%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 16.6 mg 976%
Folate 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 533.3 mcg 22221%
Biotin 400 mcg 1333%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 33.3 mg 666%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 143.3 mg 26%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate) 533.3 mg 41%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 300 mcg 200%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide) 200 mg 48%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 10 mg 91%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 133.3 mcg 242%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1.3 mg 144%
Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) 1.3 mg 57%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 50 mcg 111%
Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Carbonate) 115 mg 2%
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) bark extract 200 mg
Ginger rhizome extract 60 mg
Protective Blend 58.7 mg
Vegetable Blend 33.3 mg
Inositol 20 mg
Betaine HCl 16.6 mg
Cranberry 16.6 mg
Bilberry fruit extract 6.6 mg
Boron (as Boric Acid, Citric Acid) 2 mg
Lutein (as Aztec Marigold extract) 1 mg
Silicon (as Magnesium Trisilicate) 666.6 mcg
Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) 66.6 mcg
Zeaxanthin (as Aztec Marigold extract) 50 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Sodium Croscarmellose Generally_safe

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

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Glycerin Safe

Retains moisture and helps dissolve ingredients in softgels and liquids.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nature's Way Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women a good supplement?

Nature's Way Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women received a product quality score of 81/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 38 active ingredients with 45 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Nature's Way, holds a brand trust score of 95/100 with 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Nsf Gmp.

What are the ingredients in Nature's Way Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women?

Nature's Way Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women contains 38 active ingredients: Calories (5 kcal), Total Carbohydrates (2 g), Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate) (1000 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (200 mg), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (13.3 mcg), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols) (26.8 mg), and 32 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 222% DV, Thiamine at 3333% DV, Riboflavin at 3077% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Nature's Way Doctor's Choice Multivitamin 45+ Women 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.

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Nature's Way receives a brand trust score of 95/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, the company offers 481 products in their lineup. They hold 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Nsf Gmp. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Nature's Way has 3 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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