Source of Life®, Original Chewable Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, Delicious Apple Cinnamon, 90 Wafers
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) | 1500 mcg RAE | 167% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 300 mg | 333% |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (1000 IU) | 25 mcg | 125% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) | 67 mg | 447% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) | 25 mg | 2083% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 25 mg | 1923% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 25 mg NE | 156% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1471% |
| Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | 41,667% |
| Biotin | 100 mcg | 333% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) | 25 mg | 500% |
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 15 mg | 3% |
| Calcium (as aminoate complex) | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron (as aminoate complex) | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Iodine (from potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium (as aminoate complex) | 50 mg | 12% |
| Zinc (as aminoate complex) | 10 mg | 91% |
| Selenium (as aminoate complex) | 20 mcg | 36% |
| Copper (as aminoate complex) | 1 mg | 111% |
| Manganese (as aminoate complex) | 2 mg | 87% |
| Chromium (as picolinate) | 25 mcg | 71% |
| Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) | 37.5 mcg | 83% |
| Nutrient Base (spirulina [Arthrospira platensis], cinnamon [Cinnamon cassia bark], rice husk, ginseng [Panax ginseng root], thyme [Thymus vulgaris leaf], Echinacea angustifolia root, schizandra [Schisandra chinensis fruit], ligustrum [Ligustrum lucidum fruit], astragalus [Astragalus membranaceus root], policosanol) | 700 mg | † |
| Enzyme Complex (bromelain [from pineapple fruit], papain [from papaya fruit], betaine HCl, apple pectin, amylase [from aspergillus oryzae fermentation], lipase [from aspergillus niger fermentation]) | 50 mg | † |
| Lipid Complex (black currant fruit, sunflower seed oil powder) | 25 mg | † |
| Inositol | 25 mg | † |
| Bioflavonoid Complex: Citrus sinensis whole fruit standardized hesperidin (6 mg), rutin (6 mg) (from Sophora japonica), quercetin (4 mg) (from Dimorphandra spp.), bioflavonoids (2.5 mg) naturally occurring flavanones, flavanols, flavones and related phenolic compounds | 20 mg | † |
| PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) | 5 mg | † |
| Plant Pigment Complex (Chlorophyll [from spirulina], carotenoids) | 4 mg | † |
| Vitamin K (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2}) | 80 mcg | † |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) Fair
- Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
- Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (1000 IU) Good
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) Good
- Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) Fair
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Good
- Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
- Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) Good
- Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
- Biotin Good
- Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
- Choline (as bitartrate) Poor
- Calcium (as aminoate complex) Good
- Iron (as aminoate complex) Fair
- Iodine (from potassium iodide) Good
- Magnesium (as aminoate complex) Good
- Zinc (as aminoate complex) Fair
- Selenium (as aminoate complex) Good
- Copper (as aminoate complex) Fair
- Manganese (as aminoate complex) Good
- Chromium (as picolinate) Fair
- Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) Good
- Nutrient Base (spirulina [Arthrospira platensis], cinnamon [Cinnamon cassia bark], rice husk, ginseng [Panax ginseng root], thyme [Thymus vulgaris leaf], Echinacea angustifolia root, schizandra [Schisandra chinensis fruit], ligustrum [Ligustrum lucidum fruit], astragalus [Astragalus membranaceus root], policosanol) Fair
- Enzyme Complex (bromelain [from pineapple fruit], papain [from papaya fruit], betaine HCl, apple pectin, amylase [from aspergillus oryzae fermentation], lipase [from aspergillus niger fermentation]) Good
- Lipid Complex (black currant fruit, sunflower seed oil powder) Good
- Inositol Good
- Bioflavonoid Complex: Citrus sinensis whole fruit standardized hesperidin (6 mg), rutin (6 mg) (from Sophora japonica), quercetin (4 mg) (from Dimorphandra spp.), bioflavonoids (2.5 mg) naturally occurring flavanones, flavanols, flavones and related phenolic compounds Fair
- PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) Good
- Plant Pigment Complex (Chlorophyll [from spirulina], carotenoids) Fair
- Vitamin K (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2}) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Natural Sweeteners (Non-GMO Cane Sugar, Fructose)
- Stearic Acid
- Natural Flavors
- Guar Gum
- Calcium Carbonate
- Magnesium Oxide
- Silica
- Magnesium Stearate
- Natural color (curcumin)
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
Efficacy Fair
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE Effective
- Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300 mg Effective
- Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (1000 IU) 25 mcg Effective
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) 67 mg Effective
- Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 25 mg Effective
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg Effective
- Niacin (as niacinamide) 25 mg NE Effective
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg Effective
- Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667 mcg DFE Effective
- Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1000 mcg Effective
- Biotin 100 mcg Effective
- Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg Effective
- Choline (as bitartrate) 15 mg Under-dosed
- Calcium (as aminoate complex) 100 mg Under-dosed
- Iron (as aminoate complex) 4.5 mg Under-dosed
- Iodine (from potassium iodide) 150 mcg Effective
- Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 50 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc (as aminoate complex) 10 mg Effective
- Selenium (as aminoate complex) 20 mcg Under-dosed
- Copper (as aminoate complex) 1 mg Effective
- Manganese (as aminoate complex) 2 mg Effective
- Chromium (as picolinate) 25 mcg Under-dosed
- Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) 37.5 mcg Under-dosed
- Enzyme Complex (bromelain [from pineapple fruit], papain [from papaya fruit], betaine HCl, apple pectin, amylase [from aspergillus oryzae fermentation], lipase [from aspergillus niger fermentation]) 50 mg Under-dosed
- Lipid Complex (black currant fruit, sunflower seed oil powder) 25 mg Under-dosed
- Inositol 25 mg Under-dosed
- PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 5 mg Under-dosed
- Plant Pigment Complex (Chlorophyll [from spirulina], carotenoids) 4 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin K (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2}) 80 mcg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4%** |
| Total Sugars | 9 g | |
| Includes 9 g Added Sugars | 18% | |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) | 1500 mcg RAE | 167% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 300 mg | 333% |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (1000 IU) | 25 mcg | 125% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) | 67 mg | 447% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) | 25 mg | 2083% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 25 mg | 1923% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 25 mg NE | 156% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1471% |
| Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | 41,667% |
| Biotin | 100 mcg | 333% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) | 25 mg | 500% |
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 15 mg | 3% |
| Calcium (as aminoate complex) | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron (as aminoate complex) | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Iodine (from potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium (as aminoate complex) | 50 mg | 12% |
| Zinc (as aminoate complex) | 10 mg | 91% |
| Selenium (as aminoate complex) | 20 mcg | 36% |
| Copper (as aminoate complex) | 1 mg | 111% |
| Manganese (as aminoate complex) | 2 mg | 87% |
| Chromium (as picolinate) | 25 mcg | 71% |
| Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) | 37.5 mcg | 83% |
| Nutrient Base (spirulina [Arthrospira platensis], cinnamon [Cinnamon cassia bark], rice husk, ginseng [Panax ginseng root], thyme [Thymus vulgaris leaf], Echinacea angustifolia root, schizandra [Schisandra chinensis fruit], ligustrum [Ligustrum lucidum fruit], astragalus [Astragalus membranaceus root], policosanol) | 700 mg | † |
| Enzyme Complex (bromelain [from pineapple fruit], papain [from papaya fruit], betaine HCl, apple pectin, amylase [from aspergillus oryzae fermentation], lipase [from aspergillus niger fermentation]) | 50 mg | † |
| Lipid Complex (black currant fruit, sunflower seed oil powder) | 25 mg | † |
| Inositol | 25 mg | † |
| Bioflavonoid Complex: Citrus sinensis whole fruit standardized hesperidin (6 mg), rutin (6 mg) (from Sophora japonica), quercetin (4 mg) (from Dimorphandra spp.), bioflavonoids (2.5 mg) naturally occurring flavanones, flavanols, flavones and related phenolic compounds | 20 mg | † |
| PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) | 5 mg | † |
| Plant Pigment Complex (Chlorophyll [from spirulina], carotenoids) | 4 mg | † |
| Vitamin K (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2}) | 80 mcg | † |
Other Ingredients
Natural Sweeteners (Non-GMO Cane Sugar, Fructose) Generally_safe
Stearic Acid Safe
Natural Flavors Safe
Guar Gum Safe
Calcium Carbonate Safe
Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe
Silica Safe
Magnesium Stearate Safe
Natural color (curcumin) Unknown
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NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Chewable Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, Delicious Apple Cinnamon, 90 Wafers received a product quality score of 82/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 35 active ingredients with 45 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.
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NaturesPlus Source of Life®, Original Chewable Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement contains 35 active ingredients: Calories (40), Total Carbohydrate (10 g), Total Sugars (9 g), Includes 9 g Added Sugars, Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) (1500 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (300 mg), and 29 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 333% DV, Vitamin E at 447% DV, Thiamin at 2083% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
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