NaturesPlus Source of Life, Original Mini-Tabs, Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, Iron Free, 90 Tablets supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Source of Life, Original Mini-Tabs, Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, Iron Free, 90 Tablets

What We Researched
45 active ingredients analyzed · 16 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
80
Product Score Good
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10,000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE 333%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 1000 mg 1111%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (1000 IU) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl) (200 IU) 134 mg 893%
Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2]) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) 25 mg 2083%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg 1923%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg NE 250%
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) 60 mg 1200%
Choline (as bitartrate) 30 mg 5%
Calcium (as aminoate complex) 200 mg 15%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 100 mg 24%
Zinc (as aminoate complex, picolinate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as aminoate complex) 25 mcg 45%
Copper (as aminoate complex) 0.5 mg 56%
Manganese (as aminoate complex) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (as aminoate complex) 20 mcg 57%
Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) 37.5 mcg 83%
Spirulina 1000 mg
Essential Fatty Acid-Rich Whole Food Energy & Prebiotic Fiber Blend:Plant Cellulose, Spirulina, Black Currant, Sunflower Seed, Octadecanoic Acid (supplying 9 mg healthful fatty acids) 500 mg
Bioflavonoid (from Citrus spp. fruit & peel) (active flavanones, flavanols, flavones and related phenolic compounds 60 mg
Korean Ginseng Root (Panax ginseng) 50 mg
Inositol 30 mg
Quercetin (from Dimorphandra spp.) 30 mg
Papain (from papaya fruit) 30 mg
Rutin (from Sophora japonica flower bud) 25 mg
Betaine HCl 25 mg
Apple Pectin 20 mg
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 15 mg
Chlorophyll (from mulberry-derived sodium copper, chlorophyll and spirulina) 15 mg
Bromelain (from pineapple stem) (24 gelatin digesting units) 12 mg
Hesperidin Complex (from Citrus sinensis whole fruit) 10 mg
Amylase (from Aspergillus oryzae fermentation) 5 mg
Lipase (from Aspergillus niger fermentation) 5 mg
Carotenoids 4 mg
Octacosanol 200 mcg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10,000 IU) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (1000 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl) (200 IU) Good
  • Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2]) Good
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) 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
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Zinc (as aminoate complex, picolinate) Fair
  • Selenium (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Copper (as aminoate complex) Fair
  • Manganese (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Chromium (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Spirulina Good
  • Essential Fatty Acid-Rich Whole Food Energy & Prebiotic Fiber Blend:Plant Cellulose, Spirulina, Black Currant, Sunflower Seed, Octadecanoic Acid (supplying 9 mg healthful fatty acids) Good
  • Korean Ginseng Root (Panax ginseng) Good
  • Inositol Good
  • Quercetin (from Dimorphandra spp.) Fair
  • Papain (from papaya fruit) Fair
  • Rutin (from Sophora japonica flower bud) Fair
  • Betaine HCl Fair
  • Apple Pectin Fair
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) Good
  • Chlorophyll (from mulberry-derived sodium copper, chlorophyll and spirulina) Fair
  • Bromelain (from pineapple stem) (24 gelatin digesting units) Good
  • Hesperidin Complex (from Citrus sinensis whole fruit) Good
  • Amylase (from Aspergillus oryzae fermentation) Good
  • Lipase (from Aspergillus niger fermentation) Good
  • Carotenoids Good
  • Octacosanol Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Di-Calcium Phosphate
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Vegetable Cellulose
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Silica
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Astragalus Root
  • Echinacea Angustifolia Root
  • Thyme Leaf
  • Ligustrum Berry Low
  • Schisandra Fruit
  • Rice Bran
  • Stearic Acid and Pharmaceutical Glaze
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10,000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 1000 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (1000 IU) 25 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl) (200 IU) 134 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2]) 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) 25 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg NE High
  • 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) 60 mg Effective
  • Choline (as bitartrate) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as aminoate complex) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as aminoate complex, picolinate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as aminoate complex) 25 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper (as aminoate complex) 0.5 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as aminoate complex) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as aminoate complex) 20 mcg Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) 37.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Spirulina 1000 mg Effective
  • Essential Fatty Acid-Rich Whole Food Energy & Prebiotic Fiber Blend:Plant Cellulose, Spirulina, Black Currant, Sunflower Seed, Octadecanoic Acid (supplying 9 mg healthful fatty acids) 500 mg Under-dosed
  • Korean Ginseng Root (Panax ginseng) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Quercetin (from Dimorphandra spp.) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Rutin (from Sophora japonica flower bud) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Betaine HCl 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Apple Pectin 20 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 15 mg Under-dosed
  • Chlorophyll (from mulberry-derived sodium copper, chlorophyll and spirulina) 15 mg Under-dosed
  • Bromelain (from pineapple stem) (24 gelatin digesting units) 12 mg Under-dosed
  • Hesperidin Complex (from Citrus sinensis whole fruit) 10 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 15
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1%**
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%**
Protein 1 g 2%**
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10,000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE 333%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 1000 mg 1111%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (1000 IU) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl) (200 IU) 134 mg 893%
Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7 [K2]) 80 mcg 67%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) 25 mg 2083%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg 1923%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg NE 250%
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) 60 mg 1200%
Choline (as bitartrate) 30 mg 5%
Calcium (as aminoate complex) 200 mg 15%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 100 mg 24%
Zinc (as aminoate complex, picolinate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as aminoate complex) 25 mcg 45%
Copper (as aminoate complex) 0.5 mg 56%
Manganese (as aminoate complex) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (as aminoate complex) 20 mcg 57%
Molybdenum (as aminoate complex) 37.5 mcg 83%
Spirulina 1000 mg
Essential Fatty Acid-Rich Whole Food Energy & Prebiotic Fiber Blend:Plant Cellulose, Spirulina, Black Currant, Sunflower Seed, Octadecanoic Acid (supplying 9 mg healthful fatty acids) 500 mg
Bioflavonoid (from Citrus spp. fruit & peel) (active flavanones, flavanols, flavones and related phenolic compounds 60 mg
Korean Ginseng Root (Panax ginseng) 50 mg
Inositol 30 mg
Quercetin (from Dimorphandra spp.) 30 mg
Papain (from papaya fruit) 30 mg
Rutin (from Sophora japonica flower bud) 25 mg
Betaine HCl 25 mg
Apple Pectin 20 mg
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 15 mg
Chlorophyll (from mulberry-derived sodium copper, chlorophyll and spirulina) 15 mg
Bromelain (from pineapple stem) (24 gelatin digesting units) 12 mg
Hesperidin Complex (from Citrus sinensis whole fruit) 10 mg
Amylase (from Aspergillus oryzae fermentation) 5 mg
Lipase (from Aspergillus niger fermentation) 5 mg
Carotenoids 4 mg
Octacosanol 200 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Di-Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or source of calcium and phosphorus.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Safe

Binds tablet ingredients and can form tablet coatings.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Vegetable Cellulose Safe

Forms a vegetarian capsule shell alternative to gelatin.

Zinc Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement zinc intake.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Astragalus Root Generally_safe

It is included for its potential adaptogenic or immune-boosting properties.

Echinacea Angustifolia Root Generally_safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Thyme Leaf Safe

It is used to add flavor to supplements.

Ligustrum Berry Caution

It is added for its potential antioxidant or immune-boosting properties.

Schisandra Fruit Generally_safe
Rice Bran Safe

Natural filler and source of fiber.

Stearic Acid and Pharmaceutical Glaze Generally_safe

It is used as a coating to protect the tablet and improve swallowing.

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
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NaturesPlus Source of Life, Original Mini-Tabs, Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, Iron Free, 90 Tablets received a product quality score of 80/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 45 active ingredients with 15 servings per container. Of the 16 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Source of Life, Original Mini-Tabs?

NaturesPlus Source of Life, Original Mini-Tabs contains 45 active ingredients: Calories (15), Total Carbohydrate (3 g), Dietary Fiber (1 g), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10,000 IU) (3000 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (1000 mg), and 39 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 333% DV, Vitamin C at 1111% DV, Vitamin E at 893% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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NaturesPlus Source of Life, Original Mini-Tabs, Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, Iron Free, 90 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 16 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ligustrum Berry. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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