Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as 67% beta carotene and 33% vitamin A acetate) | 7500 IU | 150% |
| Vitamin C | 375 mg | 625% |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 400 IU | 100% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 75 IU | 250% |
| Thiamin (as thiamine HCl) | 25 mg | 1,666% |
| Riboflavin | 25 mg | 1,470% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1,250% |
| Folate (as L-5-MTHF) Metafolin® | 200 mcg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | 3,333% |
| Biotin | 200 mcg | 66% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) | 25 mg | 250% |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 10 mg | 66% |
| Selenium (as selenomethionine) | 125 mcg | 179% |
| Copper (as copper glycinate) | 1 mg | 50% |
| Manganese (as manganese aspartate) | 5 mg | 250% |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 100 mcg | 83% |
| Niacinamide | 25 mg | * |
| Grape Seed Extract | 50 mg | * |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin A (as 67% beta carotene and 33% vitamin A acetate) Fair
- Vitamin C Fair
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) Good
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) Good
- Thiamin (as thiamine HCl) Fair
- Riboflavin Good
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
- Folate (as L-5-MTHF) Metafolin® Good
- Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
- Biotin Good
- Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
- Zinc (as zinc citrate) Good
- Selenium (as selenomethionine) Good
- Copper (as copper glycinate) Fair
- Manganese (as manganese aspartate) Good
- Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) Good
- Niacinamide Good
- Grape Seed Extract Good
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Gelatin Capsule
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Magnesium Silicate
- Cellulose powder and Silica
Efficacy Very Good
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin A (as 67% beta carotene and 33% vitamin A acetate) 7500 IU Under-dosed
- Vitamin C 375 mg Effective
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 400 IU Under-dosed
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 75 IU Effective
- Thiamin (as thiamine HCl) 25 mg Effective
- Riboflavin 25 mg Effective
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg Effective
- Folate (as L-5-MTHF) Metafolin® 200 mcg Under-dosed
- Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 200 mcg Effective
- Biotin 200 mcg Effective
- Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg Effective
- Zinc (as zinc citrate) 10 mg Effective
- Selenium (as selenomethionine) 125 mcg Effective
- Copper (as copper glycinate) 1 mg Effective
- Manganese (as manganese aspartate) 5 mg Effective
- Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 100 mcg Effective
- Niacinamide 25 mg Effective
- Grape Seed Extract 50 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as 67% beta carotene and 33% vitamin A acetate) | 7500 IU | 150% |
| Vitamin C | 375 mg | 625% |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 400 IU | 100% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 75 IU | 250% |
| Thiamin (as thiamine HCl) | 25 mg | 1,666% |
| Riboflavin | 25 mg | 1,470% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1,250% |
| Folate (as L-5-MTHF) Metafolin® | 200 mcg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | 3,333% |
| Biotin | 200 mcg | 66% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) | 25 mg | 250% |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 10 mg | 66% |
| Selenium (as selenomethionine) | 125 mcg | 179% |
| Copper (as copper glycinate) | 1 mg | 50% |
| Manganese (as manganese aspartate) | 5 mg | 250% |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 100 mcg | 83% |
| Niacinamide | 25 mg | * |
| Grape Seed Extract | 50 mg | * |
Other Ingredients
Gelatin Capsule Safe
Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe
Magnesium Silicate Generally_safe
Cellulose powder and Silica Unknown
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Violation History
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Is Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules a good supplement?
Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules received a product quality score of 90/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, placing it in the top tier of supplements we've analyzed. The product contains 18 active ingredients with 90 servings per container. Of the 4 inactive ingredients, 2 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Vital Nutrients, holds a brand trust score of 81/100 with 2 verified certifications including Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections.
What are the ingredients in Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules?
Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules contains 18 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as 67% beta carotene and 33% vitamin A acetate) (7500 IU), Vitamin C (375 mg), Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (400 IU), Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (75 IU), Thiamin (as thiamine HCl) (25 mg), Riboflavin (25 mg), and 12 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 625% DV, Vitamin E at 250% DV, Thiamin at 1,666% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules safe to take?
Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 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 Vital Nutrients a trustworthy supplement brand?
Vital Nutrients receives a brand trust score of 81/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Middletown, CT, United States, the company offers 160 products in their lineup. They hold 2 verified certifications including Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Vital Nutrients has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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