Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules supplement bottle
Vital Nutrients

Minimal and Essential Multivitamin, 90 Capsules

What We Researched
18 active ingredients analyzed · 4 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 brand certifications checked · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
90
Product Score Excellent
81
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% 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

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Gelatin Capsule Safe

It is used as a material for making capsules.

Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe

Prevents oxidation and extends shelf life of oil-based supplements.

Magnesium Silicate Generally_safe

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Cellulose powder and Silica Unknown

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Vital Nutrients

Founded 2001 · Middletown, CT, United States · 160 products · vitalnutrients.co

Certifications

2 certifications
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Claimed
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

1 incident
Fda Warning Violations of cGMP regulations, including failure to conduct testing to confirm finished products met specifications for strength of each ingredient, failure to establish component specifications for raw materials, and failure to prepare and follow a written master manufacturing record.2011-02-18Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.

How much vitamin d3 should i take daily?

The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.

What does vitamin d do?

This is an important question for supplement consumers. The dietary supplement industry is largely self-regulated, which means product quality, ingredient transparency, and safety practices vary significantly between brands and products. The most reliable way to evaluate any supplement is to check for third-party testing certifications, review the full ingredient list and dosages, and research the brand's regulatory track record. GoodSupp's database of over 250,000 analyzed products provides independent quality scores, ingredient safety ratings, and brand trust reports to help you make evidence-based decisions.

How much vitamin d3 per day for a woman?

The optimal dosage depends on your individual health needs, age, sex, and current nutrient levels. Recommended daily amounts are established by health authorities but may vary from therapeutic doses used in clinical research. It's important to check the Supplement Facts label for the exact amount per serving and compare it against the % Daily Value. Some supplements provide mega-doses well above the Daily Value, which may not be necessary and in some cases could be harmful — particularly for fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) that accumulate in the body. GoodSupp's efficacy analysis evaluates whether a product's dosages align with clinically studied amounts. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosage recommendations.

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