Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential supplement bottle
Vital Nutrients

Minimal and Essential Review

What We Researched
18 active ingredients analyzed · 5 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · Last updated: Aug 2026
91
Product Score Excellent
94
Brand Score Excellent

Two independent scores — the product and the brand behind it, never blended into one number. See our methodology.

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, 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%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 25 mg 1666%
Riboflavin 25 mg 1470%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 25 mg 1250%
Folate Metafolin (as L-5-MTHF) 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 200 mcg 3333%
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 Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) Fair
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Metafolin (as L-5-MTHF) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • 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
  • Silica
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, 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
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 25 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 25 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 25 mg Effective
  • Folate Metafolin (as L-5-MTHF) 400 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 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 Beta-Carotene, 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%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 25 mg 1666%
Riboflavin 25 mg 1470%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 25 mg 1250%
Folate Metafolin (as L-5-MTHF) 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 200 mcg 3333%
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 Safe

Adds bulk and improves flow during manufacturing.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Brand Trust Report
Vital Nutrients

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

Certifications

4 certifications
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
NSF Certified Verified
USDA Organic Verified

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Claimed
In House Testing — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — True

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 a good supplement?

Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential received a product quality score of 91/100 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 5 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Vital Nutrients, holds a brand trust score of 94/100 with 4 verified certifications including Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, NSF Certified, USDA Organic.

What are the ingredients in Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential?

Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential contains 18 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) (7500 IU), Vitamin C (375 mg), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (400 IU), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) (75 IU), Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) (25 mg), Riboflavin (25 mg), and 12 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 625% DV, Vitamin E at 250% DV, Thiamine at 1666% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential safe to take?

Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential 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 94/100 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 4 verified certifications including Nsf Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, NSF Certified, USDA Organic. 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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