Viteyes Classic Areds 2 Companion Multivitamin, 30 Caplets supplement bottle
Viteyes

Classic Areds 2 Companion Multivitamin, 30 Caplets

What We Researched
26 active ingredients analyzed · 5 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
81
Product Score Good
66
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate & 40% beta-carotene) 2500 IU 50%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin K (as phylloquinone) 10 mcg 13%
Thiamin (as thiamin HCI) 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as folic acid) 3 mg 150%
Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg 417%
Biotin 30 mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) 200 mg 20%
Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) 48 mg 9%
Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 100 mg 25%
Selenium (as sodium selenate) 20 mcg 29%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 2 mg 100%
Chromium (as chormium dinicotinate glycinate) 150 mcg 125%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 75 mcg 100%
Chloride (as potassium chloride) 72 mg 2%
Potassium (as potassium chloride) 80 mg 2%
Nickel (as nickel sulfate) 5 mcg *
Silicon (as silicon dioxide) 14 mg *
Vanadium (as vanadium amino acid chelate) 10 mcg *
Boron (as boron chelate) 150 mcg *
Lycopene 300 mcg *
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate & 40% beta-carotene) Good
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin K (as phylloquinone) Fair
  • Thiamin (as thiamin HCI) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as folic acid) Fair
  • Folate (as folic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) Good
  • Iodine (from kelp) Good
  • Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) Poor
  • Selenium (as sodium selenate) Fair
  • Manganese (as manganese gluconate) Good
  • Chromium (as chormium dinicotinate glycinate) Good
  • Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) Good
  • Chloride (as potassium chloride) Good
  • Potassium (as potassium chloride) Good
  • Nickel (as nickel sulfate) Fair
  • Silicon (as silicon dioxide) Poor
  • Vanadium (as vanadium amino acid chelate) Poor
  • Boron (as boron chelate) Fair
  • Lycopene Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Pharmaceutical Glaze
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate & 40% beta-carotene) 2500 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 400 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin K (as phylloquinone) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (as thiamin HCI) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as folic acid) 3 mg Effective
  • Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 30 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) 48 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as sodium selenate) 20 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as chormium dinicotinate glycinate) 150 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 75 mcg Effective
  • Chloride (as potassium chloride) 72 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium (as potassium chloride) 80 mg Under-dosed
  • Silicon (as silicon dioxide) 14 mg Effective
  • Boron (as boron chelate) 150 mcg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 300 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate & 40% beta-carotene) 2500 IU 50%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin K (as phylloquinone) 10 mcg 13%
Thiamin (as thiamin HCI) 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as folic acid) 3 mg 150%
Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg 417%
Biotin 30 mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) 200 mg 20%
Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) 48 mg 9%
Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 100 mg 25%
Selenium (as sodium selenate) 20 mcg 29%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 2 mg 100%
Chromium (as chormium dinicotinate glycinate) 150 mcg 125%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 75 mcg 100%
Chloride (as potassium chloride) 72 mg 2%
Potassium (as potassium chloride) 80 mg 2%
Nickel (as nickel sulfate) 5 mcg *
Silicon (as silicon dioxide) 14 mg *
Vanadium (as vanadium amino acid chelate) 10 mcg *
Boron (as boron chelate) 150 mcg *
Lycopene 300 mcg *

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Pharmaceutical Glaze Generally_safe

It is used to coat tablets or capsules for easier swallowing or controlled release.

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
Viteyes

Founded 2001 · West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States · 10 products · viteyes.com

Certifications

2 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

2 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed Source

Violation History

1 incident
Lawsuit False advertising regarding AREDS 2 compliance.2013-2015Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viteyes Classic Areds 2 Companion Multivitamin, 30 Caplets a good supplement?

Viteyes Classic Areds 2 Companion Multivitamin, 30 Caplets received a product quality score of 81/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 26 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 5 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Viteyes, holds a brand trust score of 66/100 with 2 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Fda Gmp Inspections.

What are the ingredients in Viteyes Classic Areds 2 Companion Multivitamin, 30 Caplets?

Viteyes Classic Areds 2 Companion Multivitamin, 30 Caplets contains 26 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate & 40% beta-carotene) (2500 IU), Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (400 IU), Vitamin K (as phylloquinone) (10 mcg), Thiamin (as thiamin HCI) (1.5 mg), Riboflavin (1.7 mg), Niacin (as niacinamide) (20 mg), and 20 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 417% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Viteyes receives a brand trust score of 66/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States, the company offers 10 products in their lineup. They hold 2 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Viteyes has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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