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Active 55

by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients · liquid · 32 fl. Oz.

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 16055 45680 8
  • DSLD label 250558
  • Serving 30 ml (2 Tbsp)
  • 32 servings

Active 55 by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients lists 38 ingredients, 38 with an amount per serving of 30 ml, such as 9,036 mcg of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 100 mg of calcium and 30 mcg (1,200 IU) of vitamin D, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 22, 2021.

What is in Active 55?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 30 ml. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Active 55: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 250558, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories8 Calories
Total Fat0 g0%
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium14 mgSodium in Active 55 against 14,514 products14 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.14 mg

76% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Active 55 against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Sugar2 gSugar in Active 55 against 11,807 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene9,036 mcg1,004%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid500 mg555%Vitamin C in Active 55 against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Citrate100 mg8%Calcium in Active 55 against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Vitamin Das Ergocalciferol30 mcg (1,200 IU)150%Vitamin D in Active 55 against 14,175 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg30 mcg

Higher than 77% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl268 mg1,786%
Vitamin Kas Phytonadione50 mcg41%Vitamin K in Active 55 against 4,607 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg50 mcg

60% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Vitamin B1as Thiamine40 mg3,333%Thiamin in Active 55 against 9,830 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg40 mg

Higher than 81% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin40 mg1,538%Riboflavin in Active 55 against 9,824 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg40 mg

Higher than 85% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)50 mg312%Niacin in Active 55 against 12,413 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg50 mg

Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride40 mg1,666%Vitamin B6 in Active 55 against 15,277 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg40 mg

Higher than 85% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acidas Folate400 mcg100%Folate in Active 55 against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin1,000 mcg41,667%Vitamin B12 in Active 55 against 14,425 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 89% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg1,000%Biotin in Active 55 against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid75 mg1,500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Active 55 against 10,060 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg75 mg

Higher than 83% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Iodineas Kelp100 mcg66%Iodine in Active 55 against 6,382 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg100 mcg

59% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate50 mg12%Magnesium in Active 55 against 14,003 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg50 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Citrate15 mg136%Zinc in Active 55 against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Selenium100 mcg182%Selenium in Active 55 against 7,658 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Gluconate1 mg111%Copper in Active 55 against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Citrate3 mg130%Manganese in Active 55 against 7,016 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg3 mg

Higher than 71% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Polynicotinate100 mcg286%Chromium in Active 55 against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenum20 mcg44%Molybdenum in Active 55 against 4,390 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg20 mcg

81% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Citrate99 mg2%Potassium in Active 55 against 11,614 products99 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg99 mg

49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

MSM200 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in Active 55 against 1,454 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.200 mg

68% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

Inositol50 mgInositol in Active 55 against 4,042 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.50 mg

Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Paba50 mgPABA in Active 55 against 1,610 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.50 mg

Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg).

Citrus Bioflavonoidsas Hesperidin80 mgFlavonoid in Active 55 against 2,343 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.80 mg

Higher than 61% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg).

Choline Bitartrate50 mg9%*Choline in Active 55 against 4,738 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg50 mg

Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Rutin30 mgRutin in Active 55 against 1,232 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.30 mg

Higher than 63% of 1,232 products listing rutin (median 25 mg).

Grape seed extr.as ProanthocyanidinsGrape seed extr. (Form: 95% Proanthocyanidins) PlantPart: seed15 mgGrape in Active 55 against 1,900 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.15 mg

84% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg).

Bilberry extr.as AnthocyaninsBilberry extr. (Form: 25% anthocyanins)10 mgBilberry in Active 55 against 896 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

85% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg).

Ginkgo Biloba extr.as Ginkgo FlavoglycosidesGinkgo Biloba extr. (Form: 24% ginkgo flavoglycosides) PlantPart: leaves Genus: Ginkgo Species: Biloba10 mgGinkgo in Active 55 against 1,339 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.10 mg

91% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Rosemary extr.10 mgRosemary in Active 55 against 332 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

81% of 332 products listing rosemary give more (median 50 mg).

Alpha Lipoic Acid5 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Active 55 against 2,407 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

92% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate)2 mgBoron in Active 55 against 3,339 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg2 mg

Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

L-Glutathione2 mgGlutathione in Active 55 against 717 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.2 mg

95% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg).

Vanadium1 mgVanadium in Active 55 against 1,744 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 94% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Lycopene200 mcgLycopene in Active 55 against 1,691 products0.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.0.2 mg

96% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

70+ Plant Derived Minerals Proprietary Blend120 mg

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 250558 (entered May 22, 2021), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 85% of the 896 products that print an amount of bilberry list more than its 10 mg of bilberry (median 50 mg).
  • 91% of the 1,339 products that print an amount of ginkgo list more than its 10 mg of ginkgo (median 60 mg).
  • 92% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 5 mg of alpha lipoic acid (median 50 mg).
  • 95% of the 717 products that print an amount of glutathione list more than its 2 mg of L-glutathione (filed by NIH under glutathione) (median 50 mg).
  • Its 1,000 mcg of vanadium is higher than 94% of the 1,744 vanadium products that print an amount; 69 list more.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Active 55's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Shake well
Directions: Shake well before each use. Refrigerate after opening. Best if used within 45 days from opening. Adults should take 2 tablespoons daily. We recommend you mix it with your favorite juice. Do not take on an empty stomach.
For dietary supplement use only.
Warnings
Do not take on an empty stomach.
Caution: Pregnant and nursing women should check dosage with their healthcare professional.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product is wheat, gluten, yeast and dairy free.
BPA Free Non toxic plastic

Source: label statements in DSLD label 250558.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: pure mountain Water, White Grape, Lemon, Natural Tropical Fruit Blend, Passion Fruit, Papaya, Coconut flavor, other Natural flavors, Lou-Han, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Nisin, Polylysine.

How many labels does Active 55 have?

2 labels are on file under this name since February 24, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 250558 (current) Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 32 fl. Oz. · UPC 0 16055 45680 8
  2. Label 71079 Entered February 24, 2017 · off the market February 17, 2021 · 32 fl. Oz. · UPC 0 16055 45680 8

DSLD also links this label to: Active 55 Plus Senior Complex (image difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Life Line Foods (manufacturer), Pikeville, TN. All Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients products.

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