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Active Man's Formula

by Vitabase · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 6816
  • Serving 3 tablets

Active Man's Formula by Vitabase lists 38 ingredients, 38 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 100 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 23, 2012.

What is in Active Man's Formula?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 tablets. 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 Man's Formula: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 6816, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)10,000 IU200%Vitamin A in Active Man's Formula against 5,772 products10,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.10,000 IU

Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid300 mg500%Vitamin C in Active Man's Formula against 18,583 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg300 mg

Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Fish Liver OilVitamin D (Form: from Fish Liver Oil)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Active Man's Formula against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol100 IU333%Vitamin E in Active Man's Formula against 6,459 products100 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.100 IU

Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin B1as Thiamine HydrochlorideVitamin B-1 (Form: as thiamine HCl)50 mg3,333%Thiamin in Active Man's Formula against 9,830 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg50 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin50 mg2,941%Riboflavin in Active Man's Formula against 9,824 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg50 mg

Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacin, Niacinamide)50 mg250%Niacin in Active Man's Formula 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 HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Active Man's Formula against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Active Man's Formula 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 CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)50 mcg833%Vitamin B12 in Active Man's Formula against 14,425 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin50 mcg17%Biotin in Active Man's Formula against 9,447 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg50 mcg

73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)50 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Active Man's Formula against 10,060 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg50 mg

Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate)50 mg5%Calcium in Active Man's Formula against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas Iron Amino Acid ChelateIron (Form: as Iron Amino Acid Chelate)5 mg28%Iron in Active Man's Formula against 6,910 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg5 mg

46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Active Man's Formula against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate)200 mg50%Magnesium in Active Man's Formula against 14,003 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg200 mg

Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas L-OptiZinc(TM), monomethionineZinc (Form: as monomethionine, From L-OptiZinc(TM))15 mg100%Zinc in Active Man's Formula 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).

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)100 mcg143%Selenium in Active Man's Formula 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 Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)100 mcg5%Copper in Active Man's Formula against 6,468 products0.1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.1 mg

93% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)10 mg500%Manganese in Active Man's Formula against 7,016 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg10 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate)140 mcg117%Chromium in Active Man's Formula against 7,825 products140 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg140 mcg

Higher than 69% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)10 mcg13%Molybdenum in Active Man's Formula against 4,390 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg10 mcg

91% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Amino Acid Complex, Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride, Potassium Amino Acid Complex)99 mg3%Potassium in Active Man's Formula 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).

Maca root extractas MacaPure(TM)Maca root extract (Form: From MacaPure(TM)) Genus: Lepidium Species: meyenii Note: Standardized to 0.6% [0.6 mg] macamides and macaenes100 mgMaca in Active Man's Formula against 728 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 118.13 mg to 600 mg, the median 250 mg.100 mg

75% of 728 products listing maca give more (median 250 mg).

Tribulus terestris aerial parts extractas TribulosidesTribulus terestris aerial parts extract (Form: 40 mg 40% tribulosides)100 mgTribulus in Active Man's Formula against 555 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 750 mg, the median 300 mg.100 mg

74% of 555 products listing tribulus give more (median 300 mg).

Muira Puama powder30 mgMuira Puama in Active Man's Formula against 193 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.30 mg

54% of 193 products listing muira puama give more (median 50 mg).

Colostrum100 mgColostrum in Active Man's Formula against 216 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 250 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 800 mg.100 mg

88% of 216 products listing colostrum give more (median 800 mg).

Panax ginseng root extractas GinsenosidesPanax ginseng root extract (Form: standardized to 10 mg 5% Ginsenosides) PlantPart: root Genus: Panax Species: ginseng200 mgOriental Ginseng in Active Man's Formula against 706 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.200 mg

Higher than 69% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng (median 90 mg).

Green tea extractGreen tea extract Genus: Camellia Species: sinesis Note: 50% [50 mg] Catechins100 mgGreen Tea in Active Man's Formula against 2,595 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

46% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Saw Palmetto Berry Extractas Fatty Acids and SterolsSaw Palmetto Berry Extract (Form: Standardized to [28-36 mg] 35%- 45% Fatty Acids and Sterols) Genus: Serenoa Species: repens80 mgSaw Palmetto in Active Man's Formula against 1,109 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.80 mg

78% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg).

Pygeum africanum bark extractas Beta-SitosterolPygeum africanum bark extract (Form: 0.55 mg 3.7% Beta-sitosterol)15 mgPygeum in Active Man's Formula against 326 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 33.72 mg to 120 mg, the median 100 mg.15 mg

90% of 326 products listing pygeum give more (median 100 mg).

Lycopeneas TomatoesLycopene (Form: from Tomatoes)1 mgLycopene in Active Man's Formula against 1,691 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.1 mg

50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Policosanol Complex2 mgPolicosanol in Active Man's Formula against 223 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 20 mg, the median 10 mg.2 mg

96% of 223 products listing policosanol give more (median 10 mg).

Guggulipid extractas GuggulsteronesGuggulipid extract (Form: 0.625 mg 2.5% guggulsterones) Genus: Commiphora Species: mukul25 mgGuggul in Active Man's Formula against 279 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 350 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

90% of 279 products listing guggul give more (median 100 mg).

Soy bean extractas SoyLife(TM)Soy bean extract (Form: From SoyLife(TM)) Note: Glycine max (2.5-3.5% [1.8-2.6 mg] isoflavones)75 mgSoy in Active Man's Formula against 250 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 426.25 mg, the median 125 mg.75 mg

66% of 250 products listing soy give more (median 125 mg).

Grape seed extractas ActiVin(TM)Grape seed extract (Form: From ActiVin(TM)) Genus: Vitis Species: vinifera5 mgGrape in Active Man's Formula against 1,900 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

93% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg).

Passion Flower extract30 mgPassionflower in Active Man's Formula against 562 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.30 mg

78% of 562 products listing passionflower give more (median 100 mg).

Hops strobiles extract20 mgHops in Active Man's Formula against 342 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 150 mg, the median 75 mg.20 mg

87% of 342 products listing hops give more (median 75 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 6816 (entered March 23, 2012), 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.
  • 93% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.1 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • Its 10 mg of manganese is higher than 93% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 228 list more.
  • 91% of the 4,390 products that print an amount of molybdenum list more than its 10 mcg of molybdenum (median 50 mcg).
  • 88% of the 216 products that print an amount of colostrum list more than its 100 mg of colostrum (median 800 mg).
  • 90% of the 326 products that print an amount of pygeum list more than its 15 mg of pygeum (median 100 mg).

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 Man's Formula'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
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take three (3) tablets daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.
Warnings
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Contains No Added sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 6816.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Vb.

How many labels does Active Man's Formula have?

One label is on file, entered on March 23, 2012.

  1. Label 6816 (current) Entered March 23, 2012 · on the market · 90 tablets

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

Who makes it?

The label names Vitabase.com (distributor), Monroe, GA. All Vitabase products.

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