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ADAM Capsules

by NOW · capsule · 90 veg capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  • DSLD label 313553
  • Serving 3 veg capsules
  • 30 servings

ADAM Capsules by NOW lists 34 ingredients, 34 with an amount per serving of 3 veg capsules, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D and 100 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 23, 2024.

What is in ADAM Capsules?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 veg capsules. 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).

ADAM Capsules: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 313553, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate75% as Beta-Carotene and 25% as Retinyl Palmitate3,000 mcg333%
Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate250 mg278%Vitamin C in ADAM Capsules against 18,583 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg250 mg

Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Ergocalciferol1,000 IU25 mcg (1,000 IU)125%Vitamin D in ADAM Capsules against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate100 mg667%
Vitamin Kas Menaquinone, Phytonadione80 mcg67%Vitamin K in ADAM Capsules against 4,607 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg80 mcg

37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B125 mg2,083%Thiamin in ADAM Capsules against 9,830 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg25 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B225 mg1,923%Riboflavin in ADAM Capsules against 9,824 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg25 mg

Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Inositol Hexanicotinate, Niacinamide, Vitamin B335 mg219%Niacin in ADAM Capsules against 12,413 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg35 mg

Higher than 69% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride25 mg1,471%Vitamin B6 in ADAM Capsules against 15,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg25 mg

Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate680 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin250 mcg10,417%Vitamin B12 in ADAM Capsules against 14,425 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg250 mcg

Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg1,000%Biotin in ADAM Capsules 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 Acidas Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B550 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in ADAM Capsules 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).

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate25 mg5%Choline in ADAM Capsules against 4,738 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg25 mg

59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate50 mg4%Calcium in ADAM Capsules 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).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide150 mcg100%Iodine in ADAM Capsules 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 Citrate25 mg6%Magnesium in ADAM Capsules against 14,003 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg25 mg

77% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Picolinate15 mg136%Zinc in ADAM Capsules 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 L-Selenomethionine200 mcg364%Selenium in ADAM Capsules against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper BisglycinateTRAACS0.5 mg56%Copper in ADAM Capsules against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese BisglycinateTRAACS2 mg87%Manganese in ADAM Capsules against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate200 mcg571%Chromium in ADAM Capsules against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium Molybdate75 mcg167%Molybdenum in ADAM Capsules against 4,390 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Chloride25 mg1%Potassium in ADAM Capsules against 11,614 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg25 mg

86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Saw Palmetto160 mgSaw Palmetto in ADAM Capsules against 1,109 products160 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.160 mg

51% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg).

Alpha Lipoic Acid50 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in ADAM Capsules against 2,407 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

47% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Aloe vera leaf concentrateorganic50 mgAloe in ADAM Capsules against 523 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 51 mg.50 mg

50% of 523 products listing aloe give more (median 51 mg).

Grape seed extractas Polyphenolsstandardized for Polyphenols25 mgGrape in ADAM Capsules against 1,900 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

69% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg).

Inositol25 mgInositol in ADAM Capsules against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

CoQ1015 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in ADAM Capsules against 2,922 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.15 mg

82% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Trans-Resveratrolas Japanese Knotweed extract10 mgResveratrol in ADAM Capsules against 1,123 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

80% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg).

Lycopeneas Tomato Extract3 mgLycopene in ADAM Capsules against 1,691 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.3 mg

Higher than 64% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg).

FloraGLOas Lutein500 mcgLutein in ADAM Capsules against 2,493 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.5 mg

72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 313553 (entered May 23, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.

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?

3 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 usage: Take 3 capsules daily with food.
Warnings
Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Vitamin E from non-GMO soy.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 313553.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Triangle K (Kosher); GMP Quality Assured.

How many labels does ADAM Capsules have?

9 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 313553 (current) Entered May 23, 2024 · on the market · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  2. Label 245209 Entered April 22, 2021 · off the market February 12, 2024 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  3. Label 206145 Entered August 23, 2019 · off the market September 22, 2023 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  4. Label 64730 Entered September 22, 2016 · off the market December 6, 2018 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  5. Label 50148 Entered September 25, 2015 · off the market March 31, 2016 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  6. Label 42814 Entered February 25, 2015 · off the market July 21, 2015 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  7. Label 36491 Entered August 26, 2014 · off the market February 16, 2015 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  8. Label 15769 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market May 1, 2014 · 90 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03878 4
  9. Label 15768 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market August 9, 2012 · 90 vcaps(R) · UPC 7 33739 03878 4

DSLD also links this label to: Adam Softgels (image difference, same product), Adam Softgels (image difference, same product), Adam Softgels (image difference, same product), Adam Softgels (image difference, same product), Adam Softgels (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 NOW Foods (manufacturer), Bloomingdale, IL. All NOW products.

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