Adam Softgels

by NOW · softgel capsule · 180 softgels

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 33739 03881 4
  • DSLD label 313555
  • Serving 2 softgels
  • 90 servings

Adam Softgels by NOW lists 34 ingredients, 34 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 100 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 22, 2024.

What is in Adam Softgels?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 softgels. 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 Softgels: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 313555, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Betatene, Retinyl Palmitate60% as beta-carotene (Betatene) and 40% as retinyl palmitate3,000 mcg333%
Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate250 mg278%Vitamin C in Adam Softgels 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 D3as Cholecalciferol1,000 IU25 mcg (1,000 IU)125%Vitamin D in Adam Softgels 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-Tocopherol100 mg667%
Vitamin K1as Phytonadione35 mcg29%Vitamin K in Adam Softgels 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 Vitamin B125 mg2,083%Thiamin in Adam Softgels 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 Softgels 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 Vitamin B335 mg219%Niacin in Adam Softgels 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 B-6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride25 mg1,471%Vitamin B6 in Adam Softgels 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 Methylcobalamin120 mcg5,000%Vitamin B12 in Adam Softgels against 14,425 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 70% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg1,000%Biotin in Adam Softgels 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 Vitamin B550 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Adam Softgels 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 Softgels 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 Aquamin Seaweed Derived Minerals, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate55 mg4%Calcium in Adam Softgels against 17,831 products55 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg55 mg

71% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide225 mcg150%Iodine in Adam Softgels against 6,382 products225 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg225 mcg

Higher than 90% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Aquamin Seaweed Derived Minerals, Magnesium Citrate25 mg6%Magnesium in Adam Softgels 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 Softgels 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 Albion Selenium Glycinate200 mcg364%Selenium in Adam Softgels 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 Bisglycinate0.5 mg56%Copper in Adam Softgels 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 Softgels 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 Nicotinate GlycinateTRAACS120 mcg343%Chromium in Adam Softgels against 7,825 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum GlycinateTRAACS75 mcg167%Molybdenum in Adam Softgels 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 Softgels 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 Palmetto extractas Fatty Acidsmin. 85% fatty acids160 mgSaw Palmetto in Adam Softgels 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).

Phytosterolsas Plant Sterols50 mgPhytosterols in Adam Softgels against 440 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 667 mg, the median 400 mg.50 mg

83% of 440 products listing phytosterols give more (median 400 mg).

Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Adam Softgels against 2,407 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Grape Seed Extract25 mgGrape in Adam Softgels 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).

Inositol10 mgInositol in Adam Softgels against 4,042 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.10 mg

72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

CoQ10as Ubiquinone10 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Adam Softgels against 2,922 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.10 mg

85% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Lyc-O-Matoas Lycopene3 mgTomato in Adam Softgels against 236 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10.75 mg to 100 mg, the median 31.5 mg.3 mg

92% of 236 products listing tomato give more (median 31.5 mg).

FloraGLOas Lutein500 mcgLutein in Adam Softgels 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).

Vitamin K2as Menaquinone45 mcg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 313555 (entered November 22, 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?

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:

  • 85% of the 2,922 products that print an amount of coenzyme Q-10 list more than its 10 mg of CoQ10 (filed by NIH under coenzyme Q-10) (median 60 mg).
  • 92% of the 236 products that print an amount of tomato list more than its 3 mg of lyc-O-mato (filed by NIH under tomato) (median 31.5 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?

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 2 softgels daily with food.
Warnings
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product contains Biotin which may interfere with some blood test results. Go to nowfoods.com/biotinlab for details.
Contains Gelatin
Contains soy.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that process other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish or sesame ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 313555.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Softgel Capsule, Pumpkin seed Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Beeswax, Cinnamon bark powder.

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

How many labels does Adam Softgels have?

10 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 313555 (current) Entered November 22, 2024 · on the market · 180 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03881 4
  2. Label 313554 Entered July 25, 2024 · on the market · 90 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03880 7
  3. Label 245224 Entered April 22, 2021 · off the market February 12, 2024 · 180 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03881 4
  4. Label 245220 Entered April 22, 2021 · off the market February 12, 2024 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03880 7
  5. Label 69989 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market September 22, 2023 · 180 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03881 4
  6. Label 69988 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market September 22, 2023 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03880 7
  7. Label 50149 Entered September 25, 2015 · off the market July 18, 2016 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03880 7
  8. Label 49420 Entered August 25, 2015 · off the market July 18, 2016 · 180 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03881 4
  9. Label 15781 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market June 30, 2015 · 180 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03881 4
  10. Label 15770 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market July 21, 2015 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 33739 03880 7

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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