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Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron)

by Douglas Laboratories · tablet or pill · 180 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 45287 01011 2
  • DSLD label 62906
  • Serving 6 tablets
  • 30 servings

Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) by Douglas Laboratories lists 30 ingredients, 30 with an amount per serving of 6 tablets, such as 15,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,200 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 400 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2016.

What is in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron)?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 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).

Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron): Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 62906, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate, and as [5,000 IU] 33% natural Beta-Carotene)15,000 IU300%Vitamin A in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 5,772 products15,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.15,000 IU

Higher than 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Vitamin C ComplexVitamin C (Form: from Vitamin C Complex (Form: from Calcium Ascorbate, and Magnesium Ascorbate, Potassium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid))1,200 mg2,000%Vitamin C in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 18,583 products1,200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg1,200 mg

Higher than 98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3200 IU (5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)400 IU1,333%Vitamin E in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 6,459 products400 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.400 IU

Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin K160 mcg75%Vitamin K in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 4,607 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg60 mcg

55% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)100 mg6,667%Thiamin in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 9,830 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg100 mg

Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin50 mg2,941%Riboflavin in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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 Niacinamide, and Niacin)190 mg950%Niacin in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 12,413 products190 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg190 mg

Higher than 95% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 5.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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 Acid800 mcg200%Folate in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 7,022 products800 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.800 mcg

Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin Note: on ion exchange resin)100 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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 D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)400 mg4,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 10,060 products400 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg400 mg

Higher than 98% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, and Calcium Ascorbate)500 mg50%Calcium in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 17,831 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg500 mg

Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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).

Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium Complex (Form: as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Oxide)500 mg125%

The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)30 mg200%Zinc in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 13,186 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg30 mg

Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Complex)200 mcg286%Selenium in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)20 mg1,000%Manganese in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 7,016 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg20 mg

Higher than 98% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). 1.8 times the adult UL a day.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate)200 mcg167%Chromium in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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 Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)150 mcg200%Molybdenum in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 4,390 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg150 mcg

Higher than 93% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium ComplexPotassium (Form: as Potassium Complex (Form: Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Ascorbate))99 mg3%Potassium in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)150 mg27%*Choline in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 4,738 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg150 mg

Higher than 83% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Inositol50 mgInositol in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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).

Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate)39 mcgVanadium in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 1,744 products39 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg39 mcg

Higher than 57% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate)2 mgBoron in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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).

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid50 mgPABA in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) 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 Bioflavonoids Complex100 mgFlavonoid in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 2,343 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg).

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride250 mgCysteine in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 516 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.250 mg

Higher than 81% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

Methionineas DL-MethionineMethionine (Form: as DL-Methionine)62.5 mgMETHIONINE in Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) against 981 products62.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.62.5 mg

56% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 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 62906 (entered July 25, 2016), 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:

  • Its 15,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 93% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 326 list more.
  • Its 1,200 mg of vitamin C is higher than 98% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 299 list more.
  • Its 400 IU of vitamin E is higher than 91% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 120 list more.
  • Its 100 mg of thiamin is higher than 94% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 163 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 190 mg of niacin, 5.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 400 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 98% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 211 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 Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron)'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 Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 6 tablets daily with food or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
Warning: This product contains Vitamin K, which interferes with the prescription drugs Coumadin (Warfarin).
Consult a physician before taking this product.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product contains NO yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, artificial preservatives or artificial flavoring.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

Source: label statements in DSLD label 62906.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: modified Cellulose Gum, Methylcellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearine, Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Gum Ghatti, natural Tangerine flavor, Canthaxanthin.

How many labels does Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron) have?

4 labels are on file under this name since December 23, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 62906 (current) Entered July 25, 2016 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01011 2
  2. Label 31285 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01011 2
  3. Label 10750 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01011 2
  4. Label 3381 Entered December 23, 2011 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01011 2

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

Who makes it?

The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.

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