Added Protection III (Without Iron)
by Douglas Laboratories · tablet or pill · 180 tablets
- Off the market since February 2018 (NIH)
- UPC 7 45287 01014 3
- DSLD label 31288
- Serving 6 tablets
- 30 servings
Added Protection III (Without Iron) by Douglas Laboratories lists 33 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 6 tablets, such as 12,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,200 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 400 IU of vitamin E; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2014.
What is in Added Protection III (Without 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate, and [3,960 IU] as natural 33% Beta-Carotene) | 12,000 IU | 240% | Higher than 92% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin CVitamin C Note: complex | 1,200 mg | 2,000% | Higher than 98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| calcium {ascorbate/ascorbic acid} | no amount given | ||
| magnesium ascorbate/ascorbic acid | no amount given | ||
| Vitamin D3 | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% 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 IU | 1,333% | Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin K1 | 60 mcg | 75% | 55% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 100 mg | 6,667% | Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacin) | 190 mg | 950% | 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 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | 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 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 400 mg | 4,000% | 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 mg | 50% | Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas magnesium complex | 500 mg | 125% | Higher than 96% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 30 mg | 200% | Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Complex) | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 20 mg | 1,000% | 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 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) | 150 mcg | 200% | Higher than 93% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas potassium complexPotassium (Form: as potassium complex (Form: {potassium} aspartate, {potassium} chloride)) | 99 mg | 3% | 49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 150 mg | 27%* | Higher than 83% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate) | 39 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 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 100 mg | Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Cysteineas L-Cysteine HydrochlorideCysteine (Form: as L-cysteine hydrochloride) | 250 mg | Higher than 81% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg). | |
| Methionineas DL-MethionineMethionine (Form: as DL-Methionine) | 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 31288 (entered March 25, 2014), 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 12,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 92% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 480 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 Iron)'s, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Added Protection IIIDouglas Laboratories 33 shared, 98% alike
- Added Protection III (Without Copper And Iron)Douglas Laboratories 30 shared, 82% alike
- Added Protection III (Without Copper)Douglas Laboratories · off the market 29 shared, 78% alike
- Ultra Preventive Beta With CopperDouglas Laboratories 29 shared, 70% alike
- Ultra Preventive III With Zinc PicolinateDouglas Laboratories 29 shared, 70% alike
- Ultra Preventive Beta With Copper & IronDouglas Laboratories 29 shared, 68% alike
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 blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin (Warfarin). Consult a physician before starting 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, gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or 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 31288.
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 Iron) have?
3 labels are on file under this name since December 23, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 31288 (current) Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market February 26, 2018 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01014 3
- Label 10756 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01014 3
- Label 3382 Entered December 23, 2011 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01014 3
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.