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Advanced Antioxidant Formula

by Solgar · capsule · 120 vegetable capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 33984 01035 2
  • DSLD label 218029
  • Serving 2 vegetable capsules
  • 60 servings

Advanced Antioxidant Formula by Solgar lists 29 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 2 vegetable capsules, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 134 mg of vitamin E and 10 mg of zinc; 5 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 23, 2020.

What is in Advanced Antioxidant Formula?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 vegetable 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).

Advanced Antioxidant Formula: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 218029, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A3,000 mcg333%
Beta-Carotenenatural Beta-Carotene2,250 mcg
Retinyl Palmitate750 mcg
Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate)500 mg556%Vitamin C in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)134 mg893%
Zincas Zinc GlycinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Glycinate)10 mg91%Zinc in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine)50 mcg91%Selenium in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 7,658 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg50 mcg

56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)1 mg111%Copper in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese GlycinateManganese (Form: as Manganese Glycinate)4 mg174%Manganese in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 7,016 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg4 mg

Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride100 mgCysteine in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 516 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.100 mg

Higher than 51% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

Taurine50 mgTaurine in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 2,337 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.50 mg

87% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg).

L-Glutathione25 mgGlutathione in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 717 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

57% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg).

Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate6 mg353%*Vitamin B6 in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 15,277 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg6 mg

49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Riboflavin 5-Phosphate6 mg462%*Riboflavin in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 9,824 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg6 mg

Higher than 57% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Carotenoid Mix86 mcgCarotenoids in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 261 products0.086 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 4 mg.0.086 mg

86% of 261 products listing carotenoids give more (median 4 mg).

Alpha-Caroteneno amount given
Beta-Caroteneno amount given
Luteinno amount given
Zeaxanthinno amount given
Cryptoxanthinno amount given
Green Tea extract31 mgGreen Tea in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 2,595 products31 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.31 mg

84% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Red Wine extract15 mgRed Wine in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 115 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 90 mg, the median 25 mg.15 mg

77% of 115 products listing red wine give more (median 25 mg).

Pycnogenol5 mgMaritime Pine in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 215 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

83% of 215 products listing maritime pine give more (median 50 mg).

Ginkgo biloba extract30 mgGinkgo in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 1,339 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.30 mg

74% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Spirulina20 mgBlue-Green Algae in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 709 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.20 mg

91% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg).

Gotu Kola extractGotu Kola extract PlantPart: aerial Note: 4:110 mgGotu Kola in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 393 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 225 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

96% of 393 products listing gotu kola give more (median 100 mg).

Milk Thistle extractMilk Thistle extract PlantPart: seed Note: 4:110 mgMilk Thistle in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 1,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 300 mg, the median 175 mg.10 mg

98% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg).

Rose Hips extractRose Hips extract PlantPart: fruit Note: 4:120 mgRose (unspecified) in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 195 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 14.5 mg to 100 mg, the median 30 mg.20 mg

64% of 195 products listing rose (unspecified) give more (median 30 mg).

Rose Hips powder6 mgDog Rose in Advanced Antioxidant Formula against 397 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 65 mg, the median 25 mg.6 mg

86% of 397 products listing dog rose give more (median 25 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 218029 (entered April 23, 2020), 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:

  • 87% of the 2,337 products that print an amount of taurine list more than its 50 mg of taurine (median 500 mg).
  • 91% of the 709 products that print an amount of blue-green algae list more than its 20 mg of spirulina (filed by NIH under blue-green algae) (median 500 mg).
  • 96% of the 393 products that print an amount of gotu kola list more than its 10 mg of gotu kola (median 100 mg).
  • 98% of the 1,277 products that print an amount of milk thistle list more than its 10 mg of milk thistle (median 175 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 Advanced Antioxidant 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 for adults, take two (2) vegetable capsules daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical or surgical procedure or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Avoid this product if you are allergic to ragweed or daisy-like flowers.
Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten, wheat & dairy free
Free of: Gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial flavor and preservatives.
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 218029.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Mixed Tocopherols, Silica, Maltodextrin, Caramel.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GF Certified Gluten-free. Listed with: Certified gluten-free (GFCO) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).

How many labels does Advanced Antioxidant Formula have?

8 labels are on file under this name since October 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 218029 (current) Entered April 23, 2020 · on the market · 120 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01035 2
  2. Label 218021 Entered April 23, 2020 · off the market November 2, 2022 · 60 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01033 8
  3. Label 201132 Entered November 21, 2019 · off the market November 18, 2019 · 60 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01033 8
  4. Label 68826 Entered December 23, 2016 · off the market November 18, 2019 · 120 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01035 2
  5. Label 68818 Entered December 23, 2016 · off the market September 10, 2018 · 60 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01033 8
  6. Label 44262 Entered April 24, 2015 · off the market November 2, 2016 · 120 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01035 2
  7. Label 44095 Entered April 24, 2015 · off the market November 2, 2016 · 60 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01033 8
  8. Label 26778 Entered October 25, 2013 · off the market November 2, 2022 · 60 vegetable capsules · UPC 0 33984 01033 8

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

Who makes it?

The label names Solgar, Inc. (manufacturer), Leonia, NJ, U.S.A.. All Solgar products.

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