Alive! Diabetic Multivitamin
by Nature's Way · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 33674 12371 3
- DSLD label 304621
- Serving 2 tablets
- 30 servings
Alive! Diabetic Multivitamin by Nature's Way lists 34 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 20 mcg (800 IU) of vitamin D3 and 100 mg of vitamin E; 10 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 22, 2024.
What is in Alive! Diabetic Multivitamin?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 1% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Vitamin A50% beta-Carotene, 50% retinyl acetate | 3,000 mcg | 333% | |
| Beta-Carotene | 1,500 mcg | ||
| Retinyl Acetate | 1,500 mcg | ||
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 250 mg | 278% | Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol | 20 mcg (800 IU) | 100% | Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate | 100 mg | 667% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate | 80 mg | 6,667% | Higher than 93% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 80 mg | 6,154% | Higher than 95% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 40 mg | 250% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 20 mg | 1,176% | Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 400 mcg DFE | 100% | |
| Folic Acid | 240 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 40 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 30 mcg | 100% | 83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate | 50 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate | 50 mg | 9% | Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium Iodide | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide | 420 mg | 100% | Higher than 95% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1.2 times the adult UL a day. |
| Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate | 15 mg | 136% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine | 200 mcg | 364% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Bisglycinate | 1 mg | 111% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate | 5 mg | 217% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium Molybdate | 50 mcg | 111% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Antioxidant Activity Blend | 395 mg | ||
| Inositol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Taurine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quercetin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Betaine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complexas Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rutinas Sophora japonica flower bud extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Carnitine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plant-Powered Herbal Blend | 200 mg | ||
| Cinnamonas Cinnamomum spp. | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fenugreek | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Luteinas Aztec Marigold Flower Extract | 200 mcg | 93% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 304621 (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:
- Its 80 mg of thiamin is higher than 93% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 617 list more.
- Its 80 mg of riboflavin is higher than 95% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 438 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 40 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 83% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 30 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 420 mg of magnesium, 1.2 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 93% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.2 mg of lutein (median 3 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 Alive! Diabetic Multivitamin's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Completia Diabetic Complete Multi-VitaminNature's Way · off the market 32 shared, 92% alike
- Completia Diabetic Multi-VitaminNature's Way 32 shared, 79% alike
- Completia Diabetic MultivitaminNature's Way 33 shared, 78% alike
- Liquid Ultra Mega Multivitamin Natural Citrus FlavorGNC · off the market 28 shared, 61% alike
- Ultra MegaGNC Multivitamin · off the market 26 shared, 59% alike
- Mega VitaminPuritan's Pride Premium · off the market 26 shared, 59% 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
- Recommendation: Adults take 2 tablets daily, preferably with food.
- Warnings
- Not formulated for children. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose. Individuals with diabetes should monitor blood glucose levels closely while taking this product. Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
- Warning: Do not take if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, nursing, have known hypersensitivity to iodine or thyroid dysfunction. If you are a diabetic or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free from dairy and artificial colors.
- No added iron
- Storage
- Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 304621.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Sodium Croscarmellose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Glycerin, Gelatin.
How many labels does Alive! Diabetic Multivitamin have?
3 labels are on file under this name since March 25, 2021: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 304621 (current) Entered November 22, 2024 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 0 33674 12371 3
- Label 267653 Entered June 16, 2022 · off the market August 11, 2023 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 33674 12371 3
- Label 242993 Entered March 25, 2021 · off the market September 30, 2021 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 33674 12371 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Way Brands, LLC (manufacturer), Green Bay, WI. All Nature's Way products.