Alive! Max6 Potency Multivitamin
by Nature's Way · capsule · 90 capsules
- Off the market since December 2024 (NIH)
- UPC 0 33674 15090 0
- DSLD label 267742
- Serving 6 capsules
- 15 servings
Alive! Max6 Potency Multivitamin by Nature's Way lists 88 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 6 capsules, such as 3,891 mcg of vitamin A, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D and 134 mg of vitamin E; 59 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 22, 2022.
What is in Alive! Max6 Potency Multivitamin?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 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).
| 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 Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetateas 77% (3,000 mcg) beta carotene, 23% (891 mcg) retinyl acetate | 3,891 mcg | 432% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 1,000 mg | 1,111% | Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | 125% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 134 mg | 893% | |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 79% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) | 25 mg | 2,083% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 25 mg | 1,923% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 125 mg | 781% | Higher than 93% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 3.6 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% | |
| Quatrefolic brand (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Glucosamine Salt | 418 mcg | 55% of 176 products listing 5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine give more (median 593 mcg). | |
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 80 mcg | 3,333% | Higher than 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 33 mcg | 110% | 83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 125 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 92% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 30 mg | 5% | 53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-PantothenateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 262 mg | 20% | Higher than 76% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous Bisglycinate ChelateIron (Form: as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas Kelp, Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide, and from Kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate, and Magnesium Oxide) | 125 mg | 30% | Higher than 66% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate) | 15 mg | 136% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 158 mcg | 287% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Bisglycinate ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | 0.9 mg | 100% | 59% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 5.8 mg | 252% | Higher than 89% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 45 mcg | 100% | 55% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Daily Greens Blend | 400 mg | ||
| Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kelp | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Barley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blessed Thistle | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blue Green Algae | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| ChlorellaChlorella Genus: Chlorella Note: Micro-Algae | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cilantro | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dandelion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon Balm | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemongrass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Nettle | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plantain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wheat Grass | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 56 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Fruits & Garden Veggies Powder Blend | 200 mg | ||
| Blueberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pomegranate powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plum powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beet powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cherry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pear powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tomato powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cauliflower powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acai powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Asparagus powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Banana powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Brussels Sprout powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cabbage powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cucumber powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pea powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pineapple powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pumpkin powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cardio Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Hawthorn | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Japanese Knotweed extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Coenzyme Q10as Ubiquinone 10 | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Reishias Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma lucidumorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Shiitakeas Lentinula edodes, Lentinula edodesorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hiratakeas Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus ostreatusorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Enokitakeas Flammulina velutipes, Flammulina velutipesorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Maitakeas Grifola frondosa, Grifola frondosaorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Yamabushitakeas Hericium erinaceus, Hericium erinaceusorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Agarikonas Agarikon, Fomitopsis officinalisorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chagaas Inonotus obliquus, Inonotus obliquusorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Himematsutakeas Agaricus blazei, Agaricus blazei, Agaricus brasiliensisorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kawaratakeas Trametes versicolor, Trametes versicolororganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mesimaas Mesima, Phellinus linteusorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Zhu Lingas Grifola umbellate, Grifola umbellateorganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Flax seed powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sunflower seed powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complexas Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime | 60 mg | Higher than 55% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Eleuthero | 50 mg | 64% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Inositol | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Digestive Enzyme Blend | 35 mg | ||
| Betaine HCl | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rutinas Sophora japonica flower bud extractRutin (Form: from Sophora japonica flower bud extract PlantPart: flower bud Genus: Sophora Species: japonica) | 25 mg | 37% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Luteinas Aztec Marigold extractLutein (Form: from Aztec Marigold extract PlantPart: flower) | 500 mcg | 72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 267742 (entered September 22, 2022), 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 1,000 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 445 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 125 mg of niacin, 3.6 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 125 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 92% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 724 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 Alive! Max6 Potency Multivitamin's, rare ingredients counting for more.
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- Alive! Max6 Potency Adult Complete Multivitamin with IronNature's Way · off the market 86 shared, 93% alike
- Alive! Max3 Potency Adult Complete MultivitaminNature's Way · off the market 84 shared, 91% alike
- Alive! Max3 Potency Adult Complete Multivitamin TabletsNature's Way · off the market 84 shared, 91% alike
- Alive! Adult Ultra MultivitaminNature's Way · off the market 82 shared, 89% alike
- Alive! Women's 50+ Ultra MultivitaminNature's Way 83 shared, 88% 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 6 capsules daily, preferably with food.
- Warnings
- Not formulated for children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Warning: Do not take if you are pregnant or nursing. If you have a bleeding disorder, or if you are taking Coumadin (warfarin) or any other medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal under child-resistant cap is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free from gluten, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
- Storage
- Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 267742.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Brown Rice.
How many labels does Alive! Max6 Potency Multivitamin have?
2 labels are on file under this name since September 22, 2022: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 267742 (current) Entered September 22, 2022 · off the market December 20, 2024 · 90 capsules · UPC 0 33674 15090 0
- Label 267738 Entered September 22, 2022 · off the market December 20, 2024 · 90 capsules · UPC 0 33674 15092 4
DSLD also links this label to: Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin Max Potency (image difference, same product), Alive! Max6 Daily (image difference, same product), Alive! Max6 Daily (image difference, same product), Alive! Max 6 Daily Multi-Vitamin Max Potency (image difference, same product), Alive! Max 6 Potency Multivitamin (image difference, same product), Alive! Max 6 Potency Multivitamin (image difference, same product), Alive! Max6 Potency Adult Complete Multivitamin with Iron (image difference, same product).
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.