Alive! Multi-Vitamin
by Nature's Way · tablet or pill · 6 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 33674 15738 1
- DSLD label 80495
- Serving 1 to 3 tablets; amounts per 3 tablets
- 2 servings
Alive! Multi-Vitamin by Nature's Way lists 136 ingredients, 35 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 15,000 IU of vitamin A, 1 g of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E; 101 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 20, 2017.
What is in Alive! Multi-Vitamin?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 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 | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1% | 47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | less than 1 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 33% Retinyl Acetate Note: 5,000 IU, and as 67% Beta Carotene Note: 10,000 IU) Note: providing (typical analysis) | 15,000 IU | 300% | Higher than 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Beta-Carotene | 5,625 mcg | ||
| Gamma Carotene | 5.6 mcg | ||
| Trans Beta Carotene | 5.4 mcg | ||
| Beta Zea Carotene | 1.1 mcg | ||
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 1 g | 1,667% | Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 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) | 200 IU | 667% | Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 80 mcg | 100% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 125 mg | 625% | Higher than 93% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 3.6 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 50 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 200 mcg | 3,333% | Higher than 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas Biotin TriturateBiotin (Form: as Biotin Triturate) | 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) | 125 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 92% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate) | 250 mg | 25% | Higher than 73% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Kelp powderIodine (Form: from Kelp powder) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate) | 125 mg | 31% | Higher than 66% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 70 mcg | 100% | Higher than 52% 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) | 4 mg | 200% | Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 75 mcg | 100% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | 67% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Amino Acid ChelatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Amino Acid Chelate) | 50 mg | 1% | 72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Green Food/Spirulina Blend | 500 mg | ||
| Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alfalfa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Barley Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dandelion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wheat Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon Balm | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Nettle | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 108 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Thistle | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorella | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plantain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blue Green Algae | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CilantroCilantro PlantPart: leaf Note: providing | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorophyll | no amount given | ||
| Dna | no amount given | ||
| Rna | no amount given | ||
| Amino Acids | no amount given | ||
| Glutamine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Asparagine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Leucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alanine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Arginine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lysine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Threonine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Valine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glycine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Isoleucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Serine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proline | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Phenylalanine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tyrosine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Histidine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Methionine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tryptophan | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cysteine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Garden Veggies Powder Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Parsley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wheat Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Brussels Sprout | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Asparagus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cauliflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Garlic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orchard Fruits Powder Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Plum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blackberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cherry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apricot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papaya | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pineapple | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Myco Defense Mushroom Mycelium Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Cordyceps | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Reishi | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Shiitake | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Oyster Hiratake | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Maitake | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Yamabushitake | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Himematsutake | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kawaratake | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chaga | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Zhu Ling | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Agarikon | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mesima | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Digestive Enzyme Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Concentrated Enzyme Formula | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease I | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease II | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Peptidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Galactosidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Invertase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Betaine HCl | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: from Pineapple) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| PapainPapain (Form: from Papaya) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Omega Fatty Acid Seed Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Flax seed powderFlax seed powder PlantPart: seed Note: dry, cold pressed | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sunflower seed powderSunflower seed powder PlantPart: seed Note: (dry, cold pressed) typically providing | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Oleic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Linoleic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Palmitic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Stearic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Behenic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Gadoleic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Palmitoleic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Eicosanoic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Lignoceric Acid | no amount given | ||
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complexas Grapefruit, Lemon, LimeCitrus Bioflavonoid Complex (Form: from Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime, and Tangerine) Note: providing | 60 mg | Higher than 55% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Hesperidin | no amount given | ||
| Eriocitrin | no amount given | ||
| Naringin | no amount given | ||
| Narirutin | no amount given | ||
| other Flavanones | no amount given | ||
| Flavonoids | no amount given | ||
| Flavonesas Phenolic compoundsFlavones (Form: and other related Phenolic Compounds) | no amount given | ||
| Siberian Eleuthero | 50 mg | ||
| Inositol | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 30 mg | 5%* | 53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Paba | 25 mg | 47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Rutin | 25 mg | 37% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Boronas Sodium BorateBoron (Form: as Sodium Borate) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Luteinas Aztec MarigoldLutein (Form: from Aztec Marigold) | 200 mcg | 93% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 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 80495 (entered November 20, 2017), 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 1,000 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.
- 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.
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
- Recommended Dose: Take one (1) to three (3) tablets daily.
- Warnings
- Warning: Do not take with sulfonamide since PABA interferes with the activity of this drug.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No iron added
Source: label statements in DSLD label 80495.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Vegetable Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Vegetable Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silica, Vegetable Hypromellose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetarian Glycerin.
How many labels does Alive! Multi-Vitamin have?
2 labels are on file under this name since November 20, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 80495 (current) Entered November 20, 2017 · on the market · 6 tablets · UPC 0 33674 15738 1
- Label 80380 Entered November 20, 2017 · off the market May 2, 2017 · 6 tablets · UPC 0 33674 15738 1
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.