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Alpha Daily

by Optimal Alpha · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 28028 47628 6
  • DSLD label 256221
  • Serving 3 tablets
  • 30 servings

Alpha Daily by Optimal Alpha lists 89 ingredients, 40 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 15,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 100 IU of vitamin E; 49 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 19, 2021.

What is in Alpha Daily?

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).

Alpha Daily: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 256221, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: 67% Beta-Carotene, 33% Vitamin A Palmitate)15,000 IU300%Vitamin A in Alpha Daily against 5,772 products15,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.15,000 IU

Higher than 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin C500 mg833%Vitamin C in Alpha Daily 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 D3400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Alpha Daily against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate100 IU333%Vitamin E in Alpha Daily against 6,459 products100 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.100 IU

Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin B1as Thiamine MononitrateVitamin B-1 (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)50 mg3,333%Thiamin in Alpha Daily against 9,830 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg50 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B250 mg2,941%Riboflavin in Alpha Daily against 9,824 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg50 mg

Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin10 mg50%Niacin in Alpha Daily against 12,413 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg10 mg

77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Alpha Daily against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Alpha Daily against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)100 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in Alpha Daily against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin100 mcg33%Biotin in Alpha Daily against 9,447 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg100 mcg

61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate20 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Alpha Daily against 10,060 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg20 mg

Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Phosphate175 mg18%Calcium in Alpha Daily against 17,831 products175 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg175 mg

Higher than 62% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium Phosphate72 mg7%Phosphorus in Alpha Daily against 3,786 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg72 mg

57% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate100 mg25%Magnesium in Alpha Daily against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate15 mg100%Zinc in Alpha Daily against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid Chelate50 mcg71%Selenium in Alpha Daily 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 Oxide200 mcg10%Copper in Alpha Daily against 6,468 products0.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.2 mg

88% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate2 mg100%Manganese in Alpha Daily against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Polynicotinate50 mcg42%Chromium in Alpha Daily against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Citrate50 mg1%Potassium in Alpha Daily against 11,614 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg50 mg

72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

42 Fruit and Vegetable Blend315 mg
Blueberryin the blend, no amount given
Cranberryin the blend, no amount given
Grapein the blend, no amount given
Strawberryin the blend, no amount given
Raspberryin the blend, no amount given
Pomegranatein the blend, no amount given
Bilberryin the blend, no amount given
Alfalfain the blend, no amount given
Carrotin the blend, no amount given
Beetin the blend, no amount given
Broccoliin the blend, no amount given
Acaiin the blend, no amount given
Chokeberryin the blend, no amount given
Applein the blend, no amount given
Apple Pectinin the blend, no amount given
Maqui berryin the blend, no amount given
Grapein the blend, no amount given
Black Cherryin the blend, no amount given
Show the other 51 rows of the label
Alpha Daily: rows 41 to 91
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Tomatoin the blend, no amount given
Barleyin the blend, no amount given
Celeryin the blend, no amount given
Chlorellain the blend, no amount given
Black Currantin the blend, no amount given
Artichokein the blend, no amount given
Mangoin the blend, no amount given
Pineapplein the blend, no amount given
Spirulinain the blend, no amount given
Dandelionin the blend, no amount given
Wheat grassin the blend, no amount given
Green Teain the blend, no amount given
Milk Thistlein the blend, no amount given
Eleutherococcus senticosusin the blend, no amount given
Ashitabain the blend, no amount given
Bing Cherryin the blend, no amount given
Elderberryin the blend, no amount given
Gojiin the blend, no amount given
Grapefruitin the blend, no amount given
Mangosteenin the blend, no amount given
Spinachin the blend, no amount given
Tart Cherryin the blend, no amount given
Papayain the blend, no amount given
Asian Pearin the blend, no amount given
Enzyme Complex75 mg
Cellulasein the blend, no amount given
Bromelainin the blend, no amount given
Papainin the blend, no amount given
Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Trypsinin the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Spirulina algae500 mgBlue-Green Algae in Alpha Daily against 709 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

38% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg).

Wheat Grass powder200 mgWheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) in Alpha Daily against 241 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 400 mg.200 mg

61% of 241 products listing wheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) give more (median 400 mg).

Safflower powder100 mgSafflower in Alpha Daily against 44 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 330 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

41% of 44 products listing safflower give more (median 100 mg).

Lecithin75 mgLecithin in Alpha Daily against 804 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.75 mg

69% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg).

Choline Bitartrate75 mg14%*Choline in Alpha Daily against 4,738 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg75 mg

Higher than 69% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Inositol75 mgInositol in Alpha Daily against 4,042 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.75 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex50 mgFlavonoid in Alpha Daily against 2,343 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

46% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg).

Gotu Kola powder50 mgGotu Kola in Alpha Daily against 393 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 225 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

70% of 393 products listing gotu kola give more (median 100 mg).

Echinacea purpurea powder25 mgEchinacea purpurea in Alpha Daily against 484 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 200 mg.25 mg

81% of 484 products listing echinacea purpurea give more (median 200 mg).

Green Tea 98% extract25 mgGreen Tea in Alpha Daily against 2,595 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

86% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Paba15 mgPABA in Alpha Daily against 1,610 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.15 mg

64% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Psyllium husk powder15 mgPsyllium fiber in Alpha Daily against 261 products0.015 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 g to 4.16 g, the median 1.47 g.0.015 g

96% of 261 products listing psyllium fiber give more (median 1.47 g).

Oat 10:1 extract15 mgOats in Alpha Daily against 304 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 187.5 mg.15 mg

89% of 304 products listing oats give more (median 187.5 mg).

Apple Pectin15 mgPectin in Alpha Daily against 526 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.15 mg

82% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 mg).

Chlorophyllas Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin15 mgChlorophyll in Alpha Daily against 394 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 7.5 mg to 42.75 mg, the median 16 mg.15 mg

51% of 394 products listing chlorophyll give more (median 16 mg).

Lactobacillus acidophilusno amount given
Octacosanol15 mcgOctacosanol in Alpha Daily against 186 products15 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.15 mcg

85% of 186 products listing octacosanol give more (median 200 mcg).

Peat extract3 mg
Kelp210 mcgKelp in Alpha Daily against 333 products0.21 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.0.21 mg

93% of 333 products listing kelp give more (median 50 mg).

Boronas Boron Amino Acid Chelate27 mcgBoron in Alpha Daily against 3,339 products0.027 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.027 mg

97% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 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 256221 (entered November 19, 2021), 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.
  • 88% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.2 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • 86% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 25 mg of green tea (median 100 mg).
  • 96% of the 261 products that print an amount of psyllium fiber list more than its 0.015 g of psyllium husk powder (filed by NIH under psyllium fiber) (median 1.47 g).
  • 89% of the 304 products that print an amount of oats list more than its 15 mg of oat 10:1 extract (filed by NIH under oats) (median 187.5 mg).
  • 85% of the 186 products that print an amount of octacosanol list more than its 15 mcg of octacosanol (median 200 mcg).

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 Alpha Daily'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: 3 tablets taken daily preferably with meals or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Warnings
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. This product should be consumed with at least a full glass of liquid. Consuming this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not consume this product if you have difficulty in swallowing.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
Notice: Most people should not experience "Niacine skin flush" when using this product. However a few sensitive individuals may experience some flushing. Do not take on an empty stomach.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Allergen Warning: contains Soy (Lecithin).
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 256221.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

How many labels does Alpha Daily have?

One label is on file, entered on November 19, 2021.

  1. Label 256221 (current) Entered November 19, 2021 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 7 28028 47628 6

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

Who makes it?

The label names IMSOALPHA.COM (distributor), Murrells Inlet, SC. All Optimal Alpha products.

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