Arth-Support Formula
by Douglas Laboratories · tablet or pill · 120 tablets
- Off the market since December 2016 (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 45471 8
- DSLD label 60547
- Serving 4 tablets
- 30 servings
Arth-Support Formula by Douglas Laboratories lists 47 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 4 tablets, such as 20,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 50 IU (1.25 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 200 IU of vitamin E; 19 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2016.
What is in Arth-Support Formula?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 25% Vitamin A Palmitate, [15,000 IU] as 75% Beta-Carotene) | 20,000 IU | 400% | Higher than 95% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 1,000 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3 | 50 IU (1.25 mcg) | 13% | 97% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin E SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as Vitamin E Succinate, and Vitamin E Acetate) | 200 IU | 667% | Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 50 mg | 3,333% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin/Niacinamide | 120 mg | 600% | Higher than 93% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 3.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B-6as Vitamin B-6 Complex | 25 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 100 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 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) | 150 mg | 1,500% | Higher than 93% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Complex (Form: {Calcium} Carbonate, {Calcium} Citrate, {Calcium} Ascorbate)) | 300 mg | 30% | Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium ComplexMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Complex (Form: Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Oxide)) | 300 mg | 75% | Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Krebs Cycle Chelates, Zinc OxideZinc (Form: from Zinc Complex, from Zinc Oxide, {Zinc} Krebs (Form: Krebs Complex = {Zinc} Citrate, {Zinc} Fumarate, {Zinc} Malate, {Zinc} Glutarate, and {Zinc} Succinate), {Zinc} Aspartate) | 50 mg | 333% | Higher than 97% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). 1.3 times the adult UL a day. |
| Seleniumas Kelp, Selenium Krebs Cycle ChelateSelenium (Form: Selenium Krebs Cycle (Form: Krebs Complex = Selenium Citrate, Selenium Fumarate, Selenium Malate, Selenium Glutarate, and Selenium Succinate), and Kelp) | 300 mcg | 429% | Higher than 99% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: from Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese ComplexManganese (Form: from Manganese Complex (Form: {Manganese} Aspartate, {Manganese} Sulfate)) | 15 mg | 750% | Higher than 97% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| ChromiumChromium Note: organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Krebs ComplexMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Krebs Complex (Form: Molybdenum Citrate, Molybdenum Fumarate, Molybdenum Malate, Molybdenum Glutarate, and Molybdenum Succinate)) | 50 mcg | 67% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium ComplexPotassium (Form: from Potassium Complex (Form: Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Chloride)) | 75 mg | 2% | 64% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate, Choline CitrateCholine (Form: from Choline Citrate, Choline Bitartrate) | 20 mg | 4%* | 68% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 100 mg | Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Paba | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle ChelatesVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Krebs (Form: Vandium Krebs Complex (Form: Vanadium Citrate, Vanadium Fumarate, Vanadium Malate, Vanadium Glutarate, and Vanadium Succinate))) | 25 mcg | 44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Trace Elementsas Sea VegetationTrace Elements (Form: from Sea Vegetation) | 100 mcg | ||
| Aspartic Acid | 280 mg | 55% of 377 products listing aspartic acid give more (median 337 mg). | |
| Arth Support Proprietary Blend | 500 mg | ||
| Turmeric | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pancreatin 8XPancreatin 8X Note: providing | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| LipaseLipase activity | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Licorice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Panax ginseng | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quercetin Dihydrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Betaine HCl | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Shark Cartilage powderShark Cartilage powder Note: fish | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glucosamine Sulfateas Crab, ShrimpGlucosamine Sulfate (Form: from Crab, and Shrimp) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| PepsinPepsin Note: 1:10,000 | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| young Wheat Sprouts | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Devil's Claw | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape seed extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glutamic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Methionine | in the blend, no amount given |
* % 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 60547 (entered June 24, 2016), 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 20,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 95% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 227 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.
- 97% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 1.25 mcg (50 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 120 mg of niacin, 3.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 150 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 93% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 557 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of zinc, 1.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
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 Arth-Support Formula's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Joint-Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories 44 shared, 93% alike
- Arth-Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories Ultra Preventive 2000 Series · off the market 40 shared, 65% alike
- Osteo-Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories 36 shared, 57% alike
- Rehab Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories · off the market 36 shared, 53% alike
- DGST Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories 34 shared, 51% alike
- Vitality SupportDouglas Laboratories 34 shared, 49% 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
- Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 4 tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. This product is best taken with meals.
- Warnings
- Warning: If you have an allergy to shellfi sh, (including crab and shrimp) you should not use this product.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This product contains NO yeast, soy, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, artificial preservatives or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
- Storage
- For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Source: label statements in DSLD label 60547.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Carboxymethylcellulose, Silica.
How many labels does Arth-Support Formula have?
3 labels are on file under this name since April 26, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 60547 (current) Entered June 24, 2016 · off the market December 16, 2016 · 120 tablets · UPC 3 10539 45471 8
- Label 30559 Entered February 26, 2014 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 120 tablets · UPC 3 10539 45471 8
- Label 7940 Entered April 26, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 120 tablets · UPC 3 10539 45471 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.