PlainVitamins

Basics Plus With Copper

by Douglas Laboratories · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packs

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 45287 50105 4
  • DSLD label 10769
  • Serving 1 packet (6 tablets, 2 softgels per pack)
  • 30 servings

Basics Plus With Copper by Douglas Laboratories lists 43 ingredients, 43 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 12,500 IU of vitamin A, 610 mg of vitamin C, 50 IU (1.25 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 212 IU of vitamin E, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2012.

What is in Basics Plus With Copper?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 packet. 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).

Basics Plus With Copper: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 10769, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories21 Calories
Calories from Fat18 Calories
Total Fat2 g3%Fat (unspecified) in Basics Plus With Copper against 11,965 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.2 g

Higher than 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Saturated Fat0 g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat1 gPolyunsaturated Fat in Basics Plus With Copper against 1,759 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 2 g, the median 1 g.1 g

39% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

Cholesterol6 mg2%Cholesterol in Basics Plus With Copper against 5,275 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.6 mg

71% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12 mg.

Vitamin Aas Fish Liver Oil, natural Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: from Fish Liver Oil, and [7,500 IU] as 60% natural Beta-Carotene (Form: from D. salina Genus: D. Species: salina))12,500 IU250%Vitamin A in Basics Plus With Copper against 5,772 products12,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.12,500 IU

Higher than 92% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 25,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium/Potassium Aspartate-Ascorbate ComplexVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium/Potassium Aspartate-Ascorbate Complex) (Alt. Name: L-Ascorbic Acid)610 mg1,017%Vitamin C in Basics Plus With Copper against 18,583 products610 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg610 mg

Higher than 90% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,220 mg.

Vitamin D3as Fish Liver OilVitamin D3 (Form: from Fish Liver Oil)50 IU (1.25 mcg)13%Vitamin D in Basics Plus With Copper against 14,175 products1.25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg1.25 mcg

97% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 2.5 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate, and D-Alpha Tocopherol)212 IU707%Vitamin E in Basics Plus With Copper against 6,459 products212 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.212 IU

Higher than 89% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 424 IU.

Vitamin K130 mcg38%Vitamin K in Basics Plus With Copper against 4,607 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg30 mcg

76% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mcg.

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)50 mg3,333%Thiamin in Basics Plus With Copper 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Riboflavin25 mg1,471%Riboflavin in Basics Plus With Copper against 9,824 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg25 mg

Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacin)120 mg600%Niacin in Basics Plus With Copper against 12,413 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg120 mg

Higher than 93% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mg. 6.9 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)45 mg2,250%Vitamin B6 in Basics Plus With Copper against 15,277 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg45 mg

Higher than 86% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Basics Plus With Copper 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). Per day at the most servings: 800 mcg.

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as cyanocobalamin Note: on ion exchange resin)50 mcg833%Vitamin B12 in Basics Plus With Copper against 14,425 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Biotin150 mcg50%Biotin in Basics Plus With Copper against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)200 mg2,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Basics Plus With Copper against 10,060 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg200 mg

Higher than 95% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Sodium EDTACalcium (Form: as calcium citrate, calcium ascorbate, and calcium sodium EDTA)342 mg34%Calcium in Basics Plus With Copper against 17,831 products342 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg342 mg

Higher than 81% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 684 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)75 mcg50%Iodine in Basics Plus With Copper against 6,382 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg75 mcg

68% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Aspartate-Ascorbate ComplexMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Aspartate-Ascorbate Complex, and Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate Note: U.S. Patent Number 4,599,152 Albion Laboratories)250 mg63%Magnesium in Basics Plus With Copper against 14,003 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg250 mg

Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate Note: U.S. Patent Number 4,599,152 Albion Laboratories)10 mg67%Zinc in Basics Plus With Copper against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Complex)100 mcg143%Selenium in Basics Plus With Copper against 7,658 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate Note: U.S. Patent Number 4,599,152 Albion Laboratories)1 mg50%Copper in Basics Plus With Copper against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate Note: U.S. Patent Number 4,599,152 Albion Laboratories)10 mg500%Manganese in Basics Plus With Copper against 7,016 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg10 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. 1.8 times the adult UL a day.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate)100 mcg83%Chromium in Basics Plus With Copper against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Molybdenumas molybdenum amino acid chelateMolybdenum (Form: as molybdenum amino acid chelate Note: U.S. Patent Number 4,599,152 Albion Laboratories)75 mcg100%Molybdenum in Basics Plus With Copper against 4,390 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg.

Sodiumas Calcium Sodium EDTASodium (Form: from calcium sodium EDTA)26 mg1%
Potassium Complexas Potassium Ascorbate, Potassium AspartatePotassium Complex (Form: as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Ascorbate)50 mg1%

The label names the compound (Potassium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the potassium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)75 mg14%*Choline in Basics Plus With Copper 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). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Inositol25 mgInositol in Basics Plus With Copper against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate)19.5 mcgVanadium in Basics Plus With Copper against 1,744 products19.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg19.5 mcg

56% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 39 mcg.

Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate)1 mgBoron in Basics Plus With Copper against 3,339 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1 mg

42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid25 mgPABA in Basics Plus With Copper against 1,610 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Citrus Bioflavonoids50 mgFlavonoid in Basics Plus With Copper 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Lecithinas SoyLecithin (Form: from Soy)900 mgLecithin in Basics Plus With Copper against 804 products900 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.900 mg

Higher than 65% of 804 products listing lecithin (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,800 mg.

Phosphatidylcholine232 mgPhosphatidylcholine in Basics Plus With Copper against 403 products232 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mg to 420 mg, the median 120 mg.232 mg

Higher than 65% of 403 products listing phosphatidylcholine (median 120 mg). Per day at the most servings: 464 mg.

Phosphatidylethanolamine182 mgPhosphatidylethanolamine in Basics Plus With Copper against 93 products182 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 43 mg.182 mg

Higher than 72% of 93 products listing phosphatidylethanolamine (median 43 mg). Per day at the most servings: 364 mg.

Phosphatidylinositol116 mgPhosphatidylinositol in Basics Plus With Copper against 102 products116 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 177 mg, the median 90 mg.116 mg

Higher than 66% of 102 products listing phosphatidylinositol (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 232 mg.

Carrageenanas SeaweedCarrageenan (Form: from Seaweed)880 mg
Guar Gum200 mgGuar in Basics Plus With Copper against 128 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 300 mg to 1,625 mg, the median 651.5 mg.200 mg

80% of 128 products listing guar give more (median 651.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Calcium disodium EDTA200 mgEDTA in Basics Plus With Copper against 50 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 500 mg, the median 300 mg.200 mg

72% of 50 products listing EDTA give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

PapainPapain (Form: from Papaya)100 mgPapain in Basics Plus With Copper against 607 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 75 mg, the median 40 mg.100 mg

Higher than 77% of 607 products listing papain (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Siliconas Silicon DioxideSilicon (Form: as Silicon Dioxide)40 mgSilicon in Basics Plus With Copper against 1,220 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.40 mg

Higher than 91% of 1,220 products listing silicon (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg.

Natural Triglyceride Marine Lipid concentrateNatural Triglyceride Marine Lipid concentrate Note: providing2,000 mgFish Oil in Basics Plus With Copper against 1,990 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2 g, the median 1.2 g.2 g

Higher than 71% of 1,990 products listing fish oil (median 1.2 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Eicosapentaenoic AcidEicosapentaenoic Acid (Alt. Name: EPA) Note: 18%360 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) in Basics Plus With Copper against 3,134 products360 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 120 mg to 590 mg, the median 300 mg.360 mg

Higher than 57% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 720 mg.

Docosahexaenoic AcidDocosahexaenoic Acid (Alt. Name: DHA) Note: 12%240 mgDHA in Basics Plus With Copper against 3,627 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.240 mg

Higher than 50% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). Per day at the most servings: 480 mg.

Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids600 mgOmega-3 in Basics Plus With Copper against 2,714 products600 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 230 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.600 mg

Higher than 54% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mg.

Co-Enzyme Q10as Ubiquinone25 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Basics Plus With Copper against 2,922 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.25 mg

77% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 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 10769 (entered July 25, 2012), 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 12,500 IU of vitamin A is higher than 92% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 428 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 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 240 mg of niacin, 6.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 200 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 406 list more.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 500 mg of magnesium, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 20 mg of manganese, 1.8 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

The NIH database records 2 servings 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 Basics Plus With Copper'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 Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 pack twice daily with meals or as directed by physician.
Warnings
WARNING: This product contains Vitamin K, which interferes with the prescription drugs Coumadin and Warfarin. Do not take this if taking either of these drugs.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
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 10769.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Gelatin, modified Cellulose Gum, Methylcellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Glycerin, Water, Vegetable Stearine, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Carbonate, Absorbisol, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Gum Ghatti, natural Tangerine flavor, Canthaxanthin, natural Vanilla flavor, Pharmaceutical Glaze.

How many labels does Basics Plus With Copper have?

One label is on file, entered on July 25, 2012.

  1. Label 10769 (current) Entered July 25, 2012 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 7 45287 50105 4

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.

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