Buddy Bears is a multi-vitamin and mineral (mvm) supplement by Dee Cee Laboratories in other (e.g. tea bag) form, listing 32 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.
Ingredients listed on each label, against the multi-vitamin and mineral (mvm) category average of 26.6. Data from the NIH DSLD.
Buddy Bears32
1,000 mg Vitamin C Acai Berry24
Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) average26.6
Buddy Bears lists 8 ingredients more than 1,000 mg Vitamin C Acai Berry. That is 5 above the multi-vitamin and mineral (mvm) average.
What the Label Data Shows
According to NIH DSLD label rows, Buddy Bears sits in the top 6% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.
With 32 ingredients on the label, Buddy Bears is one of the more extensive multi-vitamin and mineral (mvm) supplement formulas from Dee Cee Laboratories in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), sold in other (e.g. tea bag) form. These ingredients span 7 nutrient categories, vitamin, mineral, botanical, sugar, and 3 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.
Across a broader 32-ingredient formula, 32 of 32 do not carry a reported percentage Daily Value in the source record. That missing field does not establish whether an FDA reference value exists.
Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2022-06-16. On-market products are currently being distributed in the United States, though the DSLD does not verify the accuracy of label claims or evaluate safety or efficacy.
About the DSLD database
The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.
Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Buddy Bears: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.
Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles
Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Buddy Bears, both outside the Dee Cee Laboratories brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).
Similar ingredient count
Nearest cross-brand formulas by declared ingredient count (32 here).
Orange crystals, natural Cherry flavor, Stevia, +1 more
sugar
1
Sucrose
non-nutrient/non-botanical
1
Citric Acid
fatty acid
1
Stearic Acid
fiber
1
Cellulose
Daily Value Coverage
0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
32
%DV not reported in source
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients are in Buddy Bears? ▼
Buddy Bears contains 32 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 6% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 7 categories: vitamin, mineral, botanical, sugar, non-nutrient/non-botanical, fatty acid, fiber.
Who manufactures Buddy Bears? ▼
Buddy Bears is currently manufactured by Dee Cee Laboratories. It is classified as a Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) supplement in other (e.g. tea bag) form.
Is Buddy Bears still available for purchase? ▼
Yes, Buddy Bears is currently listed as on-market in the NIH DSLD database.
What is the serving size of Buddy Bears? ▼
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Buddy Bears? ▼
Buddy Bears is classified as a "Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of multi-vitamin and mineral (mvm) ingredients. The NIH DSLD tracks 9 supplement categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology
Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD),
maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health.
The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.
Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market"
may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.
Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice
Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.