Candipak Forte Nutritional Support System
by Douglas Laboratories · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packs
- Off the market since January 2012 (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 01308 3
- DSLD label 9423
- Serving 1 packet (8 Tablets/2 Capsules per pack)
- 30 servings
Candipak Forte Nutritional Support System by Douglas Laboratories lists 39 ingredients, 39 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 120 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 25, 2012.
What is in Candipak Forte Nutritional Support System?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgosterolVitamin D (Form: as Irradiated Ergosterol) | 200 IU (5 mcg) | 50% | 83% 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) | 120 IU | 400% | Higher than 79% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas fortified Rice BranThiamine (Form: From fortified rice bran) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas fortified Rice BranRiboflavin (Form: From fortified rice bran) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-2) | 20 mg | 1,176% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinamideas Rice BranNiacinamide (Form: from fortified Rice Bran) | 38 mg | 190% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B-6as fortified Rice BranVitamin B-6 (Form: from fortified Rice Bran) | 25 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acidas Rice BranFolic Acid (Form: from fortified Rice Bran) | 200 mcg | 50% | 71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cobalamin Concentrate) | 38 mcg | 633% | Higher than 50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas Rice BranBiotin (Form: from fortified Rice Bran) | 625 mcg | 208% | Higher than 83% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas fortified Rice BranPantothenic Acid (Form: from fortified Rice Bran) | 38 mg | 380% | Higher than 70% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Caprylic Acid Complex, Calcium GluconateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Caprylic Acid Complex, and Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Ascorbate) | 195 mg | 20% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Aspartate ComplexMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Aspartate Complex) | 110 mg | 28% | Higher than 63% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Aspartate Complex, Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: from Zinc Aspartate Complex, and Zinc Gluconate) | 18 mg | 120% | |
| Seleniumas Selenium SelenateSelenium (Form: from Selenium Selenate) | 25 mcg | 36% | 75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 3 mg | 150% | Higher than 71% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate, Potassium SorbatePotassium (Form: from Potassium Sorbate, and Potassium Aspartate) | 135 mg | 3% | Higher than 63% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from 38 mg Choline Bitartrate (Form: from fortified Rice Bran)) | 18 mg | 3%* | 74% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositolas fortified Rice BranInositol (Form: from fortified Rice Bran) | 38 mg | Higher than 54% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Paba | 8 mg | 83% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex | 13 mg | 88% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Betaine HClas Beet MolassesBetaine HCl (Form: from Beet Molasses) | 13 mg | 86% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Rutinas EucalyptusRutin (Form: from Eucalyptus) | 10 mg | 74% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| PapainPapain (Form: from Papaya) | 5 mg | 90% of 607 products listing papain give more (median 40 mg). | |
| Hesperidinas CitrusHesperidin (Form: from Citrus) | 3 mg | 94% of 552 products listing hesperidin give more (median 20 mg). | |
| Caprylic Acid | 200 mg | 75% of 234 products listing caprylic acid give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Pancreatin (4x) USPPancreatin (4x) USP Note: Supplying | 500 mg | ||
| Lipase | 1,000 USP Units | ||
| Amylase | 12,500 USP Units | ||
| Protease | 12,500 USP Units | ||
| Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: proteolytic enzyme from the Pineapple Plant) | 150 MCU | ||
| Ox Bile extract | 50 mg | 73% of 160 products listing bile give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Cellulase | 3 W.C.A. Units | ||
| L-Lysineas L-Lysine HydrochlorideL-Lysine (Form: from 50 mg L-Lysine Hydrochloride) | 40 mg | 90% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| PepsinPepsin Note: 1:10,000 | 33 mg | 64% of 223 products listing pepsin give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Raw Thymus ConcentrateRaw Thymus Concentrate CorrectedName: thymus Note: not an extract | 45 mg | 54% of 122 products listing thymus give more (median 50.5 mg). | |
| Raw Spleen ConcentrateRaw Spleen Concentrate Note: not an extract | 45 mg | 49% of 106 products listing spleen give more (median 45 mg). | |
| Raw Lymph ConcentrateRaw Lymph Concentrate Note: not an extract | 45 mg | ||
| GarlicGarlic (Alt. Name: Pure-Gar) PlantPart: bulb Note: deodorized | 2,000 mg | Higher than 99% of 1,075 products listing garlic (median 200 mg). | |
| Lactobacillus AcidophilusLactobacillus Acidophilus Genus: Lactobacillus Species: Acidophilus Note: Freeze-dried | 2,000,000,000 CFU |
* % 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 9423 (entered June 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:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 38 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 90% of the 607 products that print an amount of papain list more than its 5 mg of papain (median 40 mg).
- 94% of the 552 products that print an amount of hesperidin list more than its 3 mg of hesperidin (median 20 mg).
- 90% of the 1,250 products that print an amount of lysine list more than its 40 mg of L-lysine (filed by NIH under lysine) (median 500 mg).
- Its 2,000 mg of garlic is higher than 99% of the 1,075 garlic products that print an amount; 9 list more.
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 Candipak Forte Nutritional Support System's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Super PakBeverly International 28 shared, 52% alike
- Men's Nutra PacksNature's Plus · off the market 29 shared, 49% alike
- Woman's Nutra PacksNature's Plus · off the market 27 shared, 44% alike
- Complete Thymic FormulaLogos Nutritionals 30 shared, 44% alike
- Cardio-Lyph ChelateNutri-West 26 shared, 39% alike
- Senior Men's PackDouglas Laboratories 29 shared, 39% 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 1 pack daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- 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, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
- 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 9423.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silica.
How many labels does Candipak Forte Nutritional Support System have?
2 labels are on file under this name since June 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 9423 (current) Entered June 25, 2012 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 01308 3
- Label 9420 Entered June 25, 2012 · off the market January 1, 2010 · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 01308 3
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.