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Core Nutrition System

by AdvoCare · other (e.g. tea bag) · 14 daily blister cards

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC W2888/00_F01D430817
  • DSLD label 206857
  • Serving 1 blister card
  • 14 servings

Core Nutrition System by AdvoCare lists 39 ingredients, 39 with an amount per serving of 1 blister card, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 180 mg of vitamin C, 2,500 IU (62.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 600 mg of calcium. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 23, 2019.

What is in Core Nutrition System?

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

Core Nutrition System: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 206857, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Core Nutrition System against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid180 mg300%Vitamin C in Core Nutrition System against 18,583 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg180 mg

Higher than 62% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)2,500 IU (62.5 mcg)625%Vitamin D in Core Nutrition System against 14,175 products62.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg62.5 mcg

Higher than 90% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Amino Acid Chelate)600 mg60%Calcium in Core Nutrition System against 17,831 products600 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg600 mg

Higher than 91% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Mixed TocopherolsVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate, and mixed Tocopherols)105 IU350%Vitamin E in Core Nutrition System against 6,459 products105 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.105 IU

Higher than 79% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione)20 mcg25%Vitamin K in Core Nutrition System against 4,607 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg20 mcg

87% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl)4.5 mg300%Thiamin in Core Nutrition System against 9,830 products4.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg4.5 mg

51% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin5.1 mg300%Riboflavin in Core Nutrition System against 9,824 products5.1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg5.1 mg

Higher than 57% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)30 mg150%Niacin in Core Nutrition System against 12,413 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg30 mg

Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride6 mg300%Vitamin B6 in Core Nutrition System against 15,277 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg6 mg

49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Core Nutrition System 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 B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)12 mcg200%Vitamin B12 in Core Nutrition System against 14,425 products12 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg12 mcg

63% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Core Nutrition System against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)20 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Core Nutrition System 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).

Phosphorusas Phosphorus Amino Acid ChelatePhosphorus (Form: as Phosphorus Amino Acid Chelate)25 mg2%Phosphorus in Core Nutrition System against 3,786 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg25 mg

86% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Core Nutrition System against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, and Magnesium Ascorbate)300 mg80%Magnesium in Core Nutrition System against 14,003 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg300 mg

Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc MonomethionineZinc (Form: as Zinc Monomethionine (Alt. Name: OptiZinc))20 mg130%Zinc in Core Nutrition System against 13,186 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg20 mg

Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine, Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine, and Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)90 mcg130%Selenium in Core Nutrition System against 7,658 products90 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg90 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)2 mg100%Copper in Core Nutrition System against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)4 mg200%Manganese in Core Nutrition System against 7,016 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg4 mg

Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium CitrateChromium (Form: as Chromium Citrate)120 mcg100%Chromium in Core Nutrition System against 7,825 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)75 mcg100%Molybdenum in Core Nutrition System 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).

Potassiumas Potassium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride, and Potassium Amino Acid Chelate)100 mg2%Potassium in Core Nutrition System against 11,614 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)100 mg18%*Choline in Core Nutrition System against 4,738 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg100 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Curcumin (rhizome- Curcuma longa) - BCM-95 extract200 mgTurmeric in Core Nutrition System against 2,369 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.200 mg

Higher than 51% of 2,369 products listing turmeric (median 150 mg).

Ellagic Acidas PomegranateEllagic Acid (Form: from Pomegranate PlantPart: fruit Genus: Punica Species: granatum)80 mgEllagic Acid in Core Nutrition System against 51 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 110 mg, the median 40 mg.80 mg

Higher than 65% of 51 products listing ellagic acid (median 40 mg).

Amla extract200 mgIndian Gooseberry in Core Nutrition System against 327 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 167 mg.200 mg

Higher than 52% of 327 products listing indian gooseberry (median 167 mg).

Bacopa extract200 mgBacopa in Core Nutrition System against 481 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 300 mg, the median 200 mg.200 mg

43% of 481 products listing bacopa give more (median 200 mg).

Cat's Claw extract200 mgCat's Claw in Core Nutrition System against 300 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.200 mg

49% of 300 products listing Cat's claw give more (median 200 mg).

Lycopene16 mgLycopene in Core Nutrition System against 1,691 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.16 mg

Higher than 94% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg).

Quercetin100 mgQuercetin in Core Nutrition System against 1,548 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

40% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg).

Coenzyme Q10100 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Core Nutrition System against 2,922 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.100 mg

Higher than 54% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg).

Boswellic Acid (gum - Boswellia serrata) extractas Boswellia serrataBoswellic Acid (gum - Boswellia serrata) extract (Form: from Boswellia serrata PlantPart: gum Genus: Boswellia Species: serrata)100 mgBoswellic Acid in Core Nutrition System against 54 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 74.81 mg to 191.25 mg, the median 97.5 mg.100 mg

Higher than 52% of 54 products listing boswellic acid (median 97.5 mg).

Grape Seed Extractas Polyphenols100 mgGrape in Core Nutrition System against 1,900 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 58% of 1,900 products listing grape (median 50 mg).

Phospholipid Complexas PhosphatidylserinePhospholipid Complex (Form: standardized Phosphatidylserine)70 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid50 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Core Nutrition System against 2,407 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

47% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Green Tea extract50 mgGreen Tea in Core Nutrition System against 2,595 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

69% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Resveratrolas Polygonum cuspidatum10 mgResveratrol in Core Nutrition System against 1,123 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

80% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg).

Lutein1 mgLutein in Core Nutrition System against 2,493 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.1 mg

62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 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 206857 (entered October 23, 2019), 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 600 mg of calcium is higher than 91% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 1,267 list more.
  • 87% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 20 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
  • Its 16 mg of lycopene is higher than 94% of the 1,691 lycopene products that print an amount; 98 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 Core Nutrition System'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
Directions For Use: Take the contents of 1 blister card with food. Blister card may be consumed at once or spread throughout the day.
Warnings
Contains: Soy.
Caution: Do not take more than the contents of one blister card per day. Check with your healthcare professional before using this product. Do not take this product with any other Coreplex products including MNS Systems.
Keep out of reach of children: In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
Storage
Store away from excessive heat, light, and humidity.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 206857.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Rice Flour, Chlorophyllin Sodium Copper Complex.

How many labels does Core Nutrition System have?

2 labels are on file under this name since May 24, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 206857 (current) Entered October 23, 2019 · on the market · 14 daily blister cards · UPC W2888/00_F01D430817
  2. Label 177397 Entered May 24, 2018 · on the market · 14 daily strip packs · UPC W2880/00D0814

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

Who makes it?

The label names AdvoCare International L.P. (distributor), Plano, TX. All AdvoCare products.

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