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Daily Essentials

by Optimal Naturals · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
  • DSLD label 20134
  • Serving 1 tablet; amounts per 3 tablets

Daily Essentials by Optimal Naturals lists 44 ingredients, 44 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 15,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 25, 2013.

What is in Daily Essentials?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 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).

Daily Essentials: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 20134, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 67% Beta-Carotene, as 33% Vitamin A Palmitate)15,000 IU300%Vitamin A in Daily Essentials against 5,772 products15,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.15,000 IU

Higher than 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 45,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid500 mg833%Vitamin C in Daily Essentials against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,500 mg.

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Daily Essentials against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Toco. Acetate)200 IU667%Vitamin E in Daily Essentials against 6,459 products200 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.200 IU

Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 600 IU.

Vitamin B1as Thiamine MononitrateVitamin B-1 (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)50 mg3,333%Thiamin in Daily Essentials 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: 150 mg.

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin50 mg2,941%Riboflavin in Daily Essentials against 9,824 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg50 mg

Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Niacinas NiacinNiacin (Form: as Niacin Note: granular)10 mg50%Niacin in Daily Essentials against 12,413 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg10 mg

77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Daily Essentials against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg. 1.5 times the adult UL a day.

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Daily Essentials 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: 1,200 mcg.

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)100 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in Daily Essentials against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Biotin100 mcg33%Biotin in Daily Essentials against 9,447 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg100 mcg

61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Panto.)20 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Daily Essentials 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). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Phosphate175 mg18%Calcium in Daily Essentials against 17,831 products175 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg175 mg

Higher than 62% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 525 mg.

Phosphorusas Dicalcium Phosphate48 mg5%Phosphorus in Daily Essentials against 3,786 products48 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg48 mg

73% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 144 mg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid ChelateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate)100 mg25%Magnesium in Daily Essentials against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as {Zinc} Amino Acid Chelate)15 mg100%Zinc in Daily Essentials against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg. 1.1 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)50 mcg71%Selenium in Daily Essentials against 7,658 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg50 mcg

56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg.

Copperas Copper OxideCopper (Form: as Copper Oxide)200 mcg10%Copper in Daily Essentials against 6,468 products0.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.2 mg

88% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.6 mg.

Manganeseas {manganese} sulfateManganese (Form: as {manganese} sulfate)5 mg250%Manganese in Daily Essentials against 7,016 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg5 mg

Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as {Chromium} Polynicotinate)50 mcg42%Chromium in Daily Essentials against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as {Potassium} Citrate)50 mg1%Potassium in Daily Essentials against 11,614 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg50 mg

72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Vegetable Complexas Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, CarrotsVegetable Complex (Form: from broccoli, celery, parsley, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, Yams, collard greens, kale, & Brussel sprouts)100 mg
Fruit Complexas grapefruits, lemons, limesFruit Complex (Form: from oranges, lemons, tangerines, grapefruits, and limes)100 mg
Enzyme Complexas Amylase, Bromelain, CellulaseEnzyme Complex (Form: consisting of Cellulase, Bromelain, Papain, Amylase, Trypsin, & Lipase) Note: from plants74 mg
Raspberry juice extract25 mgRaspberry in Daily Essentials against 110 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 85 mg.25 mg

74% of 110 products listing raspberry give more (median 85 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

GrapeGrape PlantPart: seed Note: 5:1 extract25 mgGrape in Daily Essentials against 1,900 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

69% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Spirulina Algae500 mgBlue-Green Algae in Daily Essentials against 709 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

38% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,500 mg.

Wheat Grass200 mgWheat in Daily Essentials against 142 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 70 mg to 983 mg, the median 320 mg.200 mg

55% of 142 products listing wheat give more (median 320 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

SafflowerSafflower Note: powder100 mgSafflower in Daily Essentials against 44 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 330 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

41% of 44 products listing safflower give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Lecithinas granular lecithinLecithin (Form: as granular lecithin)75 mgLecithin in Daily Essentials against 804 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.75 mg

69% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg.

Choline Bitartrate75 mg14%*Choline in Daily Essentials 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: 225 mg.

Inositol75 mgInositol in Daily Essentials against 4,042 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.75 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg.

Citrus Bioflavonoids50 mgFlavonoid in Daily Essentials 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: 150 mg.

Korean Ginseng50 mgOriental Ginseng in Daily Essentials against 706 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.50 mg

56% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Gotu KolaGotu Kola Note: as powder50 mgGotu Kola in Daily Essentials against 393 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 225 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

70% of 393 products listing gotu kola give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

EchinaceaEchinacea Note: as root powder25 mgEchinacea in Daily Essentials against 234 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mg to 400 mg, the median 200 mg.25 mg

89% of 234 products listing echinacea give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Green Tea ExtractGreen Tea Extract Note: decaffeinated25 mgGreen Tea in Daily Essentials against 2,595 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

86% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid15 mgPABA in Daily Essentials against 1,610 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.15 mg

64% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Psyllium15 mgPsyllium (unspecified) in Daily Essentials against 156 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 1,700 mg, the median 750 mg.15 mg

92% of 156 products listing psyllium (unspecified) give more (median 750 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Oat Bran15 mgOat Fiber in Daily Essentials against 142 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,350 mg, the median 375 mg.15 mg

88% of 142 products listing oat fiber give more (median 375 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Apple Pectin15 mgPectin in Daily Essentials against 526 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.15 mg

82% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Barley Grass15 mgBarley in Daily Essentials against 328 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 58 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 312 mg.15 mg

89% of 328 products listing barley give more (median 312 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Chlorophyll15 mgChlorophyll in Daily Essentials against 394 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 7.5 mg to 42.75 mg, the median 16 mg.15 mg

51% of 394 products listing chlorophyll give more (median 16 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

L. acidophilusL. acidophilus Genus: L. Species: acidophilus Note: 4 billion/gram15 mgLactobacillus acidophilus in Daily Essentials against 309 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 54 mg, the median 20 mg.15 mg

57% of 309 products listing lactobacillus acidophilus give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg.

Octacosanol15 mcgOctacosanol in Daily Essentials against 186 products15 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.15 mcg

85% of 186 products listing octacosanol give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mcg.

Trace Mineral Complex3 mg
Kelp210 mcgKelp in Daily Essentials against 333 products0.21 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.0.21 mg

93% of 333 products listing kelp give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.63 mg.

Boronas Boron Amino Acid ChelateBoron (Form: as Boron Amino Acid Chelate)25 mcgBoron in Daily Essentials against 3,339 products0.025 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.025 mg

98% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.075 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 20134 (entered April 25, 2013), 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 15,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 93% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 326 list more.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 150 mg of vitamin B6, 1.5 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 45 mg of zinc, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 88% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.2 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 15 mg of manganese, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 89% of the 234 products that print an amount of echinacea list more than its 25 mg of echinacea (median 200 mg).

The NIH database records 3 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?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 USE: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet 3 times daily with meals.
Warnings
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
ALLERGEN WARNING: CONTAINS SOY (SOY ISOFLAVONES) AND WHEAT (WHEAT GRASS, OCTACOSANOL).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 20134.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

How many labels does Daily Essentials have?

One label is on file, entered on April 25, 2013.

  1. Label 20134 (current) Entered April 25, 2013 · off the market October 4, 2023 · 90 tablets

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

Who makes it?

The label names Optimal Naturals(TM) (manufacturer), Orange County, California. All Optimal Naturals products.

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