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Spectra Senior

by DaVinci Laboratories · tablet or pill · 180 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 26664 21971 8
  • DSLD label 304045
  • Serving 3 tablets
  • 60 servings

Spectra Senior by DaVinci Laboratories lists 62 ingredients, 57 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 2,850 mcg of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 5 mcg (200 IU) of vitamin D3 and 134 mg of vitamin E; 5 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 14, 2023.

What is in Spectra Senior?

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).

Spectra Senior: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 304045, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A2,850 mcg317%
Vitamin A Palmitate600 mcg
Beta-Carotene2,250 mcg
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate300 mg333%Vitamin C in Spectra Senior against 18,583 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg300 mg

Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol200 IU5 mcg (200 IU)25%Vitamin D in Spectra Senior against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate134 mg893%
Vitamin K1as Phytonadione2.5 mcg2%Vitamin K in Spectra Senior against 4,607 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg2.5 mcg

over 99% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mcg.

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate25 mg2,083%Thiamin in Spectra Senior against 9,830 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg25 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Riboflavin25 mg1,923%Riboflavin in Spectra Senior 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, Niacinamide25 mg156%Niacin in Spectra Senior against 12,413 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg25 mg

Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B625 mg1,471%Vitamin B6 in Spectra Senior against 15,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg25 mg

Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride22.75 mg
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate2.75 mg
Folate333 mcg DFE83%
Folic Acid200 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin25 mcg1,042%Vitamin B12 in Spectra Senior against 14,425 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg25 mcg

54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Biotin150 mcg500%Biotin in Spectra Senior 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 Calcium Pantothenate25 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Spectra Senior against 10,060 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg25 mg

Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate50 mg9%Choline in Spectra Senior against 4,738 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg50 mg

Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Citrate300 mg23%Calcium in Spectra Senior against 17,831 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg300 mg

Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Iodineas Kelp35 mcg23%Iodine in Spectra Senior against 6,382 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg35 mcg

91% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Carbonate150 mg36%Magnesium in Spectra Senior against 14,003 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg150 mg

Higher than 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Zincas Zinc Gluconate10 mg91%Zinc in Spectra Senior 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 Chelate25 mcg45%Selenium in Spectra Senior against 7,658 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg25 mcg

75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate0.025 mg3%Copper in Spectra Senior against 6,468 products0.025 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.025 mg

99% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.05 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Gluconate2.5 mg109%Manganese in Spectra Senior against 7,016 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.5 mg

Higher than 68% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Chromiumas ChromeMateChromeMate brand niacin-bound chromium25 mcg71%Chromium in Spectra Senior against 7,825 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg25 mcg

83% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate25 mcg56%Molybdenum in Spectra Senior against 4,390 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg25 mcg

72% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium Citrate25 mg1%Potassium in Spectra Senior against 11,614 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg25 mg

86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Boronas Boron Amino Acid Chelate0.5 mgBoron in Spectra Senior against 3,339 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.5 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg.

Siliconas Horsetail Rush3 mgSilicon in Spectra Senior against 1,220 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.3 mg

55% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Vanadiumas Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate10 mcgVanadium in Spectra Senior against 1,744 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg10 mcg

60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mcg.

Inositol25 mgInositol in Spectra Senior 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.

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid25 mgPABA in Spectra Senior 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.

L-Cysteine25 mgCysteine in Spectra Senior against 516 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.25 mg

76% of 516 products listing cysteine give more (median 85 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Glutamic Acid25 mgGlutamic Acid in Spectra Senior against 697 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.25 mg

67% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

DL-Methionine25 mgDL-Methionine in Spectra Senior against 151 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 132.5 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

62% of 151 products listing DL-methionine give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

L-Aspartic Acid50 mgAspartic Acid in Spectra Senior against 377 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.50 mg

87% of 377 products listing aspartic acid give more (median 337 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Phosphatidylserine12.5 mgPhosphatidylserine in Spectra Senior against 641 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 150 mg, the median 100 mg.12.5 mg

90% of 641 products listing phosphatidylserine give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Octacosanol500 mcgOctacosanol in Spectra Senior against 186 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.500 mcg

Higher than 59% of 186 products listing octacosanol (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mcg.
Show the other 23 rows of the label
Spectra Senior: rows 41 to 63
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Soy Lecithin50 mgLecithin in Spectra Senior against 804 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

73% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Gamma Linolenic Acid2.5 mgGamma Linolenic Acid in Spectra Senior against 740 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 160 mg, the median 90 mg.2.5 mg

98% of 740 products listing gamma linolenic acid give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Alpha Lipoic Acid15 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Spectra Senior against 2,407 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.15 mg

82% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Coenzyme Q-105 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Spectra Senior against 2,922 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.5 mg

91% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Lycopene2.5 mgLycopene in Spectra Senior against 1,691 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.2.5 mg

Higher than 60% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Bioperine2.5 mgBlack Pepper in Spectra Senior against 2,363 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 10 mg, the median 5 mg.2.5 mg

86% of 2,363 products listing black pepper give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Ginkgo biloba5 mgGinkgo in Spectra Senior against 1,339 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.5 mg

96% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Lutein1.5 mgLutein in Spectra Senior against 2,493 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.1.5 mg

59% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg.

Bilberry Extract4:120 mgBilberry in Spectra Senior against 896 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.20 mg

73% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Ribonucleic Acid5 mgRNA in Spectra Senior against 159 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 47.5 mg, the median 20 mg.5 mg

67% of 159 products listing RNA give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Mixed Citrus Bioflavonoids100 mgFlavonoid in Spectra Senior against 2,343 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Hesperidin12.5 mgHesperidin in Spectra Senior against 552 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 20 mg.12.5 mg

61% of 552 products listing hesperidin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Rutin12.5 mgRutin in Spectra Senior against 1,232 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.12.5 mg

70% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Pectin12.5 mgPectin in Spectra Senior against 526 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.12.5 mg

86% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Betaine Hydrochloride15 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in Spectra Senior against 914 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.15 mg

85% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Bromelain2 mgBromelain in Spectra Senior against 1,337 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.2 mg

98% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

Papain2 mgPapain in Spectra Senior against 607 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 75 mg, the median 40 mg.2 mg

94% of 607 products listing papain give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

A Proprietary Blend of Vegetarian Enzymes10 mg
Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Proteasein the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Hemicellulasein the blend, no amount given
Lactasein the blend, no amount given

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 304045 (entered December 14, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:

  • over 99% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 2.5 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 91% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 35 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
  • 99% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.025 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).
  • 90% of the 641 products that print an amount of phosphatidylserine list more than its 12.5 mg of phosphatidylserine (median 100 mg).

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 Spectra Senior's, rare ingredients counting for more.

  • Genessenntials Spectra SNPDaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont · off the market 52 shared, 90% alike
  • Spectra SeniorDaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont · off the market 52 shared, 90% alike
  • Spectra ManDaVinci Laboratories 51 shared, 81% alike
  • Spectra WomanDaVinci Laboratories of Vermont · off the market 48 shared, 75% alike
  • Spectra WomanDaVinci Laboratories 48 shared, 75% alike
  • Spectra ManDaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont · off the market 46 shared, 72% 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 use: As a dietary supplement, take 3 tablets with breakfast and 3 tablets with lunch, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Contains: Soy.
Keep out of reach of children.
To obtain product information or report a serious adverse event, call 1-800-325-1776. Not labeled for sale in California.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 304045.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze.

How many labels does Spectra Senior have?

2 labels are on file under this name since September 25, 2023: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 304045 (current) Entered December 14, 2023 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 0 26664 21971 8
  2. Label 288365 Entered September 25, 2023 · off the market October 1, 2022 · 180 capsules · UPC 0 26664 21971 8

DSLD also links this label to: Spectra Senior (image difference, same product).

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

Who makes it?

The label names DaVinci Laboratories a division of FoodScience LLC (distributor), Williston, VT. All DaVinci Laboratories products.

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