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Elan Vital Multiple

by Source Naturals · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 21078 00060 0
  • DSLD label 272317
  • Serving 3 to 5 tablets; amounts per 5 tablets
  • 18 servings

Elan Vital Multiple by Source Naturals lists 41 ingredients, 38 with an amount per serving of 5 tablets, such as 29,188 IU of vitamin A, 1,880 mg of vitamin C, 335 IU (8.38 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 500 IU of vitamin E; 3 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2022.

What is in Elan Vital Multiple?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 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).

Elan Vital Multiple: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 272317, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories20 Calories
Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Elan Vital Multiple against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Vitamin A29,188 IU584%Vitamin A in Elan Vital Multiple against 5,772 products29,188 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.29,188 IU

Higher than over 99% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Beta-Carotene20,850 IU
Vitamin A Palmitate8,338 IU
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Manganese AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Ascorbyl Palmitate, and Manganese Ascorbate, & Zinc Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid)1,880 mg3,133%Vitamin C in Elan Vital Multiple against 18,583 products2,280 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg2,280 mg

Higher than over 99% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol335 IU (8.38 mcg)84%Vitamin D in Elan Vital Multiple against 14,175 products8.38 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg8.38 mcg

80% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas Vitamin E SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as Vitamin E Succinate)500 IU1,667%Vitamin E in Elan Vital Multiple against 6,459 products500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.500 IU

Higher than 98% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Vitamin B183 mg5,533%Thiamin in Elan Vital Multiple against 9,830 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg83 mg

Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B283 mg4,882%Riboflavin in Elan Vital Multiple against 9,824 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg83 mg

Higher than 96% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Blend167 mg83%
Niacinin the blend, no amount given
Niacinamidein the blend, no amount given
Inositol Hexanicotinatein the blend, no amount given
Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)83 mg415%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin B6, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Folateas Folic Acid700 mcg176%Folate in Elan Vital Multiple against 7,022 products700 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.700 mcg

Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)167 mcg2,783%Vitamin B12 in Elan Vital Multiple against 14,425 products167 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg167 mcg

Higher than 73% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin448 mcg149%Biotin in Elan Vital Multiple against 9,447 products448 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg448 mcg

Higher than 78% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate)83 mg830%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Elan Vital Multiple against 10,060 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg83 mg

Higher than 85% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Malate, Calcium SuccinateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Succinate, Calcium Carbonate, & Calcium Malate)167 mg17%Calcium in Elan Vital Multiple against 17,831 products167 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg167 mg

Higher than 61% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide150 mcg100%Iodine in Elan Vital Multiple 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 Chelate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Succinate250 mg63%Magnesium in Elan Vital Multiple against 14,003 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg250 mg

Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Ascorbate, Zinc Monomethionine25 mg167%Zinc in Elan Vital Multiple against 13,186 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg25 mg

Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine, Sodium Selenite210 mcg300%Selenium in Elan Vital Multiple against 7,658 products210 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg210 mcg

Higher than 98% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Sebacate838 mcg42%Copper in Elan Vital Multiple against 6,468 products0.838 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.838 mg

63% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Ascorbate9 mg450%Manganese in Elan Vital Multiple against 7,016 products9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg9 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromateas Chromium250 mcg208%Chromium in Elan Vital Multiple against 7,825 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg250 mcg

Higher than 90% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Chelate250 mcg333%Molybdenum in Elan Vital Multiple against 4,390 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg250 mcg

Higher than 97% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Sodium10 mg1%Sodium in Elan Vital Multiple against 14,514 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.10 mg

78% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium Citrate82 mg2%Potassium in Elan Vital Multiple against 11,614 products82 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg82 mg

59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

N-Acetyl Cysteine500 mgN-Acetyl Cysteine in Elan Vital Multiple against 1,259 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.500 mg

Higher than 74% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine (median 150 mg).

Ascorbyl Palmitate400 mg
Quercetin250 mgQuercetin in Elan Vital Multiple against 1,548 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.250 mg

Higher than 71% of 1,548 products listing quercetin (median 100 mg).

Silymarinas Milk Thistle seed extract187 mgSilymarin in Elan Vital Multiple against 208 products187 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 63.75 mg to 203 mg, the median 116 mg.187 mg

Higher than 65% of 208 products listing silymarin (median 116 mg).

Nag166 mgN-Acetyl Glucosamine in Elan Vital Multiple against 148 products166 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 79 mg to 500 mg, the median 250 mg.166 mg

59% of 148 products listing N-acetyl glucosamine give more (median 250 mg).

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate83 mg15%*Choline in Elan Vital Multiple against 4,738 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg83 mg

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

Inositolas Inositol, Inositol Hexanicotinate83 mgInositol in Elan Vital Multiple against 4,042 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.83 mg

Higher than 75% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Grape seed extract83 mgGrape in Elan Vital Multiple against 1,900 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.83 mg

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

Dmaeas DMAE Bitartrate83 mgDeanol in Elan Vital Multiple against 365 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 150 mg, the median 100 mg.83 mg

51% of 365 products listing deanol give more (median 100 mg).

N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine66 mgN-Acetyl Tyrosine in Elan Vital Multiple against 344 products66 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 500 mg, the median 250 mg.66 mg

85% of 344 products listing N-acetyl tyrosine give more (median 250 mg).

Coenzyme Q1033 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Elan Vital Multiple against 2,922 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.33 mg

67% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Alpha-Lipoic Acid33 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Elan Vital Multiple against 2,407 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.33 mg

64% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Gingko leaf extractas Flavone Glycosides, Terpene Lactones33 mgGinkgo in Elan Vital Multiple against 1,339 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.33 mg

74% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Bilberry fruit extractas AnthocyanosidesBilberry fruit extract (Form: 32% Anthocyanosides) PlantPart: fruit16 mgBilberry in Elan Vital Multiple against 896 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.16 mg

81% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg).

Boronas Boron Chelate1.5 mgBoron in Elan Vital Multiple against 3,339 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1.5 mg

Higher than 58% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 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 272317 (entered August 23, 2022), 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:

  • Its 29,188 IU of vitamin A is higher than over 99% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 23 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 2,280 mg of vitamin C, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 500 IU of vitamin E is higher than 98% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 98 list more.
  • Its 83 mg of thiamin is higher than 94% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 615 list more.
  • Its 83 mg of riboflavin is higher than 96% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 437 list more.
  • Its 210 mcg of selenium is higher than 98% of the 7,658 selenium products that print an amount; 173 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 Elan Vital Multiple'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
Suggested Use: 3 to 5 tablets daily with meals.
Warnings
Contains shellfish (shrimp, crab and lobster) and soy.
Warning: Do not use if you are taking any form of prescription nitrate such as nitroglycerin. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, or regularly taking any drug such as acetaminophen, warfarin (Coumadin), or heparin, consult your physician before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 272317.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Silica, modified Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Stearate.

How many labels does Elan Vital Multiple have?

5 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 272317 (current) Entered August 23, 2022 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 0 21078 00060 0
  2. Label 211581 Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 0 21078 00061 7
  3. Label 211579 Entered January 25, 2020 · off the market December 22, 2021 · 90 tablets · UPC 0 21078 00060 0
  4. Label 211578 Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 0 21078 00059 4
  5. Label 211576 Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 30 tablets · UPC 0 21078 00058 7

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

Who makes it?

The label names Source Naturals, Inc. (distributor), Santa Cruz, CA. All Source Naturals products.

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