Especially Yours
by Nature's Plus · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- Off the market since February 2022 (NIH)
- UPC 0 97467 30806 0
- DSLD label 15179
- Serving 3 tablets
- 20 servings
Especially Yours by Nature's Plus lists 35 ingredients, 35 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 400 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 21, 2012.
What is in Especially Yours?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene) | 10,000 IU | 200% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% 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) | 400 IU | 1,333% | Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 10 mg | 667% | Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 10 mg | 588% | Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 50% | 77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 100 mg | 5,000% | Higher than 96% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 100 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 200 mcg | 67% | 48% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 500% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium AminoateCalcium (Form: as (calcium) aminoate) | 150 mg | 15% | Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Iron AspartateIron (Form: as (iron) aspartate) | 40 mg | 222% | Higher than 96% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 225 mcg | 150% | Higher than 90% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas {magnesium} aminoateMagnesium (Form: as (magnesium) aminoate) | 300 mg | 75% | Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: as (zinc) picolinate) | 20 mg | 133% | Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas (selenium) aminoateSelenium (Form: as (selenium) aminoate) | 10 mcg | 14% | 94% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese AscorbateManganese (Form: as (manganese) ascorbate) | 6.1 mg | 305% | Higher than 91% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas (chromium) aminoateChromium (Form: as (chromium) aminoate) | 15 mcg | 13% | 92% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as {Potassium} Citrate) | 15 mg | 1% | 91% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Flax | 100 mg | 58% of 36 products listing flaxseed give more (median 275 mg). | |
| Lemon Bioflavonoid Complexas active Flavonols, Flavonones, Flavones & Naringen, Citrus limonLemon Bioflavonoid Complex (Form: from Citrus limon exocarp PlantPart: exocarp, [22 mg] 44% active flavonols, flavonones, flavones & naringen) | 50 mg | 46% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| SUMA(R) Root | 50 mg | 56% of 93 products listing suma give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Damiana | 50 mg | 67% of 198 products listing damiana give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Dong Quai | 50 mg | 74% of 307 products listing dong quai give more (median 120 mg). | |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Rutinas Sophora japonicaRutin (Form: from Sophora japonica PlantPart: leaf Genus: Sophora Species: japonica) | 25 mg | 37% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Amylaseas Brown RiceAmylase Note: (from brown rice fermentation) (750 units) | 25 mg | Higher than 60% of 326 products listing amylase (median 14 mg). | |
| Lipaseas Brown RiceLipase Note: (from brown rice fermentation) (125 units) | 25 mg | Higher than 71% of 366 products listing lipase (median 10 mg). | |
| Black Currant | 25 mg | 77% of 97 products listing black currant give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Buchu | 25 mg | 66% of 124 products listing buchu give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Proteaseas Brown RiceProtease Note: (from brown rice fermentation) (1500 units) | 15 mg | 66% of 327 products listing proteolytic enzymes (proteases) give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 11 mg | 2%* | 79% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Paba | 10 mg | 72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 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 15179 (entered December 21, 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:
- Its 400 IU of vitamin E is higher than 91% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 120 list more.
- Its 100 mg of vitamin B6 is higher than 96% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 173 list more.
- Its 40 mg of iron is higher than 96% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 242 list more.
- 94% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 10 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- Its 6.1 mg of manganese is higher than 91% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 598 list more.
- 92% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 15 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).
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 Especially Yours's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- VitamonsterGoliath Labs 23 shared, 46% alike
- Source of Life WomenNaturesPlus 28 shared, 45% alike
- WomenNature's Plus Source of Life · off the market 27 shared, 43% alike
- Source of Life Women TabletsNatures Plus · off the market 27 shared, 42% alike
- Source of Life Women TabletsNaturesPlus 27 shared, 42% alike
- For Women Daily Multi VitaminMichael's Naturopathic Programs 20 shared, 38% 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
- DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement for women, three tablets once daily.
- Warnings
- WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a physician or poison control center immediately.
- Do not take with sulfonamide since PABA interferes with the activity of the drug. WARNING: IN CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, NIACIN MAY PRODUCE FLUSHING WHICH, UNDER NORMAL USE, WILL DISAPPEAR. IF CONDITION PERSISTS, HOWEVER, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from the common allergens yeast, wheat, soy and milk.
- Storage
- KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 15179.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Di-Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GLUTEN Free; WOMAN'S HEALTH FORMULA.
How many labels does Especially Yours have?
One label is on file, entered on December 21, 2012.
- Label 15179 (current) Entered December 21, 2012 · off the market February 28, 2022 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 97467 30806 0
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Natural Organics Laboratories, Inc. makers of Nature's Plus (manufacturer), Amityville, New York. All Nature's Plus products.