Essential is a botanical with nutrients supplement by 4 Today in other (e.g. tea bag) form, listing 61 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as off-market (no longer available for purchase, but label data is preserved). Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.
Ingredients listed on each label, against the botanical with nutrients category average of 16. Data from the NIH DSLD.
Essential61
1 Liver & Organ Quick Detox24
Botanical with Nutrients average16
Essential lists 37 ingredients more than 1 Liver & Organ Quick Detox. That is 45 above the botanical with nutrients average.
What the Label Data Shows
According to NIH DSLD label rows, Essential sits in the top 1% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.
With 61 ingredients on the label, Essential is one of the more extensive botanical with nutrients supplement formulas from 4 Today in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), sold in other (e.g. tea bag) form. These ingredients span 10 nutrient categories, vitamin, enzyme, mineral, botanical, and 6 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.
Across a broader 61-ingredient formula, 61 of 61 have no percentage Daily Value reported in this DSLD source record, so the available data cannot establish their FDA reference status.
Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as off-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2014-05-23. Off-market products are no longer being produced or distributed under this label, but the DSLD preserves their historical label data for researchers, consumers checking older bottles, and for tracking how formulations have evolved.
About the DSLD database
The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.
Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Essential: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.
Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles
Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Essential, both outside the 4 Today brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).
Similar ingredient count
Nearest cross-brand formulas by declared ingredient count (61 here).
Proprietary Phytonutrient and Enzyme Blend, Digestive Enzymes, Proprietary Herbal Standardized Blend, +1 more
non-nutrient/non-botanical
2
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, Inositol
fiber
2
Apple Pectin, Inulin
fatty acid
2
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid
fat
1
Lecithin
other
1
Norwegian Kelp
Daily Value Coverage
0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
61
%DV not reported in source
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients are in Essential? ▼
Essential contains 61 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 1% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 10 categories: vitamin, enzyme, mineral, botanical, blend, non-nutrient/non-botanical, fiber, fatty acid, fat, other.
Who manufactures Essential? ▼
Essential is was manufactured by 4 Today. It is classified as a Botanical with Nutrients supplement in other (e.g. tea bag) form.
Is Essential still available for purchase? ▼
According to the NIH DSLD database, Essential is listed as off-market and may no longer be available for purchase.
What is the serving size of Essential? ▼
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Essential? ▼
Essential is classified as a "Botanical with Nutrients" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of botanical with nutrients ingredients. The NIH DSLD tracks 9 supplement categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology
Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD),
maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health.
The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.
Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market"
may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.
Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice
Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.