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Essential 1

by ProCaps Laboratories · capsule · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 837815
  • DSLD label 320102
  • Serving 1 capsule
  • 360 servings

Essential 1 by ProCaps Laboratories lists 29 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule, such as 200 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 200 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 60 mg of vitamin E; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 21, 2024.

What is in Essential 1?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. 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).

Essential 1: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 320102, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas natural Beta Carotene667 IU200 mcg RAE22%
Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate200 mg222%Vitamin C in Essential 1 against 18,583 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg200 mg

Higher than 63% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol2000 IU50 mcg (2,000 IU)250%Vitamin D in Essential 1 against 14,175 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate90 IU60 mg400%
Vitamin B1as Thiamine Hydrochloride10 mg833%Thiamin in Essential 1 against 9,830 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg10 mg

Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin10 mg769%Riboflavin in Essential 1 against 9,824 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg10 mg

Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Chromium Nicotinate, Niacinamide20 mg125%Niacin in Essential 1 against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate20 mg400%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Essential 1 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).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride10 mg588%Vitamin B6 in Essential 1 against 15,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg10 mg

Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Vitamin B12as Methylcobalaminprotected coenzyme b12100 mcg4,167%Vitamin B12 in Essential 1 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).

Folateas L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate400 mcg DFE100%
Biotin1,200 mcg4,000%Biotin in Essential 1 against 9,447 products1,200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg1,200 mcg

Higher than 87% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate80 mg6%Calcium in Essential 1 against 17,831 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg80 mg

62% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide40 mg10%Magnesium in Essential 1 against 14,003 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg40 mg

70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Citrate, Zinc Oxide15 mg136%Zinc in Essential 1 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).

Seleniumas Sodium Selenate150 mcg273%Selenium in Essential 1 against 7,658 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg150 mcg

Higher than 80% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Citrate1000 mcg1 mg111%Copper in Essential 1 against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Citrate2300 mcg2.3 mg100%Manganese in Essential 1 against 7,016 products2.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.3 mg

Higher than 62% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate120 mcg343%Chromium in Essential 1 against 7,825 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate75 mcg167%Molybdenum in Essential 1 against 4,390 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Boronas Potassium Borate100 mcgBoron in Essential 1 against 3,339 products0.1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.1 mg

92% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadyl Sulfate50 mcgVanadium in Essential 1 against 1,744 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 59% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Coenzyme Q-10as natural Ubiquinone10 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Essential 1 against 2,922 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.10 mg

85% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Lutein1000 mcg1 mgLutein in Essential 1 against 2,493 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.1 mg

62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Lycopene1000 mcg1 mgLycopene in Essential 1 against 1,691 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.1 mg

50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Zeaxanthin Complex500 mcgZeaxanthin in Essential 1 against 1,215 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.0.5 mg

61% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg).

Branched Chain Amino Acids5 mg
Leucinein the blend, no amount given
Valinein the blend, no amount given
Siliconas Silicon Dioxide3 mgSilicon in Essential 1 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).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 320102 (entered December 21, 2024), 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:

  • 92% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.1 mg of boron (median 1 mg).
  • 85% of the 2,922 products that print an amount of coenzyme Q-10 list more than its 10 mg of coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg).

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 Essential 1'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 Consume one capsule daily with food, preferably a complete meal. For questions about the use of this product call 800.800.1200.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Contains no additives or common allergens
Contains No milk, soy, yeast, wheat, gluten, sodium, salt, sugar, fat, cholesterol, color, preservative, common allergens, genetically modified (GMO) ingredients or manufacturing additives.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 320102.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Proprietary Protective Methyl B12 Matrix.

How many labels does Essential 1 have?

6 labels are on file under this name since August 23, 2022: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 320102 (current) Entered December 21, 2024 · on the market · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules · UPC 837815
  2. Label 320100 Entered December 21, 2024 · on the market · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules · UPC 842642
  3. Label 320103 Entered November 22, 2024 · on the market · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules · UPC 842674
  4. Label 320101 Entered November 22, 2024 · on the market · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules · UPC 842680
  5. Label 275774 Entered October 24, 2022 · off the market December 13, 2023 · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules · UPC 787926
  6. Label 275205 Entered August 23, 2022 · off the market December 13, 2023 · 360 easy-to-swallow capsules · UPC 785143

DSLD also links this label to: Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (package size difference, same product), Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (package size difference, same product), Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (image difference, same product), Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (package size difference, same product), Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (image difference, same product), Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (package size difference, same product), Essential 1 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (package size difference, same product), Essential 1 with 2000 IU Vitamin D3 (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 ProCaps Labs (manufacturer), Henderson, NV. All ProCaps Laboratories products.

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