Essential-4 Nutrition Pack
by Douglas Laboratories · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 97826 9
- DSLD label 233000
- Serving 1 packet (Each Pack contains 4 tablets, 2 softgels, and 1 vegetarian acid-resistant capsule)
- 30 servings
Essential-4 Nutrition Pack by Douglas Laboratories lists 71 ingredients, 47 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 2,250 mcg of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 37.5 mcg (1,500 IU) of vitamin D3 and 73.7 mg of vitamin E; 8 give their count of live cultures or enzyme activity instead of a weight; 16 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2020.
What is in Essential-4 Nutrition Pack?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 packet. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.25 g | 2% | 55% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 2.5 g. |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 67% natural Beta-Carotene, and 33% Vitamin A Palmitate) | 2,250 mcg | 250% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 500 mg | 188% | Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg. |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 1,500 IU | 37.5 mcg (1,500 IU) | 188% | Higher than 78% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Mixed TocopherolsVitamin E (Form: as natural D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate, plus mixed Tocopherols) | 73.7 mg | 491% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 50 mg | 4,167% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5-PhosphateRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) | 25 mg | 1,923% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Niacin/Niacinamide | 95 mg | 594% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 190 mg. 5.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Folateas MetafolinFolate (Form: as Metafolin (Alt. Name: L-5-MTHF)) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% | |
| L-5-Mthf | 400 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Adenosylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin) | 250 mcg | 10,417% | Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mcg. |
| Biotin | 150 mcg | 500% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Panthothenate) | 50 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate) | 137.5 mg | 25% | Higher than 82% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 275 mg. |
| Calciumas Calcium Chelate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium MalateCalcium Complex (Form: as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate, Calcium Chelate) | 210 mg | 16% | Higher than 69% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 420 mg. |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 100 mcg | 67% | 59% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Chelate, Magnesium CitrateMagnesium Complex (Form: as Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Chelate) | 210 mg | 50% | The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Zincas OptiZincZinc (Form: as OptiZinc (Alt. Name: Zinc Monomethionine)) | 12.5 mg | 114% | Higher than 54% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg. |
| Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionate) | 100 mcg | 182% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 111% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 4.5 mg | 196% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 9 mg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 100 mcg | 286% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Krebs ComplexMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Krebs Complex (Form: Molybdenum Citrate, Molybdenum Fumarate, Molybdenum Malate, Molybdenum Glutarate, and Molybdenum Succinate)) | 50 mcg | 111% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg. |
| Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride) | 50 mg | 1% | 72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3 Supercritical CO2 Triglyceride concentrate Note: providing | 1,250 mg | Higher than 85% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,500 mg. | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 600 mg | Higher than 75% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mg. | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 400 mg | Higher than 72% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg. | |
| Proprietary Organic Fruit and Vegetable Blend | 350 mg | ||
| organic Beet powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Carrot powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Black Currant powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Blueberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Broccoli powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Concord Grape powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Collard Greens powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Pomegranate powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Cabbage powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Cranberry powder | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 36 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| organic Kale powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Parsley powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Raspberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Spinach powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ubiquinolas CoQ10Ubiquinol (Form: reduced form of CoQ10) (Alt. Name: Kaneka QH) | 100 mg | Higher than 54% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg. | |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 75 mg | 72% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg. | |
| Betaine HCl | 75 mg | Higher than 56% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg. | |
| Inositol | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Quercetinas Quercetin DihydrateQuercetin (Form: as Quercetin Dihydrate) | 50 mg | 56% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Lemon Bioflavonoids | 50 mg | 46% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Papainas Carica papaya | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 607 products listing papain (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| organic Spirulina | 50 mg | 79% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| organic Chlorella | 50 mg | 77% of 526 products listing chlorella give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Bromelainas Pineapple | 25 mg | 66% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Grape seed extractas PolyphenolsGrape seed extract (Form: standardized to 95% Polyphenols) PlantPart: seed | 25 mg | 69% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | 68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| organic Green Tea leaf extractas EGCG, Polyphenolsorganic Green Tea leaf extract (Form: standardized to 50% Polyphenols, 20% EGCG) PlantPart: leaf | 25 mg | 86% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Rutinas Sophora japonica | 12.5 mg | 70% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg. | |
| Luteinas Marigold flower extractLutein (Form: from Marigold flower extract PlantPart: flower) | 5 mg | Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. | |
| Lycopeneas TomatoesLycopene (Form: from Tomatoes) | 5 mg | Higher than 73% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. | |
| Boron GlycinateBoron (Form: as Boron Glycinate) | 1.5 mg | The label names the compound (Boron Glycinate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the boron it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Zeaxanthin Isomersas Marigold flower extractZeaxanthin Isomers (Form: from Marigold flower extract PlantPart: flower) | 1 mg | 42% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle Chelates | 25 mcg | 44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg. | |
| Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7Vitamin K2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7) | 22.5 mcg | 19%* | 87% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mcg. |
| Multi-Strain Probiotic Blend | Multi-Strain Probiotic Blend Note: (4 billion CFU) (containing) | ||
| Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) | Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) Genus: Lactobacillus Species: acidophilus Note: 1.15 billion CFU | ||
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32) | Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32) Genus: Lactobacillus Species: rhamnosus Note: 1.15 billion CFU | ||
| Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019) | Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019) Genus: Bifidobacterium Species: lactis Note: 500 million CFU | ||
| Lactococcus lactis (Ll-23) | Lactococcus lactis (Ll-23) Genus: Lactococcus Species: lactis Note: 275 million CFU | ||
| Bifidobacterium longum (Bl-05) | Bifidobacterium longum (Bl-05) Genus: Bifidobacterium Species: longum Note: 275 million CFU | ||
| Bifidobacterium bifidum (Bb-02) | Bifidobacterium bifidum (Bb-02) Genus: Bifidobacterium Species: bifidum Note: 275 million CFU | ||
| Lactobacillus gasseri (Lg-36) | Lactobacillus gasseri (Lg-36) Genus: Lactobacillus Species: gasseri Note: 275 million CFU | ||
| Streptococcus thermophilus (St-21) | Streptococcus thermophilus (St-21) Genus: Streptococcus Species: thermophilus Note: 150 million CFU | ||
| Digestive and Prebiotic Blend | 210 mg | ||
| Fos | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Slippery Elm | in the blend, no amount given |
* % 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 233000 (entered August 23, 2020), 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:
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 190 mg of niacin, 5.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 86% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 25 mg of organic green tea leaf extract (filed by NIH under green tea) (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 Essential-4 Nutrition Pack's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra PreventiveDouglas Laboratories 55 shared, 74% alike
- Ultra Preventive XDouglas Laboratories 55 shared, 74% alike
- Multi-Nutrient Support XPureFormulas 54 shared, 71% alike
- Optimal MultivitaminSeeking Health 53 shared, 70% alike
- Week Four: RepairDouglas Laboratories 61 shared, 60% alike
- Ultra Preventive EZDouglas Laboratories · off the market 49 shared, 50% 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 Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 pack daily with meals or as directed by your health professional.
- Warnings
- Contains: Fish (tilapia), Fish Oil (anchovies, sardines, mackerel)
- Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or are taking any medication, particularly blood thinners, consult your health professional before use.
- Discontinue immediately if a burning sensation occurs. Not recommended for people with ulcers. Caution: If you are immunocompromised, consult your health professional before using probiotic-containing products.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Use only if safety seal is intact.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free, Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 233000.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Gelatin, Capsule, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glycerin, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate, purified Water, Vegetable Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Esters, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary extract, Caramel color, Tablet Coating.
How many labels does Essential-4 Nutrition Pack have?
7 labels are on file under this name since March 23, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 233000 (current) Entered August 23, 2020 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 97826 9
- Label 230350 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market May 18, 2020 · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 97826 9
- Label 28490 Entered February 26, 2014 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03878 9
- Label 27225 Entered November 25, 2013 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03526 9
- Label 10038 Entered June 25, 2012 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03315 9
- Label 9529 Entered June 25, 2012 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 02064 7
- Label 6687 Entered March 23, 2012 · off the market August 27, 2013 · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03526 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.