Essential Female Pack
by Douglas Laboratories · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 03884 0
- DSLD label 232997
- Serving 1 packet (5 Tablets, 1 Softgel and 1 Vegetarian Acid-Resistant Capsule)
- 30 servings
Essential Female Pack by Douglas Laboratories lists 47 ingredients, 35 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 1,500 mcg of vitamin A, 200 mg of vitamin C, 60 mcg (2,400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 67 mcg of vitamin E; 7 give their count of live cultures or enzyme activity instead of a weight; 5 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 Female 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 | 1.3 g | 2% | 55% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as natural Beta-Carotene) | 1,500 mcg | 167% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate | 200 mg | 222% | Higher than 63% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 2400 IU | 60 mcg (2,400 IU) | 300% | Higher than 89% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 67 mcg | 447% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 25 mg | 2,083% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-PhosphateRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) | 10 mg | 769% | Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin/Niacinamide | 30 mg | 188% | Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 10 mg | 588% | Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas MetafolinFolate (Form: as Metafolin (Alt. Name: L-5-MTHF)) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% | |
| L-5-Mthf | 100 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 250 mcg | 10,417% | Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1,000% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 25 mg | 500% | Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 60 mg | 11% | Higher than 66% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate, Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Ascorbate, and Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite) | 800 mg | 62% | Higher than 95% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Chelate, Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Chelate) | 400 mg | 95% | Higher than 92% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Zincas Opti-ZincZinc (Form: as Opti-Zinc (Alt. Name: Zinc Monomethionine)) | 15 mg | 136% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) | 100 mcg | 182% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 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). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate) | 120 mcg | 343% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) | 100 mcg | 222% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium AspartatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Aspartate) | 30 mg | 1% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 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). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 600 mg | Higher than 75% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 400 mg | Higher than 72% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| Proprietary Blend | 300 mg | ||
| Wild Blueberry extractas PolyphenolsWild Blueberry extract (Form: standardized to 4% Polyphenols) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Vaccinium Species: angustifolium | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry extractas PolyphenolsStrawberry extract (Form: standardized to 2% Polyphenols) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Fragaria Species: vesca | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach extractas PolyphenolsSpinach extract (Form: standardized to 1.5% Polyphenols) PlantPart: leaves Genus: Spinacia Species: oleracea | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Digestive and Prebiotic Blend | 210 mg | ||
| Fos | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Slippery Elm | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glutamic Acidas Glutamic Acid HydrochlorideGlutamic Acid (Form: as Glutamic Acid HCl) | 60 mg | 53% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). | |
| L-Lysineas L-Lysine HydrochlorideL-Lysine (Form: as L-Lysine HCl) | 29 mg | 93% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Pterostilbene | 10 mg | 70% of 115 products listing pterostilbene give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Lutein | 3 mg | 44% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). |
Show the other 12 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| LycopeneLycopene Note: natural | 3 mg | Higher than 64% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate) | 3 mg | Higher than 78% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | 42% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Astaxanthin | 1 mg | 45% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 232997 (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:
- Its 800 mg of calcium is higher than 95% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 891 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 400 mg of magnesium, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 93% of the 1,250 products that print an amount of lysine list more than its 29 mg of L-lysine (filed by NIH under lysine) (median 500 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 Female Pack's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Week Four: RenewDouglas Laboratories 41 shared, 64% alike
- Metabolic Rejuvenation Week 4 RenewDouglas Laboratories 41 shared, 64% alike
- Essential Male PackDouglas Laboratories 36 shared, 58% alike
- Ultra Preventive 2-A-dayDouglas Laboratories · off the market 31 shared, 57% alike
- Ultra Preventive 2 DailyDouglas Laboratories 31 shared, 57% alike
- Klean MultivitaminKlean Athlete 31 shared, 57% 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 a meal or as directed by your health professional.
- Warnings
- Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
- Note: People consuming more than 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of Vitamin D per day should have their blood levels monitored by a health professional. 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.
- Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Fish Oil (Anchovies, Sardines, Mackerel)
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free, Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 232997.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Tablet Coating, Stearic Acid, Capsule, Silica, Carnauba Wax, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Capsule, Tablet Coating, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate.
How many labels does Essential Female Pack have?
2 labels are on file under this name since March 25, 2014: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 232997 (current) Entered August 23, 2020 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03884 0
- Label 30997 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market May 18, 2020 · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03884 0
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.