Essential Life Capsules
by Country Life · capsule · 120 vegan capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 15794 08114 2
- DSLD label 69268
- Serving 4 capsules
- 30 servings
Essential Life Capsules by Country Life lists 41 ingredients, 38 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E; 2 give their count of live cultures or enzyme activity instead of a weight; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 23, 2016.
What is in Essential Life Capsules?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 capsules. 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-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Retinyl Palmitate, 50% Beta Carotene) | 10,000 IU | 200% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 500 mg | 833% | Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 200 IU (5 mcg) | 50% | 83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 200 IU | 667% | Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 50 mcg | 63% | 60% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiaminas Thiamine Cocarboxylase Chloride, Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Cocarboxylase Chloride) | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5-PhosphateRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-2) | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Inositol HexanicotinateNiacin (Form: as Inositol Hexaniacinate) | 100 mg | 500% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate, Pyridoxine Alpha-Ketoglutarate) | 34 mg | 1,700% | Higher than 84% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 100 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 200 mcg | 67% | 48% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-Pantothenate, PantethinePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate, Pantethine) | 30 mg | 300% | Higher than 66% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Silicate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Calcium Lysinate, Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate) | 160 mg | 16% | Higher than 60% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate) | 5 mg | 28% | 46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate) | 80 mg | 8% | 53% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 125 mcg | 83% | 57% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 300 mg | 75% | Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Rice ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Rice Chelate Note: rice flour based) | 50 mcg | 71% | 56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Rice ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Rice Chelate Note: rice flour based) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate) | 5 mg | 250% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate Note: rice protein based) | 50 mcg | 67% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate) | 99 mg | 3% | 49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Enzyme Blend | 50 mg | ||
| Bromelainas Pineapple | Bromelain (Form: from Pineapple PlantPart: stem) Note: 2,400 GDU/g | ||
| Papainas PapayaPapain (Form: from Papaya PlantPart: plant) Note: 2,000 USP Units/mg | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipaseas Aspergillus niger | Lipase (Form: from Aspergillus niger Genus: Aspergillus Species: niger) Note: 1,000 LU/g | ||
| Dmae | 50 mg | 57% of 365 products listing deanol give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate | 131 mg | ||
| Ginkgo biloba extractas Flavoglycosides, Terpene LactonesGinkgo biloba extract (Form: 24% Flavoglycosides Note: equal to 12 mg, 6% Terpene Lactones Note: equal to 3 mg) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Ginkgo Species: biloba | 50 mg | 61% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Milk Thistle extractas SilymarinMilk Thistle extract (Form: 80% Silymarin Note: equal to 24 mg) PlantPart: seed | 30 mg | 93% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg). | |
| Inositolas Inositol HexaniacinateInositol (Form: as Inositol Hexaniacinate) | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Pyridoxine Alpha-Ketoglutarate | 25 mg | ||
| Grape skin extractas ProanthocyanidinsGrape skin extract (Form: including 25% Proanthocyanidins) PlantPart: skin Note: equal to 6.25 mg | 25 mg | 69% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Horsetail extract 2:1 | 7.5 mg | 84% of 519 products listing horsetail give more (median 67 mg). | |
| Vanadium | 900 mcg | Higher than 94% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). | |
| Vanadyl Sulfate | 3 mg | ||
| Boronas Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate, Boron Aspartate, Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Boron Picolinate) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Silicaas Horsetail ExtractSilica (Form: from Horsetail extract Note: 2:1) | 0.5 mg | 94% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). | |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acidas Thiotic Acid | 50 mcg | over 99% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 69268 (entered December 23, 2016), 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 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 93% of the 1,277 products that print an amount of milk thistle list more than its 30 mg of milk thistle (median 175 mg).
- Its 900 mcg of vanadium is higher than 94% of the 1,744 vanadium products that print an amount; 111 list more.
- 94% of the 1,220 products that print an amount of silicon list more than its 0.5 mg of silica (filed by NIH under silicon) (median 4 mg).
- over 99% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 0.05 mg of alpha-lipoic acid (filed by NIH under alpha lipoic acid) (median 50 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 Life Capsules's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Multi Sport Men's FormulaNutraBio · off the market 30 shared, 61% alike
- Multi Sport Women's FormulaNutraBio · off the market 30 shared, 61% alike
- Multi Sport Men's DailyNutraBio Performance 30 shared, 61% alike
- Multi Sport Women's DailyNutraBio Performance 30 shared, 61% alike
- Doctor's Choice Prenatal FormulaEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 29 shared, 58% alike
- BID MultiSelect (without Copper, Iron, Vitamin K)Moss Nutrition 28 shared, 58% 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: Adults take four (4) capsules daily with food. Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Warnings
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
- Do not accept if seal is broken.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic hypoglycemic, taking medication or planning surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.
- Not recommended for people who regularly consume liver.
- Children, pregnant women, and women who might become pregnant, do not use more than 10,000 IU (3,000 mcg) per day of supplemental vitamin A except on the advice of a physician.
- If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a Poison Control Center immediately.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Yes Certified Gluten-Free by GFCO. Org
- No wheat or milk No preservatives No artificial colors or flavors No artificial sweeteners
- Certified Gluten-Free
- Storage
- Store between 59(0)-86(0) F.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 69268.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Silicate.
How many labels does Essential Life Capsules have?
2 labels are on file under this name since October 1, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 69268 (current) Entered December 23, 2016 · on the market · 120 vegan capsules · UPC 0 15794 08114 2
- Label 13846 Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market August 30, 2016 · 120 capsules · UPC 0 15794 08114 2
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Country Life, LLC (manufacturer), Hauppauge, NY. All Country Life products.