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Essentials 5 in 1 DR

by MD Prescriptives · capsule · 120 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 50009 27007 8
  • DSLD label 261503
  • Serving 4 capsules
  • 30 servings

Essentials 5 in 1 DR by MD Prescriptives lists 34 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 2,250 mcg of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 268.5 mg of vitamin E; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 19, 2022.

What is in Essentials 5 in 1 DR?

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).

Essentials 5 in 1 DR: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 261503, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Betatene2,250 mcg250%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate500 mg556%Vitamin C in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol50 mcg (2,000 IU)250%Vitamin D in Essentials 5 in 1 DR 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-Tocopherol Succinate, Mixed Tocopherols268.5 mg1,790%
Vitamin K2as Menaquinone100 mcg83%Vitamin K in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 4,607 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 69% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg).

Vitamin B1as Thiamine Hydrochloride70 mg5,833%Thiamin in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 9,830 products70 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg70 mg

Higher than 92% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B275 mg5,769%Riboflavin in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 9,824 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg75 mg

Higher than 94% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Riboflavin50 mg
Riboflavin 5 Phosphate Sodium25 mg
Vitamin B3150 mg938%Niacin in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 12,413 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg150 mg

Higher than 94% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 4.3 times the adult UL a day.

Niacinamide75 mg
Inositol Hexanicotinate75 mgInositol nicotinate in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 84 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mg to 850 mg, the median 285 mg.75 mg

74% of 84 products listing inositol nicotinate give more (median 285 mg).

Vitamin B650 mg2,941%Vitamin B6 in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Pyridoxine Hydrochlorideno amount given
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate25 mg
Vitamin B9as Calcium 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate680 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin2,000 mcg83,333%Vitamin B12 in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 14,425 products2,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg2,000 mcg

Higher than 96% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Vitamin Has D-Biotin1,000 mcg3,333%Biotin in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 9,447 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 84% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Vitamin B5as Calcium D-Pantothenate200 mg4,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 10,060 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg200 mg

Higher than 95% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas DimaCal Dicalcium Malate100 mg8%Calcium in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide1,000 mcg667%Iodine in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 6,382 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 98% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Glycinate ChelateTRAACS100 mg24%Magnesium in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Glycinate ChelateTRAACS50 mg454%Zinc in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 13,186 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg50 mg

Higher than 97% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). 1.3 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas Selenium Glycinate Complex400 mcg727%Selenium in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 7,658 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg400 mcg

Higher than 99% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Glycinate ChelateTRAACS4 mg444%Copper in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 6,468 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg4 mg

Higher than 98% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Glycinate ChelateTRAACS10 mg435%Manganese in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 7,016 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg10 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateTRAACS500 mcg1,428%Chromium in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 7,825 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg500 mcg

Higher than 95% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateTRAACS150 mcg333%Molybdenum in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 4,390 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg150 mcg

Higher than 93% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Sesame Seed Extract, Powderas Sesamum indicum Seed Extract4:1 Extract20 mgSesame in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 62 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 42.5 mg, the median 10 mg.20 mg

Higher than 52% of 62 products listing sesame (median 10 mg).

Benfotiamine5 mgBenfotiamine in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 155 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 150 mg.5 mg

90% of 155 products listing benfotiamine give more (median 150 mg).

Boronas Boron Amino Acid Chelate2 mgBoron in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 3,339 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg2 mg

Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateTRAACS200 mcgVanadium in Essentials 5 in 1 DR against 1,744 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 85% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Cobaltas Methylcobalamin90 mcg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 261503 (entered May 19, 2022), 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:

  • Its 70 mg of vitamin B1 (filed by NIH under thiamin) is higher than 92% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 808 list more.
  • Its 75 mg of vitamin B2 (filed by NIH under riboflavin) is higher than 94% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 486 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 150 mg of niacin, 4.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 2,000 mcg of vitamin B12 is higher than 96% of the 14,425 vitamin B12 products that print an amount; 529 list more.
  • Its 200 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 406 list more.
  • Its 1,000 mcg of iodine is higher than 98% of the 6,382 iodine products that print an amount; 140 list more.

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?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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: Take four capsules daily, in divided doses, with meals, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Warning: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken.
If you are nursing, pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product.
Contraindicated for patients with iodine sensitivity.
Allergens and what it does not contain
"Our products are uniquely formulated to be highly bioavailable and are hypoallergenic with no hidden fillers, artificial colors, fragrance or harsh chemicals. This product contains no milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), wheat, yeast, gluten, preservatives or artificial sweeteners. This product is also third party verified GMO-free, and is manufactured at a good manufacturing practices (cGMP) compliant facility. Manufactured with love in the USA."
3rd Party Non-GMO Verified

Source: label statements in DSLD label 261503.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Gellan Gum, Rice Flour, Bamboo extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

How many labels does Essentials 5 in 1 DR have?

One label is on file, entered on May 19, 2022.

  1. Label 261503 (current) Entered May 19, 2022 · on the market · 120 capsules · UPC 8 50009 27007 8

DSLD also links this label to: Essentials 5 In 1 (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 MD Prescriptives, LLC (manufacturer, distributor), Orlando, FL. All MD Prescriptives products.

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