PlainVitamins

Forward Multinutrient

by Whitaker Nutrition · capsule · 60 packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 10047 39058 9
  • DSLD label 288246
  • Serving 5 capsules (1 Packet)
  • 60 servings

Forward Multinutrient by Whitaker Nutrition lists 32 ingredients, 32 with an amount per serving of 5 capsules, such as 2,250 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D and 33.5 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 18, 2023.

What is in Forward Multinutrient?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 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).

Forward Multinutrient: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 288246, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate2,250 mcg RAE250%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate500 mg556%Vitamin C in Forward Multinutrient 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). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol2000 IU50 mcg (2,000 IU)250%Vitamin D in Forward Multinutrient 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate33.5 mg223%
Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate25 mg2,083%Thiamin in Forward Multinutrient against 9,830 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg25 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Riboflavin25 mg1,923%Riboflavin in Forward Multinutrient against 9,824 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg25 mg

Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, Niacinamide50 mg313%Niacin in Forward Multinutrient against 12,413 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg50 mg

Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. 2.9 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride38 mg2,235%Vitamin B6 in Forward Multinutrient against 15,277 products38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg38 mg

Higher than 85% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 76 mg.

Folate680 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin75 mcg3,125%Vitamin B12 in Forward Multinutrient against 14,425 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg.

Biotin150 mcg500%Biotin in Forward Multinutrient against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate25 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Forward Multinutrient against 10,060 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg25 mg

Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate100 mg18%Choline in Forward Multinutrient against 4,738 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg100 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate500 mg38%Calcium in Forward Multinutrient against 17,831 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg500 mg

Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Iodineas Potassium Iodide75 mcg50%Iodine in Forward Multinutrient against 6,382 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg75 mcg

68% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Oxide250 mg60%Magnesium in Forward Multinutrient against 14,003 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg250 mg

Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Monomethionine15 mg136%Zinc in Forward Multinutrient 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). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Seleniumas Selenomethionine100 mcg182%Selenium in Forward Multinutrient against 7,658 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Copperas Copper Gluconate1 mg111%Copper in Forward Multinutrient 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). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Gluconate5 mg217%Manganese in Forward Multinutrient against 7,016 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg5 mg

Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium Polynicotinate100 mcg286%Chromium in Forward Multinutrient against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Ascorbate65 mcg144%Molybdenum in Forward Multinutrient against 4,390 products65 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg65 mcg

Higher than 61% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 130 mcg.

Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex125 mgFlavonoid in Forward Multinutrient against 2,343 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.125 mg

Higher than 79% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 250 mg.

Gamma-Tocopherol25 mg
Rutin25 mgRutin in Forward Multinutrient against 1,232 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

37% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid25 mgPABA in Forward Multinutrient against 1,610 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Inositol20 mgInositol in Forward Multinutrient against 4,042 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.20 mg

64% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid15 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Forward Multinutrient against 2,407 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.15 mg

82% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Silicaas Silicon Dioxide13 mgSilicon in Forward Multinutrient against 1,220 products13 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.13 mg

Higher than 78% of 1,220 products listing silicon (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 26 mg.

Delta-Tocopherol5 mg
Trace Mineral Complex5 mg
Mixed Tocotrienolsas Palm Oil3 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 288246 (entered July 18, 2023), 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:

  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 500 mg of magnesium, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

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 Forward Multinutrient'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
Doctor's suggested use: Take 2 packets daily - 1 packet with morning meal and 1 packet with midday or evening meal.
Warnings
Precautions: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or nursing, have a serious medical condition, or use any medications.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not consume more than two packets per day.
Storage
To preserve quality and freshness, keep in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 288246.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Ethyl Vanillin.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality Promise Triple tested - doctor formulated - 100% guaranteed.

How many labels does Forward Multinutrient have?

One label is on file, entered on July 18, 2023.

  1. Label 288246 (current) Entered July 18, 2023 · on the market · 60 packets · UPC 8 10047 39058 9

DSLD also links this label to: O-3 Essentials (bundle set), PhytoNutrient Essentials (bundle set).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Healthy Directions (distributor), Bethesda, MD. All Whitaker Nutrition products.

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