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Foundation Essentials

by XYMOGEN · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 71149 00419 4
  • DSLD label 335459
  • Serving 1 packet
  • 30 servings

Foundation Essentials by XYMOGEN lists 34 ingredients, 32 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 1,120 mcg of vitamin A, 125 mg of vitamin C, 52.5 mcg (2,100 IU) of vitamin D3 and 67 mg of vitamin E; 2 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 July 24, 2025.

What is in Foundation Essentials?

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).

Foundation Essentials: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 335459, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories5 Calories
Total Fat0.5 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Foundation Essentials against 11,965 products0.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.0.5 g

86% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Natural, Retinyl Palmitate75% as natural beta-carotene and 25% as retinyl palmitate1,120 mcg124%
Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate, Potassium Ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbate125 mg139%Vitamin C in Foundation Essentials against 18,583 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg125 mg

Higher than 56% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol2100 IU52.5 mcg (2,100 IU)263%Vitamin D in Foundation Essentials against 14,175 products52.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg52.5 mcg

Higher than 89% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Mixed Tocopherols67 mg447%
Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate10 mg833%Thiamin in Foundation Essentials against 9,830 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg10 mg

Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium10 mg769%Riboflavin in Foundation Essentials against 9,824 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg10 mg

Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin, Niacinamide32 mg200%Niacin in Foundation Essentials against 12,413 products32 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg32 mg

Higher than 68% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate10 mg588%Vitamin B6 in Foundation Essentials against 15,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg10 mg

Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Quatrefolic340 mcg DFE85%
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin250 mcg10,417%Vitamin B12 in Foundation Essentials against 14,425 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg250 mcg

Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin500 mcg1,667%Biotin in Foundation Essentials against 9,447 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg500 mcg

Higher than 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate100 mg2,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Foundation Essentials against 10,060 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg100 mg

Higher than 86% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Cholineas Choline Dihydrogen Citrate18 mg3%Choline in Foundation Essentials against 4,738 products18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg18 mg

74% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Calciumas Albion Calcium Ascorbate, Albion D-Calcium Pantothenate, Albion Dicalcium Malate50 mg4%Calcium in Foundation Essentials against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide50 mcg33%Iodine in Foundation Essentials against 6,382 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg50 mcg

81% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Albion DiMagnesium Malate, Albion Magnesium Lysinate Glycinate Chelate175 mg42%Magnesium in Foundation Essentials against 14,003 products175 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg175 mg

Higher than 74% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Albion Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate6.5 mg59%Zinc in Foundation Essentials against 13,186 products6.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg6.5 mg

69% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Albion Selenium Glycinate50 mcg91%Selenium in Foundation Essentials against 7,658 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg50 mcg

56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Albion Copper Bisglycinate Chelate0.5 mg56%Copper in Foundation Essentials against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Albion Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate0.25 mg11%Manganese in Foundation Essentials against 7,016 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.25 mg

94% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate250 mcg714%Chromium in Foundation Essentials against 7,825 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg250 mcg

Higher than 90% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Albion Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate25 mcg56%Molybdenum in Foundation Essentials against 4,390 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg25 mcg

72% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Albion Potassium Ascorbate, Albion Potassium Glycinateglycinate complex49.5 mg1%Potassium in Foundation Essentials against 11,614 products49.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg49.5 mg

77% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

MaxSimilas Fish Oil Concentrate650 mgFish Oil in Foundation Essentials against 1,990 products0.65 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2 g, the median 1.2 g.0.65 g

81% of 1,990 products listing fish oil give more (median 1.2 g).

Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids430 mgOmega-3 in Foundation Essentials against 2,714 products430 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 230 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.430 mg

54% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg).

Eicosapentaenoic Acid300 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) in Foundation Essentials against 3,134 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 120 mg to 590 mg, the median 300 mg.300 mg

48% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg).

Docosahexaenoic Acid130 mgDHA in Foundation Essentials against 3,627 products130 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.130 mg

68% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg).

Docosapentaenoic Acid12 mgDocosapentaenoic acid in Foundation Essentials against 158 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 85 mg, the median 50 mg.12 mg

95% of 158 products listing docosapentaenoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Proprietary Blend15 billion CFU, Colony forming unit174 mg
Howaruas Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14in the blend, no amount given
Howaruas Bifidobacterium longum BL-5in the blend, no amount given
Howaruas Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115in the blend, no amount given
Bifidoas Bifidobacterium animalis lactis HN01915 billion CFU, Colony forming unit50 mg
Inositol18 mgInositol in Foundation Essentials against 4,042 products18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.18 mg

68% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid6.5 mgPABA in Foundation Essentials against 1,610 products6.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.6.5 mg

84% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Vanadiumas Albion Vanadium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate375 mcgVanadium in Foundation Essentials against 1,744 products375 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg375 mcg

Higher than 91% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 335459 (entered July 24, 2025), 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:

  • 94% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.25 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
  • Its 250 mcg of chromium is higher than 90% of the 7,825 chromium products that print an amount; 641 list more.
  • 95% of the 158 products that print an amount of docosapentaenoic acid list more than its 12 mg of docosapentaenoic acid (median 50 mg).
  • Its 375 mcg of vanadium is higher than 91% of the 1,744 vanadium products that print an amount; 136 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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Foundation Essentials'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
Directions: Take the contents of one packet daily, or use as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
Contains: Fish (anchovy and/or sardine [sources of fish oil], tilapia and/or pangasius [sources of fish gelatin]).
Consult your healthcare professional prior to use.
Individuals taking blood thinners or other medication should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare professional.
Do not use if packet is damaged.
Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
These formulas provide high-potency probiotics, an iron-free multiple, IFOS five-star certified omega-3 fatty acids, and extra magnesium and D3.
Formulated to exclude: Wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy products, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sesame, ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, and artificial preservatives.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 335459.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Fish Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hypromellose, Gellan Gum, Water, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Silica, Ethylcellulose, Sodium Alginate, Water, Purified, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP Compliant Third-Party Verified; ePV (ePedigree Verification).

How many labels does Foundation Essentials have?

5 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 335459 (current) Entered July 24, 2025 · on the market · 30 packets · UPC 8 71149 00419 4
  2. Label 303605 Entered October 24, 2024 · off the market April 9, 2025 · 30 packets · UPC 8 71149 00419 4
  3. Label 240980 Entered December 26, 2020 · off the market September 8, 2023 · 30 packets · UPC 8 71149 00419 4
  4. Label 201615 Entered April 25, 2019 · off the market September 8, 2023 · 30 packets
  5. Label 69738 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market September 8, 2023 · 12 packets · UPC 8 71149 00419 4

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

Who makes it?

The label names XYMOGEN Exclusive Professional Formulas (manufacturer), Orlando, FL. All XYMOGEN products.

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