PlainVitamins

Foundation Essentials for Men

by NuMedica · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 packets

  • Off the market since May 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 8 12527 01161 8
  • DSLD label 213493
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 60 servings

Foundation Essentials for Men by NuMedica lists 47 ingredients, 47 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 30 IU of vitamin E, 100 mg of CoQ10, 15 mg of mixed tocopherols and 1 g of natural marine lipid concentrate, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2020.

What is in Foundation Essentials for Men?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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).

Foundation Essentials for Men: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 213493, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)30 IU100%Vitamin E in Foundation Essentials for Men against 6,459 products80 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.80 IU

Higher than 70% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 160 IU.

CoQ10as UbiquinoneCoQ10 (Form: as Ubiquinone)100 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Foundation Essentials for Men against 2,922 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.100 mg

Higher than 54% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Mixed Tocopherols15 mg
Calories10 Calories
Calories from Fat10 Calories
Total Fat1 g2%Fat (unspecified) in Foundation Essentials for Men against 11,965 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1 g

56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

natural Marine Lipid concentrate1 gFish Oil in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,990 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2 g, the median 1.2 g.1 g

55% of 1,990 products listing fish oil give more (median 1.2 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

Eicosapentaenoic Acid360 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) in Foundation Essentials for Men against 3,134 products360 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 120 mg to 590 mg, the median 300 mg.360 mg

Higher than 57% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 720 mg.

Docosahexaenoic Acid240 mgDHA in Foundation Essentials for Men against 3,627 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.240 mg

Higher than 50% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). Per day at the most servings: 480 mg.

Vitamin Aas natural mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: 75% natural mixed Carotenoids Note: 3,750 IU, 25% Retinyl Palmitate Note: 1,250 IU)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Foundation Essentials for Men against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 10,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Potassium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Magnesium Ascorbate, Zinc Ascorbate, Potassium Ascorbate, Calcium Ascorbate)125 mg208%Vitamin C in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 250 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol200 IU (5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in Foundation Essentials for Men against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)50 IU166%
Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate)10 mg666%Thiamin in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5-PhosphateRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin-5'-Phosphate, Riboflavin)10 mg588%Riboflavin in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacin, and Niacinamide)30 mg150%Niacin in Foundation Essentials for Men against 12,413 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg30 mg

Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg. 1.7 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate)10 mg500%Vitamin B6 in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Folateas Folinic AcidFolate (Form: as Folinic Acid)400 mcg100%Folate in Foundation Essentials for Men against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mcg.

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)300 mcg5,000%Vitamin B12 in Foundation Essentials for Men against 14,425 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 80% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg.

Biotin500 mcg166%Biotin in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)100 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Di-Calcium MalateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Di-Calcium Malate, Calcium Ascorbate)50 mg5%Calcium in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Phosphorusas Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Riboflavin 5-PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate, and Riboflavin-5’-Phosphate)2 mg1%Phosphorus in Foundation Essentials for Men against 3,786 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg2 mg

over 99% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)50 mcg33%Iodine in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Magnesiumas Di-Magnesium Malate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate bufferedMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate buffered, Di-Magnesium Malate, Magnesium Ascorbate)100 mg25%Magnesium in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Zincas Zinc Ascorbate, Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate, Zinc Ascorbate)7 mg46%Zinc in Foundation Essentials for Men against 13,186 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg7 mg

68% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 14 mg.

Seleniumas Selenium ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Chelate)50 mcg71%Selenium in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)250 mcg12%Manganese in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 0.5 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)250 mcg208%Chromium in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 500 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)25 mcg33%Molybdenum in Foundation Essentials for Men 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). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium Ascorbate, Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate, Potassium Ascorbate)49 mg1%Potassium in Foundation Essentials for Men against 11,614 products49 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg49 mg

77% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 98 mg.

Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) (seed) extract25 mgPumpkin in Foundation Essentials for Men against 294 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 80 mg.25 mg

77% of 294 products listing pumpkin give more (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) (berry) extract25 mgSaw Palmetto in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,109 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.25 mg

95% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride25 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine in Foundation Essentials for Men against 933 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 525 mg, the median 500 mg.25 mg

95% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

N-Acetyl L-Cysteine25 mgN-Acetyl Cysteine in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,259 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.25 mg

89% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)20 mg4%*Choline in Foundation Essentials for Men against 4,738 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg20 mg

68% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Inositol20 mgInositol in Foundation Essentials for Men 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.

Glycine15 mgGlycine in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,078 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.15 mg

96% of 1,078 products listing glycine give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

L-Taurine15 mgTaurine in Foundation Essentials for Men against 2,337 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.15 mg

98% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) (fruit) extract15 mgTribulus in Foundation Essentials for Men against 555 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 750 mg, the median 300 mg.15 mg

98% of 555 products listing tribulus give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

L-Glutamic Acid12.5 mgGlutamic Acid in Foundation Essentials for Men against 697 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.12.5 mg

87% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

L-Alanine12.5 mgAlanine in Foundation Essentials for Men against 475 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.12.5 mg

96% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Asian Ginseng12.5 mgPanax Ginseng in Foundation Essentials for Men against 160 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 46 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.12.5 mg

96% of 160 products listing panax ginseng give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

L-Lysine Hydrochloride10 mgLysine in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,250 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.10 mg

97% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid10 mgPABA in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,610 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.10 mg

72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Rutin8 mgRutin in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,232 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.8 mg

83% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 16 mg.

Hesperidin8 mgHesperidin in Foundation Essentials for Men against 552 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 20 mg.8 mg

77% of 552 products listing hesperidin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 16 mg.

Quercetin6 mgQuercetin in Foundation Essentials for Men against 1,548 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.6 mg

95% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12 mg.

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid5 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Foundation Essentials for Men against 2,407 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

92% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Lutein37.5 mcgLutein in Foundation Essentials for Men against 2,493 products0.0375 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.0375 mg

98% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.075 mg.

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 213493 (entered February 26, 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:

  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 60 mg of niacin, 1.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • over 99% of the 3,786 products that print an amount of phosphorus list more than its 2 mg of phosphorus (median 90 mg).
  • 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 1,109 products that print an amount of saw palmetto list more than its 25 mg of saw palmetto (median 200 mg).
  • 95% of the 933 products that print an amount of acetyl L-carnitine list more than its 25 mg of N-acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride (filed by NIH under acetyl L-carnitine) (median 500 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 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 Foundation Essentials for Men'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 one packet 1-2 times per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Contains: Fish (anchovy, mackerel, and sardine), vitamin E from soy.
Caution: Excess vitamin A intake may be toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects.
Pregnant women and those who may become pregnant should not exceed 5,000 IU of pre-formed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate or retinyl acetate) per day.
It is also recommended that children under four should not regularly consume more than 2,500 IU per day. Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This formula does not contain iron or copper, making it the perfect foundation nutrition supplement for men.
Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, artificial colors.
Storage
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 213493.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Other Ingredients in MultiMedica for Men, Other Ingredients in Omega 600, Other Ingredients in CoQ-Clear 100.

How many labels does Foundation Essentials for Men have?

2 labels are on file under this name since August 31, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 213493 (current) Entered February 26, 2020 · off the market May 30, 2023 · 60 packets · UPC 8 12527 01161 8
  2. Label 179673 Entered August 31, 2018 · off the market November 5, 2019 · 60 packets · UPC 8 12527 01161 8

DSLD also links this label to: Multimedica for Men (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 NuMedica LLC (distributor), Tulsa, OK. All NuMedica products.

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