Glandular System
by Nature's Sunshine · capsule · 60 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 313088
- Serving 4 capsules (1 glandular system packet)
- 60 servings
Glandular System by Nature's Sunshine lists 56 ingredients, 13 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 135 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 55 mg of vitamin C, 5 mcg of vitamin E and 10 mg of thiamine; 43 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 22, 2024.
What is in Glandular System?
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 | 135 mcg RAE | 15% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 55 mg | 61% | 77% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 110 mg. |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate | 5 mcg | 33% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1 | 10 mg | 833% | Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin Phosphate, Vitamin B2 | 5 mg | 385% | Higher than 51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate | 5 mg | 294% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate | 57 mg | 1,140% | Higher than 82% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 114 mg. |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate | 10 mg | 2% | 91% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. |
| Zincas Zinc Gluconate | 8 mg | 73% | 60% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 16 mg. |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid Chelate | 0.5 mg | 22% | 86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate | 40 mcg | 114% | 76% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mcg. |
| Potassiumas Potassium Citrate | 15 mg | 1% | 91% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg. |
| Soy Lecithin | 12 mg | 96% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24 mg. | |
| Master Gland Proprietary Blend | 344 mg | ||
| Licoriceas Glycyrrhiza glabra | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alfalfa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Asparagus stem extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Walnut | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Partheniumas Parthenium integrifolium, Parthenium integrifolium | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Parsley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Thymeas Thymus vulgaris | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dandelionas Taraxacum officinale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dong Quai | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Eleuthero | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kelpas Ascophyllum nodosum, Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria digitata | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Schisandraas Schisandra chinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon Bioflavonoidextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Marshmallow | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Uva Ursi | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AdaptaMax Proprietary Blend | 800 mg | ||
| Korean Ginseng Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rhodiola Root Extractas Rhodiola rosea Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Eleuthero | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gynostemma Whole Plant Extractas Gynostemma pentaphyllum whole plant extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Schisandraas Schisandra chinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sumaas Pfaffia paniculata | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ashwagandha | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alfalfa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Astragalusas Astragalus membranaceous | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kelpas Ascophyllum nodosum, Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria digitata | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 19 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reishi Mushroomas Ganoderma lucidum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary Leaf Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginkgo Leaf Extractas Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Red Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Turmeric | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grapefruit Bioflavonoidextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hesperidin Bioflavonoidsextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange Bioflavonoidextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Adrenal Support Proprietary Blend | 240 mg | ||
| Adrenal Glandular Substance | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Schisandraas Schisandra chinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Borage Seed Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Licoriceas Glycyrrhiza glabra | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease Blend | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 313088 (entered August 22, 2024), 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:
- 91% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 10 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).
- 86% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.5 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
- 91% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 15 mg of potassium (median 99 mg).
- 96% of the 804 products that print an amount of lecithin list more than its 12 mg of soy lecithin (filed by NIH under lecithin) (median 200 mg).
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 Glandular System's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Master Gland FormulaNature's Sunshine 22 shared, 46% alike
- Nervous SystemNature's Sunshine 28 shared, 40% 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
- Recommended use: Take the contents of one Glandular System packet with breakfast, and one packet with your evening meal. Follow this pattern for 30 days.
- Maximize the benefits Eat a healthy and balanced diet Increase your physical activity Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Warnings
- Pregnant or lactating women should consult their health care provider prior to taking this supplement.
- This carton was sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 313088.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water, Cellulose.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed pure.
How many labels does Glandular System have?
3 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 313088 (current) Entered August 22, 2024 · on the market · 60 packets
- Label 221539 Entered May 22, 2020 · off the market August 29, 2023 · 60 packets
- Label 212496 Entered January 25, 2020 · off the market April 7, 2020 · 240 capsules
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc (manufacturer), Spanish Fork, Utah. All Nature's Sunshine products.