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GLY Forte

by Genestra Brands · tablet or pill · 180 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 83196 10580 9
  • DSLD label 228650
  • Serving 1 tablet
  • 180 servings

GLY Forte by Genestra Brands lists 35 ingredients, 35 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 500 mcg of vitamin A, 83.3 mg of vitamin C, 16.7 mg of thiamine and 16.7 mg of riboflavin. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.

What is in GLY Forte?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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).

GLY Forte: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 228650, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate, as 50% Beta-Carotene)500 mcg56%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid83.3 mg93%Vitamin C in GLY Forte against 18,583 products83.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg83.3 mg

61% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 249.9 mg.

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate16.7 mg1,392%Thiamin in GLY Forte against 9,830 products16.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg16.7 mg

Higher than 68% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50.1 mg.

Riboflavin16.7 mg1,285%Riboflavin in GLY Forte against 9,824 products16.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg16.7 mg

Higher than 71% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50.1 mg.

Niacinas Niacinamide135 mg844%Niacin in GLY Forte against 12,413 products135 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg135 mg

Higher than 94% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 405 mg. 11.6 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride25 mg1,471%Vitamin B6 in GLY Forte against 15,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg25 mg

Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Folateas Folic Acid111 mcg DFE28%
Folic Acid66.7 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)33.3 mcg1,388%Vitamin B12 in GLY Forte against 14,425 products33.3 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg33.3 mcg

51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 99.9 mcg.

Biotin16.7 mcg56%Biotin in GLY Forte against 9,447 products16.7 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg16.7 mcg

95% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50.1 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate)83.3 mg1,666%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in GLY Forte against 10,060 products83.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg83.3 mg

Higher than 85% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 249.9 mg.

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)16.7 mg3%Choline in GLY Forte against 4,738 products16.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg16.7 mg

75% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50.1 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Aspartate, Calcium D-Pantothenate10 mg1%Calcium in GLY Forte against 17,831 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg10 mg

96% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)9 mcg6%Iodine in GLY Forte against 6,382 products9 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg9 mcg

99% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 27 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide)8.3 mg2%Magnesium in GLY Forte against 14,003 products8.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg8.3 mg

94% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24.9 mg.

Zincas Zinc AspartateZinc (Form: as Zinc Aspartate)2.5 mg23%Zinc in GLY Forte against 13,186 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg2.5 mg

88% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 7.5 mg.

Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine)25 mcg45%Selenium in GLY Forte against 7,658 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg25 mcg

75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mcg.

Manganeseas Manganese AspartateManganese (Form: as Manganese Aspartate)3.3 mg143%Manganese in GLY Forte against 7,016 products3.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg3.3 mg

Higher than 74% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 9.9 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium NicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate)37.5 mcg107%Chromium in GLY Forte against 7,825 products37.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg37.5 mcg

77% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 112.5 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium AspartatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Aspartate)9.2 mg1%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for potassium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Inositol4.2 mgInositol in GLY Forte against 4,042 products4.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.4.2 mg

86% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12.6 mg.

Betaine Hydrochloride3 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in GLY Forte against 914 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.3 mg

over 99% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 9 mg.

DL-Methionine16.7 mgDL-Methionine in GLY Forte against 151 products16.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 132.5 mg, the median 50 mg.16.7 mg

83% of 151 products listing DL-methionine give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50.1 mg.

L-Glycine15 mgGlycine in GLY Forte 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: 45 mg.

L-Alanine8 mgAlanine in GLY Forte against 475 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.8 mg

99% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24 mg.

L-Glutamic Acid3 mgGlutamic Acid in GLY Forte against 697 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.3 mg

over 99% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 9 mg.

Bovine (Bos taurus) Adrenal10 mgAdrenals in GLY Forte against 218 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

86% of 218 products listing adrenals give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Bovine (Bos taurus) Pancreas10 mgPancreas in GLY Forte against 93 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 32 mg to 350 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

84% of 93 products listing pancreas give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Bovine (Bos taurus) Liver10 mgLiver in GLY Forte against 221 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 250 mg.10 mg

92% of 221 products listing liver give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Bovine (Bos taurus) Kidney8 mgKidney in GLY Forte against 82 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30.5 mg to 483.75 mg, the median 63 mg.8 mg

80% of 82 products listing kidney give more (median 63 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24 mg.

Bovine (Bos taurus) Spleen2 mgSpleen in GLY Forte against 106 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 200 mg, the median 45 mg.2 mg

96% of 106 products listing spleen give more (median 45 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Dandelion10 mgDandelion in GLY Forte against 793 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

94% of 793 products listing dandelion give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Licorice10 mgLicorice in GLY Forte against 888 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 300 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

93% of 888 products listing licorice give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root extractEleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root extract PlantPart: root Genus: Eleutherococcus Species: senticosus Note: (10:1) (100 mg dried equivalent)10 mg
Celandine (Chelidonium majus) whole plant extractCelandine (Chelidonium majus) whole plant extract PlantPart: whole plant Genus: Chelidonium Species: majus Note: (4:1) (8 mg dried equivalent)2 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 228650 (entered June 24, 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 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 405 mg of niacin, 11.6 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 95% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 16.7 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • 96% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 10 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
  • 99% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 9 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
  • 94% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 8.3 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).
  • over 99% of the 914 products that print an amount of betaine hydrochloride list more than its 3 mg of betaine hydrochloride (median 50 mg).

The NIH database records 3 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 GLY Forte'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
Recommended Dose: Take 1 tablet 3 times daily with meals or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, do not use. If you have nay health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
May cause liver disorder in some people. Consult your health professional immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite combined with itching, dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes. Stop use immediately if a burning sensation occurs. Not recommended for people with ulcers.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 228650.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Glycerin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silica.

How many labels does GLY Forte have?

2 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 228650 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 8 83196 10580 9
  2. Label 55628 Entered January 25, 2016 · off the market June 3, 2019 · 180 tablets · UPC 883196 10580

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

Who makes it?

The label names Seroyal USA (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All Genestra Brands products.

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