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Life's Essentials Plus

by Vitabase · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 7437
  • Serving 1 tablet; amounts per 3 tablets

Life's Essentials Plus by Vitabase lists 79 ingredients, 52 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 400 IU of vitamin E; 27 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 26, 2012.

What is in Life's Essentials Plus?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 tablets. 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).

Life's Essentials Plus: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 7437, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene)10,000 IU200%Vitamin A in Life's Essentials Plus against 5,772 products10,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.10,000 IU

Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 30,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid1,000 mg1,667%Vitamin C in Life's Essentials Plus against 18,583 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg1,000 mg

Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,000 mg. 1.5 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Life's Essentials Plus against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Toco. Acetate)400 IU1,333%Vitamin E in Life's Essentials Plus against 6,459 products400 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.400 IU

Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 IU.

Vitamin K-1100 mcg125%Vitamin K in Life's Essentials Plus against 4,607 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 69% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Vitamin B1as Thiamine MononitrateVitamin B-1 (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)50 mg3,333%Thiamin in Life's Essentials Plus against 9,830 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg50 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin50 mg2,941%Riboflavin in Life's Essentials Plus against 9,824 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg50 mg

Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)50 mg250%Niacin in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 150 mg. 4.3 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Life's Essentials Plus against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg. 1.5 times the adult UL a day.

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 1,200 mcg.

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)100 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in Life's Essentials Plus against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Biotin100 mcg33%Biotin in Life's Essentials Plus against 9,447 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg100 mcg

61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Panto.)50 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Life's Essentials Plus against 10,060 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg50 mg

Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate500 mg50%Calcium in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 1,500 mg.

Phosphorusas Di-Calcium Phosphate50 mg5%Phosphorus in Life's Essentials Plus against 3,786 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg50 mg

68% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Life's Essentials Plus against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 450 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate)250 mg63%Magnesium in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 750 mg. 2.1 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate15 mg100%Zinc in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 45 mg. 1.1 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)200 mcg286%Selenium in Life's Essentials Plus against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg. 1.5 times the adult UL a day.

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)1 mg50%Copper in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 3 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)5 mg250%Manganese in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 15 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate, Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate, Chromium Polynicotinate)200 mcg167%Chromium in Life's Essentials Plus against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)100 mcg133%Molybdenum in Life's Essentials Plus against 4,390 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride)50 mg1%Potassium in Life's Essentials Plus against 11,614 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg50 mg

72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Chlorideas Potassium ChlorideChloride (Form: as Potassium Chloride)100 mg3%Chloride in Life's Essentials Plus against 1,476 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg100 mg

Higher than 60% of 1,476 products listing chloride (median 75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Vegetable Complex (Herb/Botanical)250 mg
Broccoliin the blend, no amount given
Celeryin the blend, no amount given
Parsleyin the blend, no amount given
Cauliflowerin the blend, no amount given
Carrotsin the blend, no amount given
Spinachin the blend, no amount given
Yamsin the blend, no amount given
Collard Greensin the blend, no amount given
Kalein the blend, no amount given
Brussel Sproutsin the blend, no amount given
Fruit Complex (Herb/Botanical)250 mg
Orangesin the blend, no amount given
Lemonsin the blend, no amount given
Tangerinesin the blend, no amount given
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Life's Essentials Plus: rows 41 to 88
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Grapefruitsin the blend, no amount given
Limesin the blend, no amount given
Spirulina250 mgBlue-Green Algae in Life's Essentials Plus against 709 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.250 mg

58% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 750 mg.

Citrus Bioflavonoids75 mgFlavonoid in Life's Essentials Plus against 2,343 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.75 mg

Higher than 60% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg.

Acidophilus4 billion/gram25 mgLactobacillus acidophilus in Life's Essentials Plus against 309 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 54 mg, the median 20 mg.25 mg

Higher than 56% of 309 products listing lactobacillus acidophilus (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Soy IsoflavonesSoy Isoflavones Note: 40% complex25 mgIsoflavones in Life's Essentials Plus against 290 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 80 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

70% of 290 products listing isoflavones give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Mushroom Complex (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)30 mg
Shiitakein the blend, no amount given
Reishiin the blend, no amount given
Maitakein the blend, no amount given
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid50 mgPABA in Life's Essentials Plus against 1,610 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.50 mg

Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Hesperidin Complex25 mg
Rutin25 mgRutin in Life's Essentials Plus 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: 75 mg.

Quercetin Dihydrate5 mgQuercetin in Life's Essentials Plus against 1,548 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.5 mg

95% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg.

RNA/DNA Complex10 mg
Rnain the blend, no amount given
Dnain the blend, no amount given
Choline Bitartrate50 mg9%*Choline in Life's Essentials Plus against 4,738 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg50 mg

Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Inositolas Inositol HexanicotinateInositol (Form: as Inositol Hexanicotinate)50 mgInositol in Life's Essentials Plus against 4,042 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.50 mg

Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Boronas Boron Amino Acid ChelateBoron (Form: as Boron Amino Acid Chelate)3 mgBoron in Life's Essentials Plus against 3,339 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg3 mg

Higher than 78% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 9 mg.

Lutein1 mgLutein in Life's Essentials Plus against 2,493 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.1 mg

62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg.

Coenzyme Q1010 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Life's Essentials Plus against 2,922 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.10 mg

85% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Grape seed extract25 mgGrape in Life's Essentials Plus against 1,900 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

69% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

PinePine PlantPart: bark Note: 90-95% extract25 mgPine in Life's Essentials Plus against 220 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 180 mg, the median 83 mg.25 mg

63% of 220 products listing pine give more (median 83 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Green Tea extract25 mgGreen Tea in Life's Essentials Plus against 2,595 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

86% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Barley Grass30 mgBarley in Life's Essentials Plus against 328 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 58 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 312 mg.30 mg

79% of 328 products listing barley give more (median 312 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Panax ginsengPanax ginseng Genus: Panax Species: ginseng Note: herb powder30 mgOriental Ginseng in Life's Essentials Plus against 706 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.30 mg

75% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Siberian GinsengSiberian Ginseng Note: herb powder30 mgEleuthero in Life's Essentials Plus against 726 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.30 mg

83% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Flaxseed powder30 mgFlaxseed in Life's Essentials Plus against 36 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 275 mg.30 mg

75% of 36 products listing flaxseed give more (median 275 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Oat BranOat Bran Note: herb powder25 mgOat Fiber in Life's Essentials Plus against 142 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,350 mg, the median 375 mg.25 mg

81% of 142 products listing oat fiber give more (median 375 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Digestive Enzyme Complex110 mg
Betaine HClin the blend, no amount given
Papainin the blend, no amount given
Bromelainin the blend, no amount given
Cellulasein the blend, no amount given
Trypsinin the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Trace Mineral Complexas Bentonite Clay1 mg
Proprietary Blend205 mg
Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo biloba Genus: Ginkgo Species: biloba Note: (powder) (24%)30 mgGinkgo in Life's Essentials Plus against 1,339 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.30 mg

74% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

BilberryBilberry Note: 5:1 extract30 mgBilberry in Life's Essentials Plus against 896 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.30 mg

59% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Gotu KolaGotu Kola Note: powder30 mgGotu Kola in Life's Essentials Plus against 393 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 225 mg, the median 100 mg.30 mg

84% of 393 products listing gotu kola give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Lecithin25 mgLecithin in Life's Essentials Plus against 804 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.25 mg

87% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Yellow DockYellow Dock Note: powder30 mg
GarlicGarlic Note: powder30 mgGarlic in Life's Essentials Plus against 1,075 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.30 mg

83% of 1,075 products listing garlic give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

LicoriceLicorice PlantPart: root Note: powder30 mgLicorice in Life's Essentials Plus against 888 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 300 mg, the median 100 mg.30 mg

78% of 888 products listing licorice give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Apple Pectin15 mgPectin in Life's Essentials Plus against 526 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.15 mg

82% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 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 7437 (entered April 26, 2012), 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 3,000 mg of vitamin C, 1.5 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 400 IU of vitamin E is higher than 91% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 120 list more.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 150 mg of niacin, 4.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 150 mg of vitamin B6, 1.5 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 750 mg of magnesium, 2.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 3 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 45 mg of zinc, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

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 Life's Essentials Plus'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
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet three (3) times daily with meals.
Warnings
Allergen warning: Contains Soy (Isoflavones).
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT USE IF OUTER SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 7437.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

How many labels does Life's Essentials Plus have?

One label is on file, entered on April 26, 2012.

  1. Label 7437 (current) Entered April 26, 2012 · on the market · 90 tablets

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

Who makes it?

The label names Vitabase.com (distributor), Monroe, GA. All Vitabase products.

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