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LifeEssence

by Pure Essence Labs · tablet or pill · 120 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 6 59670 01003 3
  • DSLD label 2210
  • Serving 1 tablet; amounts per 4 tablets
  • 30 servings

LifeEssence by Pure Essence Labs lists 59 ingredients, 52 with an amount per serving of 4 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 300 IU of vitamin E; 7 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 25, 2011.

What is in LifeEssence?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 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).

LifeEssence: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 2210, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 100% Beta-Carotene)10,000 IU200%Vitamin A in LifeEssence 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: 40,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid1,000 mg1,667%Vitamin C in LifeEssence 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: 4,000 mg. 2 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol1,000 IU (25 mcg)250%Vitamin D in LifeEssence against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)300 IU1,000%Vitamin E in LifeEssence against 6,459 products300 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.300 IU

Higher than 90% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 IU.

Vitamin Kas PhylloquinoneVitamin K (Form: as Phylloquinone)40 mcg50%Vitamin K in LifeEssence against 4,607 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg40 mcg

70% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mcg.

Vitamin B1as Thiamine30 mg2,000%Thiamin in LifeEssence against 9,830 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg30 mg

Higher than 78% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg.

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin34 mg2,000%Riboflavin in LifeEssence against 9,824 products34 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg34 mg

Higher than 84% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 136 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, Niacin)100 mg500%Niacin in LifeEssence against 12,413 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg100 mg

Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. 11.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)40 mg2,000%Vitamin B6 in LifeEssence against 15,277 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg40 mg

Higher than 85% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg. 1.6 times the adult UL a day.

Folateas Folic Acid800 mcg200%Folate in LifeEssence against 7,022 products800 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.800 mcg

Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 3,200 mcg.

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)200 mcg3,333%Vitamin B12 in LifeEssence against 14,425 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mcg.

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)300 mcg100%Biotin in LifeEssence against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Ca Pantothenate)150 mg1,500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in LifeEssence against 10,060 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg150 mg

Higher than 93% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Calcium PantothenateCalcium (Form: as Ca Citrate, & Calcium Pantothenate)200 mg20%Calcium in LifeEssence against 17,831 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg200 mg

Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in LifeEssence 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: 600 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Mg OxideMagnesium (Form: as Mg Oxide, and Magnesium Citrate)200 mg50%Magnesium in LifeEssence against 14,003 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg200 mg

Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg. 2.3 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc LactateZinc (Form: as Zn Lactate)15 mg100%Zinc in LifeEssence 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: 60 mg. 1.5 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas L-MethylselenocysteineSelenium (Form: as L-Methyl Selenocysteine)200 mcg285%Selenium in LifeEssence 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: 800 mcg. 2 times the adult UL a day.

Copperas Copper SebacateCopper (Form: as Copper Sebacate)1.5 mg75%Copper in LifeEssence against 6,468 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1.5 mg

Higher than 62% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate)2 mg100%Manganese in LifeEssence against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 8 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Cr Polynicotinate)200 mcg166%Chromium in LifeEssence 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: 800 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum GlycinateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Glycinate)50 mcg65%Molybdenum in LifeEssence against 4,390 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg50 mcg

41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate)49 mg2%Potassium in LifeEssence 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: 196 mg.

Minerals28 mg
Complete Trace Mineral Complex25 mg
Boronas Boron GlycinateBoron (Form: as B Glycinate)1.5 mgBoron in LifeEssence against 3,339 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1.5 mg

Higher than 58% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Silicaas BambooSilica Note: from Bamboo1 mgSilicon in LifeEssence against 1,220 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.1 mg

88% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

Vanadium GlycinateVanadium (Form: as V Glycinate)25 mcg

The label names the compound (Vanadium Glycinate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the vanadium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

IronIron Note: An average of less than 1 mg of naturally occurring Iron is present in LifeEssence’s food base.less than 1 mg6%*
SuperFood Complex1,338 mg
organic Spirulina500 mgBlue-Green Algae in LifeEssence against 709 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

38% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,000 mg.

Chlorella500 mgChlorella in LifeEssence against 526 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 92.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 300 mg.500 mg

Higher than 58% of 526 products listing chlorella (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,000 mg.

organic Oat grass juice extractorganic Oat grass juice extract PlantPart: grass juice Note: 30:1200 mgOats in LifeEssence against 304 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 187.5 mg.200 mg

Higher than 50% of 304 products listing oats (median 187.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg.

High ORAC Fruit ExtractsHigh ORAC Fruit Extracts Note: 250:1100 mg
Strawberries extractin the blend, no amount given
Blueberries extractin the blend, no amount given
Blackberries extractin the blend, no amount given
Cranberries extractin the blend, no amount given
Grape extractin the blend, no amount given
Pomegranate extractin the blend, no amount given
Show the other 30 rows of the label
LifeEssence: rows 41 to 70
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Camu Camu extractin the blend, no amount given
North Atlantic Kelp38 mgLaminaria in LifeEssence against 54 products38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 16.13 mg to 99.25 mg, the median 50 mg.38 mg

54% of 54 products listing laminaria give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 152 mg.

Herbal Extracts600 mg
Cordycepsas Cordycepic AcidCordyceps (Form: 10% Cordycepic Acid)150 mgCordyceps in LifeEssence against 450 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 600 mg, the median 250 mg.150 mg

63% of 450 products listing cordyceps give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Codonopsisas PolysaccharidesCodonopsis (Form: 10% Polysaccharides)100 mg
Bacopa monnieri extractas BacosidesBacopa monnieri extract (Form: 35% Bacosides) Genus: Bacopa Species: monnieri75 mgBacopa in LifeEssence against 481 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 300 mg, the median 200 mg.75 mg

86% of 481 products listing bacopa give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Bai-Zhu AtractylodesBai-Zhu Atractylodes PlantPart: root Note: 10:175 mg
Eleutheroas EleutherosidesEleuthero (Form: 0.8% Eleutherosides) PlantPart: root50 mg
Gojias PolysaccharidesGoji (Form: 20% Polysaccharides) PlantPart: fruit50 mg
Schizandra extractSchizandra extract Genus: Schizandra Note: 5:150 mgSchisandra in LifeEssence against 460 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 240 mg, the median 108.75 mg.50 mg

73% of 460 products listing schisandra give more (median 108.75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

White Peony50 mgWhite Peony in LifeEssence against 35 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 983 mg, the median 150 mg.50 mg

86% of 35 products listing white peony give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Antioxidants150 mg
L-Cysteine50 mgCysteine in LifeEssence against 516 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.50 mg

55% of 516 products listing cysteine give more (median 85 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

MSM50 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in LifeEssence against 1,454 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.50 mg

89% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in LifeEssence against 2,407 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Green Teaas EGCGGreen Tea (Form: 60% EGCG)25 mgGreen Tea in LifeEssence 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: 100 mg.

Co-Nutrients250 mg
Choline Bitartrate100 mg18%*Choline in LifeEssence against 4,738 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg100 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

L-Leucine80 mgLeucine in LifeEssence against 2,056 products0.08 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.08 g

94% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.32 g.

Mixed Tocopherols Complexas Gamma-TocopherolMixed Tocopherols Complex (Form: 20% Gamma Tocopherols)45 mg
Inositol25 mgInositol in LifeEssence against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Octacosanol300 mcgOctacosanol in LifeEssence against 186 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.300 mcg

Higher than 56% of 186 products listing octacosanol (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mcg.

Bioflavonoids150 mgFlavonoid in LifeEssence against 2,343 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.150 mg

Higher than 81% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Hesperidin ComplexHesperidin Complex Note: 80%100 mg
Quercetinas Saphora japonicaQuercetin (Form: Saphora japonica Genus: Saphora Species: japonica) Note: 20:125 mgQuercetin in LifeEssence against 1,548 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

75% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

RutinRutin Note: 5:125 mgRutin in LifeEssence 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: 100 mg.

Digestive Aids/Enzymes36 mg
broad spectrum, vegetarian, digestive Plant Enzymes33 mg
Bioperine3 mgBlack Pepper in LifeEssence against 2,363 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 10 mg, the median 5 mg.3 mg

83% of 2,363 products listing black pepper give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12 mg.

Phyto-NutrientsPhyto-Nutrients Note: LifeEssence’s foods and herbs yield hundreds of valuable phyto-nutrient compounds.no amount given

* % 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 2210 (entered November 25, 2011), 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 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 4,000 mg of vitamin C, 2 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 400 mg of niacin, 11.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 160 mg of vitamin B6, 1.6 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 150 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 93% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 557 list more.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 800 mg of magnesium, 2.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 60 mg of zinc, 1.5 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

The NIH database records 4 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 LifeEssence'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: Four tablets daily. Best if used in divided doses. May be used with or without meals.
Warnings
Caution: Please keep all supplements out of children's reach.
Allergens and what it does not contain
LifeEssence(TM)does not contain artificial colorings or flavorings, GMO’s, sugar, soy, yeast, dairy, gluten or wheat.
Storage
Storage: Keep tightly closed at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 2210.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): REFORMULATED For Even Better Results!.

How many labels does LifeEssence have?

2 labels are on file under this name since November 25, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 2210 (current) Entered November 25, 2011 · on the market · 120 tablets · UPC 6 59670 01003 3
  2. Label 2209 Entered November 25, 2011 · off the market October 11, 2010 · 120 tablets · UPC 6 59670 01001 9

DSLD also links this label to: LifeEssence (package size difference, same product), LifeEssence (package size 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 Pure Essence Laboratories, Inc. (manufacturer), Las Vegas, NV. All Pure Essence Labs products.

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