LifePak Nano
by Pharmanex · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 packets
- Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
- DSLD label 277845
- Serving 1 packet
- 60 servings
LifePak Nano by Pharmanex lists 46 ingredients, 46 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 2,250 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of vitamin D3 and 67 mg of vitamin E, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2022.
What is in LifePak Nano?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 packet. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Calories | 25 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3% | Higher than 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g. |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | 66% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 1 g. |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | 71% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 0% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g. |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 1 g | 77% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g. | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 83% Beta Carotene (Form: from Blakeslea trispora Genus: Blakeslea Species: trispora) Note: 1875 mcg RAE, and Vitamin A Palmitate) | 2,250 mcg RAE | 250% | |
| Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate) | 250 mg | 278% | Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg. |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 500 IU | 12.5 mcg (500 IU) | 63% | 53% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol, TocotrienolsVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopherol, Tocotrienols) | 67 mg | 447% | |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 20 mcg | 17% | 87% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mcg. |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 3.75 mg | 313% | 52% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 7.5 mg. |
| Riboflavinas RiboflavinRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin) | 4.25 mg | 327% | Higher than 51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 8.5 mg. |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 17.5 mg | 109% | 68% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 35 mg. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 5 mg | 294% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. |
| Folate | 500 mcg DFE | 125% | |
| Folic Acid | 300 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 30 mcg | 1,250% | 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mcg. |
| Biotinas BiotinBiotin (Form: as Biotin) | 150 mcg | 500% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 15 mg | 300% | Higher than 51% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg. |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Dicalcium Malate, Tricalcium Phosphate | 300 mg | 23% | Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg. |
| Phosphorusas Tricalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Tricalcium Phosphate) | 62.5 mg | 6% | 63% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 125 mg. |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 50 mcg | 33% | 81% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg. |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Bisglycinate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Bisglycinate, Magnesium Oxide) | 150 mg | 36% | Higher than 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg. |
| Zincas Zinc BisglycinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Bisglycinate) | 7.5 mg | 68% | 63% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg. |
| Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine, Sodium SeleniteSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine, Sodium Selenite) | 70 mcg | 127% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 140 mcg. |
| Copperas Copper BisglycinateCopper (Form: as Copper Bisglycinate) | 0.5 mg | 56% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg. |
| Manganeseas Manganese BisglycinateManganese (Form: as Manganese Bisglycinate) | 1 mg | 43% | 70% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate GlycinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) | 100 mcg | 286% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum BisglycinateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Bisglycinate) | 37.5 mcg | 83% | 65% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mcg. |
| Marine Lipid concentrate | 1,820 mg | Higher than 71% of 1,990 products listing fish oil (median 1.2 g). Per day at the most servings: 3.64 g. | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 300 mg | 48% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg. | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 200 mg | 54% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. | |
| Krill Oil | 50 mg | This amount is far outside what other labels list for krill oil, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. | |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 50 mg | 96% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Polyphenol and Flavonoid Blend | 110 mg | ||
| Catechinsas Camellia sinensis leaf extractCatechins (Form: from Camellia sinensis leaf extract PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis) | 45 mg | 72% of 108 products listing catechin give more (median 85 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg. | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoidsas CitrusCitrus Bioflavonoids (Form: from Citrus PlantPart: fruits Genus: Citrus) | 25 mg | 66% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
Show the other 15 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 25 mg | 75% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Grape Seed Extract | 12.5 mg | 85% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg. | |
| Resveratrolas Polygonum cuspidatum | 2.5 mg | 94% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg. | |
| Mixed Tocopherolsas Beta-Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Gamma-TocopherolMixed Tocopherols (Form: Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, & Beta Tocopherol) | 45 mg | ||
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | 68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| D-Limonene | 25 mg | ||
| Carotenoid Blend | 4 mg | 36% of 261 products listing carotenoids give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 8 mg. | |
| Lycopene | 2.5 mg | Higher than 60% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg. | |
| Luteinas Marigold Flower Extract | 1 mg | 62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. | |
| Zeaxanthinas Marigold Flower Extract | 0.25 mg | 79% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.5 mg. | |
| Astaxanthinas Haematococcus pluvialis | 0.25 mg | 67% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.5 mg. | |
| Inositol | 5 mg | 84% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. | |
| NanoCoQ10as Ubiquinone | 2.5 mg | 95% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg. | |
| Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate) | 1.5 mg | Higher than 58% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg. | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate) | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mcg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 277845 (entered October 24, 2022), 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:
- 87% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 20 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
- 96% of the 2,714 products that print an amount of omega-3 list more than its 50 mg of other omega-3 fatty acids (filed by NIH under omega-3) (median 500 mg).
- 94% of the 1,123 products that print an amount of resveratrol list more than its 2.5 mg of resveratrol (median 50 mg).
- 95% of the 2,922 products that print an amount of coenzyme Q-10 list more than its 2.5 mg of NanoCoQ10 (filed by NIH under coenzyme Q-10) (median 60 mg).
- 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).
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 LifePak Nano's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- LifePakPharmanex · off the market 34 shared, 63% alike
- LifePak Anti-AgingPharmanex · off the market 34 shared, 63% alike
- LifePak PrimePharmanex · off the market 35 shared, 54% alike
- LifePak WomenPharmanex · off the market 33 shared, 54% alike
- Extra NutrientsThorne · off the market 31 shared, 53% alike
- The Purity Super PillPurity Products 32 shared, 52% 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 adult use: Two twin sachet packets daily. Take the contents of one (1) LifePak Nano twin sachet (5 capsules and 2 softgels) with eight (8) ounces of liquid with your morning and evening meals.
- Warnings
- Warning: Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a physician prior to use if pregnant of lactating, or using prescription medication.
- Discontinue 2 weeks prior to and after surgery. Discontinue use and consult a physician if any adverse reactions occur.
- Contains shellfish.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Guarantee: No added sugar, salt, wheat, yeast, dairy products, preservative, or artificial colors. LifePak Nano is not manufactured with gluten ingredients.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 277845.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycerin, Beeswax, Gamma Cyclodextrin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Vanillin, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): NSF Contents Tested & Certified. Listed with: NSF certified (contents or GMP) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does LifePak Nano have?
4 labels are on file under this name since November 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 277845 (current) Entered October 24, 2022 · off the market October 16, 2023 · 60 packets
- Label 215162 Entered March 24, 2020 · off the market October 16, 2023 · 60 packets
- Label 66389 Entered November 21, 2016 · off the market February 19, 2020 · 60 packets
- Label 27846 Entered November 25, 2013 · off the market September 27, 2016 · 60 packets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names NSE Products, Inc. (distributor), Provo, UT. All Pharmanex products.