LifePak Prime
by Pharmanex · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 packets
- Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
- DSLD label 215095
- Serving 1 packet (1 vitamin capsule, 3 mineral capsules, 1 phytonutrient capsule)
LifePak Prime by Pharmanex lists 44 ingredients, 44 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 2,250 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 7.5 mcg (300 IU) of vitamin D and 101 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 24, 2020.
What is in LifePak Prime?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2,250 mcg RAE | 250% | |
| Beta-Caroteneas Blakeslea trisporaBeta Carotene (Form: from Blakeslea trispora Genus: Blakeslea Species: trispora) Note: 83% | 1,875 mcg RAE | ||
| Vitamin A Palmitate | 375 mcg RAE | ||
| 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 Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) Note: 300 IU | 7.5 mcg (300 IU) | 38% | 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas Alpha-Tocopherol, Alpha-Tocotrienol, Beta-TocopherolVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha Tocopherol, Beta Tocopherol, Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Alpha Tocotrienol, Beta Tocotrienol, Gamma Tocotrienol, Delta Tocotrienol) | 101 mg | 673% | |
| 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 Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacin, Niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 125% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| 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, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium MalateCalcium (Form: as Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Malate, Calcium Ascorbate) | 500 mg | 38% | Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg. |
| Phosphorusas Tricalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Tricalcium Phosphate) | 100 mg | 8% | Higher than 53% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 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 Oxide, Magnesium Bisglycinate) | 250 mg | 60% | Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Zincas Zinc BisglycinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Bisglycinate) | 10 mg | 91% | 51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 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) | 1 mg | 111% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 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. |
| 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. | |
| Grape seed extract | 25 mg | 69% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Quercetin | 25 mg | 75% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoidsas CitrusCitrus Bioflavonoids (Form: from Citrus PlantPart: fruits Genus: Citrus) | 12.5 mg | 88% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg. | |
| Isoflavonesas Soy extractIsoflavones (Form: from Soy extract) | 2.5 mg | 97% of 290 products listing isoflavones give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg. | |
| Glucosamineas Glucosamine HydrochlorideGlucosamine (Form: as Glucosamine Hydrochloride) | 100 mg | 89% of 117 products listing glucosamine (unspecified) give more (median 750 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 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. | |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 25 mg | 89% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Milk Thistle extractas SilymarinMilk Thistle extract (Form: 65% Silymarin) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Silybum Species: marianum | 25 mg | 93% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| BioGinkgo 27/7 (Ginkgo biloba) leaf extract | 20 mg | 83% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. | |
| CoQ10as Ubiquinone | 10 mg | 85% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| Inositol | 5 mg | 84% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. | |
| reduced L-Glutathione | 5 mg | 85% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. | |
| Carotenoid Blend | 3.5 mg | 54% of 261 products listing carotenoids give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 7 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 extractLutein (Form: as Marigold flower extract PlantPart: flower) | 1 mg | 62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 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 215095 (entered March 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:
- 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).
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 40 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 500 mg of magnesium, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 97% of the 290 products that print an amount of isoflavones list more than its 2.5 mg of isoflavones (median 50 mg).
- 89% of the 117 products that print an amount of glucosamine (unspecified) list more than its 100 mg of glucosamine (unspecified) (median 750 mg).
- 89% of the 1,259 products that print an amount of N-acetyl cysteine list more than its 25 mg of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (filed by NIH under N-acetyl cysteine) (median 150 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 LifePak Prime's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- SuperVitaminBodycor Naturals · off the market 41 shared, 73% alike
- LifePak WomenPharmanex · off the market 34 shared, 72% alike
- LifePakPharmanex · off the market 33 shared, 71% alike
- LifePak Anti-AgingPharmanex · off the market 33 shared, 71% alike
- Liquid Ultra Mega Multivitamin Natural Citrus FlavorGNC · off the market 30 shared, 57% alike
- LifePak PreNatalPharmanex · off the market 28 shared, 56% 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 packets daily: Take the contents of one (1) LifePak Prime packet with eight (8) ounces of liquid with your morning and evening meals.
- Warnings
- Warning: Consult a physician prior to use if using prescription medication.
- Discontinue 2 weeks prior to and after surgery. Discontinue use and consult a physician if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if shrink wrap is damaged or missing, or if packet is broken.
- Contains: fish (cod, pollack, haddock, hake, cusk, redfish, sole, flounder), shellfish (shrimp, crab), & soy.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Guarantee: No added sugar, salt, wheat, yeast, or dairy products. No preservative, artificial colors, or flavors. LifePak Prime is not manufactured with ingredients known to contain gluten.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 215095.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): 6S Quality.
How many labels does LifePak Prime have?
4 labels are on file under this name since February 26, 2014: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 215095 (current) Entered March 24, 2020 · off the market October 16, 2023 · 60 packets
- Label 78867 Entered October 21, 2017 · off the market February 18, 2020 · 60 packets
- Label 66442 Entered November 21, 2016 · off the market August 24, 2017 · 60 packets
- Label 30739 Entered February 26, 2014 · 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.