Living Multi Optimal Formula
by Garden of Life · other (e.g. tea bag) · 252 vegetarian caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 58010 11142 3
- DSLD label 28970
- Serving 6 to 9 caplets; amounts per 9 caplets
- 28 servings
Living Multi Optimal Formula by Garden of Life lists 99 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 9 caplets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 90 mg of vitamin C, 45 IU of vitamin E and 4.5 mg of thiamine; 72 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 24, 2013.
What is in Living Multi Optimal Formula?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 9 caplets. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 5 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | no amount given | 1% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | 56% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% | Higher than 53% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | 38% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 0 g | ||
| Protein | 2 g | 4% | 70% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene | 10,000 IU | 200% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg | 150% | 57% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin E | 45 IU | 150% | Higher than 59% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Vitamin B1 | 4.5 mg | 300% | 51% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 5.1 mg | 300% | Higher than 57% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Vitamin B3 | 30 mg | 150% | Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6 | 6 mg | 300% | 49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12 | 48 mcg | 800% | Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 900 mcg | 300% | Higher than 84% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acid | 30 mg | 300% | Higher than 66% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 25% | Higher than 73% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodine | 180 mcg | 120% | Higher than 86% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% | 76% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 21% | 50% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine | 100 mcg | 143% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copper | 200 mcg | 10% | 88% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 150% | Higher than 71% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromium | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenum | 75 mcg | 100% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Boron | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadium | 120 mcg | Higher than 82% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). | |
| Choline | 30 mg | 5%* | 53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Lycopene | 5 mg | Higher than 73% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Lutein | 5 mg | Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| Natural Antioxidant Fruit and Veggie Blend | 1.6 g | ||
| Acerola Cherry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Currant extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pomegranate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plum | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 73 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape seed extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape leaf extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape Skin Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Salad Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Onion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Artichoke Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Poten-Zyme(R) Sea Veggie Blend | 1.5 g | ||
| calcified Red Algae | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ascophyllum nodosum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorella | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ecklonia radiata | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Laminaria japonica | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Macrocystis pyrifera | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ecklonia kurome | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alaria esculenta | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Poten-Zyme(R) Veggie Juice Blend | 1.3 g | ||
| organic Barley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| ParsleyParsley Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| SpinachSpinach Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Oat Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AmaranthAmaranth PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| QuinoaQuinoa PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| MilletMillet PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Buckwheat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Garbanzo BeanGarbanzo Bean PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| LentilLentil PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AdzukiAdzuki PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Flax Seed | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sunflower SeedSunflower Seed PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Pumpkin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chia seedChia seed PlantPart: sprout Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Sesame | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| BeetBeet Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CarrotCarrot Note: Certified Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| BroccoliBroccoli Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| KaleKale Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Red CabbageRed Cabbage Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| BrusselsBrussels PlantPart: Sprout Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Bell PepperGreen Bell Pepper Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CucumberCucumber Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CeleryCelery Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| GarlicGarlic Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Ginger | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green OnionGreen Onion Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CauliflowerCauliflower Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AsparagusAsparagus Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Poten-Zyme(R) Mushroom Blend | 450 mg | ||
| ReishiReishi PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Ganoderma Species: lucidum Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| MaitakeMaitake PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Grifola Species: frondosa Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| ShiitakeShiitake PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Lentinula Species: edodes Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Coriolus versicolorCoriolus versicolor PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Coriolus Species: versicolor Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cordyceps sinensisCordyceps sinensis PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Cordyceps Species: sinensis Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Hericium erinaceus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Polyporus umbellatusPolyporus umbellatus PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Polyporus Species: umbellatus Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Poria cocosPoria cocos PlantPart: mycelia Genus: Poria Species: cocos Note: organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Aricularia auriculaAricularia auricula PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Aricularia Species: auricula Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tremella fuciformisTremella fuciformis PlantPart: Mycelia Genus: Tremella Species: fuciformis Note: Organic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Antioxidant Beverage & Spice Blend | 277 mg | ||
| Green Tea extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginger extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tumeric Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Marigold extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| White Tea extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Coffee extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Thyme Extract | in the blend, 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 28970 (entered December 24, 2013), 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:
- 88% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.2 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
The NIH database records one serving 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 Living Multi Optimal Formula's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Living Multi Optimal Men's FormulaGarden of Life 99 shared, 95% alike
- Living Multi Optimal Women's FormulaGarden of Life 99 shared, 94% alike
- Perfect Food BerryGarden of Life · off the market 49 shared, 44% alike
- Complete Foods MultiTrace Minerals Research 64 shared, 41% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food ChocolateGarden of Life 46 shared, 37% 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
- Suggested Use: Adults take 6-9 caplets per day depending on nutritional needs. May be taken with or without food.
- Warnings
- Not intended for children.
- Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call doctor or poison control center immediately. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Dairy Free
- Contains no artificial colors or preservatives.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 28970.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Croscarmellose, Oat Fiber, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Coating, Probiotic Cultures.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): CERTIFIED RENEWABLE ENERGY(R) eb Green-e.org.
How many labels does Living Multi Optimal Formula have?
2 labels are on file under this name since December 24, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 28970 (current) Entered December 24, 2013 · on the market · 252 vegetarian caplets · UPC 6 58010 11142 3
- Label 28968 Entered December 24, 2013 · on the market · 126 vegetarian caplets · UPC 6 58010 11143 0
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Garden of Life LLC (distributor), West Palm Beach, FL. All Garden of Life products.