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Marathon Formula

by Nutrina · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packets

  • Off the market since January 2024 (NIH)
  • UPC 1 28838 10903 7
  • DSLD label 219911
  • Serving 1 packet
  • 30 servings

Marathon Formula by Nutrina lists 27 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 800 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 22, 2020.

What is in Marathon Formula?

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).

Marathon Formula: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 219911, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate)10,000 IU200%Vitamin A in Marathon Formula 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).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid1,000 mg1,670%Vitamin C in Marathon Formula 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).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Marathon Formula 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).

Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)800 IU2,670%Vitamin E in Marathon Formula against 6,459 products800 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.800 IU

Higher than 99% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin B1as Thiamine MononitrateVitamin B1 (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)600 mg40,000%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for thiamin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin100 mg5,880%Riboflavin in Marathon Formula against 9,824 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg100 mg

Higher than 96% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Vitamin B3as NiacinVitamin B3 (Form: as Niacin)100 mg500%Niacin in Marathon Formula against 12,413 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg200 mg

Higher than 95% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 5.7 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B3as NiacinamideVitamin B3 (Form: as Niacinamide)100 mg500%
Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)100 mg5,000%Vitamin B6 in Marathon Formula against 15,277 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg100 mg

Higher than 96% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Folic Acid200 mcg50%Folate in Marathon Formula against 7,022 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.200 mcg

71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)100 mcg1,670%Vitamin B12 in Marathon Formula 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).

Biotin100 mcg30%Biotin in Marathon Formula 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).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Di-Calcium Pantothenate)100 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Marathon Formula against 10,060 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg100 mg

Higher than 86% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Calcium Salt Orthophosphoric AcidCalcium (Form: as Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, & Calcium Salt Orthophosphoric Acid)500 mg50%Calcium in Marathon Formula 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).

Ironas Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate, Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate, & Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate)18 mg100%Iron in Marathon Formula against 6,910 products18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg18 mg

Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)200 mcg150%Iodine in Marathon Formula against 6,382 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 87% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, & Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)240 mg60%Magnesium in Marathon Formula against 14,003 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg240 mg

Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)15 mg100%Zinc in Marathon Formula 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).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine)50 mcg70%Selenium in Marathon Formula against 7,658 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg50 mcg

56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Bisglycinate ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)2 mg100%Copper in Marathon Formula against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)4 mg200%Manganese in Marathon Formula against 7,016 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg4 mg

Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium ChlorideChromium (Form: as Chromium Chloride)100 mcg80%Chromium in Marathon Formula against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate)72 mcg100%Molybdenum in Marathon Formula against 4,390 products72 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg72 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Bisglycinate Chelate, Potassium GluconatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Gluconate, & Potassium Bisglycinate Chelate)45 mg2%Potassium in Marathon Formula against 11,614 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg45 mg

78% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)100 mg18%*Choline in Marathon Formula 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).

Inositol100 mgInositol in Marathon Formula against 4,042 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.100 mg

Higher than 76% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Paba100 mgPABA in Marathon Formula against 1,610 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.100 mg

Higher than 86% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 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 219911 (entered May 22, 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:

  • Its 1,000 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 445 list more.
  • Its 800 IU of vitamin E is higher than 99% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 72 list more.
  • Its 100 mg of vitamin B2 (filed by NIH under riboflavin) is higher than 96% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 110 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 200 mg of niacin, 5.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 100 mg of vitamin B6 is higher than 96% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 173 list more.

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?

2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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
Directions: Take one packet daily, with or after a meal, or as directed by your health care professional.
Warnings
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 a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Keep out of children's reach.
Pregnant or nursing women, or anyone taking medication or who has a medical condition, should consult a health-care professional before using this or any other dietary supplement.
Note: Niacin can cause a hot skin flush, which disappears after some minutes.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Allergen Statement: This product does not contain any of the major food allergens: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shell fish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soybeans (see www.fda.gov). Gluten free.
Storage
Store container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 219911.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Croscarmellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Water.

How many labels does Marathon Formula have?

3 labels are on file under this name since October 1, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 219911 (current) Entered May 22, 2020 · off the market January 8, 2024 · 30 packets · UPC 1 28838 10903 7
  2. Label 26133 Entered October 25, 2013 · off the market October 18, 2019 · 30 packets · UPC 1 28838 10903 7
  3. Label 13923 Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market October 18, 2019 · 30 packets

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

Who makes it?

The label names Standard Vitamins Dist. Co., Inc. (distributor), Clearwater, FL. All Nutrina products.

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