Max For Men Multivitamin & Mineral Iron-Free
by Country Life · capsule · 120 vegetarian capsules
- Off the market since August 2012 (NIH)
- UPC 0 15794 08140 1
- DSLD label 36187
- Serving 4 capsules
- 30 servings
Max For Men Multivitamin & Mineral Iron-Free by Country Life lists 44 ingredients, 44 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 400 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 26, 2014.
What is in Max For Men Multivitamin & Mineral Iron-Free?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 capsules. 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 Aas Beta-Carotene, Natural Mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate, Natural Mixed Carotenoids) | 10,000 IU | 200% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate) | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 200 IU (5 mcg) | 50% | 83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 400 IU | 1,333% | Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas Phytonadione | 50 mcg | 63% | 60% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Cocarboxylase, Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Cocarboxylase) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5-PhosphateRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-2) | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Inositol Hexanicotinate, Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, Niacin, Inositol Hexanicotinate) | 100 mg | 500% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B-6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate) | 25 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as DibencozideVitamin B-12 (Form: as Dibencozide) | 500 mcg | 8,333% | Higher than 82% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate, PantethinePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pantethine) | 250 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 96% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-PantothenateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Hydroxyapatite, {Calcium} Ascorbate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, {Calcium} Citrate) | 100 mg | 10% | 53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Calcium HydroxyapatitePhosphorus (Form: as Calcium Hydroxyapatite) | 21 mg | 2% | 88% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: as Kelp) | 225 mcg | 150% | Higher than 90% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Rice ChelateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Rice Chelate, Magnesium Oxide) | 200 mg | 50% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Olive leaf extractas OleuropeinZinc (Form: as Zinc Monomethionine) | 30 mg | 200% | 72% of 822 products listing olive give more (median 100 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper CitrateCopper (Form: as Copper Citrate) | 1 mg | 50% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate) | 5 mg | 250% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum CitrateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Citrate) | 50 mcg | 67% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate) | 99 mg | 3% | 49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Eleuthero extractas EleutherosidesEleuthero extract (Form: 0.8% Eleutherosides Note: equal to 0.8 mg) (Alt. Name: Siberian Ginseng) PlantPart: root Genus: Eleutherococcus Species: senticosus | 100 mg | 37% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Inositolas Inositol, Inositol HexanicotinateInositol (Form: as Inositol, Inositol Hexanicotinate) | 100 mg | Higher than 76% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Saw Palmetto extractas Fatty AcidsSaw Palmetto extract (Form: 45% Fatty Acids Note: equal to 22.5 mg) PlantPart: berry | 50 mg | 84% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Choline | 46 mg | 8%* | Higher than 53% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Choline Bitartratefrom 100 mg Choline Bitartrate | 100 mg | ||
| organic Aloe Vera | 40 mg | 67% of 523 products listing aloe give more (median 51 mg). | |
| Grape seed extractas Flavonoid CompoundsGrape seed extract (Form: providing Flavonoid Compounds (Form: 95% Total Polyphenols Note: equal to 23.75 mg)) PlantPart: seed | 25 mg | 48% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Grape skin extractas Polyphenols, ProanthocyanidinsGrape skin extract (Form: 25% Polyphenols Note: equal to 6.25 mg, including Proanthocyanidins) PlantPart: skin | 25 mg | ||
| Enzyme Blendas Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus oryzaeEnzyme Blend (Form: Aspergillus niger Genus: Aspergillus Species: niger, Aspergillus oryzae Genus: Aspergillus Species: oryzae) Note: providing | 20 mg | ||
| Protease | 618 HU | ||
| Amylase | 212 DU | ||
| Lipase | 2.26 LU | ||
| Cellulase | 2.5 CU | ||
| Lactase | 93.8 Lac.U. | ||
| Betaine | 15.2 mg | 92% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg). | |
| from 20 mg Betaine Hydrochloride | 20 mg | 79% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Marigold extractas Lutein EstersMarigold extract (Form: 5% Lutein Esters Note: providing 0.5 mg) PlantPart: flower | 10 mg | 72% of 69 products listing marigold (unspecified) give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Phytaseas Aspergillus nigerPhytase (Form: from Aspergillus niger Genus: Aspergillus Species: niger) | 10 mg | ||
| Tomato extractas LycopeneTomato extract (Form: 5% Lycopene Note: equal to 0.5 mg) | 10 mg | 75% of 236 products listing tomato give more (median 31.5 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Bis-Glycinato OxoVanadiumVanadium (Form: as BGOV (Form: Bis-Glycinato Oxovandium)) | 1 mg | Higher than 94% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). |
* % 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 36187 (entered August 26, 2014), 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 400 IU of vitamin E is higher than 91% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 120 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 250 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 96% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 298 list more.
- 84% of the 1,109 products that print an amount of saw palmetto list more than its 50 mg of saw palmetto (median 200 mg).
- 92% of the 731 products that print an amount of betaine list more than its 15.2 mg of betaine (median 250 mg).
- 72% of the 69 products that print an amount of marigold (unspecified) list more than its 10 mg of marigold extract (filed by NIH under marigold (unspecified)) (median 30 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 Max For Men Multivitamin & Mineral Iron-Free's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Max For Men Multivitamin & Mineral Complex Iron-FreeCountry Life · off the market 41 shared, 97% alike
- Maxine Daily Multiple For WomenCountry Life · off the market 38 shared, 80% alike
- Maxine Multivitamin & MineralCountry Life · off the market 38 shared, 79% alike
- Max For WomenCountry Life 38 shared, 79% alike
- Senior Complete Iron FreeDr. Becker's BioNutrients 35 shared, 74% alike
- Daily Total One With Maxi-Sorb Delivery SystemCountry Life · off the market 34 shared, 73% 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
- Directions: Adult males take four (4) capsules daily with food.
- Warnings
- WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, hypoglycemic, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.
- If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.
- Do not accept if seal is broken.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- An Iron-Free Daily Multivitamin and Mineral Dietary Supplement for Men
- NO: Wheat, soy, gluten, milk, preservatives or artificial color.
- IRON-FREE
- Storage
- Store between 59(0)-86(0) F.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 36187.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Cellulose, Sorbitol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Certified GF Gluten-Free; Country Life(R); MAXI-SORB(TM) Delivery System; Qmatrix(R); CHROMEMATE(R); Certified Vegetarian AVA(TM) American Vegetarian Association; Certified GF(R) Gluten-Free; Good Manufacturing Practices GMP CERTIFIED; PLEASE RECYCLE; Our manufacturing supports wind power renewablechoice.com; OptiZinc(R).
How many labels does Max For Men Multivitamin & Mineral Iron-Free have?
3 labels are on file under this name since October 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 36187 (current) Entered August 26, 2014 · off the market August 28, 2012 · 120 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 15794 08140 1
- Label 32492 Entered April 25, 2014 · off the market December 9, 2015 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 15794 08135 7
- Label 13902 Entered October 25, 2012 · off the market July 19, 2016 · 120 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 15794 08140 1
DSLD also links this label to: Max For Men Iron Free (image difference, same product), Max For Men Iron-Free (image difference, same product), Max For Men Iron-Free (image difference, same product), Max For Men Iron-Free (image difference, same product), Max For Men Iron-Free (image 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 Country Life (manufacturer), Hauppauge, NY. All Country Life products.