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Mega Chel

by Nature's Sunshine · tablet or pill · 120 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 99904 04201 8
  • DSLD label 255362
  • Serving 4 tablets
  • 30 servings

Mega Chel by Nature's Sunshine lists 29 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 4 tablets, such as 3,600 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 1,240 mg of vitamin C, 5.4 mcg (216 IU) of vitamin D3 and 96 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 22, 2021.

What is in Mega Chel?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 tablets. 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).

Mega Chel: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 255362, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate3,600 mcg RAE400%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid1,240 mg1,378%Vitamin C in Mega Chel against 18,583 products1,240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg1,240 mg

Higher than 98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol5.4 mcg (216 IU)27%Vitamin D in Mega Chel against 14,175 products5.4 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5.4 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate96 mg640%
Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B166 mg5,500%Thiamin in Mega Chel against 9,830 products66 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg66 mg

Higher than 92% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B216 mg1,231%Riboflavin in Mega Chel against 9,824 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg16 mg

Higher than 71% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide33 mg NE206%Niacin in Mega Chel against 12,413 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg33 mg

Higher than 69% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride50 mg2,941%Vitamin B6 in Mega Chel against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid186 mcg DFE47%
Folic Acid112 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin80 mcg3,333%Vitamin B12 in Mega Chel against 14,425 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg80 mcg

Higher than 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin33 mcg110%Biotin in Mega Chel against 9,447 products33 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg33 mcg

83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate166 mg3,320%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Mega Chel against 10,060 products166 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg166 mg

Higher than 95% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate120 mg9%Calcium in Mega Chel against 17,831 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrous Fumarate3 mg17%Iron in Mega Chel against 6,910 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg3 mg

60% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium Phosphate84 mg7%Phosphorus in Mega Chel against 3,786 products84 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg84 mg

52% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide42 mcg28%Iodine in Mega Chel against 6,382 products42 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg42 mcg

86% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Oxide128 mg30%Magnesium in Mega Chel against 14,003 products128 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg128 mg

Higher than 68% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Oxide8.8 mg80%Zinc in Mega Chel against 13,186 products8.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg8.8 mg

60% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid Chelate80 mcg145%Selenium in Mega Chel against 7,658 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg80 mcg

Higher than 64% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Gluconate0.08 mg9%Copper in Mega Chel against 6,468 products0.08 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.08 mg

95% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid Chelate1.4 mg61%Manganese in Mega Chel against 7,016 products1.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg1.4 mg

67% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate67 mcg191%Chromium in Mega Chel against 7,825 products67 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg67 mcg

59% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Gluconate128 mg3%Potassium in Mega Chel against 11,614 products128 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg128 mg

Higher than 62% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

P-Aminobenzoic Acid83 mgPABA in Mega Chel against 1,610 products83 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.83 mg

Higher than 86% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg).

Inositol12 mgInositol in Mega Chel against 4,042 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.12 mg

71% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Coenzyme Q103.3 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Mega Chel against 2,922 products3.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.3.3 mg

95% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride250 mgCysteine in Mega Chel against 516 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.250 mg

Higher than 81% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

L-Methionine59 mgMETHIONINE in Mega Chel against 981 products59 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.59 mg

57% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 255362 (entered October 22, 2021), 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 1,240 mg of vitamin C is higher than 98% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 295 list more.
  • Its 66 mg of thiamin is higher than 92% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 816 list more.
  • Its 166 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 551 list more.
  • 95% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.08 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • 95% of the 2,922 products that print an amount of coenzyme Q-10 list more than its 3.3 mg of coenzyme Q10 (filed by NIH under coenzyme Q-10) (median 60 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 Mega Chel's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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 Use: Begin by taking 1 tablet twice daily for one week. Then take 1 tablet three times daily for the second week. Gradually increase to 4 tablets with meal once daily. Maintain this level for three to four months. Then gradually taper off in a similar manner.
Warnings
Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
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.
Storage
For optimum freshness, refrigerate after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 255362.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Rutin, Magnesium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide, Adrenal Substance, Spleen Substance, Thymus Substance, Cod Liver Oil, Ginkgo, Hawthorn.

How many labels does Mega Chel have?

4 labels are on file under this name since February 23, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 255362 (current) Entered October 22, 2021 · on the market · 120 tablets · UPC 0 99904 04201 8
  2. Label 221530 Entered May 22, 2020 · off the market June 9, 2021 · 120 tablets · UPC 0 99904 04201 8
  3. Label 208335 Entered November 21, 2019 · off the market April 7, 2020 · 120 tablets · UPC 0 99904 04201 8
  4. Label 5513 Entered February 23, 2012 · off the market February 27, 2019 · 120 tablets · UPC 0 99904 04201 8

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

Who makes it?

The label names Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. (manufacturer), Spanish Fork, UT. All Nature's Sunshine products.

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