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Men's MultiStart

by Natural Factors · tablet or pill · 120 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 68958 01570 5
  • DSLD label 220706
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 60 servings

Men's MultiStart by Natural Factors lists 34 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 5,250 mcg of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 67 mg of vitamin E and 30 mcg of vitamin K1; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 22, 2020.

What is in Men's MultiStart?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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).

Men's MultiStart: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 220706, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: 750 mcg 25% Vitamin A Palmitate, & 4500 mcg 75% Beta-Carotene)5,250 mcg583%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid250 mg278%Vitamin C in Men's MultiStart against 18,583 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg250 mg

Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg.

Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 50 IUno amount given6%
Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)67 mg447%
Vitamin K130 mcg25%Vitamin K in Men's MultiStart against 4,607 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg30 mcg

76% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mcg.

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride30 mg2,500%Thiamin in Men's MultiStart against 9,830 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg30 mg

Higher than 78% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Riboflavin15 mg1,154%Riboflavin in Men's MultiStart against 9,824 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg15 mg

Higher than 69% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: Niacin, & Niacinamide)22.5 mg141%Niacin in Men's MultiStart against 12,413 products22.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg22.5 mg

Higher than 55% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 45 mg. 1.3 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride15 mg882%Vitamin B6 in Men's MultiStart against 15,277 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg15 mg

Higher than 68% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Folate680 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin400 mcg16,667%Vitamin B12 in Men's MultiStart against 14,425 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg400 mcg

Higher than 81% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mcg.

Biotin300 mcg1,000%Biotin in Men's MultiStart against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate50 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Men's MultiStart against 10,060 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg50 mg

Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: Calcium Carbonate, & Calcium Citrate)200 mg15%Calcium in Men's MultiStart against 17,831 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg200 mg

Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Men's MultiStart against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, & Magnesium Citrate)125 mg30%Magnesium in Men's MultiStart against 14,003 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg125 mg

Higher than 66% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 250 mg.

Zincas Zinc Citrate15 mg136%Zinc in Men's MultiStart 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). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Seleniumas Selenium Chelate50 mcg91%Selenium in Men's MultiStart 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Copperas Copper Gluconate0.75 mg83%Copper in Men's MultiStart against 6,468 products0.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.75 mg

64% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.5 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Citrate7.5 mg326%Manganese in Men's MultiStart against 7,016 products7.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg7.5 mg

Higher than 92% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate100 mcg286%Chromium in Men's MultiStart 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). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Citrate12.5 mcg28%Molybdenum in Men's MultiStart against 4,390 products12.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg12.5 mcg

89% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mcg.

Saw Palmetto extractSaw Palmetto extract PlantPart: fruit Note: 8:150 mgSaw Palmetto in Men's MultiStart against 1,109 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

84% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Ginger extractGinger extract PlantPart: root Note: 4:150 mgGinger in Men's MultiStart against 1,770 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 60 mg.50 mg

51% of 1,770 products listing ginger give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Turmeric extract50 mgTurmeric in Men's MultiStart against 2,369 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.50 mg

71% of 2,369 products listing turmeric give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Panax ginseng Phytosomeas Soy25 mgOriental Ginseng in Men's MultiStart against 706 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.25 mg

77% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Bee Pollen25 mgBee Pollen in Men's MultiStart against 240 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 62.5 mg to 900 mg, the median 265 mg.25 mg

85% of 240 products listing bee pollen give more (median 265 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

RNA Powder25 mgRNA in Men's MultiStart against 159 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 47.5 mg, the median 20 mg.25 mg

Higher than 59% of 159 products listing RNA (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Alfalfa juice powderAlfalfa juice powder PlantPart: aerial part Note: 12:125 mgAlfalfa in Men's MultiStart against 477 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.25 mg

79% of 477 products listing alfalfa give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Spirulina algae25 mgBlue-Green Algae in Men's MultiStart against 709 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.25 mg

89% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Wheatgrass juice powderWheatgrass juice powder PlantPart: aerial Genus: Triticum Species: aestivum Note: Selectively harvested as a young grass before seeds develop.25 mgWheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) in Men's MultiStart against 241 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 400 mg.25 mg

90% of 241 products listing wheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) give more (median 400 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Boronas Boron Citrate0.5 mgBoron in Men's MultiStart against 3,339 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.5 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg.

Luteinas Marigold flowers0.5 mgLutein in Men's MultiStart against 2,493 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.5 mg

72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 220706 (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:

  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 45 mg of niacin, 1.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 15 mg of manganese, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 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).
  • 89% of the 709 products that print an amount of blue-green algae list more than its 25 mg of spirulina algae (filed by NIH under blue-green algae) (median 500 mg).
  • 90% of the 241 products that print an amount of wheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) list more than its 25 mg of wheatgrass juice powder (filed by NIH under wheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group)) (median 400 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 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 Men's MultiStart'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
Suggested Usage: 2 tablets up to 2 times per day or as directed by a health professional.
Warnings
Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.
Contains soy.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, gluten, yeast, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
Storage
For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 220706.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Coating, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): isura Non-GMO - Mass Spec Documentation Lab tested; Purity & Potency Guaranteed.

How many labels does Men's MultiStart have?

3 labels are on file under this name since April 26, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 220706 (current) Entered May 22, 2020 · on the market · 120 tablets · UPC 0 68958 01570 5
  2. Label 75063 Entered June 23, 2017 · off the market April 7, 2020 · 120 tablets · UPC 0 68958 01570 5
  3. Label 8283 Entered April 26, 2012 · off the market May 6, 2017 · 120 tablets · UPC 0 68958 01570 5

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

Who makes it?

The label names Natural Factors Canada (manufacturer). All Natural Factors products.

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