PlainVitamins

Metabolic Co-Factor

by NutriCology · capsule · 180 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 13947 54710 0
  • DSLD label 193290
  • Serving 6 capsules
  • 30 servings

Metabolic Co-Factor by NutriCology lists 22 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 6 capsules, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 384 mg of vitamin C, 800 IU (20 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 100 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2019.

What is in Metabolic Co-Factor?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 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).

Metabolic Co-Factor: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 193290, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Mixed CarotenoidsVitamin A (Form: as mixed Carotenoids)2,500 IU50%Vitamin A in Metabolic Co-Factor against 5,772 products2,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.2,500 IU

59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl PalmitateVitamin C (Form: as 78% Ascorbic Acid, and as 22% Ascorbyl Palmitate)384 mg640%Vitamin C in Metabolic Co-Factor against 18,583 products384 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg384 mg

Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol800 IU (20 mcg)200%Vitamin D in Metabolic Co-Factor against 14,175 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg20 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas Mixed TocopherolsVitamin E (Form: as mixed Tocopherols)100 IU333%Vitamin E in Metabolic Co-Factor against 6,459 products100 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.100 IU

Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Vitamin B120 mg1,330%Thiamin in Metabolic Co-Factor against 9,830 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg20 mg

Higher than 69% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B220 mg1,180%Riboflavin in Metabolic Co-Factor against 9,824 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg20 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as 95% Niacinamide, and as 5% Niacin)210 mg1,050%Niacin in Metabolic Co-Factor against 12,413 products210 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg210 mg

Higher than 96% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 6 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)25 mg1,250%Vitamin B6 in Metabolic Co-Factor against 15,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg25 mg

Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

5-Methyltetrahydrofolate400 mcg100%Folate in Metabolic Co-Factor against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

(6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt740 mcg5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine in Metabolic Co-Factor against 176 products740 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 300 mcg to 800 mcg, the median 593 mcg.740 mcg

Higher than 55% of 176 products listing 5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine (median 593 mcg).

Biotin500 mcg167%Biotin in Metabolic Co-Factor against 9,447 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg500 mcg

Higher than 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)200 mg2,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Metabolic Co-Factor against 10,060 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg200 mg

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

Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate)250 mg63%Magnesium in Metabolic Co-Factor against 14,003 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg250 mg

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

Zincas Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Picolinate)30 mg200%Zinc in Metabolic Co-Factor against 13,186 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg30 mg

Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenomethionine, Sodium SeleniteSelenium (Form: as 50% Selenomethionine, and 50% Sodium Selenite)200 mcg286%Selenium in Metabolic Co-Factor against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper SebacateCopper (Form: as Copper Sebacate)0.5 mg25%Copper in Metabolic Co-Factor against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate)10 mg500%Manganese in Metabolic Co-Factor against 7,016 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg10 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ComplexChromium (Form: as Chromium Amino Acid Complex)1 mg833%Chromium in Metabolic Co-Factor against 7,825 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 98% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate)1 mg1,330%Molybdenum in Metabolic Co-Factor against 4,390 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 99% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Siliconas Horsetail stems extractSilicon (Form: as Horsetail stems extract PlantPart: stems)2 mgSilicon in Metabolic Co-Factor against 1,220 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.2 mg

61% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate)200 mcgVanadium in Metabolic Co-Factor against 1,744 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 85% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate)3 mgBoron in Metabolic Co-Factor against 3,339 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg3 mg

Higher than 78% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 193290 (entered February 25, 2019), 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 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 210 mg of niacin, 6 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 200 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 406 list more.
  • Its 10 mg of manganese is higher than 93% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 228 list more.
  • Its 1,000 mcg of chromium is higher than 98% of the 7,825 chromium products that print an amount; 76 list more.
  • Its 1,000 mcg of molybdenum is higher than 99% of the 4,390 molybdenum products that print an amount; 44 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?

1 product lists 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
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 6 capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Taking more than 400 mcg of selenium per day from all sources should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Not labeled for sale in California.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 193290.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine.

How many labels does Metabolic Co-Factor have?

One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2019.

  1. Label 193290 (current) Entered February 25, 2019 · on the market · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 13947 54710 0

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

Who makes it?

The label names NutriCology (distributor), Alameda, CA. All NutriCology products.

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