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Multi-Vitamin Self Defense

by Holistic Healing Center · capsule · 300 capsules

  • Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
  • DSLD label 21726
  • Serving 3 to 5 capsules; amounts per 1 capsule
  • 180 servings

Multi-Vitamin Self Defense by Holistic Healing Center lists 26 ingredients, 26 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule, such as 4,000 IU of vitamin A, 570 mg of vitamin C, 1,875 IU (46.88 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 400 IU of vitamin E succinate. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 24, 2013.

What is in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. 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).

Multi-Vitamin Self Defense: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 21726, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas betatene(R)Vitamin A (Form: as betatene(R))4,000 IU80%Vitamin A in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 5,772 products4,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.4,000 IU

47% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 8,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate)570 mg950%Vitamin C in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 18,583 products570 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg570 mg

Higher than 89% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,140 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol1,875 IU (46.88 mcg)468%Vitamin D in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 14,175 products46.88 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg46.88 mcg

Higher than 80% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 93.75 mcg.

Vitamin E Succinate400 IU1,333%Vitamin E in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 6,459 products400 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.400 IU

Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 800 IU.

Vitamin K190 mcg100%Vitamin K in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 4,607 products90 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg90 mcg

Higher than 64% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 180 mcg.

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as {thiamin} HCl)25 mg1,666%Thiamin in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 9,830 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg25 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Riboflavin37.5 mg2,205%Riboflavin in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 9,824 products37.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg37.5 mg

Higher than 85% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)50 mg250%Niacin in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 12,413 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg50 mg

Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. 2.9 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxal 5' phosphate, & Pyridoxine HCl)40 mg2,000%Vitamin B6 in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 15,277 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg40 mg

Higher than 85% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg.

Folateas Folic Acid240 mcg60%Folate in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 7,022 products240 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.240 mcg

71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 480 mcg.

Vitamin B121.5 mg25,000%Vitamin B12 in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 14,425 products1,500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg1,500 mcg

Higher than 95% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 3,000 mcg.

Biotin120 mcg40%Biotin in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 9,447 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg120 mcg

59% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)52.5 mg1,525%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 10,060 products52.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg52.5 mg

Higher than 81% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 105 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as calcium ascorbate, {calcium} carbonate, & {calcium} citrate)196 mg19%Calcium in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 17,831 products196 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg196 mg

Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 392 mg.

Iodineas Potassium IodineIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodine)150 mcg100%Iodine in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense 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 OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)208.5 mg52%Magnesium in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 14,003 products208.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg208.5 mg

Higher than 81% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 417 mg. 1.2 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc AspartateZinc (Form: as Zinc Aspartate)9 mg60%Zinc in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 13,186 products9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg9 mg

59% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 18 mg.

Seleniumas Selenium ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Chelate)90 mcg128%Selenium in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 7,658 products90 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg90 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 180 mcg.

Copperas Copper Gluconate460 mcg23%Copper in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 6,468 products0.46 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.46 mg

80% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.92 mg.

Manganeseas {manganese} sulfate0.5 mg225%

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

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate100 mcg83%Chromium in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense 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} chelate60 mcg80%Molybdenum in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 4,390 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg60 mcg

Higher than 60% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium Chloride49.5 mg1%Potassium in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 11,614 products49.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg49.5 mg

77% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 99 mg.

Boronas Boron Chelate150 mcgBoron in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 3,339 products0.15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.15 mg

81% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.3 mg.

Vanadiumas Vanadium Chelate60 mcgVanadium in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 1,744 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg60 mcg

Higher than 73% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mcg.

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)150 mg27%*Choline in Multi-Vitamin Self Defense against 4,738 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg150 mg

Higher than 83% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Proprietary Blendas Bee Pollen, Betaine HCl, Citrus BioflavonoidsProprietary Blend (Form: Spirulina, L-Glutamine, Bee Pollen, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Ext 24/6% PlantPart: Leaf, Citrus Bioflavonoids, PABA, Inositol, Betaine HCl, CoQ10, Hesperidin, Rutin, Licorice PlantPart: Root Note: de-glycerinated , Policosanol, & Octacosanol)1,056 mg
Enzyme Delivery Systemas Bromelain, Lipase, PapainEnzyme Delivery System (Form: Lipase, Bromelain, & Papain)37.5 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 21726 (entered May 24, 2013), 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 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 1,500 mcg of vitamin B12 is higher than 95% of the 14,425 vitamin B12 products that print an amount; 641 list more.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 417 mg of magnesium, 1.2 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 81% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.15 mg of boron (median 1 mg).

The NIH database records 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 Multi-Vitamin Self Defense'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 USE: Take 3-5 capsules twice daily, or as otherwise directed.
Warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional prior to using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer seal is broken.
Allergens and what it does not contain
HYPOALLERGENIC: Contains no artificial color, flavors or preservatives.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 21726.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Capsule, Magnesium Stearate.

How many labels does Multi-Vitamin Self Defense have?

One label is on file, entered on May 24, 2013.

  1. Label 21726 (current) Entered May 24, 2013 · off the market October 16, 2023 · 300 capsules

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

Who makes it?

The label names Holistic Healing Center (manufacturer), North Miami Beach, Florida. All Holistic Healing Center products.

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