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Iron-Free Source of Life Men

by Natures Plus Source of Life · tablet or pill · 60 tablets

  • Off the market since March 2021 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 97467 03093 0
  • DSLD label 227996
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 30 servings

Iron-Free Source of Life Men by Natures Plus Source of Life lists 43 ingredients, 40 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 50 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 200 IU of vitamin E; 3 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.

What is in Iron-Free Source of Life Men?

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).

Iron-Free Source of Life Men: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 227996, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)10,000 IU200%Vitamin A in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 5,772 products10,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.10,000 IU

Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid50 mg833%

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

Vitamin D3as LichenVitamin D3 (Form: from Lichen) (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)100 IU (2.5 mcg)25%Vitamin D in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 14,175 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2.5 mcg

92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)200 IU667%Vitamin E in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 6,459 products200 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.200 IU

Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione)150 mcg188%Vitamin K in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 4,607 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg150 mcg

Higher than 87% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamine HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)75 mg5,000%Thiamin in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 9,830 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg75 mg

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

Riboflavinas Vitamin B275 mg4,412%Riboflavin in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 9,824 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg75 mg

Higher than 94% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)75 mg375%Niacin in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 12,413 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg75 mg

Higher than 85% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.1 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)75 mg3,750%Vitamin B6 in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 15,277 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg75 mg

Higher than 94% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Calcium L-5-MethyltetrahydrofolateFolate (Form: as Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)400 mcg100%Folate in Iron-Free Source of Life Men 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).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)200 mcg3,333%Vitamin B12 in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 14,425 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Iron-Free Source of Life Men 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).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)60 mg600%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 10,060 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg60 mg

Higher than 82% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium AminoateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Aminoate Complex)250 mg25%Calcium in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 17,831 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg250 mg

Higher than 73% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Iron-Free Source of Life Men 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).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Aminoate ComplexMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Aminoate Complex)125 mg31%Magnesium in Iron-Free Source of Life Men 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).

Zincas Zinc MonomethionineZinc (Form: as Zinc Monomethionine (Alt. Name: OptiZinc))30 mg200%Zinc in Iron-Free Source of Life Men 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 Selenium Aminoate ComplexSelenium (Form: as Selenium Aminoate Complex)100 mcg143%Selenium in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 7,658 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Aminoate ComplexCopper (Form: as Copper Aminoate Complex)1 mg50%Copper in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Aminoate ComplexManganese (Form: as Manganese Aminoate Complex)2 mg100%Manganese in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate (Alt. Name: ChromeMate))120 mcg100%Chromium in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 7,825 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Aminoate ComplexMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Aminoate Complex)50 mcg67%Molybdenum in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 4,390 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg50 mcg

41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Spirulina250 mgBlue-Green Algae in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 709 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.250 mg

58% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg).

Saw Palmettoas free Fatty AcidsSaw Palmetto (Form: stand. [27 mg] 45% free Fatty Acids) PlantPart: berry Genus: Serenoa Species: repens60 mgSaw Palmetto in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 1,109 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.60 mg

82% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)30 mg5%*Choline in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 4,738 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg30 mg

53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Inositol30 mgInositol in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 4,042 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.30 mg

48% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Bioflavonoidsas active Flavanols, Citrus limon, FlavanonesBioflavonoids (Form: from Citrus limon PlantPart: exocarp Genus: Citrus Species: limon, active Flavanols, Flavanones, Flavones, & Naringin Note: 11 mg)25 mgFlavonoid in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 2,343 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

66% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg).

Herbal Antioxidant ComplexHerbal Antioxidant Complex Note: Proprietary Blend of15 mg
Turmericas CurcuminTurmeric (Form: stand. [4.75 mg] 95% Curcumin) PlantPart: rhizome Genus: Curcuma Species: longain the blend, no amount given
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extractas AnthocyanosidesBilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract (Form: stand. [1.25 mg] 25% Anthocyanosides) Genus: Vaccinium Species: myrtillusin the blend, no amount given
Green Teaas PolyphenolsGreen Tea (Form: stand. [2.5 mg] 50% Polyphenols) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis Note: decaffeinatedin the blend, no amount given
Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: from Pineapple PlantPart: fruit) Note: 24 gelatin digesting units12 mgBromelain in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 1,337 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.12 mg

86% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg).

Rhodiola10 mgRhodiola in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 945 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

96% of 945 products listing rhodiola give more (median 100 mg).

Alpha Lipoic Acid10 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 2,407 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

84% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Pumpkin10 mgPumpkin in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 294 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 80 mg.10 mg

87% of 294 products listing pumpkin give more (median 80 mg).

L-GlycineL-Glycine Note: free form amino acid10 mgGlycine in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 1,078 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.10 mg

98% of 1,078 products listing glycine give more (median 300 mg).

L-AlanineL-Alanine Note: free form amino acid10 mgAlanine in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 475 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.10 mg

97% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg).

L-GlutamineL-Glutamine Note: free form amino acid10 mgGlutamine in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 1,850 products0.01 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.01 g

98% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g).

Amylaseas Aspergillus oryzaeAmylase (Form: from Aspergillus oryzae fermentation Genus: Aspergillus Species: oryzae)5 mgAmylase in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 326 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 50 mg, the median 14 mg.5 mg

64% of 326 products listing amylase give more (median 14 mg).

Lipaseas Rhizopus oryzaeLipase (Form: from Rhizopus oryzae fermentation Genus: Rhizopus Species: oryzae)5 mgLipase in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 366 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 25 mg, the median 10 mg.5 mg

68% of 366 products listing lipase give more (median 10 mg).

Lactase5 mgLactase in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 138 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 197.5 mg, the median 34 mg.5 mg

83% of 138 products listing lactase give more (median 34 mg).

Proteaseas Aspergillus oryzaeProtease (Form: from Aspergillus oryzae fermentation Genus: Aspergillus Species: oryzae)5 mgProteolytic Enzymes (Proteases) in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 327 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 30 mg.5 mg

83% of 327 products listing proteolytic enzymes (proteases) give more (median 30 mg).

Luteinas active Carotenoid2 mgLutein in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 2,493 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.2 mg

52% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Lycopene150 mgLycopene in Iron-Free Source of Life Men against 1,691 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.150 mg

Higher than 99% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 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 227996 (entered June 24, 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:

  • 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • Its 75 mg of thiamin is higher than 92% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 663 list more.
  • Its 75 mg of riboflavin is higher than 94% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 486 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 75 mg of niacin, 2.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 75 mg of vitamin B6 is higher than 94% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 715 list more.
  • 96% of the 945 products that print an amount of rhodiola list more than its 10 mg of rhodiola (median 100 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 Iron-Free Source of Life Men'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
Directions: As a dietary supplement for men only, two tablets once daily.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten free
Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from the common allergens yeast, wheat, soy and milk.
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 227996.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Astragalus, Irish Moss, Thyme, Ligustrum, Schisandra, Rice Bran, Potassium Iodide, Pharmaceutical Glaze.

How many labels does Iron-Free Source of Life Men have?

One label is on file, entered on June 24, 2020.

  1. Label 227996 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · off the market March 17, 2021 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 97467 03093 0

DSLD also links this label to: Source Of Life Men with Saw Palmetto, Lycopene & Lutein (image difference, same product), Source Of Life Men with Saw Palmetto, Lycopene & Lutein (package size difference, same product), Source Of Life Men (image difference, same product), Source Of Life Men (package size difference, same product), Men with Saw Palmetto, Lycopene & Lutein (image difference, same product), Men with Saw Palmetto, Lycopene & Lutein (package size difference, same product), Source of Life Men with Saw Palmetto, Lycopene & Lutein (image difference, same product), Source of Life Men with Saw Palmetto, Lycopene & Lutein (package size 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 Natural Organics Laboratories, Inc. makers of Nature's Plus (manufacturer), Amityville, New York. All Natures Plus Source of Life products.

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