Opti-Men
by ON Optimum Nutrition · tablet or pill · 150 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 48927 05227 5
- DSLD label 205036
- Serving 3 tablets
- 50 servings
Opti-Men by ON Optimum Nutrition lists 73 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 37.5 mcg (1,500 IU) of vitamin D and 160 mg of vitamin E; 40 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2020.
What is in Opti-Men?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Mixed CarotenoidsVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene, and Mixed Carotenoids) | 3,000 mcg | 333% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 300 mg | 333% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 37.5 mcg (1,500 IU) | 188% | Higher than 78% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 160 mg | 1,067% | |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 75 mcg | 63% | 52% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Hydrochloride) | 75 mcg | 6,250% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for thiamin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Riboflavin | 75 mg | 5,769% | Higher than 94% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 75 mg | 469% | 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 Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 1,000 mcg DFE | 250% | |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 100 mcg | 4,167% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1,000% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 75 mg | 1,500% | Higher than 83% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Dicalcium Phosphate DihydrateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate) | 50 mg | 4% | 72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Aspartate) | 80 mg | 19% | 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg | 136% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 364% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper SulfateCopper (Form: as Copper Sulfate) | 2 mg | 222% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 2 mg | 87% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| ChromiumChromium (Form: as Chromium GTF) | 120 mcg | 343% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum A.A. ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum A.A. Chelate) | 80 mcg | 178% | Higher than 84% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 1% | 78% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Amino Men Blend | 1 g | ||
| L-Arginine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Glutamine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Valine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Leucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Isoleucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Lysine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Threonine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Phyto Men Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Green Tea powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hesperidin Complex | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| deodorized Garlic powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape extractas PolyphenolGrape extract (Form: standardized to 95% Polyphenol) PlantPart: seed | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fruit Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pineapple powder | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 41 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papaya powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Elderberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Currant powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kiwi powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Vegetable Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wild Yam powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cauliflower powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kale powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Brussels Sprouts powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Viri Men Blend | 50 mg | ||
| Saw Palmetto extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Damiana extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Panax ginseng extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginkgo biloba powdered extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Nettles powdered extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pumpkin extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raw Oyster concentrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Enzyme Blend | 50 mg | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | 68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Paba | 10 mg | 72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 10 mg | 2%* | 80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 10 mg | 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Boron | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 500 mcg | 75% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Lutein | 500 mcg | 72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Alpha Carotene | 140 mcg | 89% of 73 products listing alpha-carotene give more (median 555 mcg). | |
| Vanadium | 100 mcg | Higher than 75% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). | |
| Cryptoxanthin | 34 mcg | Higher than 66% of 73 products listing cryptoxanthin (median 10 mcg). | |
| Zeaxanthin | 28 mcg | 98% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 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 205036 (entered November 21, 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:
- 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.
- 89% of the 73 products that print an amount of alpha-carotene list more than its 140 mcg of alpha carotene (filed by NIH under alpha-carotene) (median 555 mcg).
- 98% of the 1,215 products that print an amount of zeaxanthin list more than its 0.028 mg of zeaxanthin (median 1 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 Opti-Men's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- OptimenON Optimum Nutrition 71 shared, 95% alike
- Opti-MenOptimum Nutrition 70 shared, 88% alike
- Mega MenGNC Mega Men 49 shared, 53% alike
- MultivitaminGNC 48 shared, 53% alike
- Women's Ultra MegaGNC Women's Ultra Mega 46 shared, 49% alike
- Multivitamin Ultra MegaGNC Women's 46 shared, 49% alike
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: For men, consume 3 tablets daily with food.
- Warnings
- Warning: Not for use by those with pre-existing medical conditions, those taking any medications or those under the age of 18.
- Contains: Shellfish (oyster).
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 205036.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polydextrose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Silica.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Manufactured in the USA.
How many labels does Opti-Men have?
6 labels are on file under this name since February 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 205036 (current) Entered November 21, 2020 · on the market · 150 tablets · UPC 7 48927 05227 5
- Label 65725 Entered October 22, 2016 · off the market July 8, 2019 · 150 tablets · UPC 7 48927 05227 5
- Label 39496 Entered November 25, 2014 · off the market December 22, 2016 · 150 tablets · UPC 7 48927 05227 5
- Label 39489 Entered November 25, 2014 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 7 48927 05223 7
- Label 17592 Entered February 25, 2013 · on the market · 180 tablets
- Label 17589 Entered February 25, 2013 · off the market October 14, 2014 · 90 tablets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Optimum Nutrition, Inc. (manufacturer), Downers Grove, IL. All ON Optimum Nutrition products.