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Optimen

by ON Optimum Nutrition · tablet or pill · 150 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 48927 05227 5
  • DSLD label 267740
  • Serving 3 tablets
  • 50 servings

Optimen by ON Optimum Nutrition lists 73 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 1,500 IU (37.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E; 40 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 16, 2022.

What is in Optimen?

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).

Optimen: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 267740, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, natural Mixed Carotenoids10,000 IU200%Vitamin A in Optimen 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 Acid300 mg500%Vitamin C in Optimen against 18,583 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg300 mg

Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol1,500 IU (37.5 mcg)375%Vitamin D in Optimen against 14,175 products37.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg37.5 mcg

Higher than 78% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate200 IU667%Vitamin E in Optimen 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 Phytonadione75 mcg94%Vitamin K in Optimen against 4,607 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg75 mcg

52% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiaminas Thiamine Hydrochloride75 mg5,000%Thiamin in Optimen 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).

Riboflavin75 mg4,412%Riboflavin in Optimen 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 Niacinamide75 mg375%Niacin in Optimen 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 Hydrochloride50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Optimen against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid600 mcg150%Folate in Optimen against 7,022 products600 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.600 mcg

Higher than 79% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin100 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in Optimen against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Optimen 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 D-Pantothenate75 mg750%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Optimen against 10,060 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg75 mg

Higher than 83% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate50 mg5%Calcium in Optimen against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide150 mcg100%Iodine in Optimen 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 Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide80 mg20%Magnesium in Optimen against 14,003 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg80 mg

51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Oxide15 mg100%Zinc in Optimen 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).

Seleniumas Selenomethionine200 mcg286%Selenium in Optimen 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 Sulfate2 mg100%Copper in Optimen against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate2 mg100%Manganese in Optimen 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 Chromium120 mcg100%Chromium in Optimen 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 A.A. Chelate80 mcg107%Molybdenum in Optimen against 4,390 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg80 mcg

Higher than 84% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Amino Men Blend1 g
L-Argininein the blend, no amount given
L-Glutaminein the blend, no amount given
L-Valinein the blend, no amount given
L-Leucinein the blend, no amount given
L-Isoleucinein the blend, no amount given
L-Cystinein the blend, no amount given
L-Lysine HClin the blend, no amount given
L-Threoninein the blend, no amount given
Phyto Men Blend100 mg
Green Tea powderin the blend, no amount given
Hesperidin Complexin the blend, no amount given
deodorized Garlic powderin the blend, no amount given
Grape seed extractas Polyphenolin the blend, no amount given
Fruit Blendin the blend, no amount given
Orange powderin the blend, no amount given
Pineapple powderin the blend, no amount given
Apple powderin the blend, no amount given
Show the other 40 rows of the label
Optimen: rows 41 to 80
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Grape powderin the blend, no amount given
Blueberry powderin the blend, no amount given
Cranberry powderin the blend, no amount given
Papaya powderin the blend, no amount given
Elderberry powderin the blend, no amount given
Bilberry powderin the blend, no amount given
Black Currant powderin the blend, no amount given
Kiwi powderin the blend, no amount given
Vegetable Blendin the blend, no amount given
Wild Yam powderin the blend, no amount given
Carrot powderin the blend, no amount given
Spinach powderin the blend, no amount given
Cauliflower powderin the blend, no amount given
Kale powderin the blend, no amount given
Brussels Sprouts powderin the blend, no amount given
Broccoli powderin the blend, no amount given
Viri Men Blend50 mg
Saw Palmetto extractin the blend, no amount given
Damiana extractin the blend, no amount given
Panax ginseng extractin the blend, no amount given
Ginkgo biloba powdered extractin the blend, no amount given
Nettles powdered extractin the blend, no amount given
Pumpkin extractin the blend, no amount given
Raw Oyster concentratein the blend, no amount given
Enzyme Blend50 mg
Papainin the blend, no amount given
Bromelainin the blend, no amount given
Alpha Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Optimen against 2,407 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid10 mgPABA in Optimen against 1,610 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.10 mg

72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate10 mg2%*Choline in Optimen against 4,738 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg10 mg

80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Inositol10 mgInositol in Optimen against 4,042 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.10 mg

72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Boron2 mgBoron in Optimen against 3,339 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg2 mg

Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Lycopene500 mcgLycopene in Optimen against 1,691 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.0.5 mg

75% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Lutein500 mcgLutein in Optimen 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).

Alpha Carotene140 mcgAlpha-carotene in Optimen against 73 products140 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 250 mcg to 1,240 mcg, the median 555 mcg.140 mcg

89% of 73 products listing alpha-carotene give more (median 555 mcg).

Vanadium100 mcgVanadium in Optimen against 1,744 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 75% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Cryptoxanthin34 mcgCryptoxanthin in Optimen against 73 products34 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 98 mcg, the median 10 mcg.34 mcg

Higher than 66% of 73 products listing cryptoxanthin (median 10 mcg).

Zeaxanthin28 mcgZeaxanthin in Optimen against 1,215 products0.028 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.0.028 mg

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 267740 (entered June 16, 2022), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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 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.
  • 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 Optimen'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: As a Dietary Supplement 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.
Allergen information: Contains shellfish (oyster) ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 267740.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Pharmaceutical Glaze No. 2, Magnesium Stearate, Silica.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Manufactured in the USA This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin.

How many labels does Optimen have?

One label is on file, entered on June 16, 2022.

  1. Label 267740 (current) Entered June 16, 2022 · on the market · 150 tablets · UPC 7 48927 05227 5

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), Aurora, IL. All ON Optimum Nutrition products.

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