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Optimum Strength MultiVitamin

by Life Extension · tablet or pill · 60 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 37870 21266 9
  • DSLD label 74524
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 30 servings

Optimum Strength MultiVitamin by Life Extension lists 31 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 100 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 24, 2017.

What is in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin?

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).

Optimum Strength MultiVitamin: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 74524, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Niacinamide AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Niacinamide, and Calcium Ascorbates) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid)500 mg833%Vitamin C in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol2,000 IU (50 mcg)500%Vitamin D in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 14,175 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate, D-Alpha Tocopherol)100 IU333%Vitamin E in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)75 mg5,000%Thiamin in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5-PhosphateRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B2)50 mg2,941%Riboflavin in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 9,824 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg50 mg

Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide, Niacinamide AscorbateNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, Niacinamide Ascorbate)50 mg250%Niacin in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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). 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate)75 mg3,750%Vitamin B6 in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium Salt400 mcg100%Folate in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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)300 mcg5,000%Vitamin B12 in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 14,425 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 80% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)100 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 10,060 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg100 mg

Higher than 86% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate, Ca Ascorbate, Dicalcium Phosphate)10 mg1%Calcium in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 17,831 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg10 mg

96% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)150 mcg100%Iodine in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)100 mg25%Magnesium in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas L-OptiZinc Zinc Mono-L-Methionine Sulfate, Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate, L-OptiZinc Zinc Mono-L-Methionine Sulfate)30 mg200%Zinc in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 Se-Methyl L-Selenocysteine, SelenoExcell High Selenium Yeast, Sodium SeleniteSelenium (Form: as Sodium Selenite, SelenoExcell High Selenium Yeast, Se-Methyl L-Selenocysteine)200 mcg286%Selenium in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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).

Manganeseas Manganese Citrate, Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate, Manganese Gluconate)2 mg100%Manganese in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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 Crominex 3+ ChromiumChromium (Form: as Crominex 3+ Chromium (Form: stabilized with Capros Amla extract PlantPart: fruit, PrimaVie Shilajit))200 mcg167%Chromium in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)100 mcg133%Molybdenum in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 4,390 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate)25 mg1%Potassium in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 11,614 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg25 mg

86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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).

Boronas Boron Amino Acid ChelateBoron (Form: as Boron Amino Acid Chelate)3 mgBoron in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin 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).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)20 mg4%*Choline in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 4,738 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg20 mg

68% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Inositol50 mgInositol in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 4,042 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.50 mg

Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

MarigoldMarigold PlantPart: flower Note: std. to11.12 mgMarigold (unspecified) in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 69 products11.12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 30 mg.11.12 mg

62% of 69 products listing marigold (unspecified) give more (median 30 mg).

Trans-Lutein5 mgLutein in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 2,493 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.5 mg

Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg).

Trans-Zeaxanthin155 mcgZeaxanthin in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 1,215 products0.155 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.0.155 mg

88% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg).

Lycopeneas Tomat-O-Red natural Tomato extractLycopene (Form: from Tomat-O-Red natural Tomato extract PlantPart: fruit)1 mgLycopene in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 1,691 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.1 mg

50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

natural Mixed Tocopherolsas Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherolnatural Mixed Tocopherols (Form: providing Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Alpha Tocopherol, Beta Tocopherol)20 mg
Apigenin5 mgApigenin in Optimum Strength MultiVitamin against 67 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.5 mg

63% of 67 products listing apigenin give more (median 25 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 74524 (entered May 24, 2017), 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 thiamin is higher than 92% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 663 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 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 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 10 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
  • 63% of the 67 products that print an amount of apigenin list more than its 5 mg of apigenin (median 25 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 Optimum Strength MultiVitamin'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
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take two (2) tablets daily in divided doses with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Caution: Individuals consuming more than 2,000 IU/day of vitamin D (from diet and supplements) should periodically obtain a serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D measurement. Vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for individuals with high blood calcium levels.
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Contains soybeans.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 74524.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Vegetable Stearate, Silica, Aqueous Film Coating, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin.

How many labels does Optimum Strength MultiVitamin have?

One label is on file, entered on May 24, 2017.

  1. Label 74524 (current) Entered May 24, 2017 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 7 37870 21266 9

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

Who makes it?

The label names Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. All Life Extension products.

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