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Ortho Multi

by Protocol For Life Balance · softgel capsule · 90 softgels

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 07359 13816 2
  • DSLD label 326463
  • Serving 2 softgels
  • 45 servings

Ortho Multi by Protocol For Life Balance lists 32 ingredients, 32 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D and 268 mg of vitamin E, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 24, 2025.

What is in Ortho Multi?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 softgels. 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).

Ortho Multi: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 326463, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories10 Calories
Total Fat1 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Ortho Multi against 11,965 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1 g

56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate60% as beta-carotene and 40% as retinyl palmitate3,000 mcg333%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid300 mg333%Vitamin C in Ortho Multi 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 Cholecalciferol400 IU10 mcg (400 IU)50%Vitamin D in Ortho Multi against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol268 mg1,787%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B150 mg4,167%Thiamin in Ortho Multi against 9,830 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg50 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B225 mg1,923%Riboflavin in Ortho Multi against 9,824 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg25 mg

Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide, Vitamin B350 mg313%Niacin in Ortho Multi 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 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride50 mg2,941%Vitamin B6 in Ortho Multi 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).

Folate1,360 mcg DFE340%
Folic Acid800 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin100 mcg4,167%Vitamin B12 in Ortho Multi 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 mcg1,000%Biotin in Ortho Multi 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 Pantothenate50 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Ortho Multi against 10,060 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg50 mg

Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateAAC Amino Acid Chelate100 mg8%Calcium in Ortho Multi against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrochel9 mg50%Iron in Ortho Multi against 6,910 products9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg9 mg

Higher than 63% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide150 mcg100%Iodine in Ortho Multi 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 Citrate, Magnesium Oxide100 mg24%Magnesium in Ortho Multi 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 Zinc Amino Acid Chelate15 mg136%Zinc in Ortho Multi 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 L-Selenomethionine70 mcg127%Selenium in Ortho Multi against 7,658 products70 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg70 mcg

Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate1 mg111%Copper in Ortho Multi 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 Amino Acid Chelate2 mg87%Manganese in Ortho Multi 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 Amino Acid Chelate120 mcg343%Chromium in Ortho Multi 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 Sodium Molybdate25 mcg56%Molybdenum in Ortho Multi against 4,390 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg25 mcg

72% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Chloride25 mg1%Potassium in Ortho Multi 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).

Flaxseed Oilas Linum usitatissimum Seed Oil800 mgFlaxseed Oil in Ortho Multi against 512 products0.8 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 g to 1.15 g, the median 1 g.0.8 g

58% of 512 products listing flaxseed oil give more (median 1 g).

Alpha-Lipoic Acid10 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Ortho Multi 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).

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid50 mgPABA in Ortho Multi against 1,610 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.50 mg

Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg).

Inositol25 mgInositol in Ortho Multi against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Boronas Boron Citrate500 mcgBoron in Ortho Multi against 3,339 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.5 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Luteinas Marigold Flower Extract250 mcgLutein in Ortho Multi against 2,493 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.25 mg

85% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Lycopeneas Tomato Extract250 mcgLycopene in Ortho Multi against 1,691 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.0.25 mg

94% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadyl Sulfate25 mcgVanadium in Ortho Multi against 1,744 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg25 mcg

44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 326463 (entered April 24, 2025), 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:

  • 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.
  • 84% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 10 mg of alpha-lipoic acid (filed by NIH under alpha lipoic acid) (median 50 mg).
  • 85% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.25 mg of lutein (median 3 mg).
  • 94% of the 1,691 products that print an amount of lycopene list more than its 0.25 mg of lycopene (median 1.2 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?

2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 Usage: Take 2 softgels daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
This product contains biotin which may interfere with some blood test results. Go to protocolforlife.com/biotinlab for details.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 326463.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Carob, Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract.

How many labels does Ortho Multi have?

5 labels are on file under this name since December 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 326463 (current) Entered April 24, 2025 · on the market · 90 softgels · UPC 7 07359 13816 2
  2. Label 73525 Entered June 23, 2017 · off the market May 26, 2023 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 07359 13816 2
  3. Label 69442 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market March 7, 2017 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 07359 13816 2
  4. Label 23801 Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market November 30, 2016 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 07359 13816 2
  5. Label 15531 Entered December 21, 2012 · off the market June 25, 2013 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 07359 13816 2

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

Who makes it?

The label names Protocol For Life Balance (manufacturer, distributor), Bloomingdale, IL. All Protocol For Life Balance products.

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