Ortho Multi For Women
by Protocol For Life Balance · capsule · 120 vcaps(R)
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 07359 13798 1
- DSLD label 15510
- Serving 3 vegetarian capsules; amounts per 6 vegetarian capsules
- 20 servings
Ortho Multi For Women by Protocol For Life Balance lists 39 ingredients, 39 with an amount per serving of 6 vegetarian capsules, such as 10,000 IU of beta-carotene, 300 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 200 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 21, 2012.
What is in Ortho Multi For Women?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 vegetarian capsules. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-Carotene | 10,000 IU | 200% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 20,000 IU. |
| pro-Vitamin A | 6 mg | ||
| Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from Calcium Ascorbate) | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg. |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 200 IU | 670% | Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 400 IU. |
| Vitamin Kas Phytonadione | 80 mcg | 100% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mcg. |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamine (Form: from Thiamine HCl) (Alt. Name: Vit. B-1) | 25 mg | 1,670% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 25 mg | 1,470% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 50 mg | 250% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: from Pyridoxine HCl) | 50 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,600 mcg. |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 200 mcg | 3,330% | Higher than 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg. |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: from D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 500% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg | 50% | Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg. |
| Ironas Ferrochel(R) Ferrous BisglycinateIron (Form: from Ferrochel(R) Ferrous Bisglycinate) | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 36 mg. |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 225 mcg | 150% | Higher than 90% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 450 mcg. |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium AAC, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium AAC) | 250 mg | 60% | Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: from Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 20 mg | 130% | Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: from L-Selenomethionine) | 100 mcg | 140% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: from Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 50% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. 1.8 times the adult UL a day. |
| Chromiumas Chromium Chelavite AACChromium (Form: from Chromium Chelavite AAC) | 100 mcg | 80% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: from {Molybdenum} Amino Acid Chelate) | 50 mcg | 70% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg. |
| Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: from Potassium Chloride) | 25 mg | 1% | 86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Spirulina AlgaeSpirulina Algae Note: Hawaiian | 250 mg | 58% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg. | |
| Dong Quai extractDong Quai extract PlantPart: Root Note: 4:1 | 100 mg | 52% of 307 products listing dong quai give more (median 120 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg. | |
| EleutheroEleuthero PlantPart: Root Genus: Eleutherococcus Species: senticosus Note: 4:1 Extract | 100 mg | 37% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg. | |
| Betaine HCl | 100 mg | Higher than 60% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg. | |
| Multi-Enzyme Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Wild Yam Root Extractas DiosgeninWild Yam Root Extract (Form: 8% Diosgenin) PlantPart: Root | 50 mg | 47% of 214 products listing wild yam give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Royal Jellyas 10-HDARoyal Jelly (Form: 6% 10-HDA) Note: freeze dried | 50 mg | 61% of 242 products listing royal jelly give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Silicaas Silicon DioxideSilica (Form: from Silicon Dioxide) | 50 mg | Higher than 94% of 1,220 products listing silicon (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Soy Isoflavonesas Daidzein, Genestein, GlyciteinSoy Isoflavones (Form: Genestein, Daidzein, and Glycitein) Note: min. 40% | 30 mg | 59% of 290 products listing isoflavones give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg. | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate) | 25 mg | 5%* | 59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Paba | 25 mg | 47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Ipriflavone | 25 mg | 87% of 75 products listing ipriflavone give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Boronas Boron Amino Acid ChelateBoron (Form: from Boron Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. | |
| Chasteberryas Vitex Extract | 50 mg | 61% of 386 products listing chastetree give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 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 15510 (entered December 21, 2012), 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:
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 500 mg of magnesium, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 20 mg of manganese, 1.8 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 50 mg of silica (filed by NIH under silicon) is higher than 94% of the 1,220 silicon products that print an amount; 55 list more.
- 87% of the 75 products that print an amount of ipriflavone list more than its 25 mg of ipriflavone (median 200 mg).
The NIH database records 2 servings 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 Ortho Multi For Women's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Mega Vita Min For WomenRadiance 36 shared, 62% alike
- Mega Multi for Women21st Century 30 shared, 60% alike
- Women's MultipleRadiance Select 34 shared, 58% alike
- Active Woman's MultiVitabase 32 shared, 54% alike
- Energetic Womens MultiMeijer Naturals 31 shared, 53% alike
- Ultra Preventive 2000 Series Meno-Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories · off the market 28 shared, 52% 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 USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 3 Vcaps(R) twice daily, preferably with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: Royal Jelly may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
- WARNING: Accidental overdose of ironcontaining 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.
- Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Contains no salt, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- KEEP BOTTLE TIGHTLY SEALED.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 15510.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP.
How many labels does Ortho Multi For Women have?
4 labels are on file under this name since August 24, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 15510 (current) Entered December 21, 2012 · on the market · 120 vcaps(R) · UPC 7 07359 13798 1
- Label 11810 Entered August 24, 2012 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 7 07359 13796 7
- Label 11791 Entered August 24, 2012 · on the market · 120 vcaps(R) · UPC 7 07359 13798 1
- Label 11782 Entered August 24, 2012 · off the market January 7, 2010 · 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 NHG (manufacturer), Sparks, NV, U.S.A.. All Protocol For Life Balance products.