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Pro Bono

by Ortho Molecular Products · unknown · 60 packets

  • Off the market since August 2024 (NIH)
  • UPC 6 15033 00350 0
  • DSLD label 177529
  • Serving 1 packet (1 AM packet, 1 PM packet); amounts per 2 packets
  • 30 servings

Pro Bono by Ortho Molecular Products lists 31 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 2 packets, such as 4,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 50 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 25, 2018.

What is in Pro Bono?

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

Pro Bono: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 177529, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Betatene natural Mixed Carotenoids, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Betatene natural Mixed Carotenoids, and Vitamin A Palmitate)4,000 IU80%Vitamin A in Pro Bono against 5,772 products4,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.4,000 IU

47% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 8,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic AcidVitamin C (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) Note: USP500 mg833%Vitamin C in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol1,000 IU (25 mcg)250%Vitamin D in Pro Bono against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopherol Succinate Note: USP)50 IU167%Vitamin E in Pro Bono against 6,459 products50 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.50 IU

Higher than 61% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 100 IU.

Vitamin KVitamin K Note: 2 packets provide525 mcg656%Vitamin K in Pro Bono against 4,607 products525 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg525 mcg

Higher than 97% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,050 mcg.

Vitamin K1as Phytonadione500 mcg
Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7Vitamin K2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7 (Alt. Name: MK-7))25 mcg
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: from Thiamine Hydrochloride Note: USP) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)50 mg3,333%Thiamin in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Riboflavinas Vitamin B2Riboflavin (Alt. Name: Vitamin B2) Note: USP30 mg1,765%Riboflavin in Pro Bono against 9,824 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg30 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacin Note: USP, Niacinamide Note: USP)30 mg150%Niacin in Pro Bono against 12,413 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg30 mg

Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg. 1.7 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Note: USP)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Folateas QuatrefolicFolate (Form: as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)800 mcg200%Folate in Pro Bono against 7,022 products800 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.800 mcg

Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,600 mcg.

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)500 mcg8,333%Vitamin B12 in Pro Bono against 14,425 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg500 mcg

Higher than 82% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mcg.

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate Note: USP)50 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Hydroxyapatite, DimaCal Dicalcium MalateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Hydroxyapatite, DimaCal Dicalcium Malate)1,000 mg100%Calcium in Pro Bono against 17,831 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg1,000 mg

Higher than 95% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,000 mg.

Phosphorusas Calcium HydroxyapatitePhosphorus (Form: as Calcium Hydroxyapatite)360 mg36%Phosphorus in Pro Bono against 3,786 products360 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg360 mg

Higher than 91% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 720 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Magnesiumas DiMagnesium Malate, Magnesium Citrate, TRAACS Magnesium Lysinate Glycinate ChelateMagnesium (Form: as Dimagnesium Malate, Magnesium Citrate Note: USP, TRAACS Magnesium Lysinate Glycinate Chelate)400 mg100%Magnesium in Pro Bono against 14,003 products400 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg400 mg

Higher than 92% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg. 2.3 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateZinc (Form: as TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)15 mg100%Zinc in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Seleniumas Selenium GlycinateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Glycinate Complex)200 mcg286%Selenium in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Copperas TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate ChelateCopper (Form: as TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)1 mg50%Copper in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Manganeseas TRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as TRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)5 mg250%Manganese in Pro Bono against 7,016 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg5 mg

Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Chromiumas O-PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as O-Polynicotinate)200 mcg167%Chromium in Pro Bono 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). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Molybdenumas TRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as TRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)150 mcg200%Molybdenum in Pro Bono against 4,390 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg150 mcg

Higher than 93% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Strontium Citrate1 g

The label names the compound (Strontium Citrate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the strontium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Boronas Bororganic GlycineBoron (Form: as Bororganic Glycine)5 mgBoron in Pro Bono against 3,339 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg10 mg

Higher than 98% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Strontium Citrate0 mg
Boronas Bororganic GlycineBoron (Form: as Bororganic Glycine)2.5 mg
Strontium Citrate1 g
Boronas Bororganic GlycineBoron (Form: as Bororganic Glycine)2.5 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 177529 (entered June 25, 2018), 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 525 mcg of vitamin K is higher than 97% of the 4,607 vitamin K products that print an amount; 149 list more.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 60 mg of niacin, 1.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 1,000 mg of calcium is higher than 95% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 314 list more.
  • Its 360 mg of phosphorus is higher than 91% of the 3,786 phosphorus products that print an amount; 345 list more.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 800 mg of magnesium, 2.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 150 mcg of molybdenum is higher than 93% of the 4,390 molybdenum products that print an amount; 164 list more.

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 Pro Bono'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: 2 packets per day taking one AM packet in the morning and one PM packet in the evening. Maintenance: 1 packet per day alternating one AM packet on odd days and one PM packet on even days or as recommended by your health care professional.
Warnings
Do not consume this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician for further information.
As with all dietary supplements, some individuals may not tolerate or may be allergic to the ingredients used. Please read the ingredient panel carefully prior to ingestion. Cease taking this product and consult your physician if you have negative reactions upon ingestion.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if outer-seal is missing or damaged or inner packets are torn, punctured or unsealed.
Warning: All forms of Vitamin K may interact with blood thinning medications. If you are taking such medicines please consult with your physician before taking this product.
Avoid These Potentially Bone-Damaging Influences: Coffee Alcohol Tobacco Soft Drinks Antibiotics
Do not accept if label shows signs of tampering
Allergens and what it does not contain
Formulated to be free of allergens derived from: Gluten, yeast, artificial colors and flavors.
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 177529.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: natural Vegetable Capsules, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Vcaps.

How many labels does Pro Bono have?

One label is on file, entered on June 25, 2018.

  1. Label 177529 (current) Entered June 25, 2018 · off the market August 16, 2024 · 60 packets · UPC 6 15033 00350 0

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

Who makes it?

The label names Ortho Molecular Products, Inc. (manufacturer), Woodstock, IL. All Ortho Molecular Products products.

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