Prostate & Virility
by GNC Mega Men · other (e.g. tea bag) · 90 caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 48107 15969 6
- DSLD label 315845
- Serving 2 caplets
- 45 servings
Prostate & Virility by GNC Mega Men lists 40 ingredients, 40 with an amount per serving of 2 caplets, such as 1,500 mcg of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 40 mcg (1,600 IU) of vitamin D and 22.1 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 25, 2024.
What is in Prostate & Virility?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 caplets. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate50% as beta-carotene, 50% as acetate | 1,500 mcg | 167% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate | 300 mg | 333% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D31600IU | 40 mcg (1,600 IU) | 200% | Higher than 79% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Natural | 22.1 mg | 147% | |
| Vitamin Kas Phytonadione | 80 mcg | 67% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1 | 50 mg | 4,167% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 50 mg | 3,846% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, Niacinamide | 50 mg | 313% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 667 mcg DFE | 167% | |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 50 mcg | 2,083% | Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1,000% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-Pantothenate | 50 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate | 10 mg | 2% | 80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate | 200 mg | 15% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium Iodide | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide | 100 mg | 24% | Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Oxide | 25 mg | 227% | Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine | 200 mcg | 364% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Cupric Oxide | 2 mg | 222% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate | 2 mg | 87% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate | 120 mcg | 363% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium Molybdate | 75 mcg | 167% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Saw Palmetto | 100 mg | 69% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Pumpkin Seed Meal | 60 mg | 53% of 294 products listing pumpkin give more (median 80 mg). | |
| Yohimbe Bark Extractas Pausinystalia yohimbe Bark Extract | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 313 products listing yohimbe (median 31.3 mg). | |
| Yohimbine Alkaloids2% | 1 mg | 90% of 141 products listing yohimbine give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | 68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Horny Goat Weed, Powderas Epimedium sagittatum, Powder | 20 mg | 96% of 93 products listing horny goat weed give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Maca, Powderas Lepidium meyenii, Powder | 20 mg | 97% of 728 products listing maca give more (median 250 mg). | |
| L-Arginineas L-Arginine Hydrochloride | 10 mg | 98% of 1,455 products listing arginine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Inositol | 10 mg | 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Silicaas Silicon Dioxide | 4 mg | 44% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Chelate | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Lutein | 950 mcg | 68% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 950 mcg | 64% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Zeaxanthin Isomers | 190 mcg | 84% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Astaxanthinas Haematococcus pluvialis | 50 mcg | 80% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Sodium Metavanadate | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 315845 (entered September 25, 2024), 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.
- 90% of the 141 products that print an amount of yohimbine list more than its 1 mg of yohimbine (median 3 mg).
- 96% of the 93 products that print an amount of horny goat weed list more than its 20 mg of horny goat weed (median 500 mg).
- 97% of the 728 products that print an amount of maca list more than its 20 mg of maca (median 250 mg).
- 98% of the 1,455 products that print an amount of arginine list more than its 10 mg of L-arginine (filed by NIH under arginine) (median 500 mg).
- 80% of the 955 products that print an amount of astaxanthin list more than its 0.05 mg of astaxanthin (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 Prostate & Virility's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Mega Men 50 Plus MultivitaminGNC Mega Men 35 shared, 64% alike
- 50 PlusGNC Mega Men 35 shared, 64% alike
- Mega Men Essentials 50 Plus One DailyGNC Mega Men 31 shared, 63% alike
- 50 Plus MiniGNC Mega Men 30 shared, 62% alike
- 50 Plus One Daily MultiGNC Mega Men 31 shared, 61% alike
- 50 Plus One Daily MultiGNC Mega Men Essentials 31 shared, 61% 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
- Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two caplets daily with food.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Contains: Soybeans, fish (anchovy, mackerel, pollock, sardine, smelt, salmon, tuna, cod or a combination thereof).
- Contains a bioengineered food ingredient.
- Warning: Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Use only as directed.
- Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
- Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. Inform your physician of this product’s biotin content before any lab test. Niacin may cause a temporary flushing reaction.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 315845.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Ethyl Vanillin, Titanium Dioxide, Caramel color, Polyethylene Glycol, Talc.
How many labels does Prostate & Virility have?
4 labels are on file under this name since October 26, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 315845 (current) Entered September 25, 2024 · on the market · 90 caplets · UPC 0 48107 15969 6
- Label 218984 Entered April 23, 2020 · off the market December 18, 2023 · 90 timed-release caplets
- Label 69310 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market December 23, 2019 · 90 caplets
- Label 782 Entered October 26, 2011 · off the market December 18, 2023 · 90 caplets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names GNC Holdings, LLC (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC Mega Men products.