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Simply 4 Energy

by Highland Laboratories · tablet or pill · 60 vegetarian tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 68305 63160 1
  • DSLD label 79861
  • Serving 4 vegetarian tablets
  • 15 servings

Simply 4 Energy by Highland Laboratories lists 45 ingredients, 30 with an amount per serving of 4 vegetarian tablets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D2 and 60 IU of vitamin E; 15 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 21, 2017.

What is in Simply 4 Energy?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 vegetarian 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).

Simply 4 Energy: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 79861, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: from 100% natural Beta-Carotene)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 20,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from Magnesium Ascorbate, and Calcium Ascorbate)250 mg416%Vitamin C in Simply 4 Energy against 18,583 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg250 mg

Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Vitamin D2as Ergocalciferol1,000 IU (25 mcg)250%Vitamin D in Simply 4 Energy 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: 100 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate60 IU200%Vitamin E in Simply 4 Energy against 6,459 products60 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.60 IU

Higher than 65% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 240 IU.

Vitamin K210 mcg12%Vitamin K in Simply 4 Energy against 4,607 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg10 mcg

95% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mcg.

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: from Thiamin HCl)100 mg6,666%Thiamin in Simply 4 Energy against 9,830 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg100 mg

Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Riboflavin100 mg5,882%Riboflavin in Simply 4 Energy against 9,824 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg100 mg

Higher than 96% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Niacin/Niacinamide100 mg500%Niacin in Simply 4 Energy against 12,413 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg100 mg

Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. 11.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: from Pyridoxine HCl)100 mg5,000%Vitamin B6 in Simply 4 Energy against 15,277 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg100 mg

Higher than 96% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. 4 times the adult UL a day.

Folic Acid800 mcg200%Folate in Simply 4 Energy 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: 3,200 mcg.

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)100 mcg1,666%Vitamin B12 in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Biotin1,000 mcg333%Biotin in Simply 4 Energy against 9,447 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg1,000 mcg

Higher than 84% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 4,000 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: from D-Calcium Pantothenate)100 mg1,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Citrate, and Calcium Ascorbate)100 mg10%Calcium in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp Genus: Laminaria Species: spp.)200 mcg133%Iodine in Simply 4 Energy against 6,382 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 87% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Ascorbate, and Magnesium Citrate)100 mg25%Magnesium in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. 1.1 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas L-Zinc MethionineZinc (Form: from L-Zinc Methionine)15 mg100%Zinc in Simply 4 Energy 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: 60 mg. 1.5 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: from L-Selenomethionine)70 mcg100%Selenium in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 280 mcg.

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: from Copper Amino Acid Chelate)1 mg50%Copper in Simply 4 Energy 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: 4 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)2 mg100%Manganese in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 8 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: from GTF Chromium Polynicotinate)120 mcg100%Chromium in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 480 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)75 mcg100%Molybdenum in Simply 4 Energy against 4,390 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: from Potassium Citrate)99 mg2%Potassium in Simply 4 Energy against 11,614 products99 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg99 mg

49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 396 mg.

Hawaiian Spirulina300 mgBlue-Green Algae in Simply 4 Energy against 709 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.300 mg

55% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mg.

All Organic Berry Blend100 mg
Acaiin the blend, no amount given
Camu Camuin the blend, no amount given
Gojiin the blend, no amount given
Mangosteenin the blend, no amount given
Maquiin the blend, no amount given
All Organic Vegetable Blend100 mg
Broccoliin the blend, no amount given
Broccoliin the blend, no amount given
Tomatoin the blend, no amount given
Carrotin the blend, no amount given
Spinachin the blend, no amount given
Kalein the blend, no amount given
Enzyme Blend (Non-/Nutrient/Non-Botanical)100 mg
Alpha-Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Bromelainin the blend, no amount given
Acid Proteaseacid stable Proteasein the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Green Tea extractas Epigallocatechin Gallate, PolyphenolsGreen Tea extract (Form: standardized to 50% Polyphenols, and 15% Epigallocatechin Gallate (Alt. Name: EGCG)) Genus: Camillia Species: sinensis50 mgGreen Tea in Simply 4 Energy against 2,595 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

69% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Ginger30 mgGinger in Simply 4 Energy against 1,770 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 60 mg.30 mg

67% of 1,770 products listing ginger give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg.

Bilberry fruit extractas AnthocyanosidesBilberry fruit extract (Form: standardized to 25% Anthocyanosides) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Vaccinium Species: myrtillus25 mgBilberry in Simply 4 Energy against 896 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

63% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Hawthorn berry standardized extractas Hyperoside FlavonoidsHawthorn berry standardized extract (Form: standardized to 5% Hyperoside Flavonoids) PlantPart: berry Genus: Crataegus Species: laevigata25 mgHawthorn in Simply 4 Energy against 589 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mg to 400 mg, the median 200 mg.25 mg

92% of 589 products listing hawthorn give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Coenzyme Q105 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Simply 4 Energy against 2,922 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.5 mg

91% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

LuteinLutein Note: natural5 mgLutein in Simply 4 Energy 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). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 79861 (entered October 21, 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:

  • 95% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 10 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
  • Its 100 mg of thiamin is higher than 94% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 163 list more.
  • Its 100 mg of riboflavin is higher than 96% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 110 list more.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 400 mg of niacin, 11.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 400 mg of vitamin B6, 4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 4 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 400 mg of magnesium, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

The NIH database records 2 to 4 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 Simply 4 Energy'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
Recommended serving is two to four tablets daily, as a dietary supplement. Can be taken as two tablets morning and two in afternoon if desired or as recommended by health care practitioner.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No corn, salt, yeast, wheat, milk & egg products, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 79861.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Chlorophyll.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP Quality Assured Earth Friendly.

How many labels does Simply 4 Energy have?

One label is on file, entered on October 21, 2017.

  1. Label 79861 (current) Entered October 21, 2017 · on the market · 60 vegetarian tablets · UPC 7 68305 63160 1

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

Who makes it?

The label names Highland Laboratories (manufacturer). All Highland Laboratories products.

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