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Spectra Man

by DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont · tablet or pill · 240 tablets

  • Off the market since August 2022 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 26664 21962 6
  • DSLD label 23648
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 120 servings

Spectra Man by DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont lists 52 ingredients, 52 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 9,500 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 200 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2013.

What is in Spectra Man?

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

Spectra Man: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 23648, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A9,500 IU190%Vitamin A in Spectra Man against 5,772 products9,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.9,500 IU

Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 19,000 IU.

Vitamin A Palmitate2,000 IU
Beta-Carotenebeta-carotene7,500 IU
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as ascorbic acid, and calcium ascorbate)500 mg833%Vitamin C in Spectra Man 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 Cholecalciferol100 IU (2.5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in Spectra Man against 14,175 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2.5 mcg

92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)200 IU667%Vitamin E in Spectra Man against 6,459 products200 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.200 IU

Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 400 IU.

Vitamin K2.5 mcg3%Vitamin K in Spectra Man against 4,607 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg2.5 mcg

over 99% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mcg.

Thiamine35 mg2,333%Thiamin in Spectra Man against 9,830 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg35 mg

Higher than 81% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

Riboflavin35 mg2,059%Riboflavin in Spectra Man against 9,824 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg35 mg

Higher than 84% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: and as Niacinamide)35 mg175%Niacin in Spectra Man against 12,413 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg35 mg

Higher than 69% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg. 2 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: Pyridoxine HCl, and Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Spectra Man 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.

Folic Acid200 mcg50%Folate in Spectra Man against 7,022 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.200 mcg

71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin35 mcg583%Vitamin B12 in Spectra Man against 14,425 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg35 mcg

50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mcg.

Biotin150 mcg50%Biotin in Spectra Man against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg.

Pantothenic Acid35 mg350%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Spectra Man against 10,060 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg35 mg

Higher than 69% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

Calciumas Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Ca Citrate)300 mg30%Calcium in Spectra Man against 17,831 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg300 mg

Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg.

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)35 mcg23%Iodine in Spectra Man against 6,382 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg35 mcg

91% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mcg.

Magnesiumas Mg OxideMagnesium (Form: as Mg Oxide)150 mg38%Magnesium in Spectra Man against 14,003 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg150 mg

Higher than 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Zinc15 mg100%Zinc in Spectra Man 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 L-Selenomethionine25 mcg36%Selenium in Spectra Man against 7,658 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg25 mcg

75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Copper0.025 mg1%Copper in Spectra Man against 6,468 products0.025 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.025 mg

99% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.05 mg.

Manganese2.5 mg125%Manganese in Spectra Man against 7,016 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.5 mg

Higher than 68% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Cr Polynicotinate)25 mcg21%Chromium in Spectra Man against 7,825 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg25 mcg

83% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Molybdenum25 mcg33%Molybdenum in Spectra Man 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). Per day at the most servings: 50 mcg.

Potassiumas K CitratePotassium (Form: as K Citrate)25 mg1%Potassium in Spectra Man 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). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Boron0.5 mgBoron in Spectra Man 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). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg.

Siliconas Horsetail Rush3 mgSilicon in Spectra Man against 1,220 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.3 mg

55% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Vanadium10 mcgVanadium in Spectra Man against 1,744 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg10 mcg

60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mcg.

Choline35 mg6%*Choline in Spectra Man against 4,738 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg35 mg

51% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

Inositol35 mgInositol in Spectra Man against 4,042 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.35 mg

Higher than 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

Paba35 mgPABA in Spectra Man against 1,610 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.35 mg

Higher than 59% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

L-CysteineL-Cysteine Note: Enteric Coated50 mgCysteine in Spectra Man against 516 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.50 mg

55% of 516 products listing cysteine give more (median 85 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

L-Glutamine50 mgGlutamine in Spectra Man against 1,850 products0.05 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.05 g

93% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.1 g.

DL-MethionineDL-Methionine Note: enteric coated50 mgDL-Methionine in Spectra Man against 151 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 132.5 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

46% of 151 products listing DL-methionine give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

L-Aspartic Acid75 mgAspartic Acid in Spectra Man against 377 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.75 mg

82% of 377 products listing aspartic acid give more (median 337 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

Saw Palmetto15 mgSaw Palmetto in Spectra Man against 1,109 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.15 mg

97% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Nettle7.5 mgStinging Nettle in Spectra Man against 710 products7.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 120 mg.7.5 mg

98% of 710 products listing stinging nettle give more (median 120 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg.

Pygeum5 mgPygeum in Spectra Man against 326 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 33.72 mg to 120 mg, the median 100 mg.5 mg

97% of 326 products listing pygeum give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Octacosanol250 mcgOctacosanol in Spectra Man against 186 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.250 mcg

Higher than 52% of 186 products listing octacosanol (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mcg.

Soy Lecithin50 mgLecithin in Spectra Man against 804 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

73% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.
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Spectra Man: rows 41 to 53
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Gamma-Linolenic Acid5 mgGamma Linolenic Acid in Spectra Man against 740 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 160 mg, the median 90 mg.5 mg

96% of 740 products listing gamma linolenic acid give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Alpha Lipoic Acid5 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Spectra Man against 2,407 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

92% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Lycopene2.5 mgLycopene in Spectra Man against 1,691 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.2.5 mg

Higher than 60% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Bioperine(TM)2.5 mgBlack Pepper in Spectra Man against 2,363 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 10 mg, the median 5 mg.2.5 mg

86% of 2,363 products listing black pepper give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Rna5 mgRNA in Spectra Man against 159 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 47.5 mg, the median 20 mg.5 mg

67% of 159 products listing RNA give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Mixed Citrus Bioflavonoids50 mgFlavonoid in Spectra Man against 2,343 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

46% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Hesperidin12.5 mgHesperidin in Spectra Man against 552 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 20 mg.12.5 mg

61% of 552 products listing hesperidin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Rutin12.5 mgRutin in Spectra Man against 1,232 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.12.5 mg

70% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Pectin12.5 mgPectin in Spectra Man against 526 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.12.5 mg

86% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Betaine HCl10 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in Spectra Man against 914 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

88% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Bromelain2 mgBromelain in Spectra Man against 1,337 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.2 mg

98% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

PapainPapain Note: Enteric Coated2 mgPapain in Spectra Man against 607 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 75 mg, the median 40 mg.2 mg

94% of 607 products listing papain give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

{Proprietary Blend}as Vegetarian Enzymes{Proprietary Blend} (Form: A Proprietary Blend of Vegetarian Enzymes (Form: Including Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Hemicellulase, and Lactase))2 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 23648 (entered July 25, 2013), 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:

  • 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • over 99% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 2.5 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 70 mg of niacin, 2 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 91% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 35 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
  • 99% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.025 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).

The NIH database records 1 to 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 Spectra Man'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: As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets with breakfast and 2 tablets with lunch, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product is free of rice and yeast.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 23648.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Selenium {Amino Acid Chelate}, Molybdenum {Amino Acid Chelate}, Boron {Amino Acid Chelate}, Vanadium {Amino Acid Chelate}, Copper {Amino Acid Chelate}, Vegetable Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze.

How many labels does Spectra Man have?

2 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 23648 (current) Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market August 17, 2022 · 240 tablets · UPC 0 26664 21962 6
  2. Label 23644 Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market August 17, 2022 · 120 tablets · UPC 0 26664 21961 9

DSLD also links this label to: Spectra Man (package size difference, same product), Spectra Man (image difference, same product), Spectra Man (package size difference, same product), Spectra Man (image difference, same product), Spectra Man (package size difference, same product), Spectra Man (image difference, same product).

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

Who makes it?

The label names DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont a division of FoodScience Corp. (distributor), Essex Junction, VT. All DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont products.

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