Symphora
by Metagenics · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 55571 01553 3
- DSLD label 27863
- Serving 2 tablets
- 30 servings
Symphora by Metagenics lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 800 IU (20 mcg) of vitamin D, 800 mcg of folate, 1,000 mcg of vitamin B12 and 50 mg of dehydroepiandrosterone. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 25, 2013.
What is in Symphora?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 800 IU (20 mcg) | 200% | Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Folateas 5-Methyl TetrahydrofolateFolate (Form: as 5-Methyl Tetrahydrofolate) | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 1,000 mcg | 16,667% | Higher than 89% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Dehydroepiandrosterone | 50 mg | Higher than 58% of 454 products listing DHEA (median 25 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 27863 (entered November 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
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 Symphora's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Youth Guard DHEA 25 mgVitamin World · off the market 1 shared, 46% alike
- Dhea 25GNC · off the market 1 shared, 46% alike
- Youth Guard DHEA 100 mgVitamin World 1 shared, 46% alike
- DHEA Support RegimenRegiMen · off the market 1 shared, 46% alike
- DHEA 50 mgNature's Bounty 1 shared, 46% alike
- DHEA 5 mg SublingualDouglas Laboratories · off the market 1 shared, 46% 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: Take two tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- Consult a physician or licensed qualified healthcare professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, liver disease, heart disease, low "good" cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over-the-counter drug.
- Avoid use if you have a history of hormone related cancer, diabetes, or bipolar disorder.
- Do not exceed recommended serving or use for more than 6 months. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increased levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified healthcare professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms.
- KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR NURSING.
- WARNINGS: NOT FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 27863.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silica, Coating.
How many labels does Symphora have?
One label is on file, entered on November 25, 2013.
- Label 27863 (current) Entered November 25, 2013 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 7 55571 01553 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names METAGENICS, INC. Makers of Professional Quality Supplements (manufacturer), San Clemente, CA. All Metagenics products.