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Energy Formula

by The Vitamin Shoppe · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 66536 03293 8
  • DSLD label 213786
  • Serving 1 tablet

Energy Formula by The Vitamin Shoppe lists 31 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 1,500 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 25 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2020.

What is in Energy Formula?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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).

Energy Formula: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 213786, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene) Note: 5000 IU1,500 mcg RAE170%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid250 mg280%Vitamin C in Energy Formula 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).

Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 400 IU10 mcg (400 IU)50%Vitamin D in Energy Formula against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) Note: 30 IU25 mg170%
Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)30 mg2,500%Thiamin in Energy Formula against 9,830 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg30 mg

Higher than 78% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B230 mg2,310%Riboflavin in Energy Formula 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).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)30 mg NE190%Niacin in Energy Formula 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).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)30 mg1,765%Vitamin B6 in Energy Formula against 15,277 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg30 mg

Higher than 82% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate680 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)50 mcg2,085%Vitamin B12 in Energy Formula against 14,425 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)100 mcg335%Biotin in Energy Formula against 9,447 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg100 mcg

61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)30 mg600%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Energy Formula against 10,060 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg30 mg

Higher than 66% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)10 mg2%Choline in Energy Formula against 4,738 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg10 mg

80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate)165 mg15%Calcium in Energy Formula against 17,831 products165 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg165 mg

Higher than 61% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate)7 mg40%Iron in Energy Formula against 6,910 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg7 mg

Higher than 59% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Energy Formula 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).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)50 mg10%Magnesium in Energy Formula against 14,003 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg50 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)7 mg65%Zinc in Energy Formula against 13,186 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg7 mg

68% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine)70 mcg130%Selenium in Energy Formula 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).

Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate)2 mg85%Manganese in Energy Formula 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).

Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) (Alt. Name: Chromax)50 mcg145%Chromium in Energy Formula against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Guarana extractas CaffeineGuarana extract (Form: std. to 22% Caffeine Note: 22 mg) PlantPart: seed100 mgGuarana in Energy Formula against 317 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 125 mg.100 mg

53% of 317 products listing guarana give more (median 125 mg).

Ginseng50 mgOriental Ginseng in Energy Formula against 706 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.50 mg

56% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg).

Eleuthero extractas EleutherosidesEleuthero extract (Form: std. to 0.8% Eleutherosides Note: 0.4 mg) PlantPart: root and stem Genus: Eleutherococcus Species: senticosus50 mgEleuthero in Energy Formula against 726 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

64% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg).

Green Tea extractas PolyphenolsGreen Tea extract (Form: std. to 50% Polyphenols Note: 25 mg) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis50 mgGreen Tea in Energy Formula 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).

Inositol50 mgInositol in Energy Formula against 4,042 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.50 mg

Higher than 55% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Paba25 mgPABA in Energy Formula against 1,610 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Bee Pollen powder10 mgBee Pollen in Energy Formula against 240 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 62.5 mg to 900 mg, the median 265 mg.10 mg

95% of 240 products listing bee pollen give more (median 265 mg).

Royal Jelly 3Xas 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic AcidRoyal Jelly 3X (Form: std. to 4% 10-HAD)4.3 mgRoyal Jelly in Energy Formula against 242 products4.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 472.5 mg, the median 100 mg.4.3 mg

91% of 242 products listing royal jelly give more (median 100 mg).

Coenzyme Q-10100 mcgCoenzyme Q-10 in Energy Formula against 2,922 products0.1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.0.1 mg

99% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 213786 (entered February 26, 2020), 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 240 products that print an amount of bee pollen list more than its 10 mg of bee pollen (median 265 mg).
  • 91% of the 242 products that print an amount of royal jelly list more than its 4.3 mg of royal jelly (median 100 mg).
  • 99% of the 2,922 products that print an amount of coenzyme Q-10 list more than its 0.1 mg of coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 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 Energy Formula'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
Directions: Take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
Warnings
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free Nut-free
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 213786.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Aqueous Coating, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Modified Cellulose, Stearic Acid.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality Promise Tested & Trusted.

How many labels does Energy Formula have?

6 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 213786 (current) Entered February 26, 2020 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03293 8
  2. Label 188896 Entered February 25, 2019 · off the market December 23, 2019 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03293 8
  3. Label 176091 Entered August 31, 2018 · off the market November 5, 2018 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03293 8
  4. Label 80999 Entered December 22, 2017 · off the market November 29, 2017 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03293 8
  5. Label 64767 Entered September 22, 2016 · off the market October 11, 2017 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03293 8
  6. Label 55827 Entered January 25, 2016 · off the market July 28, 2016 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03293 8

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

Who makes it?

The label names Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (distributor), Secaucus, NJ. All The Vitamin Shoppe products.

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