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Al's Formula

by Thorne · capsule · 240 capsules

  • Off the market since October 2020 (NIH)
  • UPC 6 93749 01406 5
  • DSLD label 207414
  • Serving 4 to 8 capsules; amounts per 8 capsules
  • 30 servings

Al's Formula by Thorne lists 42 ingredients, 42 with an amount per serving of 8 capsules, such as 2.63 mg of vitamin A, 850 mg of vitamin C, 40 mcg (1,600 IU) of vitamin D and 268 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 24, 2019.

What is in Al's Formula?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8 capsules. 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).

Al's Formula: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 207414, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A2.63 mg292%
Beta-Carotene1,875 mcg
Vitamin A Palmitate750 mcg
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid850 mg944%Vitamin C in Al's Formula against 18,583 products850 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg850 mg

Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Vitamin D3) Note: 1,600 IU40 mcg (1,600 IU)200%Vitamin D in Al's Formula against 14,175 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg40 mcg

Higher than 79% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-TocopherylVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl)268 mg1,787%
Vitamin Kas Vitamin K1Vitamin K (Form: as Vitamin K1)100 mcg83%Vitamin K in Al's Formula against 4,607 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 69% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamin HCl)40 mg3,333%Thiamin in Al's Formula against 9,830 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg40 mg

Higher than 81% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate SodiumRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate Sodium)11 mg846%Riboflavin in Al's Formula against 9,824 products11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg11 mg

Higher than 67% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacin160 mg1,000%Niacin in Al's Formula against 12,413 products160 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg160 mg

Higher than 94% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 4.6 times the adult UL a day.

Niacinamide130 mg
Niacin30 mg
Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate)16.9 mg994%Vitamin B6 in Al's Formula against 15,277 products16.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg16.9 mg

Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate1.7 mg DFE425%
Calcium Folinate500 mcg
L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolateas Glucosamine Salt, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic AcidL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (Form: from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) (Alt. Name: Quatrefolic)500 mcg
Vitamin B12450 mcg18,750%Vitamin B12 in Al's Formula against 14,425 products450 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg450 mcg

Higher than 82% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Adenosylcobalamin225 mcg
Methylcobalamin225 mcg
Biotin400 mcg1,333%Biotin in Al's Formula against 9,447 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg400 mcg

Higher than 77% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)413 mg8,260%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Al's Formula against 10,060 products413 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg413 mg

Higher than 98% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Cholineas Choline CitrateCholine (Form: as Choline Citrate)35 mg6%Choline in Al's Formula 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).

Calcium300 mg23%Calcium in Al's Formula 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).

Calcium Citrate150 mg
Calcium Malate150 mg
Magnesium285 mg68%Magnesium in Al's Formula against 14,003 products285 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg285 mg

Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Magnesium Citrate142.5 mg
Magnesium Malate142.5 mgMagnesium Malate in Al's Formula against 57 products142.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 500 mg, the median 140 mg.142.5 mg

Higher than 56% of 57 products listing magnesium malate (median 140 mg).

Zincas Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Picolinate)30 mg273%Zinc in Al's Formula against 13,186 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg30 mg

Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine)200 mcg364%Selenium in Al's Formula against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper PicolinateCopper (Form: as Copper Picolinate)1.5 mg167%Copper in Al's Formula against 6,468 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1.5 mg

Higher than 62% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese PicolinateManganese (Form: as Manganese Picolinate)6 mg261%Manganese in Al's Formula against 7,016 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg6 mg

Higher than 90% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateChromium (Form: as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)200 mcg571%Chromium in Al's Formula against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum PicolinateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Picolinate)100 mcg222%Molybdenum in Al's Formula against 4,390 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract160 mgSaw Palmetto in Al's Formula against 1,109 products160 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.160 mg

51% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg).

Glycine100 mgGlycine in Al's Formula against 1,078 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.100 mg

64% of 1,078 products listing glycine give more (median 300 mg).

L-Alanine100 mgAlanine in Al's Formula against 475 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.100 mg

75% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg).

L-Glutamic Acid100 mgGlutamic Acid in Al's Formula against 697 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.100 mg

Higher than 52% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg).

Hawthorn extract50 mgHawthorn in Al's Formula against 589 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mg to 400 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

78% of 589 products listing hawthorn give more (median 200 mg).

Boronas Boron PicolinateBoron (Form: as Boron Picolinate)3 mgBoron in Al's Formula against 3,339 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg3 mg

Higher than 78% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadium PicolinateVanadium (Form: as Vanadium Picolinate)100 mcgVanadium in Al's Formula against 1,744 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 75% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

Luteinas Aztec Marigold extractLutein (Form: from Aztec Marigold extract PlantPart: flower Genus: Tagetes Species: erecta)192 mcgLutein in Al's Formula against 2,493 products0.192 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.192 mg

94% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 207414 (entered September 24, 2019), 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:

  • Its 850 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 1,732 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 160 mg of niacin, 4.6 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 413 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 98% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 199 list more.
  • 94% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.192 mg of lutein (median 3 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 Al's 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
Suggested use: Take 4-8 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Warnings
Tamper evident: Use only if bottle is sealed.
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten free
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 207414.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Laurate, Silicon Dioxide.

How many labels does Al's Formula have?

2 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 207414 (current) Entered September 24, 2019 · off the market October 11, 2020 · 240 capsules · UPC 6 93749 01406 5
  2. Label 183235 Entered November 21, 2018 · off the market January 11, 2019 · 240 capsules · UPC 6 93749 01406 5

DSLD also links this label to: Al's Formula (image difference, same product), Al's Formula (image difference, same product), Al's Formula (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 Thorne Research, Inc. (distributor). All Thorne products.

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