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Men's Multi 50+

by Thorne · capsule · 180 capsules

  • Off the market since March 2025 (NIH)
  • UPC 6 93749 01132 3
  • DSLD label 291787
  • Serving 3 to 6 capsules; amounts per 6 capsules
  • 30 servings

Men's Multi 50+ by Thorne lists 27 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 6 capsules, such as 2.63 mg of vitamin A, 850 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D and 268 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 22, 2023.

What is in Men's Multi 50+?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 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).

Men's Multi 50+: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 291787, 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 Men's Multi 50+ 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 D31,000 IU25 mcg (1,000 IU)125%Vitamin D in Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-TocopherylVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl)268 mg1,787%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride40 mg3,333%Thiamin in Men's Multi 50+ 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 Men's Multi 50+ 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 Men's Multi 50+ 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)10 mg588%Vitamin B6 in Men's Multi 50+ against 15,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg10 mg

Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate1.7 mg DFE425%
L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolateas Glucosamine Salt, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid1 mg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin450 mcg18,750%Vitamin B12 in Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Biotin400 mcg1,333%Biotin in Men's Multi 50+ 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 Pantothenate413 mg8,260%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Men's Multi 50+ 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 Citrate35 mg6%Choline in Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Calciumas Calcium Malate240 mg18%Calcium in Men's Multi 50+ against 17,831 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg240 mg

Higher than 72% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)225 mcg150%Iodine in Men's Multi 50+ against 6,382 products225 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg225 mcg

Higher than 90% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium MalateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Malate)180 mg43%Magnesium in Men's Multi 50+ against 14,003 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg180 mg

Higher than 74% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateZinc (Form: as TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate)15 mg136%Zinc in Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine200 mcg364%Selenium in Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Manganeseas TRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as TRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)6 mg261%Manganese in Men's Multi 50+ 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 Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Boronas Bororganic Boron Glycinate ComplexBoron (Form: as Bororganic Boron Glycinate Complex)3 mgBoron in Men's Multi 50+ 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).

Luteinas Aztec Marigold extractLutein (Form: from Aztec Marigold extract PlantPart: flower Genus: Tagetes Species: erecta)144 mcgLutein in Men's Multi 50+ against 2,493 products0.144 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.144 mg

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

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 291787 (entered June 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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 0.144 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?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 3-6 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 Multi without copper and iron
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 291787.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Calcium Laurate.

How many labels does Men's Multi 50+ have?

4 labels are on file under this name since July 23, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 291787 (current) Entered June 22, 2023 · off the market March 28, 2025 · 180 capsules · UPC 6 93749 01132 3
  2. Label 260481 Entered December 18, 2021 · off the market February 21, 2023 · 180 capsules · UPC 6 93749 01132 3
  3. Label 239034 Entered November 21, 2020 · off the market October 4, 2021 · 180 capsules · UPC 6 93749 01132 3
  4. Label 231294 Entered July 23, 2020 · off the market August 28, 2020 · 100 capsules · UPC 6 93749 01132 3

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. (manufacturer). All Thorne products.

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