PlainVitamins

True Balance

by NOW · capsule · 120 veg capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  • DSLD label 314142
  • Serving 2 veg capsules; amounts per 5 veg capsules
  • 60 servings

True Balance by NOW lists 26 ingredients, 26 with an amount per serving of 5 veg capsules, such as 750 mcg of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of vitamin D3 and 134 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 25, 2024.

What is in True Balance?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 veg 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).

True Balance: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 314142, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 100% Beta-Carotene)750 mcg83%
Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from Calcium Ascorbate)120 mg133%Vitamin C in True Balance against 18,583 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mg.

Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D-3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 500 IU12.5 mcg (500 IU)63%Vitamin D in True Balance against 14,175 products12.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg12.5 mcg

53% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)134 mg893%
Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: from Thiamin HCl)20 mg1,667%Thiamin in True Balance against 9,830 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg20 mg

Higher than 69% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Riboflavin15 mg1,154%Riboflavin in True Balance against 9,824 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg15 mg

Higher than 69% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacin)70 mg438%Niacin in True Balance against 12,413 products70 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg70 mg

Higher than 85% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 140 mg. 4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: from Pyridoxine HCl)16.5 mg971%Vitamin B6 in True Balance against 15,277 products16.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg16.5 mg

Higher than 70% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 33 mg.

Folateas Glucosamine Salt, Quatrefolic (6S)-5-MTHFFolate (Form: from Quatrefolic (6S)-5-MTHF (Alt. Name: Methyltetrahydrofolate), Glucosamine Salt)340 mcg DFE85%
(6s)-5-Mthf200 mcg
Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)40 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in True Balance against 14,425 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg40 mcg

Higher than 50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mcg.

Biotin1,600 mcg5,333%Biotin in True Balance against 9,447 products1,600 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg1,600 mcg

Higher than 88% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 3,200 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: from Calcium Pantothenate)60 mg1,200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in True Balance against 10,060 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg60 mg

Higher than 82% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg.

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate)15 mg3%Choline in True Balance against 4,738 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg15 mg

76% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Citrate, and Calcium Ascorbate)60 mg5%Calcium in True Balance against 17,831 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg60 mg

68% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Bisglycinate, Magnesium CitrateTRAACS30 mg7%Magnesium in True Balance against 14,003 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg30 mg

75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: from Zinc Gluconate)15 mg136%Zinc in True Balance 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-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: from L-Selenomethionine)62.5 mcg114%Selenium in True Balance against 7,658 products62.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg62.5 mcg

Higher than 51% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 125 mcg.

Manganeseas Manganese BisglycinateTRAACS2.5 mg109%Manganese in True Balance 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 Nicotinate GlycinateTRAACS450 mcg1,286%Chromium in True Balance against 7,825 products450 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg450 mcg

Higher than 95% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 900 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate50 mg1%Potassium in True Balance against 11,614 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg50 mg

72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Gymnema sylvestre Leaf Extract50 mgGymnema in True Balance against 444 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 67 mg to 323.33 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

77% of 444 products listing gymnema give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

L-Carnitineas L-Carnitine TartrateL-Carnitine (Form: from L-Carnitine Tartrate) (Alt. Name: Carnipure)20 mgL-Carnitine in True Balance against 1,338 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.20 mg

91% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Inositol15 mgInositol in True Balance against 4,042 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.15 mg

69% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Vitamin K2as MenaQ7Vitamin K-2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7 (Alt. Name: MenaQ7, MK-7))50 mcg42%*Vitamin K in True Balance against 4,607 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg50 mcg

60% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Vanadiumas Vanadium Amino Acid ChelateVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate)9 mcgVanadium in True Balance against 1,744 products9 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg9 mcg

92% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 18 mcg.

* % 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 314142 (entered September 25, 2024), 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:

  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 140 mg of niacin, 4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 450 mcg of chromium is higher than 95% of the 7,825 chromium products that print an amount; 382 list more.
  • 91% of the 1,338 products that print an amount of L-carnitine list more than its 20 mg of L-carnitine (median 500 mg).
  • 92% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 9 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).

The NIH database records 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?

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 Usage: Take 2 capsules twice daily with food.
Warnings
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that process other ingredients containing these allergens.
Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Diabetics and hypoglycemics should consult with a physician before using this product. This product contains Biotin which may interfere with some blood test results. Go to nowfoods.com/biotinlab for details.
Consult a physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Vitamin E from non-GMO soy.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 314142.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Triangle K (Kosher); GMP Quality Assured.

How many labels does True Balance have?

7 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 314142 (current) Entered September 25, 2024 · on the market · 120 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  2. Label 245555 Entered March 25, 2021 · off the market February 12, 2024 · 120 veg capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  3. Label 71215 Entered February 24, 2017 · off the market September 22, 2023 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  4. Label 57737 Entered March 24, 2016 · off the market November 30, 2016 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  5. Label 28985 Entered January 24, 2014 · off the market December 23, 2015 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  6. Label 28971 Entered January 24, 2014 · off the market March 29, 2013 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2
  7. Label 15223 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market November 26, 2012 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03380 2

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

Who makes it?

The label names NOW FOODS (manufacturer), Bloomingdale, IL. All NOW products.

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