Ultimate Man 50+
by The Vitamin Shoppe · tablet or pill · 180 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- DSLD label 204812
- Serving 3 tablets
- 60 servings
Ultimate Man 50+ by The Vitamin Shoppe lists 36 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 1,500 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 200 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 25 mg of vitamin E; 3 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 24, 2019.
What is in Ultimate Man 50+?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 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 Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Retinyl Palmitate, and 50% Beta Carotene) Note: 5000 IU | 1,500 mcg RAE | 170% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 200 mg | 220% | Higher than 63% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Active C | no amount given | ||
| Tri-Scorb Proprietary Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Calcium Ascorbate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Magnesium Ascorbate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Zinc Ascorbate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 1000 IU | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | 125% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopherol Succinate) Note: 30 IU | 25 mg | 170% | |
| Vitamin Kas Vitamin K2Vitamin K (Form: as Vitamin K2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7)) | 45 mcg | 40% | 67% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1) | 20 mg | 1,670% | Higher than 69% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 20 mg | 1,540% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 30 mg NE | 190% | Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1,470% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 1,333 mcg DFE | 330% | |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 25 mcg | 1,040% | 54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 300 mcg | 1,000% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 20 mg | 400% | Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 200 mg | 35% | Higher than 85% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Active C, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, and Active C) | 300 mg | 25% | Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Active C, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, and Active C) | 150 mg | 35% | Higher than 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Active C, Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate, and Active C) | 30 mg | 270% | Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 100 mcg | 180% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper GlycinateCopper (Form: as Copper Glycinate) | 2 mg | 220% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 2 mg | 90% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) | 120 mcg | 340% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum GlycinateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Glycinate) | 75 mcg | 170% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Saw Palmetto extractas Fatty AcidsSaw Palmetto extract (Form: standardized to 45% Fatty Acids Note: 90 mg) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Serenoa Species: repens | 200 mg | 45% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Ginkgo biloba extractas FlavoneglycosidesGinkgo biloba extract (Form: standardized to 24% Flavoneglycosides Note: 28.8 mg) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Ginkgo Species: biloba | 120 mg | Higher than 65% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo (median 60 mg). | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 50 mg | 47% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Co-Enzyme Q-10 | 20 mg | 80% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Boron GlycinateBoron (Form: as Boron Glycinate) | 3 mg | The label names the compound (Boron Glycinate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the boron it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Lutein | 1 mg | 62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 1 mg | 50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate) | 1 mg | Higher than 94% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 204812 (entered July 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 1,000 mcg of vanadium is higher than 94% of the 1,744 vanadium products that print an amount; 69 list more.
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 Ultimate Man 50+'s, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultimate Woman 50+The Vitamin Shoppe 33 shared, 87% alike
- One Daily Men's 50+The Vitamin Shoppe 28 shared, 64% alike
- Men's Super MultiU.S. Longevity Institute · off the market 29 shared, 63% alike
- Ultimate Men's MultiOneSource · off the market 30 shared, 62% alike
- Ortho Multi Softgels for MenProtocol For Life Balance · off the market 29 shared, 62% alike
- Added Protection III (Without Iron)Douglas Laboratories · off the market 28 shared, 62% 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 three (3) tablets daily, preferably with meals.
- Warnings
- Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
- 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
- Does not contain: Gluten, salt, artificial colors or flavors.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 204812.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Aqueous Coating.
How many labels does Ultimate Man 50+ have?
16 labels are on file under this name since October 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 204812 (current) Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 204798 Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 202221 Entered June 24, 2019 · off the market March 1, 2019 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 202204 Entered May 28, 2019 · off the market March 1, 2019 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 180333 Entered September 21, 2018 · off the market December 3, 2018 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 180492 Entered August 31, 2018 · off the market December 3, 2018 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 70248 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market May 1, 2018 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 70246 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market May 1, 2018 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 68976 Entered December 23, 2016 · on the market · 108 tablets · UPC 7 66536 03133 7
- Label 55848 Entered January 25, 2016 · off the market December 4, 2015 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 55846 Entered January 25, 2016 · off the market December 4, 2015 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 54994 Entered December 23, 2015 · off the market December 16, 2016 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 54992 Entered December 23, 2015 · off the market December 16, 2016 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 36086 Entered August 26, 2014 · off the market December 13, 2015 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02743 9
- Label 36081 Entered August 26, 2014 · off the market December 13, 2015 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 66536 02742 2
- Label 26982 Entered October 25, 2013 · on the market · 180 tablets
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.