Ultra Multiplex Advanced
by AB American Biologics · capsule · 120 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 90290 20620 8
- DSLD label 20489
- Serving 1 capsule; amounts per 2 capsules
Ultra Multiplex Advanced by AB American Biologics lists 31 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,500 IU of carotenoids, 25 mg of thiamine and 25 mg of riboflavin. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 23, 2014.
What is in Ultra Multiplex Advanced?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Retinyl Palmitate) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 10,000 IU. |
| CarotenoidsCarotenoids Note: mixed | 1,500 IU | ||
| Thiamineas Vitamin B1 | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 25 mg | 1,470% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Niacinamideas Vitamin B3 | 50 mg | 253% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Calcium Pantothenateas Vitamin B5 | 50 mg | 500% | 96% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24 mg. |
| Vitamin B6/pyridoxineas Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6/pyridoxine (Form: as {pyridoxine} hydrochloride) | 20 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. |
| Pyridoxal-5’-Phosphate B6 | 5 mg | 250% | |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 500 mcg | 6,250% | Higher than 82% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mcg. |
| Folic Acid | 200 mcg | 50% | 71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg. |
| Biotin | 50 mcg | 17% | 73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg. |
| Lipoic acid | 5 mg | 92% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg. | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 125 mg | 210% | Higher than 56% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 250 mg. |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)) | 100 IU (2.5 mcg) | 25% | 92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopherol AcetateVitamin E (Form: as dl-alpha tocopheral acetate CorrectedName: dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 100 IU | 333% | Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 200 IU. |
| Quercetin | 10 mg | 90% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| Proanthocyanidin bioflavonoidsas Grape | 10 mg | 76% of 164 products listing proanthocyanidins give more (median 36 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| Taurine | 50 mg | 87% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. | |
| Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as {Potassium} Citrate) | 30 mg | 1% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg. |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as {magnesium} citrate) | 50 mg | 13% | 59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Calcium PantothenateCalcium (Form: as {calcium} citrate, {calcium} pantothenate) | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 10 mg | 70% | 51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) | 0.75 mg | 39% | 64% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.5 mg. |
| Siliconas horsetail extract 4xSilicon (Form: as horsetail extract 4x) | 0.5 mg | 94% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1 mg. | |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as {Manganese} Citrate) | 2.5 mg | 70% | Higher than 68% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg. |
| Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as {Boron} Citrate) | 1.5 mg | Higher than 58% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg. | |
| Seleniumas Sodium SeleniteSelenium (Form: as sodium selenie CorrectedName: sodium selenite) | 75 mcg | 105% | Higher than 62% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 50 mcg | 143%* | 67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg. |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 75 mcg | 45% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mcg. |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 50 mg | 34% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for iodine, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Inositolas Myo-Inositol, PhosphatidylinositolInositol (Form: as myo-inositol, phosphatidylinositol) | 12 mcg | 97% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.024 mg. | |
| Phosphatidylcholineas other phospholipids | 50 mg | 66% of 403 products listing phosphatidylcholine give more (median 120 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
* % 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 20489 (entered May 23, 2014), 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:
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 96% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 12 mg of calcium (2 rows of the label added together) (median 115 mg).
- 92% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 5 mg of alpha lipoic acid (median 50 mg).
- 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- 90% of the 1,548 products that print an amount of quercetin list more than its 10 mg of quercetin (median 100 mg).
- 87% of the 2,337 products that print an amount of taurine list more than its 50 mg of taurine (median 500 mg).
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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Ultra Multiplex Advanced's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Multi-VitaminHarry & David · off the market 22 shared, 60% alike
- Multi Vita SoftgelsBluebonnet 23 shared, 59% alike
- Multi Basics 3AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium 25 shared, 59% alike
- Ultra AB Multi ComplexAB American Biologics 23 shared, 58% alike
- VitalActivKlaire Labs · off the market 23 shared, 57% alike
- Mature Formula without IronBronson 24 shared, 57% 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
- Recommended Use: As an adult dietary supplement take one (1) capsule with meals twice daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- Keep this and all dietary supplements out of the reach of children.
- Not to be used by pregnant or nursing mothers unless directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free of: Yeast, wheat, corn, milk, rice, sugar, salt, glutens, preservatives, and artificial colorings, hormones or flavors.
- Storage
- Store in cool dry place with cap tightly sealed.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 20489.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silica.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): AB(R).
How many labels does Ultra Multiplex Advanced have?
One label is on file, entered on May 23, 2014.
- Label 20489 (current) Entered May 23, 2014 · on the market · 120 capsules · UPC 6 90290 20620 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names AMERICAN BIOLOGICS (distributor), Chula Vista, CA. All AB American Biologics products.