Ultra Preventive Forte-Chel (Capsules)
by Douglas Laboratories · capsule · 210 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 10186
- Serving 15 capsules
- 14 servings
Ultra Preventive Forte-Chel (Capsules) by Douglas Laboratories lists 46 ingredients, 44 with an amount per serving of 15 capsules, such as 25,000 IU of vitamin A, 3,000 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 800 IU of vitamin E; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 25, 2012.
What is in Ultra Preventive Forte-Chel (Capsules)?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 15 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 Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 40% Vitamin A Palmitate, [15,000 IU] as 60% Beta-Carotene) | 25,000 IU | 500% | Higher than 96% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 3,000 mg | 5,000% | Higher than over 99% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). 1.5 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin D | 100 IU (2.5 mcg) | 25% | 92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 800 IU | 2,667% | Higher than 99% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 100 mg | 6,667% | Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 45 mg | 2,647% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Blend | 190 mg | 950% | |
| Niacinamide | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Niacin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 95 mg | 4,750% | Higher than 96% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12 | 100 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) | 300 mg | 3,000% | Higher than 97% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium Complex (Form: from Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate) | 600 mg | 60% | Higher than 91% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 200 mcg | 133% | Higher than 87% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Aspartate/Taurate/Ascorbate ComplexMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Aspartate/Taurate/Ascorbate Complex) | 600 mg | 150% | |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: from Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 30 mg | 200% | Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid Chelate | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: from Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 3 mg | 150% | Higher than 96% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Aspartate/Sulfate ComplexManganese (Form: from Manganese Aspartate/Sulfate Complex) | 20 mg | 1,000% | |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: from Chromium Polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ComplexMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Amino Acid Complex) | 100 mcg | 133% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate/Ascorbate ComplexPotassium (Form: from Potassium Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex) | 99 mg | 2% | 49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Riboflavin 5-Phosphate | 5 mg | ||
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate, Choline CitrateCholine (Form: from 150 mg Choline Citrate/Bitartrate) | 60 mg | 11%* | Higher than 66% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 100 mg | Higher than 76% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 100 mg | Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Paba | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). | |
| Vanadium Amino Acid ChelateVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Amino Acid Complex) | 50 mcg | The label names the compound (Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the vanadium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Boronas Boron ComplexBoron (Form: from Boron Complex (Form: Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate)) | 3 mg | Higher than 78% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Trace Elementsas Mineral Complex | 100 mcg | ||
| L-Cysteine | 190 mg | Higher than 72% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg). | |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 10 mg | 96% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). | |
| Glutamic Acid | 25 mg | 67% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). | |
| Betaine | 114 mg | 56% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Pyridoxine 5-Phosphate | 5 mg | ||
| L-Taurine | 250 mg | 62% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| L-Carnitine | 200 mg | 69% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine | 50 mg | 87% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| L-GlutathioneL-Glutathione Note: reduced | 100 mg | Higher than 61% of 717 products listing glutathione (median 50 mg). | |
| Coenzyme Q-10 | 30 mg | 67% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Edta | 300 mg | 48% of 50 products listing EDTA give more (median 300 mg). | |
| GarlicGarlic PlantPart: bulb Note: deodorized | 200 mg | 45% of 1,075 products listing garlic give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Ginkgo biloba | 40 mg | 68% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Hawthorne | 200 mg | 43% of 589 products listing hawthorn give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Cayenne | 50 mg | Higher than 50% of 874 products listing capsicum (median 44.5 mg). | |
| Ginger | 100 mg | Higher than 56% of 1,770 products listing ginger (median 60 mg). | |
| Bromelain | 1,000 MCU | ||
| Octacosanol | 1,000 mcg | Higher than 74% of 186 products listing octacosanol (median 200 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 10186 (entered June 25, 2012), 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 25,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 96% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 32 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 3,000 mg of vitamin C, 1.5 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 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)).
- Its 800 IU of vitamin E is higher than 99% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 72 list more.
- Its 100 mg of thiamin is higher than 94% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 163 list more.
- Its 100 mg of vitamin B6 (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than 96% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 173 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 Ultra Preventive Forte-Chel (Capsules)'s, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra Preventive Forte-ChelDouglas Laboratories 43 shared, 94% alike
- Vita-Big KidsDouglas Laboratories 32 shared, 65% alike
- Ultra Preventive EZ Easy Swallow Multivitamin TeenDouglas Laboratories · off the market 30 shared, 59% alike
- C.V. Support FormulaDouglas Laboratories 37 shared, 57% alike
- Ultra Preventive Beta With CopperDouglas Laboratories 28 shared, 51% alike
- Ultra Preventive III With Zinc PicolinateDouglas Laboratories 28 shared, 51% 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
- Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 15 capsules daily or as directed by physician. This product is best taken with meals.
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
- Storage
- For optimal storage conditions, keep refrigerated with lid tightly sealed after opening.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 10186.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silica.
How many labels does Ultra Preventive Forte-Chel (Capsules) have?
One label is on file, entered on June 25, 2012.
- Label 10186 (current) Entered June 25, 2012 · on the market · 210 capsules
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.