Ultra Preventive III
by Douglas Laboratories · capsule · 180 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 97958 7
- DSLD label 245519
- Serving 6 vegetarian capsules
- 30 servings
Ultra Preventive III by Douglas Laboratories lists 29 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 6 vegetarian capsules, such as 3,750 mcg of vitamin A, 12.5 mcg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 67 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2021.
What is in Ultra Preventive III?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 vegetarian 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 AcetateVitamin A (Form: as [1,125 mcg] 30% Vitamin A Acetate, as [2,625 mcg] 70% Beta-Carotene) | 3,750 mcg | 417% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic AcidVitamin C (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) Note: 500 IU | 12.5 mcg | 63% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin C, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 1,000 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) | 67 mg | 447% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 25 mg | 2,084% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 20 mg | 1,538% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin/Niacinamide | 95 mg | 594% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.7 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B-6 Complexas Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 Complex (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas L-5-MTHFFolate (Form: as L-5-MTHF (Alt. Name: Metafolin)) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% | |
| L-5-Mthf | 400 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B-12as Adenosylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, MethylcobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, and Adenosylcobalamin) | 90 mcg | 3,750% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 150 mcg | 500% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate) | 50 mg | 5% | Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Calcium Complexas Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium CitrateCalcium Complex (Form: as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Amino Acid Chelate) | 175 mg | 13% | The label names the compound (Calcium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the calcium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 100 mcg | 67% | 59% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium CitrateMagnesium Complex (Form: as Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate) | 175 mg | 42% | The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Zincas OptiZinc Zinc MonomethionineZinc (Form: as OptiZinc Zinc Monomethionine) | 12.5 mg | 114% | Higher than 54% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Krebs Cycle ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Krebs Complex (Form: Selenium Citrate, Selenium Fumarate, Selenium Malate, Selenium Glutarate, and Selenium Succinate)) | 100 mcg | 182% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 1.5 mg | 65% | 64% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 100 mcg | 286% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Krebs ComplexMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Krebs Complex (Form: Molybdenum Citrate, Molybdenum Fumarate, Molybdenum Malate, Molybdenum Glutarate, and Molybdenum Succinate)) | 50 mcg | 111% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassium Complexas Potassium Aspartate, Potassium ChloridePotassium Complex (Form: as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Chloride) | 50 mg | 1% | The label names the compound (Potassium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the potassium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Betaineas Betaine HClBetaine (Form: as Betaine HCl) | 114 mg | 56% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Inositol | 100 mg | Higher than 76% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Paba | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate) | 0.75 mg | 62% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Trace Mineral Complexas SeawaterTrace Mineral Complex (Form: from Seawater) | 50 mcg | ||
| Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle ChelatesVanadium (Form: as Vanadium Krebs Complex (Form: Vanadium Citrate, Vanadium Fumarate, Vanadium Malate, Vanadium Glutarate, and Vanadium Succinate)) | 25 mcg | 44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7Vitamin K2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7) | 22.5 mcg | 19%* | 87% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 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 245519 (entered March 25, 2021), 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 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 95 mg of niacin, 2.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
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 III's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra Preventive III with CopperDouglas Laboratories 28 shared, 96% alike
- Ultra Preventive III With Copper & IronDouglas Laboratories 28 shared, 93% alike
- UltraGenesisNutra BioGenesis 27 shared, 92% alike
- Basic Preventive 4 (Iron and Copper Free)Douglas Laboratories 27 shared, 89% alike
- Vita-MinBio-Tech Pharmacal 26 shared, 88% alike
- Multi VitaminNutra Sport 26 shared, 87% 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 6 capsules daily with food or as directed by your health professional.
- Warnings
- Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or taking any medication, particularly blood thinners, consult your health professional before using this product.
- Discontinue immediately if a burning sensation occurs. Not recommended for people with ulcers.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Use only if safety seal is intact.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free, Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 245519.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica.
How many labels does Ultra Preventive III have?
9 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 245519 (current) Entered March 25, 2021 · on the market · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 3 10539 97958 7
- Label 245506 Entered February 25, 2021 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 97957 0
- Label 232892 Entered August 23, 2020 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03499 6
- Label 62394 Entered July 25, 2016 · off the market August 10, 2020 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03499 6
- Label 62388 Entered July 25, 2016 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03498 9
- Label 31090 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03499 6
- Label 31086 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 90 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03498 9
- Label 10619 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03499 6
- Label 10616 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 90 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03498 9
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.