Ultra Preventive III With Zinc Picolinate
by Douglas Laboratories · tablet or pill · 180 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 8736
- Serving 6 tablets
- 30 servings
Ultra Preventive III With Zinc Picolinate by Douglas Laboratories lists 31 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 6 tablets, such as 25,000 IU of vitamin A, 1,200 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 400 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 21, 2012.
What is in Ultra Preventive III With Zinc Picolinate?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 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, 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 | 1,200 mg | 2,000% | Higher than 98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3 | 100 IU (2.5 mcg) | 25% | 92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas Vitamin E SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as Vitamin E Succinate) | 400 IU | 1,333% | Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl) | 100 mg | 6,667% | Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin/Niacinamide | 190 mg | 950% | Higher than 95% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 5.4 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) | 100 mg | 5,000% | 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 B12Vitamin B-12 Note: on Ion Exchange Resin | 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 D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 500 mg | 5,000% | Higher than 98% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium Complex (Form: from Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate) | 500 mg | 50% | Higher than 85% 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). |
| Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium Complex (Form: from Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Ascorbate) | 500 mg | 125% | 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 Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: from Zinc Picolinate Complex) | 50 mg | 333% | Higher than 97% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). 1.3 times the adult UL a day. |
| Seleniumas Kelp, Selenium Krebs Cycle 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) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Aspartate ComplexManganese (Form: from Manganese Aspartate Complex) | 20 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 98% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). 1.8 times the adult UL a day. |
| ChromiumChromium Note: Organically bound with GTF activity, low allergenicity | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum KrebsMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Krebs Note: Krebs = Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex) | 100 mcg | 133% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate ComplexPotassium (Form: from Potassium Aspartate Complex) | 99 mg | 2% | 49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate, Choline CitrateCholine (Form: from Choline Citrate, Choline 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). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle ChelatesVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Krebs (Form: Vandium Krebs Complex (Form: Vanadium Citrate, Vanadium Fumarate, Vanadium Malate, Vanadium Glutarate, and Vanadium Succinate))) | 50 mcg | Higher than 59% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). | |
| Boron Complexas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron Complex (Form: from Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate) | 1.5 mg | The label names the compound (Boron Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the boron it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Trace Elementsas Sea VegetationTrace Elements (Form: from Sea Vegetation) | 100 mcg | ||
| L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl-L-Cysteineas L-Cysteine, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine | 200 mg | ||
| L-Methionine | 12.5 mg | 87% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Glutamic Acidas Glutamic Acid HydrochlorideGlutamic Acid (Form: from Glutamic Acid HCl) | 20 mg | 78% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). | |
| Betaineas Betaine HClBetaine (Form: from Betaine HCl) | 114 mg | 56% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 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 8736 (entered December 21, 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.
- Its 1,200 mg of vitamin C is higher than 98% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 299 list more.
- 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 400 IU of vitamin E is higher than 91% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 120 list more.
- Its 100 mg of thiamin is higher than 94% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 163 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 190 mg of niacin, 5.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
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?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Ultra Preventive Beta With CopperDouglas Laboratories same ingredients
- Ultra Preventive Beta With Copper & IronDouglas Laboratories 31 shared, 97% alike
- Natural PreventiveNatural Health Improvement Center 30 shared, 97% alike
- Ultra Preventive III CapsulesDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 97% alike
- Ultra Preventive BetaDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 97% alike
- Ultra Preventive D With CopperDouglas Laboratories 30 shared, 90% 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 tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. 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, art-ificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
- Storage
- For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Source: label statements in DSLD label 8736.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silica.
How many labels does Ultra Preventive III With Zinc Picolinate have?
4 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 31091 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market February 26, 2018 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03509 2
- Label 8736 (current) Entered December 21, 2012 · on the market · 180 tablets
- Label 8735 Entered June 1, 2012 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 00411 1
- Label 5129 Entered January 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03509 2
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.