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Vita-Lea Men

by Shaklee · tablet or pill · 120 tablets

  • Off the market since September 2021 (NIH)
  • DSLD label 217512
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 60 servings

Vita-Lea Men by Shaklee lists 28 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 800 IU (20 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 60 IU of vitamin E, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 23, 2020.

What is in Vita-Lea Men?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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).

Vita-Lea Men: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 217512, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Total Carbohydratesless than 1 g1%
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 70% Beta Carotene (Form: from Blakeslea trispora Genus: Blakeslea Species: trispora), and as 30% Vitamin A Acetate)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Vita-Lea Men against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid120 mg200%Vitamin C in Vita-Lea Men against 18,583 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol800 IU (20 mcg)200%Vitamin D in Vita-Lea Men against 14,175 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg20 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate, Mixed TocopherolsVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate, and mixed Tocopherols)60 IU200%Vitamin E in Vita-Lea Men against 6,459 products60 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.60 IU

Higher than 65% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione)100 mcg125%Vitamin K in Vita-Lea Men against 4,607 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 69% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)1.5 mg100%Thiamin in Vita-Lea Men against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin1.7 mg100%Riboflavin in Vita-Lea Men against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)20 mg100%Niacin in Vita-Lea Men against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)2 mg100%Vitamin B6 in Vita-Lea Men against 15,277 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg2 mg

69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folateas Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Vita-Lea Men against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)6 mcg100%Vitamin B12 in Vita-Lea Men against 14,425 products6 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg6 mcg

74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)300 mcg100%Biotin in Vita-Lea Men against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Vita-Lea Men against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate)450 mg45%Calcium in Vita-Lea Men against 17,831 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg450 mg

Higher than 84% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate)350 mg35%Phosphorus in Vita-Lea Men against 3,786 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg350 mg

Higher than 89% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide, Sea KelpIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide, and Sea Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Vita-Lea Men against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)225 mg56%Magnesium in Vita-Lea Men against 14,003 products225 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg225 mg

Higher than 82% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate)15 mg100%Zinc in Vita-Lea Men against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateSelenium (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)70 mcg100%Selenium in Vita-Lea Men against 7,658 products70 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg70 mcg

Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate)1 mg50%Copper in Vita-Lea Men against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate)2 mg100%Manganese in Vita-Lea Men against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateChromium (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)120 mcg100%Chromium in Vita-Lea Men against 7,825 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateMolybdenum (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)75 mcg100%Molybdenum in Vita-Lea Men against 4,390 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Sodium5 mg1%Sodium in Vita-Lea Men against 14,514 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.5 mg

89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Nickelas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateNickel (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)15 mcgNickel in Vita-Lea Men against 317 products15 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mcg to 5 mcg, the median 5 mcg.UL 1,000 mcg15 mcg

Higher than 93% of 317 products listing nickel (median 5 mcg).

Tinas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateTin (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)10 mcgTin in Vita-Lea Men against 174 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 10 mcg, the median 10 mcg.10 mcg

2% of 174 products listing tin give more (median 10 mcg).

Vanadiumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateVanadium (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)20 mcgVanadium in Vita-Lea Men against 1,744 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg20 mcg

53% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Boronas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateBoron (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate)1 mgBoron in Vita-Lea Men against 3,339 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1 mg

42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Siliconas Silicon DioxideSilicon (Form: as Silicon Dioxide)2 mgSilicon in Vita-Lea Men against 1,220 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.2 mg

61% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 217512 (entered April 23, 2020), 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 15 mcg of nickel is higher than 93% of the 317 nickel products that print an amount; 9 list more.
  • 2% of the 174 products that print an amount of tin list more than its 10 mcg of tin (median 10 mcg).

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?

4 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 2 tablets daily.
Warnings
Contains vitamin K.
Seal under cap for your protection.
Manufactured in a facility that may also process tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, shellfish, and fish.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten free
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, or preservatives added.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 217512.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxpropyl Methylcellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Spirulina, Inositol, Choline Bitartrate, Alfalfa powder, Grapefruit Bioflavonoid, Hesperidin Complex, Lemon Bioflavonoid, Orange Bioflavonoid, Rice Bran powder, Rose Hips powder, Acerola extract, hydroxylated Soy Lecithin.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Shaklee Safe - Proven 100% Guaranteed Since 1956; Star-K (Kosher).

How many labels does Vita-Lea Men have?

One label is on file, entered on April 23, 2020.

  1. Label 217512 (current) Entered April 23, 2020 · off the market September 17, 2021 · 120 tablets

DSLD also links this label to: Multi+ Vita-Lea Men (image difference, same product), Multi+ Vita-Lea Men (package size difference, same product), Multi+ Vita-Lea Men (package size difference, same product), Multi+ Vita-Lea Men (package size difference, same product), Vita-Lea Men's Multi+ (image difference, same product), Vita-Lea Men's Multi+ (package size difference, same product), Vita-Lea Men's Multi+ (package size difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Shaklee Corporation (distributor), Pleasanton, CA. All Shaklee products.

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