Wellness Essentials Brain Health
by Metagenics · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 211103
- Serving 1 packet
- 30 servings
Wellness Essentials Brain Health by Metagenics lists 46 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 1,500 mcg of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of vitamin D and 100.5 mg of vitamin E; 13 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2020.
What is in Wellness Essentials Brain Health?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 packet. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g | 39% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat give more (median 1 g). | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 1% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl AcetateVitamin A (Form: from Mixed Carotenoids, and as Retinyl Acetate) | 1,500 mcg | 167% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl PalmitateVitamin C (Form: as Ascorbyl Palmitate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) | 60 mg | 67% | 65% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 12.5 mcg (500 IU) | 63% | 53% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Mixed TocopherolsVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopherol, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate, and Mixed Tocopherols) | 100.5 mg | 670% | |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione Note: USP) | 60 mcg | 50% | 55% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) | 12.5 mg | 1,042% | Higher than 65% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 7.5 mg | 577% | Higher than 59% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacin) | 25 mg | 156% | Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 12.5 mg | 735% | Higher than 67% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Calcium L-5-MethyltetrahydrofolateFolate (Form: as Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (Alt. Name: Metafolin)) | 665 mcg DFE | 166% | |
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 100 mcg | 4,167% | Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 250 mcg | 833% | Higher than 52% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 37.5 mg | 750% | Higher than 70% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 12.5 mg | 2% | 78% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% | 68% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium L-ThreonateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium L-Threonate, and Magnesium Citrate) | 115 mg | 27% | Higher than 64% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Citrate, Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate, and Zinc Oxide) | 16.5 mg | 150% | Higher than 78% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium AspartateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Aspartate) | 50 mcg | 91% | 56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper CitrateCopper (Form: as Copper Citrate) | 0.5 mg | 56% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate) | 0.25 mg | 11% | 94% 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 Aspartate ComplexMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Aspartate Complex) | 25 mcg | 56% | 72% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Magnesium L-Threonate | 1.3 g | ||
| Marine Lipid concentrate | 1.3 g | Higher than 59% of 1,990 products listing fish oil (median 1.2 g). | |
| Docosahexaenoic AcidDHA (Form: Docosahexaenoic Acid Triglyceride) | 750 mg | Higher than 94% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic AcidEPA (Form: Eicosapentaenoic Acid Triglyceride) | 250 mg | 54% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 600 mg | Higher than 95% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid (median 50 mg). | |
| Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend | 200 mg | ||
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complexas HesperidinCitrus Bioflavonoid Complex (Form: standardized to 45% Hesperidin) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Coffee bean extractas Chlorogenic AcidGreen Coffee bean extract (Form: standardized to 45% Chlorogenic Acid) PlantPart: bean | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pomegranate whole fruit extractas Gallic Acid EquivalentsPomegranate whole fruit extract (Form: standardized to 21.6 mg Gallic Acid Equivalents (Alt. Name: GAE)) PlantPart: whole fruit | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape seed extractas Oligomeric ProanthocyanidinsGrape seed extract (Form: standardized to 85% Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins) PlantPart: seed | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extractas Anthocyanins, total PolyphenolsBlueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract (Form: standardized to 20% Total Polyphenols, and 15% Anthocyanins) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Vaccinium Species: spp. | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Tea leaf extractas Catechins, EGCGGreen Tea leaf extract (Form: standardized to 60% Catechins, and 40% EGCG) PlantPart: leaf | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bitter Melon Fruit Extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 12 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prune skin extractas PolyphenolsPrune skin extract (Form: standardized to 50% Polyphenols) PlantPart: skin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Indian Gum Arabic Tree bark and heartwood extractas CatechinsIndian Gum Arabic Tree bark and heartwood extract (Form: standardized to 6% Catechins) PlantPart: bark and heartwood | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary extractas Carnosol + Carnosic AcidRosemary extract (Form: standardized to min sum of 7.6% Carnosol + Carnosic Acid (Form: Carnosol, + Carnosic Acid)) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Artichoke leaf extractas Chlorogenic Acid, CynarinArtichoke leaf extract (Form: containing Cynarin, and Chlorogenic Acid) PlantPart: leaf | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Coenzyme Q10as UbiquinoneCoenzyme Q10 (Form: as Ubiquinone) | 100 mg | Higher than 54% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg). | |
| Myo-Inositol | 12.5 mg | 71% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Resveratrolas Polygonum cuspidatum root extractResveratrol (Form: from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract PlantPart: root Genus: Polygonum Species: cuspidatum) | 5 mg | 89% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Lutein | 3 mg | 44% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 3 mg | Higher than 64% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | 42% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 211103 (entered February 26, 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:
- 94% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.25 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
- Its 750 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (filed by NIH under DHA) is higher than 94% of the 3,627 DHA products that print an amount; 198 list more.
- Its 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid (filed by NIH under alpha lipoic acid) is higher than 95% of the 2,407 alpha lipoic acid products that print an amount; 14 list more.
- 89% of the 1,123 products that print an amount of resveratrol list more than its 5 mg of resveratrol (median 50 mg).
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 Wellness Essentials Brain Health's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Wellness EssentialsMetagenics 44 shared, 89% alike
- Wellness Essentials WomenMetagenics 46 shared, 87% alike
- Healthy Transformation Advanced NutritionMetagenics 44 shared, 87% alike
- PhytoMulti TabletsMetagenics 42 shared, 85% alike
- Wellness Essentials Healthy BalanceMetagenics 47 shared, 82% alike
- Wellness Essentials Women's PrimeMetagenics 46 shared, 82% 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
- Directions: Take one packet daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- Warning: This product contains calamari, a mollusk shellfish. Please note that a subset of individuals with crustacean allergies may also react to mollusks
- Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult your healthcare practitioner if taking other nutritional supplements or medications.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Contains: Fish (anchovy, sardine, and mackerel).
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Products included are gluten-free.
- Storage
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 211103.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: PhytoMulti: Other Ingredients, OmegaGenics Neuro 1000 Softgel, Meta Lipoate 300: Other Ingredients, Mag L-Threonate: Other Ingredients, CoQ10 ST-100: Other Ingredients.
How many labels does Wellness Essentials Brain Health have?
One label is on file, entered on February 26, 2020.
- Label 211103 (current) Entered February 26, 2020 · on the market · 30 packets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Metagenics (distributor), Gig Harbor, WA. All Metagenics products.