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Z

by Essential Beginnings · tablet or pill · 120 tablets

  • Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 7 94504 44340 0
  • DSLD label 24342
  • Serving 4 tablets; amounts per 1 tablet
  • 30 servings

Z by Essential Beginnings lists 25 ingredients, 25 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 4,000 IU of vitamin A, 150 mg of vitamin C, 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 100 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2013.

What is in Z?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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).

Z: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 24342, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)4,000 IU80%Vitamin A in Z against 5,772 products4,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.4,000 IU

47% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 8,000 IU.

Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate)150 mg250%Vitamin C in Z against 18,583 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg150 mg

Higher than 58% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol2,000 IU (50 mcg)500%Vitamin D in Z against 14,175 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)100 IU333%Vitamin E in Z against 6,459 products100 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.100 IU

Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 200 IU.

Vitamin Kas DCP, PhylloquinoneVitamin K (Form: as Phylloquinone 1% Trituration, on DCP)100 mcg125%Vitamin K in Z 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). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Vitamin B1as Thiamine HydrochlorideVitamin B-1 (Form: as Thiamine HCl)3 mg200%Thiamin in Z against 9,830 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg3 mg

53% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin 5-PhosphateVitamin B-2 (Form: as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate)4 mg235%Riboflavin in Z against 9,824 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg4 mg

49% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 8 mg.

Vitamin B3as NiacinamideVitamin B-3 (Form: as Niacinamide)30 mg150%Niacin in Z against 12,413 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg30 mg

Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg. 1.7 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B-6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Z against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)20 mcg333%Vitamin B12 in Z against 14,425 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg20 mcg

59% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mcg.

Biotinas Biotin 1% Trituration, DCPBiotin (Form: as Biotin 1% Trituration, on DCP)300 mcg100%Biotin in Z 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). Per day at the most servings: 600 mcg.

Vitamin B5as Calcium PantothenateVitamin B-5 (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)20 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Z against 10,060 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg20 mg

Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Calciumas Calcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Phosphate)256.84 mg26%Calcium in Z against 17,831 products256.84 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg256.84 mg

Higher than 75% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 513.68 mg.

Ironas FerrochelIron (Form: as Ferrochel)27 mg150%Iron in Z against 6,910 products27 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg27 mg

Higher than 88% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 54 mg. 1.2 times the adult UL a day.

Iodineas DCP, Potassium Iodide 1% TriturationIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide 1% Trituration, on DCP)220 mcg147%Iodine in Z against 6,382 products220 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg220 mcg

Higher than 89% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 440 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate)300 mg75%Magnesium in Z against 14,003 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg300 mg

Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 600 mg. 1.7 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc GlycinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Glycinate)25 mg167%Zinc in Z against 13,186 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg25 mg

Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. 1.3 times the adult UL a day.

Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine)200 mcg286%Selenium in Z against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Copperas Copper GlycinateCopper (Form: as Copper Glycinate)2 mg100%Copper in Z against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese GlycinateManganese (Form: as Manganese Glycinate)2 mg100%Manganese in Z 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). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate)100 mcg83%Chromium in Z against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum AspartateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Aspartate)50 mcg67%Molybdenum in Z against 4,390 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg50 mcg

41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mcg.

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate)10 mg2%*Choline in Z against 4,738 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg10 mg

80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate)1 mgBoron in Z 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). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Folinic Acidas Calcium FolinateFolinic Acid (Form: as Calcium Folinate)1 mgFolate in Z against 7,022 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.1,000 mcg

Higher than 93% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 2,000 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 24342 (entered July 25, 2013), 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 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 60 mg of niacin, 1.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 54 mg of iron, 1.2 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 600 mg of magnesium, 1.7 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of zinc, 1.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 1,000 mcg of folinic acid (filed by NIH under folate) is higher than 93% of the 7,022 folate products that print an amount; 183 list more.

The NIH database records 2 servings 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 Z's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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 USE: Take two tablets, two times daily during pregnancy.
Warnings
Do not use if safety seal is broken.
WARNING: Not for use by humans under 18 years old.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 24342.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Glycerin.

How many labels does Z have?

One label is on file, entered on July 25, 2013.

  1. Label 24342 (current) Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market October 16, 2023 · 120 tablets · UPC 7 94504 44340 0

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

Who makes it?

The label names Essential Beginnings (manufacturer). All Essential Beginnings products.

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