Is 50 mcg of Vitamin D safe?

This is 3.3× the recommended daily intake of 0.015 mg. While above typical doses, it may still be within safe limits (UL: 0.1 mg).

Green Source by Puritan's Pride — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 99/100

This product looks safe

Folic Acid: 666mg is 666.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
49% of ingredients have research evidence

C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Vitamins A, C, and D are supported by strong evidence for maintaining immune function and bone health. These nutrients play essential roles in cellular protection and nutrient absorption. However, the overall evidence coverage for this specific ingredient profile is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folic Acid: 666mg is 666.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

3 Caplet(s) Serving Size

40 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

49% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

5 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

1 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Vitamin A

750 mcg (83% DV)

Vitamin C

120 mg (133% DV)

Vitamin D

50 mcg (250% DV)

📊 3.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.1 mg) 📚 608 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.05mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

13.5 mg (90% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 15 mg) 📚 179 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 13.5mg UL 1000mg

Thiamine

25 mg (2083% DV)

📊 20.8× RDA — above typical dose 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 25mg

Riboflavin

25 mg (1923% DV)

📊 19.2× RDA — above typical dose 📚 13 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 25mg

Niacin

25 mg (156% DV)

✅ 1.8× RDA — within safe limits 📚 196 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 25mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

25 mg (1471% DV)

📊 19.2× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 114 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 25mg UL 100mg

Folic Acid

666 mcg DFE (167% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 666.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 226 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 666mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

500 mcg (20833% DV)

📊 208.3× RDA — above typical dose 📚 139 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.5mg

Biotin

1000 mcg (3333% DV)

📊 33.3× RDA — above typical dose 📚 27 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 1.0mg

Pantothenic Acid

30 mg (600% DV)

📊 6.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 30mg

Choline

10 mg (2% DV)

📊 Market median: 125.0mg (294 products) 📚 38 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 7)

RDA 550mg This product: 10mg UL 3500mg

Calcium

120 mg (9% DV)

Iron

18 mg (100% DV)

Iodine

150 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.15 mg) 📚 245 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.15mg UL 1.1mg

Magnesium

25 mg (6% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.1× RDA of 420 mg) 📚 316 studies (Tier A: 8, B: 159)

RDA 420mg This product: 25mg UL 350mg

Zinc

10 mg (91% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 263 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 10mg UL 40mg

Selenium

25 mcg (45% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 0.055 mg) 📚 173 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 67)

RDA 0.055mg This product: 0.025mg UL 0.4mg

Copper

0.5 mg (56% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.6× RDA of 0.9 mg) 📚 37 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 0.5mg UL 10mg

Manganese

2 mg (87% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 2.3 mg) 📚 9 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 2mg UL 11mg

Chromium

1000 mcg (2857% DV)

📊 28.6× RDA — above typical dose 📚 199 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 1.0mg

Molybdenum

51 mcg (113% DV)

✅ 1.1× RDA — within safe limits 📚 3 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 0.045mg This product: 0.051mg UL 2mg

Sodium

10 mg (1% DV)

Potassium

30 mg (1% DV)

Inositol

10 mg

📊 Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 📚 29 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 5)

This product: 10mg

Chia

100 mg

Citrus Bio Complex Blend

50 mg

Green Source Digestive Enzyme Blend

50 mg

Green Source Green and Whole Food Blend

520 mg

Green Source Herb Blend

100 mg

Green Source Powdered Vegetable Blend

205 mg

Green Source Powdered Fruit Blend

100 mg

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Contains Less Than 2% of

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Women (not pregnant or lactating)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: For adults, take three (3) caplets daily, preferably with a meal.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications, planning any medical or surgical procedure, have any medical condition, or are planning to undergo any clinical lab testing, consult your doctor before use. Some supplements may interact with certain medications and/or interfere with certain lab tests.

Avoid this product if you are allergic to sunflowers, ragweed or daisy-like flowers.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Color may vary due to natural ingredients.

Multivitamins & minerals with whole food concentrates

Vegetarian Dietary Supplement

Additional Information

Store unopened container at room temperature.

Refrigerate after opening.

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QA Quality Assured

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 74312 16222 0

DSLD Entry Date 2021-01-22

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Other (e.g. tea bag)

Brand Puritan's Pride

DSLD ID 242426

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

A Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants six months of age or less

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

PubMed DOI

A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

PubMed DOI

A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI

A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI

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