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Essential Basics

product on market Capsule Douglas Laboratories Safety: 99/100
99/100

This product looks safe

  • Folate: 667mg is 667.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 68% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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This profile contains essential vitamins including A, C, D3, E, and thiamine, which are supported by strong evidence for maintaining immune function and cellular health. These nutrients play critical roles in antioxidant defense and metabolic processes. The formulation maintains a high safety score, indicating a low risk of adverse effects for most users.

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

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Folate: 667mg is 667.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Essential Basics
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Details

Label Data

6 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
68%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A
3000 mcg (333% DV)
Vitamin C
750 mg (833% DV)
10 mcg (50% DV)
Within RDA (0.7× RDA) 608 studies (A:16, B:251)
268 mg (1787% DV)
17.9× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
50 mg (4167% DV)
41.7× RDA — above typical dose 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
25 mg (1923% DV)
19.2× RDA — above typical dose 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
Blend
100 mg (625% DV)
25 mg (1471% DV)
19.2× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
667 mcg DFE (167% DV)
Exceeds UL by 667.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
100 mcg (4167% DV)
41.7× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
300 mcg (1000% DV)
10.0× RDA — above typical dose 27 studies (A:0, B:11)
150 mg (3000% DV)
30.0× RDA — above typical dose 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
100 mg (18% DV)
Within RDA (0.2× RDA) 38 studies (A:1, B:7)
Calcium
250 mg (19% DV)
150 mcg (100% DV)
Within RDA (1.0× RDA) 245 studies (A:4, B:133)
250 mg (60% DV)
Within RDA (0.6× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
15 mg (136% DV)
1.4× RDA — within safe limits 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
200 mcg (364% DV)
3.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.4 mg) 173 studies (A:0, B:67)
2 mg (222% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
10 mg (435% DV)
4.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 11 mg) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
200 mcg (571% DV)
5.7× RDA — above typical dose 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
100 mcg (222% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 3 studies — no high-quality reviews
50 mg (1% DV)
Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 21 studies (A:0, B:2)
25 mg
Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 29 studies (A:0, B:5)
20 mcg
Market median: 0.5mg (6 products) 1 studies (A:0, B:1)
2 mg
Market median: 3.0mg (58 products) 3 studies — no high-quality reviews
Market median: 500.0mg (9 products) 7 studies — no high-quality reviews
Market median: 500.0mg (283 products) 174 studies (A:0, B:62)

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Microcrystalline Cellulose Vegetable Stearate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 6 capsules daily with food or as directed by your health professional.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are taking prescription medications, consult your health professional before using this supplement.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Contains: Fish (Anchovies and Sardines)

Formulation Notes

Gluten-free, Non-GMO

Comprehensive Multivitamin/ Mineral Formula

Daily Wellness

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our manufacturing excellence

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 45287 01100 3
DSLD Entry Date2021-02-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandDouglas Laboratories
DSLD ID245292
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

337
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
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
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
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
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
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
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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