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Added Protection III

product on market Tablet or Pill Douglas Laboratories Safety: 97/100
97/100

This product looks safe

  • Niacin: 190mg is 5.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)
  • Magnesium: 500mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (350mg)
  • Manganese: 20mg is 1.8× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (11mg)
  • 62% of ingredients have research evidence
F Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This profile contains essential vitamins A, C, D3, E, and K1, which have strong evidence for supporting immune function and antioxidant activity. Research indicates these nutrients play critical roles in cellular protection and bone health. The overall formulation maintains a high safety score.

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

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Niacin: 190mg is 5.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)

Magnesium: 500mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (350mg)

Manganese: 20mg is 1.8× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (11mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Added Protection III
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Details

Label Data

6 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
62%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A
15000 IU (300% DV)
Vitamin C
1200 mg (2000% DV)
400 IU (100% DV)
Within RDA (0.7× RDA) 608 studies (A:16, B:251)
400 IU (1333% DV)
17.9× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
60 mcg (75% DV)
Within RDA (0.5× RDA) 275 studies (A:9, B:175)
100 mg (6667% DV)
83.3× RDA — above typical dose 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
50 mg (2941% DV)
38.5× RDA — above typical dose 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
190 mg (950% DV)
Exceeds UL by 5.4× (UL: 35 mg) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)
50 mg (2500% DV)
38.5× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
800 mcg (200% DV)
2.0× RDA — within safe limits 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
100 mcg (1667% DV)
41.7× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
300 mcg (100% DV)
10.0× RDA — above typical dose 27 studies (A:0, B:11)
400 mg (4000% DV)
80.0× RDA — above typical dose 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
Calcium
500 mg (50% DV)
Iron
20 mg (111% DV)
150 mcg (100% DV)
Within RDA (1.0× RDA) 245 studies (A:4, B:133)
500 mg (125% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.4× (UL: 350 mg) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
30 mg (200% DV)
2.7× RDA — within safe limits 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
200 mcg (286% DV)
3.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.4 mg) 173 studies (A:0, B:67)
2 mg (100% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
20 mg (1000% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.8× (UL: 11 mg) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
200 mcg (167% DV)
5.7× RDA — above typical dose 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
150 mcg (200% DV)
3.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 2 mg) 3 studies — no high-quality reviews
Potassium
99 mg (2% DV)
150 mg
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 38 studies (A:1, B:7)
50 mg
Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 29 studies (A:0, B:5)
39 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)
Cysteine
250 mg
62.5 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (193 products) 7 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

modified Cellulose Gum Methylcellulose Silica Vegetable Stearine Cellulose Titanium Dioxide Magnesium Stearate Gum Ghatti natural Tangerine flavor Canthaxanthin
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

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

Warnings & Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Tamper resistant package, do not use if inner seal is missing.

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under the age of 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: This product contains Vitamin K, which intereferes with the prescription drugs Coumadin and Warfarin. Do not take this if taking either of these drugs.

Formulation Notes

WARNING: This product contains Vitamin K, which intereferes with the prescription drugs Coumadin and Warfarin.

This product contains NO yeast, gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

Additional Information

For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

APR

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 45287 01013 6
DSLD Entry Date2014-03-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormTablet or Pill
BrandDouglas Laboratories
DSLD ID31289
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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