Maximum Nutrition Vanilla Creme by GNC Women's Ultra Mega — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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This product looks safe

Niacin: 50mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)
Molybdenum: 75mg is 37.5× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (2mg)
52% of ingredients have research evidence

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Label for Maximum Nutrition Vanilla Creme

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Niacin: 50mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)

⚠️ Molybdenum: 75mg is 37.5× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (2mg)

Label Data

34 Gram(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

52% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

100 {Calories}

Total Fat

3 g (5% DV)

Cholesterol

10 mg (3% DV)

Total Carbohydrates

14 g (5% DV)

Protein

6 g

Vitamin A

5000 IU (100% DV)

Vitamin C

200 mg (330% DV)

Vitamin D

2000 IU (500% DV)

📊 3.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.1 mg) 📚 604 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.05mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

30 IU (100% DV)

✅ 1.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 20.1mg UL 1000mg

Vitamin K1

80 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.7× RDA of 0.12 mg) 📚 273 studies (Tier A: 9, B: 175)

RDA 0.12mg This product: 0.08mg

Thiamine

50 mg (3330% DV)

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

RDA 1.2mg This product: 50mg

Riboflavin

50 mg (2940% DV)

📊 38.5× RDA — above typical dose 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 50mg

Niacin

50 mg (250% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 1.4× (UL: 35 mg) 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 50mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

50 mg (2500% DV)

📊 38.5× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 50mg UL 100mg

Folic Acid

400 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.4 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 0.4mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

50 mcg (8330% DV)

📊 20.8× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.05mg

Biotin

300 mcg (100% DV)

📊 10.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.3mg

Pantothenic Acid

50 mg (500% DV)

📊 10.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 50mg

Calcium

1000 mg (100% DV)

Iron

18 mg (100% DV)

Magnesium

100 mg (25% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 100mg

Zinc

15 mg (100% DV)

✅ 1.4× RDA — within safe limits 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 15mg UL 40mg

Selenium

200 mcg (265% DV)

📊 3.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.4 mg) 📚 172 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 67)

RDA 0.055mg This product: 0.2mg UL 0.4mg

Iodine

150 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.15 mg) 📚 243 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.15mg UL 1.1mg

Copper

2 mg (100% DV)

✅ 2.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 2mg UL 10mg

Manganese

2 mg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 2.3 mg) 📚 8 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 2mg UL 11mg

Chromium

120 mcg (100% DV)

📊 3.4× RDA — above typical dose 📚 197 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 0.12mg

Molybdenum

75 mg (100% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 37.5× (UL: 2 mg) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 0.045mg This product: 75mg UL 2mg

Sodium

90 mg (4% DV)

Potassium

350 mg (10% DV)

Antioxidant Fruit & Vegetable Blend

105 mg

Choline

10 mg

📊 Market median: 125.0mg (294 products) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 7)

RDA 550mg This product: 10mg UL 3500mg

Inositol

10 mg

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

This product: 10mg

Silica

4 mg

📊 Market median: 108.0mg (8 products) 📚 9 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 4)

This product: 4mg

Boron

2 mg

📊 Market median: 3.0mg (58 products) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

This product: 2mg UL 20mg

Lutemax 2020 Lutein

950 mcg

📊 Market median: 10.0mg (105 products) 📚 1 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 0.95mg

Lycopene

950 mcg

📊 Market median: 10.0mg (35 products) 📚 5 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 0.95mg

Astaxanthin

50 mcg

📊 Market median: 4.0mg (47 products)

This product: 0.05mg

Zeaxanthin

190 mcg

📊 Market median: 4.0mg (32 products)

This product: 0.19mg

Vanadium

10 mcg

📊 Market median: 0.5mg (6 products) 📚 1 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 0.01mg UL 1.8mg

Essential Fatty Acid Blend

2 g

Phytosterols

800 mg

Fiber Blend

9.75 g

📊 Market median: 100.0mg (1 products) 📚 42 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 15)

This product: 9750.0mg

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

25 mg

📊 Market median: 200.0mg (198 products) 📚 6 studies — no high-quality reviews

This product: 25mg

Green Tea Leaf Powder

10 mg

📊 Market median: 260.0mg (249 products) 📚 156 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 61)

This product: 10mg

Cranberry concentrate

10 mg

Other Ingredients

Whey Protein concentrate Soy Protein isolate Natural and Artificial flavor Corn Syrup, Solids Sterol Esters Maltodextrin Lecithin Potassium Citrate Sodium Caseinate Xanthan Gum Dipotassium Phosphate Mono & Digylcerides Acesulfame-K Sucralose

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (98% of products) Structure/Function (87% of products) Nutrient (16% of products)

Target Groups

Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, mix two level scoops (34 g) with 8 - 12 fl.oz. of cold water or preferred cold beverage daily. Stir briskly or shake well in a closed container until completely mixed. The amount of liquid may vary depending on thickness desired.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

CONTAINS: Milk and Soybeans. Manufactured on equipment which processes products containing milk, egg, soybeans, wheat, shellfish, fish oil, tree nuts and peanut flavor.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product it you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

🧪 Formulation Notes

ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

Additional Information

Keep in a cool, dry place.

• Multivitamin & mineral support • Heart & cholesterol support • Energy production • Eye health • Strengthens bones with 1,000 mg calcium • Digestive support • Immune protection

CLINICALLY STUDIED

CODE 171073 LLG

GREAT-TASTING

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 112 healthy volunteers, subjects taking the GNC vitamin and mineral blend in this product for six weeks experienced statistically significant improvements in markers of B vitamin and antioxidant status, as well as improvements in SF-36 Vitality and Mental Health scores compared to those taking a placebo.

Maximum Nutrition

Natural and Artificial Flavor

NOTICE: Significant product settling may occur.

Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Lutemax 2020(TM) is a trademark of OmniActive Health Technologies.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 48107 10201 2

DSLD Entry Date 2011-10-26

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Powder

Brand GNC Women's Ultra Mega

DSLD ID 802

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

21 Research Sources

52 Avg Quality Score

13 Rct

4 Meta Analysis

2 Systematic Review

2 Clinical Trial

A Alpha-lipoic acid for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI Cochrane

B Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Palmitoylethanolamide, Superoxide Dismutase, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamins B12, B1, B6, E, Mg, Zn and Nicotinamide for 6 Months in People with Diabetic Neuropathy

Rct Nutrients 2024

PubMed DOI

B Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation and Iron Homeostasis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials

Meta Analysis International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition 2024

PubMed DOI

B Effectiveness of alpha-lipoic acid in patients with neuropathic pain associated with type I and type II diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Medicine 2023

PubMed DOI

C The effects of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on glucose control and lipid profiles among patients with metabolic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Metabolism: clinical and experimental 2018

PubMed DOI

C A systematic review and meta-analysis of α-lipoic acid in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Meta Analysis European journal of endocrinology 2012

PubMed DOI

C Oral Alpha Lipoic Acid Treatment for Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Study

Rct Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets 2020

PubMed DOI

C A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the effect of alpha-lipoic acid on inhibition of ADP-and collagen-induced platelet aggregation ex vivo in diabetic neuropathy patients on gabapentin or pregabalin

Rct Journal of postgraduate medicine 2024

PubMed DOI

C Ranking Alpha Lipoic Acid and Gamma Linolenic Acid in Terms of Efficacy and Safety in the Management of Adults With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Systematic Review Canadian journal of diabetes 2024

PubMed DOI

C Effect analysis of tanshinone IIA sulfonate sodium combined with a-lipoic acid in patients with diabetes peripheral neuropathy.

Rct Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

PubMed

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