Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder
Goals
$52.00 $0.86 per serving
Product analysis
Vitamin/Mineral Base Powder may help cover broad nutritional gaps, supporting normal bone, muscle and immune functions. Its wide-ranging formula is more suited to general nutrition than one targeted health purpose.
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Nutrient Quality60
Several minerals use favourable forms, including magnesium and calcium, giving the formula useful quality strengths. Unspecified biotin and glycine forms and unclear vitamin-blend proportions limit a fuller comparison.
Ingredient Transparency78
Amounts and most ingredient forms are disclosed, allowing useful comparisons. The vitamin A and E blends omit their proportions, while biotin and glycine forms are unspecified.
Value For Money33
Many individual nutrient contributions are costly relative to comparable servings. The convenience of a broad formula comes with limited price appeal, and value remains uncertain for several nutrients.
Customer Satisfaction67
Customer feedback is positive. Fewer than a hundred ratings leave a relatively small base for judging satisfaction.
Product Focus22
The formula covers many nutritional needs, with its clearest contributions in everyday nutrition, bone health and normal immune function. Its many ingredients and purposes make it less focused for someone seeking a single benefit.
- Format
Powder - Container
- 312 Gram(s)
- Per serving
- $0.86
- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 92 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 250 mgVitamin C · 250 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 2400 mcg RAEVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 100 mcg
Vitamin C supports immune-cell activity and may modestly shorten colds with regular use, without establishing infection prevention or treatment of an established cold. Zinc, Vitamin D and Selenium contribute to normal immune function, without establishing extra protection when intake is adequate. Vitamin A supports normal immune and barrier functions when intake is low. Copper, Folate, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 can help fill dietary gaps that impair immune-cell function.
How this product is rated for Immunity
Ingredient fit60
Lower or unavailable amounts limit the contribution compared with the saved references.
Goal fit
The formula includes immunity-related ingredients alongside ingredients directed at other goals.
Dose adequacy
Lower or unavailable amounts limit the contribution compared with the saved references.
Pathways100
The strongest saved connection is barrier and antimicrobial defense, rather than a direct measure of infection protection.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is barrier and antimicrobial defense, rather than a direct measure of infection protection.
Breadth
The saved findings cover barrier and antimicrobial defense, lymphocyte function and immune regulation, oxidative and inflammatory balance.
Evidence100
Vitamin C provides the leading saved contribution; its supported role does not establish infection prevention.
Evidence strength
Vitamin C provides the leading saved contribution; its supported role does not establish infection prevention.
Studied preparation
The saved findings accept the preparations with sufficient amounts; this does not establish testing of the complete formula.
Formulation logic100
All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum amount threshold, which is not proof of clinical effectiveness.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional partner; this does not establish synergy.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum amount threshold, which is not proof of clinical effectiveness.
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin K · 100 mcgMagnesium · 250 mgCalcium · 500 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgCopper · 1 mgManganese · 5 mgBoron · 1 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 250 mgGlycine · 1100 mg
Calcium and magnesium supply minerals for normal bone metabolism, while vitamin D supports calcium absorption when intake is low. Vitamin C and copper help maintain the collagen framework when their intake is inadequate. These nutritional roles explain the main practical contribution; the additional vitamins, trace minerals and glycine do not establish extra bone-density or fracture benefits.
How this product is rated for Bone Health
Ingredient fit64
Bone-related nutrients sit within a broader mix of actives serving other purposes.
Goal fit
Bone-related nutrients sit within a broader mix of actives serving other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The declared amounts provide uneven contributions; nutritional reference comparisons do not establish a proven bone-treatment dose.
Pathways100
The strongest represented aspect is collagen matrix formation.
Depth
The strongest represented aspect is collagen matrix formation.
Breadth
The main represented aspects are bone mineral supply, calcium absorption and regulation, collagen matrix formation.
Evidence100
Calcium supplies the leading evidence contribution in the saved result; this does not establish fracture prevention.
Evidence strength
Calcium supplies the leading evidence contribution in the saved result; this does not establish fracture prevention.
Studied preparation
The counted preparations align with the supplied comparisons, while their clinical limitations still apply.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients have their specified partners or do not require one in the saved comparison. No specified ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied calculation.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients have their specified partners or do not require one in the saved comparison.
Conflicts
No specified ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied calculation.
Effective doses
The counted ingredients meet the saved amount threshold, which is not a clinically proven effectiveness boundary.
Impact
Highest effect
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 250 mgVitamin K · 100 mcgBoron · 1 mgGlycine · 1100 mgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 250 mg
B vitamins, folate and B12 contribute to normal energy metabolism and blood formation. Calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K contribute to mineral nutrition, while zinc, selenium and vitamin C contribute to normal defence functions. These nutrients are useful when intake is low, without establishing extra benefit above adequacy. Glycine’s small sleep-restriction study does not establish routine broad health or sleep benefits here.
How this product is rated for Everyday Health
Ingredient fit76
The useful contributions vary in size; Boron fell below the minimum amount used here.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients give this formula a focused connection to the supplied general-health roles.
Dose adequacy
The useful contributions vary in size; Boron fell below the minimum amount used here.
Pathways100
The strongest contribution concerns normal energy metabolism. Other meaningful coverage is limited to the named nutrient roles.
Depth
The strongest finding concerns normal energy metabolism, based on the relevant ingredients and their supplied amounts.
Breadth
Meaningful coverage extends to normal energy metabolism, blood formation and related metabolism, bone and mineral nutrition, normal antioxidant and immune functions.
Evidence86
Magnesium provides the leading evidence contribution. Nutritional functions and the preparation findings do not establish broad health improvements above adequate intake.
Evidence strength
Magnesium leads the evidence contribution; its nutrient role does not establish extra benefit above adequate intake.
Studied preparation
The included preparations meet the preparation criteria; this does not establish superiority of a particular form.
Formulation logic100
The included ingredients can contribute without a missing required partner, and no configured conflict was found. Their amounts pass the saved minimum contribution check.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partners; no extra benefit from combining them is established.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
The included amounts all meet the minimum amount used here; that threshold is not a proven clinical dose.
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 100 mcgNiacin · 25 mg NEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgRiboflavin · 5 mgThiamin · 5 mgVitamin B5 · 25 mgVitamin B6 · 15 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 15 mgMagnesium · 250 mg
B vitamins help the body carry out normal energy metabolism. Taking extra amounts does not establish increased energy expenditure when nutrient intake is adequate. Iodine supports thyroid hormone production, so correcting low iodine intake can address a cause of reduced metabolic rate.
How this product is rated for Metabolism Support
Ingredient fit64
The formula contributes nutrients involved in normal metabolism. Its mix and disclosed amounts determine the saved ingredient findings.
Goal fit
The formula has counted nutritional contributions alongside ingredients serving broader purposes.
Dose adequacy
The counted amounts partly meet the saved references; unknown amounts cannot establish a contribution comparable with studied exposures.
Pathways8
The main recorded contribution concerns insulin sensitivity and metabolic hormones; this does not by itself demonstrate increased whole-body energy use.
Depth
The main recorded contribution concerns insulin sensitivity and metabolic hormones; this does not by itself demonstrate increased whole-body energy use.
Breadth
No evaluated pathway reached the coverage criterion.
Evidence100
The saved evidence comparison accepts nutrient or cellular roles, while the supplied scientific context limits claims of increased energy expenditure.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) leads the saved evidence comparison, but its physiological role or metabolic-marker findings do not establish a routine increase in energy expenditure.
Studied preparation
The counted preparations meet the saved preparation comparison; this does not prove a particular form raises metabolic rate more effectively.
Formulation logic100
There are no unmet partner requirements or configured conflicts. The amount findings describe the counted ingredients, without establishing combined metabolic benefits.
Partner coverage
No counted ingredient has an unmet partner requirement in the supplied findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was triggered.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount criterion, which is not proof of increased metabolic rate.
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 250 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgBoron · 1 mg
Zinc helps maintain testosterone when zinc intake is inadequate; extra zinc has no established testosterone benefit when intake is sufficient. Magnesium has limited hormone findings from a small study involving exercise, which do not establish a routine testosterone increase. Vitamin D has a possible role in initially deficient men, with inconsistent findings in men whose intake is adequate. The selenium or vitamin E findings concern infertility settings and do not establish general testosterone enhancement.
How this product is rated for Testosterone Support
Ingredient fit47
The relevant ingredients are present at declared amounts. Some small amounts are excluded from the saved findings.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula with other intended uses.
Dose adequacy
The counted amounts provide partial coverage of the saved amount ranges; these ranges do not prove testosterone benefit.
Pathways90
The saved findings emphasize testosterone production and availability.
Depth
The saved findings record partial coverage of the strongest hormone pathway.
Breadth
Both testosterone production and availability meet the saved coverage requirement.
Evidence92
Human findings remain limited by nutrient status, study conditions or population; accepted preparations do not remove those limits.
Evidence strength
Zinc supplies the strongest counted human evidence, with the population and nutrient-status limits described above.
Studied preparation
Some counted preparations lack a studied match, including Vitamin B6.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients meet the saved partner and minimum-amount requirements, with no configured conflict identified.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients have no unmet partner requirement in the supplied findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the minimum amount requirement used in the saved comparison; this does not establish an effective testosterone treatment.
Vitamin B6 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 100 mcgMagnesium · 250 mgVitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin B6 · 15 mgFolate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin D · 25 mcg
Magnesium supports electrolyte balance and vessel tone, although blood-pressure effects are inconsistent. Folate, B6 and B12 contribute to homocysteine metabolism, without establishing fewer major cardiac events. Thiamin and selenium can fill low-intake gaps, with no demonstrated extra cardiovascular benefit when intake is adequate.
How this product is rated for Heart Health
Ingredient fit55
Counted nutrients provide metabolic and vascular connections within a broad formula. The counted nutrients have varied amount contributions; a favorable overall amount finding does not validate low-dose extras.
Goal fit
Counted nutrients provide metabolic and vascular connections within a broad formula.
Dose adequacy
The counted nutrients have varied amount contributions; a favorable overall amount finding does not validate low-dose extras.
Pathways80
The saved findings span homocysteine metabolism and electrolyte balance.
Depth
B vitamins drive the strongest saved finding on homocysteine metabolism.
Breadth
Homocysteine metabolism and electrolyte balance meet the coverage criterion.
Evidence89
Magnesium leads the saved evidence finding, despite inconsistent blood-pressure effects. The counted nutrient preparations pass the saved check; this does not establish superiority of their forms.
Evidence strength
Magnesium leads the saved evidence finding, despite inconsistent blood-pressure effects.
Studied preparation
The counted nutrient preparations pass the saved check; this does not establish superiority of their forms.
Formulation logic100
No missing required partner or specified ingredient conflict was identified. The counted amounts meet the minimum criterion.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients have no missing required partner.
Conflicts
No specified ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the minimum amount criterion; this does not establish a clinical benefit.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate) | 2400 mcg RAE | |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Mixed Tocopherols) | 67 mg | |
Vitamin K (Vitamin K1) | 100 mcg | |
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate) | 5 mg | |
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate) | 5 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 25 mg NE | |
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 15 mg | |
Folate (Calcium Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 50 mcg | |
Biotin | 100 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 25 mg | |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg | |
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 75 mcg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate) | 250 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate) | 15 mg | |
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) | 100 mcg | |
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate) | 1 mg | |
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate) | 5 mg | |
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | |
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate) | 25 mcg | |
Boron (Boron Citrate) | 1 mg | |
Glycine | 1100 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) · 15 mg OverallScore74
Each serving supplies 15 mg of vitamin B6, above the European adult upper limit. The B6 is identified as pyridoxal 5-phosphate.
How this ingredient is rated
Ingredient Form & Label Quality100
The B6 source is pyridoxal 5-phosphate. No flagged dyes, titanium dioxide or talc were recorded in the saved ingredient information.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 source is pyridoxal 5-phosphate.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
No flagged dyes, titanium dioxide or talc were recorded in the saved ingredient information.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency69
A serving supplies 15 mg of B6. That exceeds the European adult upper limit. The B6 amount and source is identified in the saved data.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
A serving supplies 15 mg of B6. That exceeds the European adult upper limit.
Label Transparency
The B6 amount and source is identified in the saved data.
Value32
The whole-product serving price is about $0.058 per mg of B6.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The whole-product serving price is about $0.058 per mg of B6.
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate) · 1 mg OverallScore80
Each serving provides 1 mg copper as bisglycinate, a chelated form favored for absorption potential. Its 15 mg of zinc gives a 15:1 zinc-to-copper ratio, within the evaluated balance.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
Copper bisglycinate is an amino acid chelate favored for absorption potential. The label identifies both the 1 mg copper amount and its source.
Copper Form Bioavailability
Copper bisglycinate is an amino acid chelate favored for absorption potential.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The label identifies both the 1 mg copper amount and its source.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86
One serving contains 1 mg copper and 15 mg zinc. Their ratio is about 15:1, within the evaluated balance.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The labeled serving provides 1 mg copper, a middle-range amount in this assessment.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
With 15 mg zinc and 1 mg copper, the ratio is about 15:1, within the evaluated balance.
Value30
A whole-product serving costs about $0.87 and supplies 1 mg copper.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
A whole-product serving costs about $0.87 and supplies 1 mg copper.
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate) · 5 mg OverallScore84
A serving lists 5 mg of manganese as bisglycinate. The whole-product serving costs about $0.87.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The declared form is manganese bisglycinate.
Manganese Chemical Form
The declared form is manganese bisglycinate.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
A serving lists 5 mg of elemental manganese.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The declared serving contains 5 mg of manganese.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The elemental manganese amount is declared as 5 mg per serving.
Value20
About $0.87 per whole-product serving covers the entire product, not manganese alone.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The price comparison uses about $0.87 per whole-product serving.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- [Comparative study of the urinary excretion of boron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis].
- Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
- The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
- Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
- Metabolic responses of postmenopausal women to supplemental dietary boron and aluminum during usual and low magnesium intake: boron, calcium, and magnesium absorption and retention and blood mineral concentrations
- What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
- The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
- The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
- Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
- Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
- Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
- The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
- Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
- Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
- Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
- Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
- Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
- Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.