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Men

Garden of Life Vitamin Code4.7 (6,387 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$32.99 $1.09 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Men provides broad vitamin and mineral support for normal energy use, immune function and bone nutrition when intake is low. Undisclosed blend contents make the contribution of the extra ingredients harder to judge.

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Nutrient Quality41

Selenium and manganese have reasonably favorable identified forms. Some yeast-based source names do not establish exact mineral forms, while undisclosed blends further limit a complete quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency82

All declared amounts and most preparations are listed. Some forms and two blend compositions are omitted, limiting a detailed comparison of the added ingredients.

Value For Money34

Several individually compared nutrients offer limited value at the price of the whole formula. Reliable value comparisons are unavailable for many other contributions, leaving the complete picture uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer satisfaction is high across several thousand ratings. The large review base supports an established picture of customer opinion without confirming specific health effects.

Product Focus10

The clearest purpose is filling nutritional gaps that affect normal daily functions. Its extensive mixture and undisclosed blends make a focused benefit from each addition difficult to establish.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.09
Customer rating
4.7 · 6,387 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 40.1 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin K · 20 mcgBoron · 1 mgSelenium · 55 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitA PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 90 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin A · 1080 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 55 mcg
Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgManganese · 2.3 mgBoron · 1 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 5 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgCoenzyme Q-10 · 425 mcgSelenium · 55 mcgVitamin B12 · 40.1 mcgVitamin B6 · 3.4 mgVitamin E · 15 mgLycopene · 250 mcgFolate · 400 mcg DFENiacin · 16 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 93 studies
Lycopene Supportive 68 studies
Niacin Supportive 136 studies
Selenium Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 101 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 170 studies
Vitamin E Mixed 79 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 40 studies
Longevity
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 425 mcgFolate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 40.1 mcgVitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcg
Study evidence
Boron Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Folate Supportive 16 studies
Lycopene Supportive 11 studies
Selenium Supportive 27 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Zinc Supportive 10 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
1080 mcg
Vitamin C (S. cerevisiae)
90 mg
Vitamin D (D3)
20 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
15 mg
Vitamin K (K1)
120 mcg 31
Thiamin (S. cerevisiae)
6.36 mg
Riboflavin (S. cerevisiae)
3.12 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
16 mg
Vitamin B6 (S. cerevisiae)
3.4 mg
Folate (S. cerevisiae)
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
40.1 mcg
Biotin (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (S. cerevisiae)
10 mg
Iodine (organic Sea Kelp)
75 mcg
Zinc (Brown Rice Chelate)
11 mg
Selenium (S. cerevisiae)
55 mcg 62
Manganese (Brown Rice Chelate)
2.3 mg 66
Chromium (S. cerevisiae)
35 mcg
Molybdenum (S. cerevisiae)
45 mcg 30
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-4)
20 mcg 31
CoQ10
425 mcg
Lycopene
250 mcg
Boron (S. cerevisiae)
1 mg 34
Vanadium (S. cerevisiae)
10 mcg 27
Raw Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend
560 mg
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
40 mg
RAW Antioxidant & Immune Support Complex
20 mg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free
Report overview
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving supplies 55 mcg of selenium from Selenium-enriched Yeast, with a high cost per 200 mcg. Selenium-enriched yeast is named, though its specific selenium compounds are not detailed. The serving contributes to daily selenium intake.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability81

Selenium-enriched yeast is named, though its specific selenium compounds are not detailed.
Selenium Chemical Form
Selenium-enriched yeast is named, though its specific selenium compounds are not detailed.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The label names Selenium-enriched Yeast, but does not specify an L form or a branded ingredient.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

Each serving provides 55 mcg of selenium, leaving room below the referenced adult upper limit for other sources.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
The 55 mcg serving contributes selenium for daily intake.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The 55 mcg serving leaves room below the referenced adult upper limit for selenium from food and other sources.

Value10

The cost is high when compared per 200 mcg of selenium.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The cost is high when compared per 200 mcg of selenium.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 1 mg of boron; the equivalent cost for 3 mg is high using the full serving price. The chemical form is unspecified. It provides a modest maintenance amount.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The chemical form of boron is unspecified. The source is unspecified, and no purity or trademark claim is available.
Boron Form & Bioavailability
The chemical form of boron is unspecified.
Trademarked & High-Purity Sources
The source is unspecified, and no purity or trademark claim is available.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency80

1 mg of boron per serving provides a modest maintenance amount. The elemental boron amount is stated, but the source is unspecified.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental boron amount is stated, but the source is unspecified.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Margin
1 mg of boron per serving provides a modest maintenance amount.

Value10

The cost for an equivalent 3 mg of boron is high, based on the full serving price.
Price per 3mg Elemental Boron
The cost for an equivalent 3 mg of boron is high, based on the full serving price.
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
It provides 2.3 mg of manganese per serving at a high cost. The manganese comes from manganese chelate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The manganese comes from manganese chelate.
Manganese Chemical Form
The manganese comes from manganese chelate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The manganese amount is clearly stated. 2.3 mg per serving can support nutritional maintenance, though it may contribute less to targeted bone matrix support.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
2.3 mg per serving can support nutritional maintenance, though it may contribute less to targeted bone matrix support.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The label states 2.3 mg of manganese per serving.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. [Comparative study of the urinary excretion of boron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis].
    José Ramón V; Mora Mora M; Marino Alarcón O; Hernández G; Josefina Linares L; Urdaneta Romero H; Arévalo González E · Investigacion clinica · 2013
    Case-control study45 participantsBone Health forBoron
  2. Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
    Nielsen FH; Hunt CD; Mullen LM; Hunt JR · FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 1987
    Single-arm trial12 participantsBone Health forBoron
  3. The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
    Volpe SL; Taper LJ; Meacham S · Magnesium research · 1994
    Narrative reviewBone Health forBoron
  4. Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
    Meacham SL; Taper LJ; Volpe SL · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial28 participantsBone Health forBoron
  5. 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
    C D Hunt, J L Herbel, F H Nielsen · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1997
    Non-randomized trial11 participantsBone Health forBoron
  6. Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
    Wei H; Jin Z; Zhou L; Tang G; Chai S; Che X; Tan Y; Zeng W · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
  7. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
    Liu CT; Karasik D; Xu H; Zhou Y; Broe K; Cupples LA; Cpgm de Groot L; Ham A; Hannan MT; Hsu YH; Jacques P; McLean RR; Paul L; Selhub J; Trajanoska K; van der Velde N; van Schoor N; Kiel DP · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study4,310 participantsBone Health forFolate
  8. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
    Rondanelli M; Tartara A; Fossari F; Vecchio V; Faliva MA; Naso M; Perna S; Nichetti M; Peroni G · Current aging science · 2022
    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
  9. Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
    Cagnacci A; Baldassari F; Rivolta G; Arangino S; Volpe A · Bone · 2004
    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  10. 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.
    Rejnmark L; Vestergaard P; Hermann AP; Brot C; Eiken P; Mosekilde L · Calcified tissue international · 2008
    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate
  11. Risk of Environmental Chemicals on Bone Fractures Is Independent of Low Bone Mass in US Adults: Insights from 2017 to 2018 NHANES.
    Ling R; Ai Y; Chen C; Zhang J; Zou Z; Cheng S; Li C; Li X; Wang B · Metabolites · 2023
    Cross-sectional study2,640 participantsBone Health forManganese
  12. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health.
    Taskozhina G; Batyrova G; Umarova G; Issanguzhina Z; Kereyeva N · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Narrative reviewBone Health forManganese
  13. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
    Wei MH; Cui Y; Zhou HL; Song WJ; Di DS; Zhang RY; Huang Q; Liu JA; Wang Q · Chemosphere · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forManganese
  14. Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
    Li H; Li G; Yi M; Zhou J; Deng Y; Huang Y; He S; Meng X; Liu L · Frontiers in public health · 2024
    Cross-sectional study31 participantsBone Health forManganese
  15. Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.
    Wang C; Zhu Y; Long H; Ou M; Zhao S · PloS one · 2022
    Cross-sectional study9,732 participantsBone Health forManganese
  16. Evaluating the Protective Role of Vitamin A Supplementation in Periodontal Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Luca MM; Buzatu R; Bumbu BA · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysisBone Health forVitamin A
  17. Dietary vitamin A intake and bone health in the elderly: the Rotterdam Study.
    de Jonge EA; Kiefte-de Jong JC; Campos-Obando N; Booij L; Franco OH; Hofman A; Uitterlinden AG; Rivadeneira F; Zillikens MC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Cohort study5,288 participantsBone Health forVitamin A
  18. Vitamin A and its dervatives effect on bone mineral density, a systematic review.
    Khojah Q; AlRumaihi S; AlRajeh G; Aburas A; AlOthman A; Ferwana M · Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022
    Systematic review8 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin A
  19. Association of vitamins with bone mineral density and osteoporosis measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry: a cross-sectional study.
    Wang Q; Yu H; Kong Y · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024
    Cross-sectional study1,536 participantsBone Health forVitamin A
  20. Association of dietary consumption and serum levels of vitamin A and β-carotene with bone mineral density in Chinese adults.
    Chen GD; Zhu YY; Cao Y; Liu J; Shi WQ; Liu ZM; Chen YM · Bone · 2016
    Cohort study3,154 participantsBone Health forVitamin A