Opti-Men

Opti-Men

Optimum Nutrition4.7 (77,698 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 150 Tablet(s) · 50 servings
Goals
$39.99 $0.79 per serving

Product analysis

49 out of 100

Opti-Men offers a wide range of vitamins, minerals and additional ingredients in one formula. Several blends lack individual component details, making it harder to decide whether the extras suit your needs.

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Nutrient Quality45

Form quality varies, with favorable iodine, B5 and chromium forms alongside less favorable copper and manganese forms. Several blends and some other forms remain unclear, limiting a consistent quality judgment.

Ingredient Transparency67

All listed amounts and many forms are disclosed, making basic nutrient comparisons easier. Details within several mixtures are incomplete, so the total amounts do not fully describe their composition.

Value For Money37

Value is mixed, with a favorable comparison for vitamin B6 but less attractive comparisons for several other nutrients. The large ingredient list alone does not establish an economical purchase.

Customer Satisfaction93

Customer feedback is very favorable across a very large review pool. It gives a broad view of satisfaction without proving effectiveness.

Product Focus7

The formula spans many goals, giving it a broad rather than specialized purpose. The expected benefits remain uncertain despite the extensive ingredient list.

Format
Tablet
Container
150 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.79
Customer rating
4.7 · 77,698 ratings
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Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 80 mgVitamin C · 300 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 3000 mcgVitamin D · 37.5 mcgSelenium · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
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
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 1020 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 37.5 mcgMagnesium · 80 mgVitamin K · 75 mcgBoron · 2 mgSelenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 300 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 37.5 mcgVitamin B5 · 75 mgMagnesium · 80 mgRiboflavin · 75 mgThiamin · 75 mgVitamin B12 · 100 mcg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vanadium Adverse 2 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 1020 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin B6 · 50 mgMolybdenum · 80 mcgSelenium · 200 mcgMagnesium · 80 mgVitamin E · 134 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 300 mgCholine · 10 mgRiboflavin · 75 mg
Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 19 studies
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitC PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin E · 134 mgVitamin C · 300 mgCopper · 2 mgVitamin A · 3000 mcg
Study evidence
Copper Supportive 7 studies
Lycopene Supportive 5 studies
Riboflavin Supportive 69 studies
Selenium Supportive 15 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 35 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Zinc Supportive 39 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 37.5 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 300 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Mixed Carotenoids)
3000 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
300 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
37.5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
134 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
75 mcg 26
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
75 mg 76
Riboflavin
75 mg 54
Niacin (Niacinamide)
75 mg 65
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
50 mg 71
Folate
1020 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
100 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
75 mg 70
Choline (L-Choline Bitartrate)
10 mg 33
Calcium (Dicalcium Phosphate)
50 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 90
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide)
80 mg
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
15 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
200 mcg 86
Copper (Copper Sulfate)
2 mg 55
Manganese (Manganese Sulfate)
2 mg 54
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)
120 mcg 53
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
80 mcg 59
Sodium
10 mg
Amino Men Blend
1 Gram(s)
Phyto Men Blend
100 mg
Viri Men Blend
50 mg
Enzyme Blend
50 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid
25 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
10 mg 68
Inositol
10 mg
Boron (Boron Citrate)
2 mg 60
Lycopene
500 mcg
Lutein
500 mcg
Alpha-Carotene
140 mcg
Vanadium (Vanadium Citrate)
100 mcg 67
Cryptoxanthin
34 mcg
Zeaxanthin
28 mcg
Men 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
The serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a moderate cost per serving. It uses potassium iodide.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The iodine comes from potassium iodide. No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific sourcing concerns do not apply.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine comes from potassium iodide.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific sourcing concerns do not apply.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

150 mcg per serving supports daily iodine needs. The iodine amount and source are stated.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
150 mcg per serving supports daily iodine needs.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg serving is below the general adult upper intake level of 1,100 mcg.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount and source are stated.

Value50

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderate.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 200 mcg of selenium, with a high product cost per 200 mcg. The amount is below the adult upper intake level. It lists L-Selenomethionine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It lists L-Selenomethionine.
Selenium Chemical Form
It lists L-Selenomethionine.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The label identifies L-Selenomethionine.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 200 mcg, an amount used in research on antioxidant and thyroid support. The 200 mcg serving is below the 400 mcg adult upper intake level, leaving room for dietary selenium.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
The serving provides 200 mcg, an amount used in research on antioxidant and thyroid support.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The 200 mcg serving is below the 400 mcg adult upper intake level, leaving room for dietary selenium.

Value30

The product cost per 200 mcg of selenium is high.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The product cost per 200 mcg of selenium is high.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value
Each serving provides 50 mg of B6 at a relatively low cost per mg. The main tradeoff is a high serving amount. The serving exceeds the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day, before food or other supplements. The B6 source is pyridoxine hydrochloride.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

The B6 source is pyridoxine hydrochloride. No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are recorded in Other Ingredients.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 source is pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are recorded in Other Ingredients.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37

Each serving has 50 mg of B6, above the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total intake can also include food and other supplements. The chemical source is identified.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
Each serving has 50 mg of B6, above the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total intake can also include food and other supplements.
Label Transparency
The chemical source is identified.

Value79

The cost per mg of B6 is relatively low.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of B6 is relatively low.
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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. 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.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  7. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  8. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  9. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  10. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  11. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  12. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  13. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  14. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  15. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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