Active Metabolism

Active Metabolism

Bayer One A Day Women's4.7 (354 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 50 Tablet(s) · 50 servings
Goals
$10.90 $0.21 per serving

Product analysis

48 out of 100

Active Metabolism may help short-term alertness and temporarily increase energy expenditure through caffeine. Most nutrient forms are unspecified, making the added vitamin and mineral content harder to compare.

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Nutrient Quality23

Most nutrient forms are unspecified. Even the few named forms lack enough information for a confident quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency68

All ingredient amounts are listed, allowing serving comparisons. Only a few forms are identified, leaving most nutrient preparations less clear.

Value For Money54

Caffeine and several minerals compare favorably at the serving cost. Value for most of the vitamin and mineral mix remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction75

Customer ratings are very positive. The relatively small review count gives a less settled picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus39

Caffeine provides the clearest immediate role in alertness. The many added nutrients mainly help with dietary gaps, making the formula broader than a simple stimulant supplement.

Format
Tablet
Container
50 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.21
Customer rating
4.7 · 354 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin B5 · 5 mgMagnesium · 50 mgRiboflavin · 2.7 mgThiamin · 1.9 mgVitamin B12 · 9 mcgIron · 18 mgCaffeine · 120 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 68 studies
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 30 mcgNiacin · 10 mgVitamin B12 · 9 mcgRiboflavin · 2.7 mgThiamin · 1.9 mgVitamin B5 · 5 mgVitamin B6 · 3.2 mgVitamin D · 20 mcgZinc · 15 mgMagnesium · 50 mgCaffeine · 120 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Caffeine Disputed 40 studies
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Magnesium Supportive 61 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 28 studies
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 65 studies
Zinc Supportive 12 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 18 mgVitamin B12 · 9 mcgVitamin B12 · 9 mcgVitamin B6 · 3.2 mgZinc · 15 mgMagnesium · 50 mgCaffeine · 120 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 108 studies
Iron Supportive 69 studies
Magnesium Supportive 10 studies
Zinc Supportive 11 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 30 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgZinc · 15 mgIron · 18 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iron Disputed 25 studies
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
Weight Loss
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 20 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgSelenium · 20 mcgCaffeine · 120 mgZinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 14 studies
Chromium No effect 24 studies
Magnesium Supportive 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 9 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 80 studies
Zinc Disputed 32 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 665 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 3.2 mgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin B12 · 9 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgCaffeine · 120 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 128 studies
Folate Mixed 12 studies
Iron Adverse 33 studies
Magnesium Supportive 6 studies
Zinc Mixed 16 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
750 mcg
Vitamin C
60 mg
Vitamin D
20 mcg
Vitamin E
10.1 mg
Vitamin K
25 mcg
Thiamine
1.9 mg
Riboflavin
2.7 mg
Niacin
10 mg
Vitamin B6
3.2 mg
Folate
665 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12
9 mcg
Biotin
30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
5 mg
Calcium
300 mg 52
Iron
18 mg 63
Magnesium
50 mg
Zinc
15 mg
Selenium
20 mcg
Copper
2 mg 61
Manganese
2 mg 58
Chromium
120 mcg 32
Caffeine
120 mg 72
Women 18–50
Report overview
Caffeine · 120 mg OverallScore72
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Iron · 18 mg OverallScore63
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Calcium · 300 mg OverallScore52
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
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  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
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  13. 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
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    Cagnacci A; Baldassari F; Rivolta G; Arangino S; Volpe A · Bone · 2004
    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  15. 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.
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  16. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
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  17. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
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    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  18. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
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    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
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    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
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