Family

Family

Garden of Life Vitamin Code4.8 (1,562 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$34.29 $1.14 per serving

Product analysis

40 out of 100

Family brings together vitamins and minerals to help fill dietary gaps affecting normal metabolism, blood formation and immune function. Its blends lack a breakdown, making the contribution of the extra ingredients harder to judge.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality30

The D3 form is a positive quality feature, and the niacin form is clearly identified. Most other forms and the blend components remain unspecified, limiting a fuller quality judgement.

Ingredient Transparency58

Listed amounts are stated, but most forms and the blend breakdowns are missing. That makes it harder to separate the contributions of the extra ingredients.

Value For Money30

The serving is relatively costly for several of its vitamins and minerals. Biotin offers more moderate value, while a judgement for many remaining nutrients is uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer ratings are positive. Feedback comes from 1562 ratings, providing useful context for that impression.

Product Focus6

The clearest role is filling nutrient gaps that affect normal body functions. The broad blends and small amounts of some extras limit how much more can be expected from the combination.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.14
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,562 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUMagnesium · 21 mgVitamin K · 80 mcgSelenium · 125 mcgZinc · 10 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Study evidence
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
Immunity
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 21 mgVitamin C · 60 mgZinc · 10 mgVitamin A · 6800 IUVitamin D · 1000 IUSelenium · 125 mcg
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 23 studies
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
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 75 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUVitamin B5 · 30 mgMagnesium · 21 mgRiboflavin · 6 mgThiamin · 6 mgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgIron · 2 mgCoenzyme Q-10 · 425 mcg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vanadium Adverse 2 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUZinc · 10 mgIron · 2 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
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
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Zinc · 10 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCopper · 1.5 mgSelenium · 125 mcgVitamin E · 30 IU
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
F Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Zinc · 10 mgVitamin E · 30 IUVitamin C · 60 mgCopper · 1.5 mgVitamin A · 6800 IU
Study evidence
Copper Supportive 7 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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
6800 IU 57
Vitamin C
60 mg
Vitamin D (Vitamin D3)
1000 IU 74
Vitamin E
30 IU 42
Vitamin K
80 mcg 0
Thiamine
6 mg
Riboflavin
6 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
25 mg 65
Vitamin B6
6 mg
Folate
400 mcg 2
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
100 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid
30 mg 44
Calcium
21 mg
Iron
2 mg
Iodine
75 mcg
Magnesium
21 mg
Zinc
10 mg
Selenium
125 mcg 37
Copper
1.5 mg 32
Manganese
2 mg 38
Chromium
120 mcg 19
Molybdenum
75 mcg 39
Vanadium
10 mcg 27
organic Moringa oleifera (Mixed Carotenoids)
20 mg
organic Vitex negundo (Mixed Tocopherols)
4 mg
Raw Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend
640 mg
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
60 mg
RAW Antioxidant & Immune Support Complex
20 mg
Coenzyme Q-10
425 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Children 4+ Vegetarian
Report overview
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 6,800 IU of vitamin A. The cost is high for that amount. It uses beta-carotene.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50

It uses beta-carotene.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
It uses beta-carotene.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82

The serving provides 6,800 IU of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is named, but its percentage is not stated.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
The serving provides 6,800 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
Beta-carotene is named, but its percentage is not stated.

Value20

The cost is high for the vitamin A amount provided.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost is high for the vitamin A amount provided.
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving supplies 25 mg of niacin. The cost per serving is high. The form is Niacinamide. The amount and form are available for comparison.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

The form is Niacinamide.
Niacin Form & Goal Alignment
The form is Niacinamide.
Precursor Source Quality
The listed niacin form is Niacinamide.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67

A serving supplies 25 mg of niacin. No specific no-flush claim or flushing warning is recorded.
Clarity of Chemical Form
The form is Niacinamide.
Form-Specific Dosage Efficacy
A serving supplies 25 mg of niacin.
Flush Risk & Safety Labeling
No specific no-flush claim or flushing warning is recorded.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 1000 IU of vitamin D3, with a high cost for that amount. The raw source of the vitamin D is not specified. No qualifying quality certification is reported.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability87

Vitamin D3 is the listed form. The raw source of the vitamin D is not specified.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2 Superiority
It uses vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is more effective than D2 at raising and maintaining blood levels.
Sourcing and Active Marker Disclosure
The raw source of the vitamin D is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

A serving provides 1000 IU of vitamin D. No qualifying certification is reported.
Daily Dosage Appropriateness
A serving provides 1000 IU of vitamin D.
Excipient and Additive Purity
The Other Ingredients list has no titanium dioxide, artificial colors or hydrogenated oils.
Purity and Quality Certification
Batch-specific certificates of analysis are reported.

Value30

The cost of the whole serving is high for the vitamin D amount provided.
Price per 1,000 IU Efficiency
The cost of the whole serving is high for the vitamin D amount provided.
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Sources

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

  1. Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Statin-Induced Myopathy: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Qu H; Guo M; Chai H; Wang WT; Gao ZY; Shi DZ · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2019
    Meta-analysis575 participants12 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  2. Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Athletes: A Systematic Review.
    Fernandes MSS; Fidelis DEDS; Aidar FJ; Badicu G; Greco G; Cataldi S; Santos GCJ; de Souza RF; Ardigò LP · Nutrients · 2026
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  3. Effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation for Reducing Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Tsai IC; Hsu CW; Chang CH; Tseng PT; Chang KV · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,126 participants13 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  4. Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue.
    Mizuno K; Tanaka M; Nozaki S; Mizuma H; Ataka S; Tahara T; Sugino T; Shirai T; Kajimoto Y; Kuratsune H; Kajimoto O; Watanabe Y · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2008
    Randomized trial17 participantsEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  5. Effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on fatigue: A systematic review of interventional studies.
    Mehrabani S; Askari G; Miraghajani M; Tavakoly R; Arab A · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  6. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  7. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  8. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  9. Large-dose intravenous ferric carboxymaltose injection for iron deficiency anemia in heavy uterine bleeding: a randomized, controlled trial.
    Van Wyck DB; Mangione A; Morrison J; Hadley PE; Jehle JA; Goodnough LT · Transfusion · 2010
    Randomized trial477 participantsEnergy forIron
  10. The Effect of Parenteral or Oral Iron Supplementation on Fatigue, Sleep, Quality of Life and Restless Legs Syndrome in Iron-Deficient Blood Donors: A Secondary Analysis of the IronWoMan RCT.
    Macher S; Herster C; Holter M; Moritz M; Matzhold EM; Stojakovic T; Pieber TR; Schlenke P; Drexler C; Amrein K · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial176 participantsEnergy forIron
  11. Ferric carboxymaltose vs. oral iron in the treatment of pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia: an international, open-label, randomized controlled trial (FER-ASAP).
    Breymann C; Milman N; Mezzacasa A; Bernard R; Dudenhausen J; FER-ASAP investigators · Journal of perinatal medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial252 participantsEnergy forIron
  12. Effect of iron therapy on fatigue symptoms in non-anaemic iron deficient women of reproductive age- A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Sultana N; Bajwa FA; Sikandar MZ; Haider MM; Majeed T · JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association · 2026
    Randomized trial164 participantsEnergy forIron
  13. Intravenous iron isomaltoside treatment of women suffering from severe fatigue after postpartum hemorrhage.
    Holm C; Thomsen LL; Langhoff-Roos J · The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians · 2019
    Randomized trial85 participantsEnergy forIron
  14. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  15. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  16. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  17. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  18. Physicochemical properties of and volatile compounds in riboflavin fortified cloudy apple juice; study of its effect on job fatigue among Egyptian construction workers.
    Fouad S; Ibrahim GE; Hussein AMS; Ibrahim FA; El Gendy A · Heliyon · 2021
    Non-randomized trialEnergy forRiboflavin
  19. Vitamin B status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Heap LC; Peters TJ; Wessely S · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 1999
    Case-control study30 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  20. B-vitamins, related vitamers, and metabolites in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease and chronic fatigue treated with high dose oral thiamine.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Hansen MM; Ueland P; Dahlerup JF · Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2023
    Observational studyEnergy forRiboflavin