Source of Life Multi-Vitamin & Mineral with Whole Food Concentrates Mini-Tabs
Goals
$73.91 $1.23 per serving
Product analysis
Source of Life Multi-Vitamin & Mineral with Whole Food Concentrates Mini-Tabs supports normal energy use, blood formation and immune function by helping fill nutritional gaps. Undisclosed blends and weak value for many nutrients make the broad formula harder to justify.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality50
Several vitamins use favorable, clearly identified forms, while many other ingredient-quality conclusions remain uncertain. The unnamed blends and undisclosed source proportions prevent a complete comparison.
Ingredient Transparency72
Amounts and most forms are stated, but several preparations and blend components remain unspecified. The proportions of ingredients with multiple sources are also undisclosed, limiting a complete breakdown.
Value For Money30
The full serving cost is high when judged against many individual nutrients and additions. A few vitamins offer moderate value, while several other contributions remain uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction69
The small amount of customer feedback is very positive. The limited review history leaves a less established picture of satisfaction.
Product Focus0
The clearest role is broad nutritional support when dietary intake is low. The many health purposes and partly undisclosed ingredient mix make it difficult to view as a focused supplement.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 360 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $1.23
- Also available
Source of Life Tablets$40.33- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 85 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin K · 80 mcgSelenium · 25 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUVitamin B5 · 60 mgMagnesium · 100 mgRiboflavin · 25 mgThiamin · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgIron · 18 mgPotassium · 50 mg
Vitamin B5 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 80 mcgPotassium · 50 mgMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin D · 1000 IUSelenium · 25 mcgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin E · 200 IUFolate · 400 mcgNiacin · 40 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 10000 IUVitamin D · 1000 IUSelenium · 25 mcg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 80 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCalcium · 200 mgVitamin D · 1000 IUCopper · 0.5 mgManganese · 4 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 100 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUZinc · 15 mgIron · 18 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | |
Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | |
Protein | 1 Gram(s) | |
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 10000 IU | |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 1000 mg | |
Vitamin D3 (Lichen) | 1000 IU | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 200 IU | |
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-4, Menaquinone-7) | 80 mcg | |
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg | |
Riboflavin | 25 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 40 mg | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg | |
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 400 mcg | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | |
Biotin | 100 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate) | 60 mg | |
Calcium (Calcium Aminoate) | 200 mg | |
Iron (Iron Aminoate Complex, Iron Ascorbate) | 18 mg | |
Iodine (Kelp) | 150 mcg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Aminoate Complex) | 100 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Aminoate, Zinc Picolinate) | 15 mg | |
Selenium (Selenium Aminoate Complex) | 25 mcg | |
Copper (Copper Aminoate Complex) | 0.5 mg | |
Manganese (Manganese Aminoate Complex) | 4 mg | |
Chromium (Chromium Aminoate Complex) | 20 mcg | |
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Aminoate Complex) | 37.5 mcg | |
Potassium (Potassium Aminoate Complex) | 50 mg | |
Spirulina | 1000 mg | |
Essential Fatty Acid-Rich Whole Food Energy and Prebiotic Fiber Blend | 220 mg | |
Bioflavonoid Complex (Citrus sp.) | 60 mg | |
Ginseng | 50 mg | |
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 30 mg | |
Inositol | 30 mg | |
Quercetin (Dimorphandra mollis) | 30 mg | |
Papain (Papaya) | 30 mg | |
Rutin (Sophora japonica) | 25 mg | |
Betaine HCl | 25 mg | |
Apple Pectin | 20 mg | |
PABA | 15 mg | |
Chlorophyll (Mulberry, Spirulina) | 15 mg | |
Bromelain (Pineapple) | 12 mg | |
Hesperidin Complex (Citrus limon) | 10 mg | |
Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) | 5 mg | |
Lipase (Rhizopus oryzae) | 5 mg | |
Carotenoids | 4 mg | |
Octacosanol | 200 mcg |
Manganese (Manganese Aminoate Complex) · 4 mg OverallScore72
A serving provides 4 mg of manganese at a high cost per serving. It uses Manganese Aminoate.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
It uses Manganese Aminoate.
Manganese Chemical Form
It uses Manganese Aminoate.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
A serving provides 4 mg of manganese.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
A serving provides 4 mg of manganese.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The manganese amount per serving is stated.
Value20
The cost per serving is high.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is high.
PABA · 15 mg OverallScore68
The selected serving provides 15 mg of PABA. The whole-product cost per 100 mg of PABA is relatively high. PABA is named, but no specific grade or purity designation is available here.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80
PABA is named, but no specific grade or purity designation is available here.
PABA Source & Grade
PABA is named, but no specific grade or purity designation is available here.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70
The selected serving lists 15 mg of PABA. The other ingredients list has no flagged artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils.
PABA Dosage Alignment
The selected serving contains 15 mg of PABA.
Label Disclosure Clarity
The PABA amount is stated as 15 mg per serving.
Additive and Excipient Quality
The other ingredients list has no flagged artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils.
Value40
The whole-product cost per 100 mg of PABA is relatively high.
Price per 100mg PABA
The whole-product cost per 100 mg of PABA is relatively high.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) · 1000 mcg OverallScore84
Each serving provides 1000 mcg of B12, with a high cost for the amount of B12. Methylcobalamin is a bioactive form.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The B12 is methylcobalamin.
Bioactive B12 Form Selection
Methylcobalamin is the listed B12 form.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The label states 1000 mcg of B12 per serving and names methylcobalamin.
Therapeutic Dosage Level
Each serving supplies 1000 mcg of B12.
Label and Form Transparency
The label states the amount and names methylcobalamin.
Value20
The cost is high for the amount of B12 provided.
Price per 1,000 mcg B12
The cost is high for the amount of B12 provided.
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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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- 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.
- Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
- Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
- Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
- An update on magnesium and bone health.
- Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.