Alive! Max3 Potency Multivitamin

Alive! Max3 Potency Multivitamin

Nature's Way4.5 (9,961 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$20.33 $0.67 per serving

Product analysis

49 out of 100

Alive! Max3 Potency Multivitamin offers broad nutrient support for filling dietary gaps and maintaining normal body functions. Incomplete details about its many blends make it harder to judge what the extra ingredients contribute.

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

Nutrient Quality51

Quality varies, with favorable selenium, copper and manganese forms alongside less favored vitamin K. Several forms and blend proportions are missing, limiting a full comparison.

Ingredient Transparency68

Amounts and many forms are stated, but several preparations and all relevant blend proportions are missing. The blend totals therefore do not reveal each component’s contribution.

Value For Money38

Value is uneven, with several vitamins, selenium, choline and rutin costly for what they provide. Other nutrient comparisons are moderate or remain uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer feedback is very positive across thousands of reviews. The large review history supports the satisfaction pattern without proving the benefits of the many ingredients.

Product Focus0

The formula has a very broad scope, with its clearest role in correcting dietary shortfalls. Numerous blends and widely spread health aims make the contribution of the extra ingredients difficult to judge.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.67
Customer rating
4.5 · 9,961 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 130 mgVitamin C · 900 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin A · 2700 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgSelenium · 158 mcg
Study evidence
Eleuthero Supportive 1 study
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
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 80 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgMagnesium · 130 mgVitamin K · 120 mcgSelenium · 158 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 900 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
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 120 mcgMagnesium · 130 mgCalcium · 325 mgVitamin D · 50 mcgCopper · 0.9 mgManganese · 5.8 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 900 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 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
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgVitamin B5 · 63 mgMagnesium · 130 mgRiboflavin · 20 mgThiamin · 20 mgVitamin B12 · 80 mcg
Study evidence
Eleuthero Disputed 3 studies
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 80 mcgVitamin B6 · 20 mgMolybdenum · 45 mcgSelenium · 158 mcgMagnesium · 130 mgVitamin E · 100 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 900 mgCholine · 30 mgRiboflavin · 20 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
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 900 mgCopper · 0.9 mgSelenium · 158 mcgVitamin E · 100 mg
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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate)
2700 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
900 mg 52
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
50 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
100 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
120 mcg 32
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
20 mg 65
Riboflavin
20 mg 48
Niacin (Niacinamide)
100 mg 64
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
20 mg 76
Folate
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
80 mcg
Biotin
33 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
63 mg 70
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
30 mg 50
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate)
325 mg 64
Iodine (Kelp, Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 67
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
130 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
11 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
158 mcg 77
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)
0.9 mg 84
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)
5.8 mg 90
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate)
45 mcg 58
Sodium
5 mg
Daily Greens Blend
400 mg
Orchard Fruits & Garden Veggies Powder Blend
200 mg
Cardio Blend
100 mg
Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense Blend
100 mg
Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed Blend
100 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tangerine)
60 mg
Eleuthero
50 mg 50
Inositol
50 mg
Digestive Enzyme Blend
100 mg
Rutin (Sophora japonica flower bud extract)
25 mg 75
Lutein (Aztec Marigold extract)
500 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving provides 150 mcg of iodine per serving, at a moderately high cost per serving. Potassium iodide is named, but the other iodine form and their proportions are unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability42

Potassium iodide is named, but the other iodine form and their proportions are unknown. A marine source is indicated, but organic status or a clean-water origin is not specified.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
Potassium iodide is named, but the other iodine form and their proportions are unknown.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
A marine source is indicated, but organic status or a clean-water origin is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving provides 150 mcg of iodine per serving. The amount is at or below the stated adult upper intake level.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
Each serving provides 150 mcg of iodine per serving.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The amount is at or below the stated adult upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated.

Value50

The cost per serving is moderately high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderately high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
It provides 5.8 mg of manganese per serving at a high cost per serving. It uses manganese bisglycinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses manganese bisglycinate.
Manganese Chemical Form
It uses manganese bisglycinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

It provides 5.8 mg of manganese per serving.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
It provides 5.8 mg of manganese per serving.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The label states 5.8 mg of manganese per serving.

Value50

The cost per serving is relatively high.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is relatively high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving supplies 0.9 mg copper and has a moderately high product cost per serving. Copper Bisglycinate is an organic salt. The label states the copper amount and source. The serving also contains 11 mg zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 12.2:1.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

Copper Bisglycinate is an organic salt. The label states the copper amount and source.
Copper Form Bioavailability
Copper Bisglycinate is a common organic salt.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The label states 0.9 mg of copper and names Copper Bisglycinate as its source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The serving provides 0.9 mg copper. The serving also contains 11 mg zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 12.2:1.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The selected serving provides between 0.9 and 2 mg of copper.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The serving also contains 11 mg zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 12.2:1.

Value50

The product's cost per serving is moderately high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The product's cost per serving is moderately high.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  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.
    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
  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
  14. 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
  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.
    Rejnmark L; Vestergaard P; Hermann AP; Brot C; Eiken P; Mosekilde L · Calcified tissue international · 2008
    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate
  16. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  17. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  18. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  19. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  20. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
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