Ortho Multi Softgels for Women

Ortho Multi Softgels for Women

Protocol For Life Balance4.6 (196 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$30.00 $1.00 per serving

Product analysis

52 out of 100

Ortho Multi Softgels for Women provides broad vitamin and mineral support for everyday dietary gaps. Its high cost and incomplete details about several blends make it harder to judge the value of the many added ingredients.

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

Nutrient Quality57

Vitamin D3, natural vitamin E and several mineral forms are favorable choices. Folic acid and incompletely identified vitamin K are weaker points, while missing form details limit comparison of several added ingredients.

Ingredient Transparency73

All ingredient amounts and most forms are disclosed, helping you check the serving. Several forms and all six relevant blend breakdowns are missing, leaving parts of the formula hard to compare.

Value For Money31

Many vitamins, minerals and extras compare poorly on cost within the full serving. Biotin offers more moderate value, but the broader formula remains a costly way to obtain these nutrients.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer feedback is positive, though the number of ratings is modest. The feedback gives a narrower picture of satisfaction than a much larger review base would.

Product Focus21

The broad formula is mainly directed toward everyday nutrition, with benefits most relevant when intake is low. Its many additional goals, including sleep and energy, have more conditional or limited support.

Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$1.00
Customer rating
4.6 · 196 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 800 mcgVitamin B12 · 120 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin K · 80 mcgSelenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 200 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
High effect
D Ingredient FitB PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin C · 200 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 5000 IUVitamin D · 1000 IUSelenium · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Green Tea Not classified 2 studies
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
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 80 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCalcium · 140 mgVitamin D · 1000 IUCopper · 1 mgManganese · 2 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 200 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 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
Lower effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgHorsetail · 50 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Calcium Supportive 1 study
Horsetail Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Iron Disputed 4 studies
Magnesium Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Selenium Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 225 mcgVitamin D · 1000 IUVitamin B5 · 50 mgMagnesium · 100 mgRiboflavin · 25 mgThiamin · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 120 mcgIron · 6 mgPotassium · 25 mgCoenzyme Q-10 · 10 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 200 mgCopper · 1 mgSelenium · 200 mcgLycopene · 500 mcgGreen Tea · 25 mgVitamin E · 150 IU
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Green Tea Supportive 37 studies
Lycopene Supportive 20 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
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
5000 IU 64
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)
200 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
1000 IU 68
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
150 IU 60
Vitamin K (Menaquinone, Phytonadione)
80 mcg 19
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
25 mg 65
Riboflavin
25 mg 49
Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate, Niacinamide)
25 mg 59
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
25 mg 73
Folate (Folic Acid)
800 mcg 10
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
120 mcg 59
Biotin
300 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5)
50 mg 70
Calcium (Aquamin Seaweed Derived Minerals, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Pantothenate)
140 mg
Iron (Ferrous Bisglycinate)
6 mg 57
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
225 mcg 84
Magnesium (Aquamin Seaweed Derived Minerals, Mag. Citrate, Mag. Oxide)
100 mg
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate)
15 mg 82
Selenium (Selenium Glycinate Complex)
200 mcg 63
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate)
1 mg 80
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate)
2 mg 78
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)
120 mcg 47
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
75 mcg 79
Potassium (Potassium Chloride)
25 mg
Evening Primrose Oil
500 mg
Cranberry concentrate
100 mg
Horsetail extract (Silica)
50 mg 29
Alpha Lipoic Acid
25 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
25 mg 54
Grape Seed Extract (Polyphenols)
25 mg
Green Tea extract
25 mg 8
Inositol
25 mg
CoQ10 (Ubiquinone)
10 mg 46
Lycopene (natural Tomato extract)
500 mcg
Lutein (Marigold flowers extract)
500 mcg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Women 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 225 mcg of iodine at a high cost per serving. The amount fits the stated range for daily thyroid support. The iodine is supplied as potassium iodide.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

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

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

225 mcg of iodine per serving fits the stated range for daily thyroid support. The stated amount is below the adult upper intake level.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
225 mcg of iodine per serving fits the stated range for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
225 mcg is below the 1,100 mcg adult upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated as 225 mcg per serving.

Value20

The cost per labeled serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per labeled serving is high.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD Value
Each serving provides 25 mg of vitamin B6 at a high cost per mg. The serving exceeds the European adult upper limit; total daily intake can be higher. The B6 comes from pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride; their proportions are not stated.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

The B6 comes from pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride; their proportions are not stated. No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are reported in Other Ingredients.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 comes from pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride; their proportions are not stated.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc are reported in Other Ingredients.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60

25 mg of B6 is declared per serving. The serving exceeds the European adult upper limit; total daily intake can be higher.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
Each serving provides 25 mg of B6. The serving exceeds the European adult upper limit; total daily intake can be higher.
Label Transparency
The chemical source is named.

Value46

The cost per mg of B6 is high.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of B6 is high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 1 mg of copper at a high cost per serving. It uses copper bisglycinate. It also supplies 15 mg of zinc.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses copper bisglycinate.
Copper Form Bioavailability
It uses copper bisglycinate.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The copper amount is 1 mg, and the source is named as copper bisglycinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The serving provides 1 mg of copper. It also provides 15 mg of zinc.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The serving provides 1 mg of copper.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The same serving supplies 15 mg of zinc and 1 mg of copper.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is 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
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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.
    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.
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    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  19. An update on magnesium and bone health.
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    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
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