Ancient Multi Men's 40+ Once Daily
Goals
Product analysis
Ancient Multi Men’s 40+ Once Daily supplies vitamins and minerals that can help fill dietary gaps and support normal immune and bone functions. Unidentified blend contents make the complete formula harder to judge.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality36
MK-7 and the identified vitamin B6 form are favorable features of the nutrient mix. Many other forms and the blend components remain unspecified, limiting a full quality comparison.
Ingredient Transparency63
The main ingredient amounts are listed, but many forms and the blend contents are unspecified. You can compare the stated quantities more easily than the complete preparations.
Value For Money34
The serving cost offers weak value for vitamin K, B6, iron, selenium and chromium. Value for most other nutrients remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction74
Customer feedback is very positive, though relatively few ratings support it. The small review base leaves more uncertainty about typical satisfaction.
Product Focus15
The broad vitamin and mineral mix mainly supports normal functions when intake is low. Calcium and magnesium contribute small amounts, and the unidentified blend limits a complete judgment of its intended uses.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 30 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.84
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 136 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Folate · 900 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 10 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgVitamin K · 90 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 10 mgVitamin C · 27.5 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 90 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgVitamin B12 · 10 mcgVitamin B6 · 15.7 mgFolate · 900 mcg DFEVitamin D · 40 mcg
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 15 mgVitamin C · 27.5 mgZinc · 10 mgVitamin A · 2925 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgSelenium · 100 mcg
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin K · 90 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgCalcium · 26 mgVitamin D · 40 mcgManganese · 1 mgZinc · 10 mgVitamin C · 27.5 mg
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 150 mcgNiacin · 6 mgVitamin B12 · 10 mcgRiboflavin · 5.1 mgThiamin · 2.1 mgVitamin B5 · 7 mgVitamin B6 · 15.7 mgVitamin D · 40 mcgZinc · 10 mgMagnesium · 15 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 90 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgVitamin D · 40 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgVitamin B12 · 10 mcgVitamin B6 · 15.7 mgVitamin E · 32 mgFolate · 900 mcg DFENiacin · 6 mgVitamin C · 27.5 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 40 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 10 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 2925 mcg | |
Vitamin C | 27.5 mg | |
Vitamin D | 40 mcg | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) | 32 mg | |
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-7) | 90 mcg | |
Thiamin | 2.1 mg | |
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate) | 5.1 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 6 mg | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine 5-Phosphate) | 15.7 mg | |
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt) | 900 mcg DFE | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 10 mcg | |
Biotin | 150 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid | 7 mg | |
Calcium (organic Eggshell) | 26 mg | |
Iron | 3 mg | |
Magnesium | 15 mg | |
Zinc | 10 mg | |
Selenium | 100 mcg | |
Manganese | 1 mg | |
Chromium | 200 mcg | |
TCM Men's 40+ Once Daily Blend | 84 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine 5-Phosphate) · 15.7 mg OverallScore75
15.7 mg of b6 per serving comes at a high cost per mg. The source is pyridoxine 5-phosphate. The serving exceeds the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day.
How this ingredient is rated
Ingredient Form & Label Quality100
The B6 comes from pyridoxine 5-phosphate. The other ingredients show no listed artificial dyes, titanium dioxide, or talc.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 comes from pyridoxine 5-phosphate.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The other ingredients show no listed artificial dyes, titanium dioxide, or talc.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency69
Each serving provides 15.7 mg of B6, above the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total intake also includes food and other supplements. The chemical source is named.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
Each serving provides 15.7 mg of B6, above the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total intake also includes food and other supplements.
Label Transparency
The chemical source is named as pyridoxine 5-phosphate.
Value35
The cost per mg of B6 is high.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of B6 is high.
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-7) · 90 mcg OverallScore77
A serving provides 90 mcg of vitamin K. The cost per serving is high. It uses Menaquinone-7. The MK-7 isomer form isn’t specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82
The form is Menaquinone-7. The MK-7 isomer form isn’t specified.
Vitamin K Form (MK-7 vs. MK-4 vs. K1)
The form is Menaquinone-7.
MK-7 Isomer Disclosure
The MK-7 isomer form isn’t specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The label states 90 mcg of vitamin K and names the form.
Vitamin K2 (MK-7) Dosage Efficacy
The serving provides 90 mcg of MK-7.
Form and Subtype Transparency
The label states 90 mcg of vitamin K and names the form.
Value20
The cost per serving is high.
Price per Effective MK-7 Serving
The cost per serving is high.
Selenium · 100 mcg OverallScore37
The serving provides 100 mcg of selenium. The product cost is high for the selenium amount when compared per 200 mcg. The selenium chemical form is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0
The selenium chemical form is not specified.
Selenium Chemical Form
The selenium chemical form is not specified.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The selenium form is not specified, so its chemical identity remains unclear.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88
The serving provides 100 mcg of selenium. It is below the adult upper intake limit, leaving room for selenium from food.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
The 100 mcg serving provides selenium for daily support.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The 100 mcg serving is below the adult upper intake limit, leaving room for selenium from food.
Value10
The product cost is high when compared per 200 mcg of selenium.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The product cost is high when compared per 200 mcg of selenium.
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