Max For Vegans

Max For Vegans

Country Life4.4 (609 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

53 out of 100

Max For Vegans offers broad vitamin and mineral support that may help fill dietary gaps affecting energy use, immune function and bone health. Its many extra ingredients make it a less focused choice if you need only a few nutrients.

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

Nutrient Quality56

Several B vitamins and minerals have clearly identified forms, including the active form of biotin. The quality of many other forms remains uncertain, and the vitamin K is K1 rather than the MK-7 form linked to the limited bone findings.

Ingredient Transparency77

Amounts and most ingredient forms are disclosed, making the basic contents easy to check. The shares within ingredient mixtures remain undisclosed, so each source contribution is harder to establish.

Value For Money33

Vitamin B6 offers relatively good value, but several other nutrients and extras compare poorly for the amounts supplied. Many remaining ingredients lack a reliable value comparison, so the breadth of the formula does not establish good value.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer ratings are generally positive. The feedback does not establish effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus21

The main practical role is broad nutritional support when intake is low. The large ingredient mix spreads across many purposes, with more uncertain benefits for goals such as concentration, productivity and nail improvement.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.75
Customer rating
4.4 · 609 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 200 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 500 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin K · 50 mcgBoron · 1 mgSelenium · 200 mcgTaurine · 100 mgVitamin C · 300 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Taurine No effect 3 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 100 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgVitamin B5 · 50 mgMagnesium · 100 mgRiboflavin · 25 mgThiamin · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 500 mcgIron · 9 mgPotassium · 99 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
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 400 mcgNiacin · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 500 mcgRiboflavin · 25 mgThiamin · 25 mgVitamin B5 · 50 mgVitamin B6 · 50 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgMagnesium · 100 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Iodine Mixed 17 studies
Magnesium Supportive 61 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 28 studies
Taurine Supportive 11 studies
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 65 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 200 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 500 mcgVitamin B6 · 50 mgMolybdenum · 50 mcgSelenium · 200 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin E · 18.7 mgVitamin C · 300 mgCholine · 20 mgTaurine · 100 mgRiboflavin · 25 mg
Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 19 studies
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Taurine Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin C · 300 mgVitamin A · 1500 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgSelenium · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 23 studies
Lysine Supportive 2 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
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 400 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgIron · 9 mgMethionine · 100 mgLysine · 100 mgVitamin C · 300 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Lysine Supportive 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, natural Mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Palmitate)
1500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calcium Ascorbate)
300 mg
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol)
5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Acid Succinate)
18.7 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
50 mcg 22
Thiamin (Thiamine Cocarboxylase Chloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride)
25 mg 65
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
25 mg 83
Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate, Niacinamide)
50 mg 63
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
50 mg 71
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)
200 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
500 mcg 76
Biotin (D-Biotin)
400 mcg 58
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
20 mg 50
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate, Pantethine)
50 mg 70
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, Dicalcium Phosphate)
100 mg
Iron (Ferrous Gluconate)
9 mg 57
Phosphorus (Calcium Hydroxyapatite, Dicalcium Phosphate)
32 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
100 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Rice Chelate)
100 mg
Olive leaf extract (Oleuropein)
20 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
200 mcg 86
Copper (Copper Citrate)
0.5 mg 47
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
2 mg 70
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
200 mcg 76
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
50 mcg 50
Potassium (Potassium Citrate, Potassium Iodide)
99 mg
Taurine
100 mg 52
L-Methionine
100 mg
L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride)
100 mg 46
Inositol (Inositol Hexanicotinate)
50 mg
Rutin (Sophorae japonica Linn)
25 mg 67
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (Grapefruit Bioflavonoid, Lemon Bioflavonoid, Orange Bioflavonoid)
25 mg
Betaine
15.2 mg
Boron (Boron Citrate)
1 mg 60
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 200 mcg of selenium. The estimated cost for 200 mcg of selenium is high. The selenium is listed as L-Selenomethionine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The selenium is listed as L-Selenomethionine. The label identifies the L form.
Selenium Chemical Form
The selenium is listed as L-Selenomethionine.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The label identifies the L form.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

200 mcg per serving matches an amount commonly used in research. The serving is below the 400 mcg upper intake level, leaving room for selenium from food.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
200 mcg per serving matches an amount commonly used in research.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The serving is below the 400 mcg upper intake level, leaving room for selenium from food.

Value30

The estimated cost for 200 mcg of selenium is high.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The estimated cost for 200 mcg of selenium is high.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving supplies 50 mg of vitamin B6 at a low cost per mg. That is a high serving amount, so total intake from other sources matters. It comes from pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. The proportions of the two forms are unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

Vitamin B6 comes from pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. The proportions of the two forms are unknown. No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc were recorded.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
Vitamin B6 comes from pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. The proportions of the two forms are unknown.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
No artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc were recorded in the Other Ingredients findings.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37

A serving contains 50 mg of vitamin B6. This is a high amount per serving; total intake also includes food and other supplements. The source is named.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
A serving contains 50 mg of vitamin B6. This is a high amount per serving; total intake also includes food and other supplements.
Label Transparency
The label names pyridoxal 5-phosphate and pyridoxine hydrochloride as the vitamin B6 source.

Value81

The cost per mg of vitamin B6 is low.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of vitamin B6 is low.
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
Report alternatives

Sources

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

  1. [Comparative study of the urinary excretion of boron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis].
    José Ramón V; Mora Mora M; Marino Alarcón O; Hernández G; Josefina Linares L; Urdaneta Romero H; Arévalo González E · Investigacion clinica · 2013
    Case-control study45 participantsBone Health forBoron
  2. Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
    Nielsen FH; Hunt CD; Mullen LM; Hunt JR · FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 1987
    Single-arm trial12 participantsBone Health forBoron
  3. The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
    Volpe SL; Taper LJ; Meacham S · Magnesium research · 1994
    Narrative reviewBone Health forBoron
  4. Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
    Meacham SL; Taper LJ; Volpe SL · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial28 participantsBone Health forBoron
  5. Metabolic responses of postmenopausal women to supplemental dietary boron and aluminum during usual and low magnesium intake: boron, calcium, and magnesium absorption and retention and blood mineral concentrations
    C D Hunt, J L Herbel, F H Nielsen · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1997
    Non-randomized trial11 participantsBone Health forBoron
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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