Formula VM-75

Formula VM-75

Solgar4.7 (8,371 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 180 Tablet(s) · 180 servings
Goals

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Formula VM-75 supplies a broad mix of nutrients that support normal energy use and may help with tiredness when intake is low. Several unnamed nutrient forms and an unidentified herbal blend make the full formula harder to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality49

Some nutrient sources are clearly identified, including B6, B5 and copper. Other sources remain uncertain, and several nutrient forms are not named, so quality cannot be judged consistently across the formula.

Ingredient Transparency71

The label gives amounts for the listed ingredients, which helps you check your intake. Missing forms and undisclosed blend details make it harder to compare the sources and know exactly what the mixtures contain.

Value For Money51

Value varies across the nutrients: B6 and riboflavin compare favorably, while B5 and choline are less economical. Value remains uncertain for many other ingredients, so a firm judgment on the whole formula is difficult.

Customer Satisfaction90

Customer feedback is strongly positive. A large review base gives a broad picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus10

The main nutritional roles concern energy, metabolism and hair health when intake is low. The formula is broad, and the unidentified blend leaves the complete active-ingredient count uncertain.

Format
Tablet
Container
180 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.21
Customer rating
4.7 · 8,371 ratings
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Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgVitamin B5 · 75 mgMagnesium · 10 mgRiboflavin · 75 mgThiamin · 75 mgVitamin B12 · 75 mcgIron · 1.3 mgPotassium · 1.8 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
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 75 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgZinc · 10 mgIron · 1.3 mgVitamin C · 250 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 75 mcgNiacin · 75 mgVitamin B12 · 75 mcgRiboflavin · 75 mgThiamin · 75 mgVitamin B5 · 75 mgVitamin B6 · 75 mgVitamin D · 10 mcgZinc · 10 mgMagnesium · 10 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
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 65 studies
Zinc Supportive 12 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
2250 mcg
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide Ascorbate)
250 mg
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol)
10 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
100 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
75 mg 71
Riboflavin
75 mg 72
Niacin (Niacinamide Ascorbate)
75 mg 73
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
75 mg 70
Folate
666 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
75 mcg
Biotin
75 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
75 mg 70
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
31 mg 44
Calcium (Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Carbonate)
20 mg
Iron (Iron Bisglycinate Chelate)
1.3 mg
Iodine (Kelp)
150 mcg 74
Magnesium (Magnesium Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Oxide)
10 mg
Zinc (Zinc Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Oxide)
10 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
25 mcg
Copper (Copper Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)
1 mg 90
Manganese (Manganese Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)
1 mg
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Amino Acid Chelate)
25 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)
25 mcg 80
Potassium (Potassium Amino Acid Complex)
1.8 mg
Inositol
75 mg
Rutin
37.5 mg 83
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex
25 mg
Betaine HCl
25 mg
Hesperidin
8.5 mg
Powdered Blend
4 mg
Boron (Boron Amino Acid Complex)
0.5 mg
Carotenoid MIx
86 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Halal Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 1 mg of copper at a low cost per serving. The copper comes from copper glycinate. The serving also supplies 10 mg of zinc, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 10:1.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The label names copper glycinate as the copper source.
Copper Form Bioavailability
The copper comes from copper glycinate.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The label states 1 mg of copper and names copper glycinate as its source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The serving supplies 1 mg of copper. The serving also supplies 10 mg of zinc, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 10:1.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The serving supplies 1 mg of copper.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The serving also supplies 10 mg of zinc, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 10:1.

Value80

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
The serving supplies 75 mg of thiamin at a high cost relative to its amount. The source is Thiamine Mononitrate. A configured color or titanium dioxide is listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability58

The source is Thiamine Mononitrate. A configured color or titanium dioxide is listed.
Thiamin Chemical Form
The source is Thiamine Mononitrate.
Excipient Purity
A configured color or titanium dioxide is listed.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving amount is stated as 75 mg of thiamin.
Thiamin Dosage Potency
The serving supplies 75 mg of thiamin.
Label Transparency & Proprietary Blends
The thiamin amount is stated as 75 mg per serving.

Value40

The cost is high relative to the amount of thiamin provided.
Price per Declared Dose
The cost is high relative to the amount of thiamin provided.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving supplies 150 mcg of iodine. The cost per serving is low. The iodine form is unspecified. The marine source has no stated organic or clean-water origin claim.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability34

The iodine form is unspecified. The marine source has no stated organic or clean-water origin claim, leaving its purity uncertain.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine form is unspecified.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
The marine source has no stated organic or clean-water origin claim, leaving its purity uncertain.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving supplies 150 mcg of iodine. The iodine amount is stated.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
Each serving supplies 150 mcg of iodine.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
That amount is below the stated adult upper intake limit.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

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

  1. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  2. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  3. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  4. Large-dose intravenous ferric carboxymaltose injection for iron deficiency anemia in heavy uterine bleeding: a randomized, controlled trial.
    Van Wyck DB; Mangione A; Morrison J; Hadley PE; Jehle JA; Goodnough LT · Transfusion · 2010
    Randomized trial477 participantsEnergy forIron
  5. The Effect of Parenteral or Oral Iron Supplementation on Fatigue, Sleep, Quality of Life and Restless Legs Syndrome in Iron-Deficient Blood Donors: A Secondary Analysis of the IronWoMan RCT.
    Macher S; Herster C; Holter M; Moritz M; Matzhold EM; Stojakovic T; Pieber TR; Schlenke P; Drexler C; Amrein K · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial176 participantsEnergy forIron
  6. Ferric carboxymaltose vs. oral iron in the treatment of pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia: an international, open-label, randomized controlled trial (FER-ASAP).
    Breymann C; Milman N; Mezzacasa A; Bernard R; Dudenhausen J; FER-ASAP investigators · Journal of perinatal medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial252 participantsEnergy forIron
  7. Effect of iron therapy on fatigue symptoms in non-anaemic iron deficient women of reproductive age- A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Sultana N; Bajwa FA; Sikandar MZ; Haider MM; Majeed T · JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association · 2026
    Randomized trial164 participantsEnergy forIron
  8. Intravenous iron isomaltoside treatment of women suffering from severe fatigue after postpartum hemorrhage.
    Holm C; Thomsen LL; Langhoff-Roos J · The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians · 2019
    Randomized trial85 participantsEnergy forIron
  9. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  10. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  11. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  12. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  13. [Efficacy of potassium N-acetylaminosuccinate (Cogitum) in the treatment of asthenic syndrome: results of double-blind placebo-controlled trial].
    Esin RG; Khayrullin IK; Esin OR; Fatykhova AF; Gismatullina EI; Isaeva YN · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · 2023
    Randomized trial37 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  14. Human resting energy expenditure in relation to dietary potassium.
    Dériaz O; Thériault G; Lavallée N; Fournier G; Nadeau A; Bouchard C · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial8 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  15. Physicochemical properties of and volatile compounds in riboflavin fortified cloudy apple juice; study of its effect on job fatigue among Egyptian construction workers.
    Fouad S; Ibrahim GE; Hussein AMS; Ibrahim FA; El Gendy A · Heliyon · 2021
    Non-randomized trialEnergy forRiboflavin
  16. Vitamin B status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Heap LC; Peters TJ; Wessely S · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 1999
    Case-control study30 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  17. B-vitamins, related vitamers, and metabolites in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease and chronic fatigue treated with high dose oral thiamine.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Hansen MM; Ueland P; Dahlerup JF · Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2023
    Observational studyEnergy forRiboflavin
  18. Metabolic features of chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Naviaux RK; Naviaux JC; Li K; Bright AT; Alaynick WA; Wang L; Baxter A; Nathan N; Anderson W; Gordon E · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2024
    Case-control study84 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  19. Effectiveness of Riboflavin in Inherited Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review
    Bregje Jaeger, Nina N Stolwijk, Femke Aaldering, Charlotte A Ruys, Marije Smits, Nicole I Wolf, Carla E M Hollak, Annet M Bosch · Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease · 2026
    Systematic review381 studies pooledEnergy Metabolism Support forRiboflavin
  20. Influence of thiamin supplementation on the health and general well-being of an elderly Irish population with marginal thiamin deficiency.
    Smidt LJ; Cremin FM; Grivetti LE; Clifford AJ · Journal of gerontology · 1991
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forThiamin