Core Daily 1 for Men 50+

Core Daily 1 for Men 50+

Country Life4.7 (802 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$25.29 $0.42 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Core Daily 1 for Men 50+ provides nutrients for normal energy use, blood formation and immune function when dietary intake is low. Missing blend details and mixture proportions make the broad formula harder to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality44

Several nutrients use favorable forms, including biotin and phosphorus. Undisclosed proportions in many mixtures and incomplete blend contents limit a full quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency76

Most amounts and forms are disclosed. One blend amount and many component proportions or blend contents remain missing, preventing a fully precise comparison.

Value For Money42

Phosphorus, vitamin K, manganese and molybdenum offer good value, while B5, selenium and choline are costly for their contributions. Value for much of the remaining formula is uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer feedback is very positive. Several hundred ratings provide a broader view of satisfaction, without proving health benefits.

Product Focus10

Filling nutrient gaps is clearer than routine extra hair or nail improvement. The many ingredients and incomplete blends make the formula complex to assess.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.42
Customer rating
4.7 · 802 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 200 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgVitamin K · 81 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 5 mgVitamin C · 100 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
C- Ingredient FitD PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 50 mgVitamin C · 100 mgZinc · 5 mgVitamin A · 750 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgSelenium · 70 mcg
Study evidence
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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
750 mcg
Vitamin C (Acerola berry extract, Amla extract, Calcium Ascorbate)
100 mg
Vitamin D (Vitamin D3)
10 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)
33.5 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
81 mcg 38
Thiamin (Thiamine Cocarboxylase Chloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride)
5 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
5 mg
Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate)
20 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
5 mg
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Glucosamine Salt)
200 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin, Methylcobalamin)
100 mcg 28
Biotin (D-Biotin)
300 mcg 66
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate, Pantethine)
26 mg 61
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Calcium Fructoborate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite)
107 mg
Phosphorus (Calcium Hydroxyapatite)
50 mg 81
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
50 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
5 mg
Selenium (Sodium Selenate)
70 mcg 43
Copper (Copper Amino Acid Chelate)
0.25 mg
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
2 mg 78
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
50 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
25 mcg 56
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
10 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
12 mg 50
Men's Health Blend
208 mg
Betaine (Betaine Hydrochloride)
76 mg
Sharp-PS Gold Conjugated PS-DHA (Soy Lecithin, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Fish extracts, PS)
56 mg
Inositol (Inositol Hexanicotinate)
54 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (Grapefruit Bioflavonoid, Lemon Bioflavonoid, Orange Bioflavonoid)
25 mg
Enzyme and Probiotic Blend
0 NP
Men 50+ Gluten Free Dairy Free
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
2 mg of manganese per serving provides a stated amount, and the cost per serving is moderate. The manganese is listed as manganese amino acid chelate. The specific amino acid is not named.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The manganese is listed as manganese amino acid chelate. The specific amino acid is not named.
Manganese Chemical Form
The manganese is listed as manganese amino acid chelate. The specific amino acid is not named.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The serving provides 2 mg of manganese.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The serving provides 2 mg of manganese.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The label states the manganese amount and form.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is moderate.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 50 mg phosphorus at a low cost per serving. The label names Calcium Hydroxyapatite.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The label names Calcium Hydroxyapatite.
Phosphorus Form Quality
The label names Calcium Hydroxyapatite.
Form Disclosure Clarity
The facts panel names a phosphorus source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency53

The serving provides 50 mg phosphorus, a small amount. The phosphorus amount is listed separately.
Dose Adequacy and Safety
The serving provides 50 mg phosphorus, a small amount.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The phosphorus amount is listed separately.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
Each serving provides 300 mcg of biotin. The cost is high for the amount of biotin. The price also covers other ingredients, including zinc and vitamin B6. The label names D-biotin.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The label names D-biotin. No artificial colors or sweeteners are recorded.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The label names D-biotin.
Excipient Purity
No artificial colors or sweeteners are recorded.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency36

Each serving provides 300 mcg of biotin. The amount is clearly listed.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
Each serving provides 300 mcg of biotin.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin amount is listed in micrograms.

Value60

The cost is high for the amount of biotin. The price also covers other ingredients, including zinc and vitamin B6.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost is high for the amount of biotin. The price also covers other ingredients, including zinc and vitamin B6.
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Sources

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

  1. Intakes of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 in Relation to All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A National Population-Based Cohort.
    Bo Y; Xu H; Zhang H; Zhang J; Wan Z; Zhao X; Yu Z · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study55,569 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  2. The responsiveness of plasma homocysteine to small increases in dietary folic acid: a primary care study.
    Schorah CJ; Devitt H; Lucock M; Dowell AC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1998
    Randomized trial119 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  3. Associations of Serum Folate and Homocysteine Concentrations with All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in Men and Women in Korea: the Cardiovascular Disease Association Study.
    Song S; Song BM; Park HY · The Journal of nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study21,260 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  4. The concept of folic acid supplementation and its role in prevention of neural tube defect among pregnant women: PRISMA.
    Seyoum Tola F · Medicine · 2024
    Systematic reviewEveryday Health forFolate
  5. Systematic review of adverse health outcomes associated with high serum or red blood cell folate concentrations.
    Colapinto CK; O'Connor DL; Sampson M; Williams B; Tremblay MS · Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2017
    Systematic review71,847 participants46 studies pooledEveryday Health forFolate
  6. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledEveryday Health forMagnesium
  7. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsEveryday Health forMagnesium
  8. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsEveryday Health forMagnesium
  9. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsEveryday Health forMagnesium
  10. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsEveryday Health forMagnesium
  11. Associations of selenium status with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Cui Z; Xie R; Lu X; Schomburg L; Brenner H; Schöttker B · Redox biology · 2025
    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  12. Dietary Antioxidants, Circulating Antioxidant Concentrations, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies.
    Jayedi A; Rashidy-Pour A; Parohan M; Zargar MS; Shab-Bidar S · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2019
    Meta-analysis507,251 participants41 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  13. The efficacy and safety of selenium supplementation versus placebo in the treatment of Graves' orbitopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Sharabati I; Qafesha RM; Hindawi MD; Amro S; Ayesh BM · Clinical endocrinology · 2024
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  14. Associations of plasma metal concentrations with the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Chinese adults.
    Shi L; Yuan Y; Xiao Y; Long P; Li W; Yu Y; Liu Y; Liu K; Wang H; Zhou L; Yang H; Li X; He M; Wu T · Environment international · 2021
    Cohort study6,155 participantsEveryday Health forSelenium
  15. Updates on clinical studies of selenium supplementation in radiotherapy.
    Puspitasari IM; Abdulah R; Yamazaki C; Kameo S; Nakano T; Koyama H · Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2015
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  16. Oral Vitamin B12 versus Placebo for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Gynecological Cancer Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Insin P; Chaiwongsa T; Prueksaritanond N · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  17. Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Diabetic Neuropathy: A 1-Year, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Didangelos T; Karlafti E; Kotzakioulafi E; Margariti E; Giannoulaki P; Batanis G; Tesfaye S; Kantartzis K · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial90 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  18. A single-center randomized controlled trial of local methylcobalamin injection for subacute herpetic neuralgia.
    Xu G; Lv ZW; Feng Y; Tang WZ; Xu GX · Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) · 2014
    Randomized trial98 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  19. Local Injection of Methylcobalamin Combined with Lidocaine for Acute Herpetic Neuralgia.
    Xǔ G; Xu S; Tang WZ; Xú G; Cheng C; Xu J · Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) · 2017
    Randomized trial204 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  20. The Effect of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation on Serum Homocysteine, Anemia Status and Quality of Life of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
    Nozari E; Ghavamzadeh S; Razazian N · Clinical nutrition research · 2022
    Clinical trial50 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12