Alive! Garden Goodness Men's Multivitamin

Alive! Garden Goodness Men's Multivitamin

Nature's Way4.8 (1,702 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

49 out of 100

Alive! Garden Goodness Men's Multivitamin provides a broad range of nutrients to help fill dietary gaps and support normal immune function. Undisclosed blend contents and missing form details make the full formula harder to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality39

Iodine uses a favorable form, while selenium and copper use less favorable forms. Several other ingredients lack form details, leaving the quality of the complete formula uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency73

Listed amounts and most nutrient forms are disclosed. Some vitamin forms, the vitamin A proportions and the blend contents are missing, limiting a full comparison.

Value For Money42

Serving costs compare favorably for vitamin K, iodine and manganese, while selenium value is poor. Most other nutrients have uncertain value, so the formula has a mixed value picture.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer ratings are very positive across more than a thousand reviews. The substantial feedback gives a broad view of satisfaction, without confirming health effects.

Product Focus10

The clearest role is filling nutrient gaps for everyday health and normal immune function. The wider hair, heart and energy aims do not establish extra benefit when nutritional needs are already met.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.45
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,702 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 7.2 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin K · 120 mcgSelenium · 96.2 mcgZinc · 13.7 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 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
Highest effect
C Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 90 mgZinc · 13.7 mgVitamin A · 900 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 96.2 mcg
Study evidence
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
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin B5 · 7.5 mgRiboflavin · 2.6 mgThiamin · 2.4 mgVitamin B12 · 7.2 mcg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Heart Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 120 mcgVitamin B12 · 7.2 mcgVitamin B6 · 3.4 mgFolate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin D · 20 mcg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 116 studies
Niacin Supportive 105 studies
Selenium Mixed 89 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 44 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 164 studies
Vitamin K Mixed 62 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 30 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgZinc · 13.7 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 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
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Acetate)
900 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
90 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
20 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
22.5 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
120 mcg 38
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
2.4 mg
Riboflavin
2.6 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
24 mg 54
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
3.4 mg
Folate
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
7.2 mcg
Biotin
30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
7.5 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 96
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
13.7 mg
Selenium (Sodium Selenate)
96.2 mcg 43
Copper (Copper Sulfate)
0.9 mg 53
Manganese (Manganese Sulfate)
2.3 mg 66
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate)
45 mcg 64
Organic Veggie & Fruit Blend
1.4 Gram(s)
Lycopene (Tomato extract)
600 mcg
Lutein (Aztec Marigold flower extract)
100 mcg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Dairy Free Women
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a moderate cost per serving. It uses potassium iodide.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The iodine is listed as potassium iodide.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine is listed as potassium iodide.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine iodine source is identified, so marine-specific sourcing concerns do not apply.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 150 mcg of iodine per serving, an amount suited to daily support. It is below the general adult upper intake limit.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
150 mcg per serving is within the range described for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg serving is below the general adult upper intake limit.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The label states the iodine amount as 150 mcg per serving.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderate.
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving supplies 24 mg of niacinamide, at a high cost. Niacinamide lacks the specific lipid effects of nicotinic acid for the stated heart health goal.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability57

Niacinamide is a standard form, but it lacks the specific lipid effects of nicotinic acid for heart health.
Niacin Form & Goal Alignment
Niacinamide lacks the specific lipid effects of nicotinic acid for the stated heart health goal.
Precursor Source Quality
Niacinamide is a standard form without an advanced NAD+ claim.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67

The label names niacinamide and states 24 mg per serving. The amount is below the range used for general or skin use.
Clarity of Chemical Form
The label names niacinamide as the form.
Form-Specific Dosage Efficacy
The 24 mg amount is below the range used for niacinamide for general or skin use.
Flush Risk & Safety Labeling
Niacinamide is a non-flushing form, though no no-flush claim is recorded.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving supplies a stated 2.3 mg of manganese at a moderate cost per serving. It uses Manganese Sulfate. This form may be less readily absorbed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

Manganese sulfate is an inorganic form that may be less readily absorbed and less gentle on digestion.
Manganese Chemical Form
Manganese sulfate is an inorganic form that may be less readily absorbed and less gentle on digestion.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The 2.3 mg per serving may support nutritional maintenance, though it may be less suited to targeted bone matrix support. The manganese amount and source are stated.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The 2.3 mg per serving may support nutritional maintenance, though it may be less suited to targeted bone matrix support.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The manganese amount and source are stated.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is moderate.
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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. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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 forRiboflavin
  9. 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
  10. Randomised clinical trial: high-dose oral thiamine versus placebo for chronic fatigue in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Rud CL; Dahlerup JF · Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2021
    Randomized trial40 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  11. Dietary reference values for thiamin.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA); Turck D; Bresson JL; Burlingame B; Dean T; Fairweather-Tait S; Heinonen M; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Naska A; Nowicka G; Pentieva K; Sanz Y; Siani A; Sjödin A; Stern M; Tomé D; Van Loveren H; Vinceti M; Willatts P; Lamberg-Allardt C; Przyrembel H; Tetens I; Gudelj Rakic J; Ioannidou S; de Sesmaisons-Lecarré A; Forss AC; Neuhäuser-Berthold M · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEnergy forThiamin
  12. Effects of thiamine supplementation on exercise-induced fatigue.
    Suzuki M; Itokawa Y · Metabolic brain disease · 1996
    Randomized trial16 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  13. Long-term maintenance treatment with 300 mg thiamine for fatigue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results from an open-label extension of the TARIF study.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Rud CL; Dahlerup JF · Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology · 2022
    Randomized trialEnergy forThiamin
  14. A new perspective on vitamin B12 deficiency in rheumatology: a case-based review.
    Dułak NA; Rytlewska M; Jaskólska M; Chmielewski M · Rheumatology international · 2024
    Case series3 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  15. Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.
    Markun S; Gravestock I; Jäger L; Rosemann T; Pichierri G; Burgstaller JM · Nutrients · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,276 participants16 studies pooledEnergy forVitamin B12
  16. Patients' experiences with methylcobalamin injections in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Zubair AS; Saab L; Scharer K; Khokhar B · Brain circulation · 2024
    Qualitative study5 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  17. Cobalamin deficiency: clinical picture and radiological findings.
    Briani C; Dalla Torre C; Citton V; Manara R; Pompanin S; Binotto G; Adami F · Nutrients · 2014
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  18. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Common Questions and Answers.
    Patel H; McGuirk R · American family physician · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  19. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    López-Muñoz P; Torres-Costoso AI; Fernández-Rodríguez R; Guzmán-Pavón MJ; de Arenas-Arroyo SN; Basco-López JÁ; Reina-Gutiérrez S · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis345 participants5 studies pooledEnergy forVitamin D
  20. Vitamin D Supplementation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus for Improvement in Disease Activity and Fatigue Scores: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Lima GL; Paupitz J; Aikawa NE; Takayama L; Bonfa E; Pereira RM · Arthritis care & research · 2016
    Randomized trial40 participantsEnergy forVitamin D