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Men

Garden of Life Vitamin Code4.7 (6,347 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 240 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$60.89 $1.01 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Men supplies nutrients involved in normal energy use, blood formation and immune function when intake is low. Unnamed blend components make the full combination harder to understand.

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Nutrient Quality41

Manganese has favorable chelate evidence, and older evidence is favorable for the selenium source. Several other form comparisons remain uncertain, including the precise forms behind the yeast descriptions for molybdenum and boron.

Ingredient Transparency78

Ingredient amounts and most sources are declared, but differing vitamin K quantities leave its usable amount unresolved. Several mixture proportions and blend components are also missing.

Value For Money34

The available vitamin K, manganese and boron comparisons suggest weak value. The selenium comparison is older, while unresolved molybdenum and missing comparisons for other ingredients leave total value uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer feedback is favorable across a substantial number of ratings. Specific experiences and health benefits cannot be inferred from the ratings.

Product Focus10

The clearest role is supplying nutrients when dietary intake is low. Unnamed blends leave the full combination’s effects uncertain and do not establish added longevity or wider heart benefits.

Format
Capsule
Container
240 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.01
Customer rating
4.7 · 6,347 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 40.1 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgVitamin K · 20 mcgBoron · 1 mgSelenium · 55 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
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
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 90 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin A · 1080 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 55 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
D Ingredient FitD PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgManganese · 2.3 mgBoron · 1 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 5 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Longevity
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 40.1 mcgVitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcg
Study evidence
Boron Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Folate Supportive 16 studies
Lycopene Supportive 11 studies
Selenium Supportive 27 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Zinc Supportive 10 studies
Heart Health
Impact
Moderate effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin B12 · 40.1 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
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Lower effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 20 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgSelenium · 55 mcgVitamin B12 · 40.1 mcgVitamin B6 · 3.4 mgVitamin E · 15 mgLycopene · 250 mcgFolate · 400 mcg DFENiacin · 16 mgVitamin C · 90 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 93 studies
Lycopene Supportive 68 studies
Niacin Supportive 136 studies
Selenium Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 101 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 170 studies
Vitamin E Mixed 79 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 40 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
1080 mcg
Vitamin C (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
90 mg
Vitamin D (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Vitamin D3)
20 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
15 mg
Vitamin K (Vitamin K1)
120 mcg 31
Thiamine (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Vitamin B1)
6.36 mg
Riboflavin (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Vitamin B2)
3.12 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
16 mg
Vitamin B6 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
3.4 mg
Folate (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
40.1 mcg
Biotin (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
10 mg
Iodine (Kelp)
75 mcg
Zinc (Brown Rice Chelate)
11 mg
Selenium (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
55 mcg 62
Manganese (Brown Rice Chelate)
2.3 mg 66
Chromium (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
35 mcg
Molybdenum (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
45 mcg 30
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-4)
20 mcg 31
Lycopene
250 mcg
Boron (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
1 mg 34
Vanadium (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
10 mcg 27
Raw Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend
560 mg
Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
40 mg
Raw Antioxidant & Immune Support Complex
10 mg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 2.3 mg of manganese at a high cost per serving. It uses manganese chelate, and supplies an amount suited to nutritional maintenance of the mineral.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The manganese is supplied as a chelate; the specific chelate is not named.
Manganese Chemical Form
The manganese is supplied as a chelate; the specific chelate is not named.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The manganese amount is clearly stated. The amount suits nutritional maintenance, though it may be less useful for targeted bone support.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The serving supplies 2.3 mg, an amount suited to nutritional maintenance that may be less effective for targeted bone support.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The label states both the manganese amount and its source.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is high.
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
55 mcg of selenium per serving has a high cost relative to the amount supplied. 55 mcg per serving contributes selenium, though it is below amounts often used in studies. The selenium comes from Selenium-enriched Yeast.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability81

The selenium comes from Selenium-enriched Yeast. The label names Selenium-enriched Yeast.
Selenium Chemical Form
The selenium comes from Selenium-enriched Yeast.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The label names Selenium-enriched Yeast.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

55 mcg per serving contributes selenium, though it is below amounts often used in studies. The serving amount is below the upper intake level, leaving room for selenium from food.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
55 mcg per serving contributes selenium, though it is below amounts often used in studies.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The serving amount is below the upper intake level, leaving room for selenium from food.

Value10

The cost is high relative to the amount of selenium supplied.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The cost is high relative to the amount of selenium supplied.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 1 mg of boron, and the cost for that amount is high when the full serving price is used. The form is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The boron form is unspecified, so its source cannot be assessed. The source is unknown, so trademark or purity details cannot be established.
Boron Form & Bioavailability
The boron form is unspecified, so its source cannot be assessed.
Trademarked & High-Purity Sources
The source is unknown, so trademark or purity details cannot be established.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency80

The serving provides 1 mg of elemental boron. The source is unspecified.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental boron amount is stated, but its source is unspecified.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Margin
The serving provides 1 mg of elemental boron.

Value10

The cost is high for the amount of boron, based on the full serving price.
Price per 3mg Elemental Boron
The cost is high for the amount of boron, based on the full serving price.
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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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Risk of Environmental Chemicals on Bone Fractures Is Independent of Low Bone Mass in US Adults: Insights from 2017 to 2018 NHANES.
    Ling R; Ai Y; Chen C; Zhang J; Zou Z; Cheng S; Li C; Li X; Wang B · Metabolites · 2023
    Cross-sectional study2,640 participantsBone Health forManganese
  12. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health.
    Taskozhina G; Batyrova G; Umarova G; Issanguzhina Z; Kereyeva N · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Narrative reviewBone Health forManganese
  13. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
    Wei MH; Cui Y; Zhou HL; Song WJ; Di DS; Zhang RY; Huang Q; Liu JA; Wang Q · Chemosphere · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forManganese
  14. Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
    Li H; Li G; Yi M; Zhou J; Deng Y; Huang Y; He S; Meng X; Liu L · Frontiers in public health · 2024
    Cross-sectional study31 participantsBone Health forManganese
  15. Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.
    Wang C; Zhu Y; Long H; Ou M; Zhao S · PloS one · 2022
    Cross-sectional study9,732 participantsBone Health forManganese
  16. Evaluating the Protective Role of Vitamin A Supplementation in Periodontal Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Luca MM; Buzatu R; Bumbu BA · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysisBone Health forVitamin A
  17. Dietary vitamin A intake and bone health in the elderly: the Rotterdam Study.
    de Jonge EA; Kiefte-de Jong JC; Campos-Obando N; Booij L; Franco OH; Hofman A; Uitterlinden AG; Rivadeneira F; Zillikens MC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Cohort study5,288 participantsBone Health forVitamin A
  18. Vitamin A and its dervatives effect on bone mineral density, a systematic review.
    Khojah Q; AlRumaihi S; AlRajeh G; Aburas A; AlOthman A; Ferwana M · Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022
    Systematic review8 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin A
  19. Association of vitamins with bone mineral density and osteoporosis measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry: a cross-sectional study.
    Wang Q; Yu H; Kong Y · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024
    Cross-sectional study1,536 participantsBone Health forVitamin A
  20. Association of dietary consumption and serum levels of vitamin A and β-carotene with bone mineral density in Chinese adults.
    Chen GD; Zhu YY; Cao Y; Liu J; Shi WQ; Liu ZM; Chen YM · Bone · 2016
    Cohort study3,154 participantsBone Health forVitamin A