Ancient Multi Men's Once Daily

Ancient Multi Men's Once Daily

Ancient Nutrition4.7 (214 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 30 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

43 out of 100

Ancient Multi Men's Once Daily supplies vitamins and minerals to help fill dietary gaps and support normal metabolism and immune function. Many ingredient forms and blend details are missing, making the full formula harder to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality35

Vitamin K has a favorable form, and the B6 form is clearly identified. Many other forms are unnamed or cannot be judged confidently, leaving the quality of much of the formula uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency63

All listed amounts are stated, allowing basic serving comparisons. Many forms and some component details are missing, limiting a complete view of the formula.

Value For Money34

Several nutrient contributions offer poor value at the whole-product cost, especially selenium and chromium. Value for much of the rest remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction74

Customer feedback is very positive across a few hundred ratings. The review base gives useful satisfaction context without establishing broad health effects.

Product Focus16

The formula is broad, with its clearest role in filling vitamin and mineral gaps. Unnamed blend components make its full scope harder to judge, particularly beyond routine nutrition.

Format
Capsule
Container
30 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.84
Customer rating
4.7 · 214 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 900 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 10 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgMagnesium · 13 mgVitamin K · 45 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 10 mgVitamin C · 27.5 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Ginger Supportive 25 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
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 13 mgVitamin C · 27.5 mgZinc · 10 mgVitamin A · 2925 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgSelenium · 100 mcg
Study evidence
Ginger Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Iron Supportive 23 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
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 150 mcgNiacin · 6 mgVitamin B12 · 10 mcgRiboflavin · 5.1 mgThiamin · 2.1 mgVitamin B5 · 7 mgVitamin B6 · 15.7 mgVitamin D · 40 mcgZinc · 10 mgMagnesium · 13 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Ginger Supportive 13 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
Weight Loss
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 40 mcgMagnesium · 13 mgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 10 mg
Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies
Ginger Supportive 15 studies
Magnesium Supportive 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 9 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 80 studies
Zinc Disputed 32 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
2925 mcg
Vitamin C
27.5 mg
Vitamin D
40 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate)
24 mg
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-7)
45 mcg 70
Thiamin
2.1 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
5.1 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
6 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine 5-Phosphate)
15.7 mg 75
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt)
900 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
10 mcg
Biotin
150 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
7 mg
Calcium (organic Eggshell)
26 mg
Iron
3 mg 32
Magnesium
13 mg
Zinc
10 mg
Selenium
100 mcg 37
Manganese
1 mg
Chromium
200 mcg 36
TCM Men's Once Daily Blend
86 mg
Men 50+ Men 18–50
Report overview
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
15.7 mg of b6 per serving comes at a high cost per mg. The source is pyridoxine 5-phosphate. The serving exceeds the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

The B6 comes from pyridoxine 5-phosphate. The other ingredients show no listed artificial dyes, titanium dioxide, or talc.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 comes from pyridoxine 5-phosphate.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The other ingredients show no listed artificial dyes, titanium dioxide, or talc.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency69

Each serving provides 15.7 mg of B6, above the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total intake also includes food and other supplements. The chemical source is named.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
Each serving provides 15.7 mg of B6, above the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total intake also includes food and other supplements.
Label Transparency
The chemical source is named as pyridoxine 5-phosphate.

Value35

The cost per mg of B6 is high.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of B6 is high.
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 45 mcg of vitamin K at a high cost per serving. It uses menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a vitamin K2 form that remains in the blood longer. The MK-7 isomer is not specified as trans or all-trans.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82

It uses menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a vitamin K2 form that remains in the blood longer. The MK-7 isomer is not specified as trans or all-trans.
Vitamin K Form (MK-7 vs. MK-4 vs. K1)
It uses menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a vitamin K2 form that remains in the blood longer.
MK-7 Isomer Disclosure
The MK-7 isomer is not specified as trans or all-trans.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency83

It provides 45 mcg of MK-7 per serving. The amount and named form are stated.
Vitamin K2 (MK-7) Dosage Efficacy
It provides 45 mcg of MK-7 per serving.
Form and Subtype Transparency
The amount and named form are stated.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Effective MK-7 Serving
The cost per serving is high.
Selenium · 100 mcg OverallScore37
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 100 mcg of selenium. The product cost is high for the selenium amount when compared per 200 mcg. The selenium chemical form is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The selenium chemical form is not specified.
Selenium Chemical Form
The selenium chemical form is not specified.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The selenium form is not specified, so its chemical identity remains unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

The serving provides 100 mcg of selenium. It is below the adult upper intake limit, leaving room for selenium from food.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
The 100 mcg serving provides selenium for daily support.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The 100 mcg serving is below the adult upper intake limit, leaving room for selenium from food.

Value10

The product cost is high when compared per 200 mcg of selenium.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The product cost is high when compared per 200 mcg of selenium.
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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. Effect of a Standardized Ginger Root Powder Regimen on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial.
    Crichton M; Marshall S; Isenring E; Lohning A; McCarthy AL; Molassiotis A; Bird R; Shannon C; Koh A; McPherson I; Marx W · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2024
    Randomized trial103 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  7. Efficacy and safety of steamed ginger extract for gastric health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-center clinical trial.
    Baek HI; Ha NR; Kim C; Im TJ; Kim YY; Hwang SH; Bae JW · Food & function · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  8. Ginger extract versus Loratadine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial.
    Yamprasert R; Chanvimalueng W; Mukkasombut N; Itharat A · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2020
    Randomized trial80 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  9. The effect of frankincense (Boswellia serrata, oleoresin) and ginger (Zingiber officinale, rhizoma) on heavy menstrual bleeding: A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial.
    Eshaghian R; Mazaheri M; Ghanadian M; Rouholamin S; Feizi A; Babaeian M · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial102 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  10. The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on clinical, biochemical, and anthropometric parameters in patients with multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
    Foshati S; Poursadeghfard M; Heidari Z; Amani R · Food & function · 2023
    Randomized trial52 participantsEveryday Health forGinger
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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