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Pic-Mins

Thorne
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(5184 ratings)
Selenium 100 mcg
Manganese 2.5 mg
Molybdenum 50 mcg
Chromium 100 mcg
Vanadium 50 mcg
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Score85
A focused, economical trace-mineral capsule with strong forms and balanced maintenance amounts.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Detoxification

Score 85

A focused, economical trace-mineral capsule with strong forms and balanced maintenance amounts.
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$20.00($0.22 per serving)
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Analysis

The capsule supplies zinc picolinate, L-selenomethionine, manganese picolinate, branded chromium and molybdenum chelates, boron picolinate, and vanadium picolinate. These forms are well suited to a compact daily trace-mineral product.

Amounts are conservative and clearly stated, reducing the risk of an excessively high multi-mineral stack. Chromium and molybdenum are below stronger targeted ranges, but they remain useful maintenance contributions.

One capsule and low serving cost make the formula practical for regular use. It stands out more for balanced trace-mineral quality than for aggressive single-mineral dosing.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking trace-mineral maintenance
  • Users who value picolinate and glycinate forms
  • People who prefer one capsule
Best for
  • Balanced daily trace-mineral support
  • One-capsule mineral routines
  • Users avoiding high-dose formulas

Pros

  • Uses well-defined organic mineral forms
  • Clear conservative amounts
  • Excellent practical value

Cons

  • Chromium amount is modest
  • Molybdenum is below a targeted amount
  • Boron is only a supporting dose

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

Picolinate minerals, L-selenomethionine, and Albion glycinate chelates provide consistently high-quality forms. The main trace minerals have useful maintenance amounts, with boron and vanadium kept conservative, while the balanced maintenance doses leave a reasonable margin when used as directed.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

All actives have specific forms and amounts without a proprietary blend. Serving totals are apparent, but full directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The supplied average rating is exceptionally strong. The very large rating base makes the average unusually stable, while complaint and firsthand experience details are unavailable.

Value for money

96 Highest impact

Formula quality supports the asking position well. The serving value is highly competitive within the category.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportA- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Zinc · 15 mgSelenium · 100 mcg

Seven trace minerals support immune, antioxidant, glucose, and enzyme functions. Picolinate, L-selenomethionine, and Albion chelates provide strong form quality.

Every active amount is clearly disclosed and generally suited to routine maintenance. The focused trace-mineral design does not replace major minerals or a complete multivitamin.

General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB CoverageA Formula Quality
Boron · 700 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 15 mg

Well-identified trace-mineral forms provide broad support for enzyme, immune, and antioxidant functions. Zinc picolinate and L-selenomethionine are particular quality strengths.

Several less central minerals use conservative amounts, so the formula offers breadth more than deep correction. It remains transparent and streamlined without proprietary active blends.

Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Molybdenum · 50 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 15 mg

Selenium, molybdenum, zinc, and manganese provide concentrated cofactors for antioxidant and clearance enzymes. Selenium, molybdenum, and zinc reach meaningful cofactor amounts.

The formula lacks a primary liver active but delivers strong, well-chosen mineral support across several metabolic pathways. The trace minerals form a coherent enzyme-cofactor complex.

Study evidence
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate)
 15 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
 100 mcg
Manganese (Manganese Picolinate)
 2.5 mg
Chromium (Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)
 100 mcg
Molybdenum (Albion Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)
 50 mcg
Boron (Boron Picolinate)
 700 mcg
Vanadium (Vanadium Picolinate)
 50 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) · 100 mcg OverallScore87
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

L-selenomethionine provides a well-identified organic form with strong absorption potential. The selenium amount supports daily maintenance and leaves a comfortable margin below the upper intake limit. Cost efficiency is moderate when standardized to the collection's reference dose, though the additional trace minerals broaden the formula.

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Manganese (Manganese Picolinate) · 2.5 mg OverallScore86
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Manganese picolinate is a well-defined organic complex with favorable absorption potential. The 2.5 mg elemental dose supports routine nutritional maintenance and is clearly disclosed. A very low serving cost makes the focused mineral blend highly economical.

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Molybdenum (Albion Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) · 50 mcg OverallScore86
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Albion molybdenum glycinate chelate combines a preferred organic form with recognized source verification. The 50 mcg amount falls below the collection target but remains far under the adult upper limit. Its low serving cost delivers strong form-adjusted value, though users seeking a full target dose would need another source.

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92 Performance

Trace Minerals

Thorne
<p>Selenium as L-Selenomethionine (100.00mcg), Manganese as Manganese Citrate (2.50mg), Chromium as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate (100.00mcg) provides a more focused or better-disclosed approach than the original's Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese profile. Excellent consumer support and favorable serving value strengthen the otherwise simple formula.</p>
85 Performance

Essential Blend Multi Mineral

Jigsaw Health
<p>Selenium as Selenium Glycinate Complex (200.00mcg), Manganese as Manganese Bisglycinate (2.00mg), Chromium as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate (400.00mcg) provides a more focused or better-disclosed approach than the original's Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese profile. Chromium is supplied at a substantial amount, and the limited review count reduces satisfaction certainty.</p>
83 Performance

Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin

Source Naturals
<p>Manganese as Manganese Ascorbate (6.00mg), Molybdenum as Molybdenum Amino Acid Complex (320.00mcg), Total Carbohydrates (2.00Gram(s)) provides a more focused or better-disclosed approach than the original's Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese profile. Active dosing is clear and serving value is favorable, though the molybdenum complex does not identify its ligand.</p>
83 Budget

Chromium & Vanadium 125 mcg

Natural Factors
<p>Lower serving cost still provides Vanadium as Vanadium Citrate (25.00mcg), Chromium GTF as Chromium Chelate (100.00mcg), while the original centers on Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese. Its chromium source could be described more precisely, but the focused design and accessible serving value are strong.</p>
74 Budget

High Bioactivity Life Minerals

Source Naturals
<p>Lower serving cost still provides Selenium as L-Selenomethionine (50.00mcg), Selenium as Sodium Selenite (50.00mcg), Manganese as Manganese Ascorbate (2.30mg), while the original centers on Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese. Repeated form entries blur dose allocation, while the general mineral design provides limited targeted detoxification support.</p>
74 Value

Blood Sugar Essentials

Swanson
<p>Chromium as Chromax Chromium Picolinate (67.00mcg), Vanadium as Vanadyl AAC (330.00mcg), Alpha-Lipoic Acid (200.00mg) offers a useful quality-to-cost balance with broader or more targeted coverage per serving compared with the original's Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese profile. Several secondary antioxidants are lightly dosed, and vanadium can compound the effects of glucose-lowering medicines.</p>
78 Value

Women Over 55 One Daily

MegaFood
<p>Selenium as Selenium Glycinate (55.00mcg), Manganese as fermented Manganese Bisglycinate (2.30mg), Molybdenum as fermented Molybdenum Bisglycinate (45.00mcg) offers a useful quality-to-cost balance with broader or more targeted coverage per serving compared with the original's Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese profile. Vitamin K can reduce the effect of warfarin and related vitamin K antagonists, so users of those medicines need stable intake and prescriber guidance.</p>
72 Value

Raw One For Men

Garden of Life Vitamin Code
<p>Selenium as Saccharomyces cerevisiae (55.00mcg), Manganese as Brown Rice Chelate (2.30mg), Chromium as Saccharomyces cerevisiae (35.00mcg) offers a useful quality-to-cost balance with broader or more targeted coverage per serving compared with the original's Vanadium, Selenium, Chromium, Manganese profile. Vitamin K can reduce the effect of warfarin and related vitamin K antagonists, so users of those medicines need stable intake and prescriber guidance.</p>
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
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