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Men's Formula

SmartyPants Organics
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(438 ratings)
Iodine 150 mcg
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Score66
Quality vitamin forms make the formula appealing, but a substantial carbohydrate serving limits its efficiency.
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Quantity:120 Gummy(ies) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Metabolism Boost
Energy

Score 66

Quality vitamin forms make the formula appealing, but a substantial carbohydrate serving limits its efficiency.
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$28.51($0.95 per serving)
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Analysis

Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, active vitamin B6, MK-7, and vitamin D3 are stronger choices than many basic gummy forms. Potassium iodide provides a clear maintenance amount of iodine.

Thiamine, riboflavin, selenium, and biotin are present only at modest amounts. The 10 g carbohydrate serving adds a meaningful daily load without improving micronutrient coverage.

Men who need a chewable format and care about vitamin forms may find it convenient. Capsule users can usually obtain wider coverage without the same carbohydrate burden.

Who is it for
  • Men who prefer chewable supplements
  • People seeking active B-vitamin forms
  • Users wanting iodine and vitamin K2 in one product
Best for
  • Basic daily micronutrient coverage
  • Active folate and B12 intake
  • Gummy-format adherence

Pros

  • Uses active folate, B12, and B6 forms
  • Includes MK-7 vitamin K2
  • Supplies iodine as potassium iodide

Cons

  • Adds 10 g of carbohydrate per serving
  • Trace-mineral coverage is narrow
  • Several nutrient amounts are modest

Warnings

  • Vitamin K2 may interfere with warfarin management and requires consistent intake for vitamin K antagonist users.
  • The 40 mcg vitamin D3 amount should be added to intake from other supplements to avoid unnecessary excess.
  • Ten grams of carbohydrate per serving may be unsuitable for users on a tightly controlled carbohydrate plan.

Nutrient quality

70 High impact

Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, active B6, vitamin K2, and potassium iodide are useful forms, while sodium selenite is less favorable. Iodine and vitamin D are meaningful, but many energy- and hair-related nutrients are modest, while the disclosed amounts avoid obvious overdosing for most adults.

Ingredient transparency

72 High impact

Active amounts are mostly visible, but repeated nutrient entries make true totals less intuitive. Serving totals are apparent, but full directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The supplied average rating is exceptionally strong. A substantial rating base gives the average reasonable reliability, while complaint and firsthand experience details are unavailable.

Value for money

50 Lower impact

Quality and disclosure gaps weaken the asking position. The serving value is weak within the category.

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Goals

Metabolism Boost
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Biotin · 15 mcgNiacin · 4 mgVitamin B12 · 3 mcgRiboflavin · 0.26 mgThiamin · 0.12 mgVitamin B6 · 1.7 mgVitamin D · 40 mcgZinc · 5.5 mg

Iodine supports thyroid hormone production, while active B-vitamin forms help nutrient-to-energy conversion. These nutrients support normal metabolism mainly when intake is inadequate rather than increasing expenditure in well-nourished users.

The men’s formula also provides zinc, selenium, vitamin D3, methylfolate, and methylcobalamin in clearly identified forms. Low B-vitamin and mineral amounts plus gummy carbohydrates limit metabolic depth.

Study evidence
Iodine Mixed 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 28 studies
Zinc Supportive 12 studies
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitD Strength of SupportD CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgRiboflavin · 0.26 mgThiamin · 0.12 mgVitamin B12 · 3 mcg

Several B vitamins support normal fuel metabolism, and methylcobalamin, active folate, and pyridoxal phosphate are useful forms. The formula can help fill broad nutrient gaps rather than provide an acute energy effect.

Vitamin B12, thiamine, and riboflavin are far below the energy-focused thresholds in the provided criteria. The gummy carbohydrate load and repeated nutrient entries create breadth without dependable energy depth.

Study evidence
Riboflavin Mixed 6 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
45 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
10 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate)
270 mcg
Vitamin C (Acerola Cherry Extract)
45 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3)
40 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
9 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1)
0.12 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
0.26 mg
Niacin (Inositol Niacinate, Vitamin B3)
4 mg
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
1.7 mg
Folate (Calcium Salt, L-Methylfolate)
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
3 mcg
Biotin
15 mcg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
5.5 mg
Selenium (Sodium Selenite)
14 mcg
Sodium
20 mg
organic Flax seed Oil
341 mg
Vitamin K-2 (Menaquinone-7)
36 mcg
Inositol (Inositol Niacinate)
1 mg
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Dairy Free Organic Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

potassium iodide gives reliable iodine absorption. The 150 mcg amount fits daily maintenance and stays below the upper limit. Cost is high without enough qualifying cofactors to justify the premium.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Iodine Supplementation Decreases Hypercholesterolemia in Iodine-Deficient, Overweight Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Herter-Aeberli I; Cherkaoui M; El Ansari N; Rohner R; Stinca S; Chabaa L; von Eckardstein A; Aboussad A; Zimmermann MB · The Journal of nutrition · 2015
    Randomized trial163 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  7. Effect of oral iodized oil on thyroid size and thyroid hormone metabolism in children with concurrent selenium and iodine deficiency.
    Zimmermann MB; Adou P; Torresani T; Zeder C; Hurrell RF · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
    Single-arm trial51 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  8. Serum Iodine Concentration as a Biomarker for Individual Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hubei Province.
    Xu M; Dai X; Wang Z; Guo C; Zhang B; Guo H · Public health nutrition · 2026
    Cross-sectional study1,197 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  9. Iron status influences the efficacy of iodine prophylaxis in goitrous children in Côte d'Ivoire.
    Zimmermann MB · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2002
    OtherMetabolism Boost forIodine
  10. Persistence of goiter despite oral iodine supplementation in goitrous children with iron deficiency anemia in Côte d'Ivoire.
    Zimmermann M; Adou P; Torresani T; Zeder C; Hurrell R · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
    Non-randomized trial109 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  11. Effects of selenium supplementation on glucose homeostasis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in gestational diabetes: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Asemi Z; Jamilian M; Mesdaghinia E; Esmaillzadeh A · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2016
    Randomized trial70 participantsMetabolism Boost forSelenium
  12. Metabolic response to selenium supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Jamilian M; Razavi M; Fakhrie Kashan Z; Ghandi Y; Bagherian T; Asemi Z · Clinical endocrinology · 2016
    Randomized trial70 participantsMetabolism Boost forSelenium
  13. Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Hu X; Wang W; Su X; Peng H; Tan Z; Li Y; Huang Y · PeerJ · 2023
    Meta-analysis2,362 participants41 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forSelenium
  14. The Effects of Selenium Supplementation on Gene Expression Related to Insulin and Lipid Metabolism, and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Karamali M; Dastyar F; Badakhsh MH; Aghadavood E; Amirani E; Asemi Z · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial36 participantsMetabolism Boost forSelenium
  15. Glycemic and lipid responses to selenium-enriched vs. zeaxanthin-enriched eggs in patients with type 2 diabetes: a 12-week randomized controlled trial.
    Niu X; Zhang Y; Liu Y; Zhu Y; Fang B; Hu C; Xu X; Wang R; Sang Y; Zhang Q; Guo J · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial58 participantsMetabolism Boost forSelenium
  16. The effect of curcumin and zinc co-supplementation on glycemic parameters in overweight or obese prediabetic subjects: A phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled trial with a multi-arm, parallel-group design.
    Karandish M; Mozaffari-Khosravi H; Mohammadi SM; Cheraghian B; Azhdari M · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Randomized trial84 participantsMetabolism Boost forZinc
  17. Relationship between zinc and glucose metabolism in Japanese adults.
    Suka M; Tsuruta H; Takao T; Yanagisawa H · Diabetology international · 2026
    Cross-sectional study533 participantsMetabolism Boost forZinc
  18. Zinc and the Innovative Zinc-α2-Glycoprotein Adipokine Play an Important Role in Lipid Metabolism: A Critical Review.
    Banaszak M; Górna I; Przysławski J · Nutrients · 2021
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forZinc
  19. Capsaicin and Zinc Signalling Pathways as Promising Targets for Managing Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.
    Ferdowsi PV; Ahuja KDK; Beckett JM; Myers S · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forZinc
  20. Zinc and Diabetes: A Connection between Micronutrient and Metabolism.
    Ahmad R; Shaju R; Atfi A; Razzaque MS · Cells · 2024
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forZinc