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Once Daily High Energy Multivitamin
Solaray
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(2593 ratings)
PABA 25 mg
Niacin 50 mg
Folate 680 mcg
Vitamin B5 25 mg
Choline 8 mg
Thiamin 10 mg
Riboflavin 10 mg
Score 65.0
A budget-friendly multivitamin with a strong B-complex for energy, but severely lacks adequate dosing for many essential minerals, limiting its overall effectiveness for comprehensive health support.
Quantity: 120 VegCap(s)Servings size: 1 VegCap(s) (120 servings)
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leaderboard Score 65.0
A budget-friendly multivitamin with a strong B-complex for energy, but severely lacks adequate dosing for many essential minerals, limiting its overall effectiveness for comprehensive health support.
Solaray Once Daily High Energy Multivitamin aims to be a comprehensive daily supplement with a strong focus on energy through its B-vitamin profile. It contains a broad spectrum of vitamins (A, C, D, E, and a full B-complex) along with several minerals and a 'Whole Food and Herb Base.' The B-vitamins are generally well-dosed to support energy metabolism and neurological function. However, the quantities of several crucial minerals like zinc (1.5mg), copper (50mcg), selenium (1mcg), manganese (0.5mg), iron (1.8mg), and magnesium (10mg) are extremely low, often well below the recommended daily allowances for adults and far too low to provide significant therapeutic benefits for their respective goals. While convenient as a once-daily formula and affordable per serving, its ability to fully deliver on its extensive list of goals, especially those requiring adequate mineral intake, is compromised by these insufficient dosages. Online reviews generally praise its energy benefits, which aligns with its strong B-vitamin content, but detailed nutritional analysis reveals these significant gaps in mineral provision.
- Comprehensive B-vitamin complex (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Folate, B12, Biotin) well-dosed for energy support.
- Includes additional beneficial compounds like Choline, Inositol, and PABA.
- Very affordable price per serving ($0.26).
- Convenient "once daily" dosage.
- High number of positive online reviews for general energy.
- Utilizes multiple forms of Vitamin A and C for broader coverage.
- Many essential minerals (Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium) are significantly underdosed, often well below daily recommended values and insufficient for therapeutic benefits.
- Uses less bioavailable forms of some minerals (e.g., Magnesium Oxide).
- Some B-vitamin forms (e.g., Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid) are not the most bioavailable or active forms (e.g., methylfolate, methylcobalamin) preferred by some nutritionists.
- The "Whole Food and Herb Base" is a proprietary blend, making it hard to assess the efficacy and dosage of those components.
- Overly ambitious goal list given the insufficient quantities of certain supporting nutrients.
- Individuals with known mineral deficiencies (e.g., iron, zinc, magnesium) should seek alternative or additional supplementation as this product's dosages are too low to address them effectively.
- The inclusion of 50mg of Niacin (Vitamin B3, which is nicotinic acid) might cause a temporary 'niacin flush' (redness, itching, tingling) in sensitive individuals.
- Not suitable for addressing specific nutrient deficiencies due to significantly low dosages of certain minerals.
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate, Beta-Carotene) | 6200 mcg |
| Vitamin C (Rose Hip, Ascorbic Acid, Acerola Cherry) | 150 mg |
| Vitamin D (Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 67 mg |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1, Thiamine Mononitrate) | 10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 10 mg |
| Niacin (Niacinamide, Vitamin B3) | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg |
| Folic Acid | 680 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 25 mcg |
| Biotin | 10 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate) | 25 mg |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Asporotate) | 10 mg |
| Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) | 1.8 mg |
| Iodine (Kelp) | 22.5 mcg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Asporotate) | 5 mg |
| Zinc (Zinc Asporotate) | 1.5 mg |
| Selenium (Selenomethionine) | 1 mcg |
| Copper (Copper Asporotate) | 50 mcg |
| Manganese (Manganese Asporotate) | 0.5 mg |
| Chromium (Chromium Chloride) | 2 mcg |
| Potassium (Potassium Asporotate) | 5 mg |
| Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 8 mg |
| PABA | 25 mg |
| Inositol | 20 mg |
| Whole Food and Herb Base | 135 mg |
Categories
Niacin 85.0
The product provides a substantial total dose of 100mg Niacin (50mg Vitamin B3 and 50mg Niacinamide). While Niacinamide is typically non-flushing, the presence of 'Vitamin B3' may still induce a flush in sensitive individuals, though it provides excellent metabolic support.
Thiamin 80.0
Contains a good dose of Thiamin (Vitamin B1) at 20mg (10mg Thiamine + 10mg Thiamine Mononitrate), which is well above the RDA and supports energy metabolism and nervous system function effectively.
Riboflavin 80.0
Contains 10mg of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), a potent dose that significantly exceeds the RDA and is excellent for supporting energy production and antioxidant functions.
Goals
Energy 80.0
This product contains a comprehensive and well-dosed array of B-vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Folate, B12, Biotin), which are central to cellular energy production and metabolism. This makes it quite effective for general energy support.
Productivity Boost 80.0
This product contains a comprehensive and well-dosed array of B-vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Folate, B12, Biotin), which are central to cellular energy production and metabolism. This makes it quite effective for general energy support, which can translate to increased productivity.
Brain Health 70.0
The strong B-vitamin complex, along with Choline and Inositol, provides good support for neurotransmitter synthesis and overall neurological function, contributing positively to brain health.
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