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Once Daily High Energy Multivitamin

Solaray
4.8
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(107 ratings)
Niacin 50 mg
PABA 25 mg
Thiamin 10 mg
Vitamin B5 25 mg
Riboflavin 10 mg
Folate 680 mcg
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Score53
Convenient vitamin coverage cannot overcome a very high listed preformed vitamin A amount, token minerals, and an opaque food-and-herb base.
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Quantity:120 VegCap(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Energy

Score 53

Convenient vitamin coverage cannot overcome a very high listed preformed vitamin A amount, token minerals, and an opaque food-and-herb base.
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Analysis

The vitamin panel includes meaningful vitamin C, vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, and broad B-vitamin coverage. A once-daily capsule is convenient, but most forms are conventional and the formula is much stronger in vitamins than minerals.

Calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, chromium, and potassium are supplied at token amounts that contribute little toward daily needs. Choline and biotin are also modest, limiting the formula for hair support or comprehensive nutritional-gap coverage.

The supplied data list 7,500 mcg of retinyl palmitate in addition to beta-carotene, an amount that should be verified before use because it greatly exceeds routine needs. The 70 mg whole-food and herb base is not broken down, and repeated source entries create further uncertainty about true totals.

Who is it for
  • Adults willing to verify the current vitamin A label before purchase
  • People wanting an iron-light or iron-free once-daily multivitamin
  • Users who do not expect meaningful mineral coverage
Best for
  • Convenient broad vitamin coverage
  • Users seeking higher B vitamins in a multivitamin
  • Adults who want only a very small iron contribution

Pros

  • Broad vitamin panel in one daily capsule
  • Includes vitamin D3 and natural-form vitamin E
  • Provides meaningful vitamin C and B vitamins
  • Keeps iron at a low amount

Cons

  • The listed preformed vitamin A amount is extremely high
  • Most mineral amounts are too small to fill meaningful gaps
  • The whole-food and herb base hides its individual components
  • Duplicate-looking nutrient entries make totals difficult to verify
  • Biotin, choline, and zinc are weak for targeted hair support

Warnings

  • Verify the listed 7,500 mcg retinyl palmitate amount before use; chronic excess preformed vitamin A can damage the liver and bones.
  • People who are pregnant or could become pregnant should avoid a high preformed vitamin A intake because it can harm fetal development.
  • Current or former smokers should avoid high-dose supplemental beta-carotene because it may raise lung-cancer risk in these groups.
  • The undisclosed whole-food and herb base prevents complete screening for allergens, sensitivities, and medicine interactions.

Nutrient quality

54 Moderate impact

The formula covers many vitamins but provides little mineral depth. Excessive listed vitamin A, ambiguous repeated source amounts, and a hidden base make the design poorly balanced.

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Ingredient transparency

48 Lower impact

Many ingredients have amounts, but repeated sources and an unusual vitamin E unit undermine confidence in the totals. A hidden base, missing directions, and absent excipients add further gaps.

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Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is exceptionally strong, but the supporting volume is limited. Missing review details prevent assessment of recurring complaints or purpose fit.

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Value for money

50 Moderate impact

Broad coverage provides limited value at a fairly high serving cost. Excessive vitamin A, ambiguous totals, and a questionable vitamin E unit make clearer multivitamins more competitive.

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Report analysis

Goals

General Health
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitC Strength of SupportB CoverageB- Formula Quality
Folate · 680 mcgVitamin B12 · 25 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 5 mgSelenium · 1 mcgZinc · 1.5 mgVitamin C · 150 mg

The broad vitamin and mineral base aligns closely with filling common nutritional gaps and supporting daily physiology. The formula spans antioxidant, energy, immune, bone, eye, and mineral pathways.

Many vitamins are supplied at meaningful amounts, but several minerals and specialty ingredients appear too small for strong independent effects. The very high vitamin A listing does not separate beta-carotene from preformed retinol, making long-term retinol exposure difficult to judge.

Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageC- Formula Quality
Iodine · 22.5 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgVitamin B5 · 25 mgMagnesium · 5 mgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 10 mgVitamin B12 · 25 mcgIron · 1.8 mgPotassium · 5 mg

Several B vitamins support everyday metabolism, but the amounts are moderate and vitamin B12 is low for a product labeled for high energy. No caffeine, creatine, CoQ10 at a meaningful dose, or standardized adaptogen provides a stronger energy pathway.

Most active amounts are clear, while cyanocobalamin and magnesium oxide are less favorable forms. Repeated source listings and a small whole-food blend add label complexity without much functional depth.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate)
7500 mcg
Vitamin C (Acerola Cherry, Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hips)
150 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3)
10 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
67 mcg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1)
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 D-Pantothenate)
25 mg
Calcium (Calcium Asporotate, Calcium Carbonate)
10 mg
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate)
1.8 mg
Iodine (Kelp)
22.5 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Asporotate, Magnesium Oxide)
5 mg
Zinc (Zinc Asporotate)
1.5 mg
Selenium (Selenomethionine)
1 mcg
Copper (Copper Asporotate)
0.05 mg
Manganese (Manganese Asporotate)
0.5 mg
Chromium (Chromium Asporotate)
2 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Asporotate)
5 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
7.8 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
25 mg
Inositol
20 mg
Whole Food and Herb Base
70 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

Niacinamide is clearly identified at a suitable multivitamin amount with low flush potential. The vegetable capsule uses standard immediate delivery and includes a broad nutrient profile. The above-basic multivitamin serving cost remains acceptable for the broader formula.

PABA · 25 mg OverallScore82
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Clearly labeled PABA provides a standard B-complex amount. Immediate release is appropriate for this lower nutritional dose. The broad formula may add utility, but the PABA contribution is costly.

B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Standard thiamine mononitrate supplies a clearly disclosed 10 mg dose. That amount is moderate rather than high-potency for targeted metabolic or neurological support. The multivitamin format is economical per serving but expensive when judged only by its thiamin contribution.

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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 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  2. 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 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  3. Folate Biomarkers, Folate Intake, and Risk of Death From All Causes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.
    Fallah M; Karim Dehnavi M; Lotfi K; Aminianfar A; Azadbakht L; Esmaillzadeh A · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis423,304 participants25 studies pooledGeneral Health forFolate
  4. Association of folate intake with cardiovascular-disease mortality and all-cause mortality among people at high risk of cardiovascular-disease.
    Xu X; Wei W; Jiang W; Song Q; Chen Y; Li Y; Zhao Y; Sun H; Yang X · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022
    Cohort study14,234 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  5. A randomized controlled trial examining the addition of folic acid to iron supplementation in the treatment of postpartum anemia.
    Van Der Woude DA; De Vries J; Van Wijk EM; Verzijl JM; Pijnenborg JM · International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2015
    Randomized trial112 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  6. Association Between Folate and Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses.
    Bo Y; Zhu Y; Tao Y; Li X; Zhai D; Bu Y; Wan Z; Wang L; Wang Y; Yu Z · Frontiers in public health · 2021
    Meta-analysis108 studies pooledGeneral Health forFolate
  7. Serum folate deficiency and the risks of dementia and all-cause mortality: a national study of old age.
    Rotstein A; Kodesh A; Goldberg Y; Reichenberg A; Levine SZ · Evidence-based mental health · 2022
    Cohort study27,188 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  8. Neurological, Psychiatric, and Biochemical Aspects of Thiamine Deficiency in Children and Adults.
    Dhir S; Tarasenko M; Napoli E; Giulivi C · Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  9. High-resolution plasma metabolomics and thiamine status in critically Ill adult patients.
    Gundogan K; Nellis MM; Ozer NT; Ergul SS; Sahin GG; Temel S; Yuksel RC; Teeny S; Alvarez JA; Sungur M; Jones DP; Ziegler TR · Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society · 2024
    Cross-sectional study76 participantsMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  10. Pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of beriberi after gastric surgery.
    Wilson RB · Nutrition reviews · 2021
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  11. Effect of intravenous thiamine administration on critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Nakanishi N; Abe Y; Matsuo M; Tampo A; Yamada K; Hatakeyama J; Yoshida M; Yamamoto R; Higashibeppu N; Nakamura K; Kotani J · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2024
    Meta-analysis3,494 participants35 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  12. Insights Into Thiamine Supplementation in Patients With Septic Shock.
    Costa NA; Pereira AG; Sugizaki CSA; Vieira NM; Garcia LR; de Paiva SAR; Zornoff LAM; Azevedo PS; Polegato BF; Minicucci MF · Frontiers in medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  13. Baseline measurements of cellular respiration affect the response to thiamine treatment in post-arrest patients.
    Vine J; Lee JH; Simpson MD; Grossestreuer AV; Sorour K; Zubair MM; Moskowitz A; Berg KM; Liu X; Donnino MW · Resuscitation · 2026
    Randomized trial74 participantsMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  14. Thiamine-responsive inborn errors of metabolism.
    Duran M; Wadman SK · Journal of inherited metabolic disease · 1985
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Boost forThiamin
  15. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  16. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  17. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  18. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium