Alpha Base Capsules with Iron
Ortho Molecular Products Alpha Base Capsules with Iron is a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplement, falling under the Collagen & Beauty category due to its broad nutrient profile. This product contains 30 ingredients, with many key vitamins such as Vitamin A (7500IU), Vitamin C (500mg), Vitamin D3 (1000IU), Vitamin E (100IU), and Vitamin K (62.5mcg) all present at clinically studied dosages. However, some minerals like Calcium, Potassium, and Choline Bitartrate are noted as underdosed relative to clinical recommendations. The product earned an N+ Score of 77, receiving a B- grade, indicating a good overall quality assessment despite some underdosed components. It offers a wide array of nutrients for general wellness, but users should consider the dosages of specific minerals.
About This Product
Alpha Base Capsules with Iron by Ortho Molecular Products is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 30 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 77/100 (Grade B-).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin K, Thiamine, Riboflavin and 20 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +23 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 30 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (30 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 62.500 mcg | Adequate |
| Thiamine | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 37.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 500.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 200.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 150.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 7500.000 IU | High |
| Vitamin C | 500.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin E | 100.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 100.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 15.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iodine | 112.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Magnesium | 200.000 mg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 100.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Copper | 1.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 200.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Boron | 1.500 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin D3 | 1000.000 IU | Optimal |
| Molybdenum | 25.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Choline Bitartrate | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Rutin | 25.000 mg | N/A |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Inositol NF | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Vanadyl Sulfate Hydrate | 1.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.