Mega Teen
GNC Teens' Mega Teen is an "Other Combinations" supplement with 26 ingredients, designed to support the nutritional needs of teenagers. It has an N+ Score of 76 and a C+ grade, indicating good quality. This product provides several essential vitamins at clinically studied dosages, including Vitamin A (5000 IU), Vitamin C (75 mg), Vitamin D (400 IU), Vitamin E (30 IU), and Vitamin K (80 mcg). However, certain minerals like Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Choline are present at underdosed levels. Mega Teen may be beneficial for adolescents seeking a foundational multivitamin with transparent ingredient information.
About This Product
Mega Teen by GNC Teens is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 26 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 76/100 (Grade C+).
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 19 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
- +22 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 26 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (26 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 80.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Thiamine | 4.500 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 5.100 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 300.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Choline | 50.000 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin A | 5000.000 IU | High |
| Vitamin C | 75.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 400.000 IU | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 30.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 200.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 18.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iodine | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 15.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 70.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Copper | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 120.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Folic Acid | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Molybdenum | 20.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Phosphorus | 100.000 mg | Under |
| Inositol | 50.000 mcg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.