Optimal Start
Optimal Start by Seeking Health is a comprehensive multi-vitamin and mineral blend with 23 total ingredients, categorized as an 'Other Combinations' type. It achieves an N+ Score of 76, earning a C+ grade, indicating a good formulation with notable strengths. This supplement delivers clinical doses of several vitamins, including Vitamin A (450mcg), Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin E (99mg), Thiamine (50mg), and Riboflavin (25mg), which research suggests may support general health and metabolic processes. However, Potassium and Mixed Tocopherols are present in underdosed amounts. This product may benefit individuals seeking a broad-spectrum nutrient foundation with a focus on key vitamin potencies.
About This Product
Optimal Start by Seeking Health is a omega & fish oil supplement containing 23 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 Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 12 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
- +15 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 23 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (23 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Coenzyme Q10 | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Thiamine | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 100.000 mg | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 500.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 150.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 450.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin E | 99.000 mg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 200.000 mg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 15.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 4.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Boron | 750.000 mcg | N/A |
| Potassium | 99.000 mg | Under |
| Molybdenum | 75.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 9.090 mg | Under |
| American Ginseng | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| Ashwagandha extract | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| Shilajit extract | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Siberian Ginseng extract | 150.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.