Every ingredient amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
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Designs for Health Metabolic Synergy - Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement with Chromium
Exact product checkedGTIN 00879452003002 · checked 2026-07-26
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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
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Panel, decoded
What the label discloses
24listed rows
24separately quantified
0combined blend totals
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 24 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5560 mcg RAE | — | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 600 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1000 IU) | — | |
| Vitamin K (as K1 Phytonadione) | 120 mcg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin HCI) | 4.6 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)(as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) | 5.6 mg | — | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide and Niacin) | 100 mg NE | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 10.4 mg | — | |
| Folate | 680 mcg DFE | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | — | |
| Biotin (as d-Biotin) | 1000 mcg | — | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) | 20 mg | — | |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | — | |
| Magnesium (as Di-Magnesium Malate) | 100 mg | — | |
| Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 15 mg | — | |
| Selenium (as Selenium Glycinate Complex) | 200 mcg | — | |
| Manganese | 1 mg | — | |
| Chromium | 400 mcg | — | |
| Molybdenum | 100 mcg | — | |
| Taurine | 1500 mg | — | |
| Carnosine | 250 mg | — | |
| R-Lipoic Acid (Bio-Enhanced® RLA) | 100 mg | — | |
| Benfotiamine | 50 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E Isomers (DeltaGold)"[as delta and | 30 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:google/gemini-2.5-flash Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out2
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
Exact trademark owner identified
USPTO lists Designs for Health, Inc. (CORPORATION) in CONNECTICUT, USA; DELAWARE, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Documented concerns
What needs caution0
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
What is still missing8
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Multi-ingredient formula — panel read, serving weight unknown
We read the full Supplement Facts panel from the listing-image panel (below), but the label doesn’t state a serving weight, so the arithmetic can’t run. A gap in the label’s information, not evidence of a problem.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how magnesium, zinc have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH ODS — Magnesium fact sheet, PubMed search: magnesium glycinate supplementation.
Certified by NSF — contents and contaminants checked
Designs for Health appears in NSF’s certified-products registry with 10 certified product(s), but we couldn’t confirm this exact listing is among them. Closest listed product: “Zinc +”. Certification covers contents and contaminants — not effectiveness.
Public label filing not saved
We have not found a public label filing for this exact product. That is a gap in our records, not evidence that no filing exists.
No recall found — which is not the same as being tested
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 56 on 2025-08-15 to 58 on 2026-07-27 (net +2). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
UPC valid, no independent record
Check digit passes; no third-party database record found yet. Coverage gaps are common — not a strike.
What to ask and check
What would settle the open questions
Why is this shown?
Everything we couldn’t verify is something a person can still ask about. Rather than leave gaps sitting as dead ends, we turn each one into a specific question — the exact document, citation, or number that would settle it — plus the things you can confirm yourself with the bottle in your hand.
Ask the brand or seller
1
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
2
Were the endorsing professionals compensated, and what exactly did they review?
An endorsement can be genuine and still not mean the product was tested. Ask whether they reviewed the formula, the manufacturing, or only the marketing.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
1
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
2
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 879452003002.
A mismatch between the barcode on the box and the one on the listing is worth pausing over — it can indicate a different variant, a repack, or a counterfeit.
3
Look the product up yourself in NSF’s certified-products registry.
Search “Designs for Health” at info.nsf.org — certification covers contents and contaminants, not effectiveness.
4
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
A listing’s promises are the reason people buy. Each one gets its own row: what was promised, what evidence would settle it, and what we could actually find. We never call a claim false — only whether proof proportionate to it exists on the public record.
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Professional-endorsement claim “…#1 RECOMMENDED BY FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PR…” | Marketing credential We looked for: who the professionals are, whether they were compensated, and what the endorsement covers | A professional endorsement is a marketing credential, not clinical evidence. Public sources don’t establish who was consulted, whether they were paid, or what specifically they reviewed. |
| Benefit claim “…Healthy Metabolic Support - Supporting the conversion of carbohydrates to be used for energy by providing nutrients for the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA).…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
An ingredient can be well-studied at one amount and barely studied at the amount in your bottle. This lines the label up against the doses researchers actually used. It answers ‘are these the same numbers?’ — never ‘should you take this?’
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium (as Di-Magnesium Malate) | shaded = doses used in studies (200 mg–420 mg) · bar = this label | 100 mg — below the studied range |
| Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | shaded = doses used in studies (8 mg–40 mg) · bar = this label | 15 mg — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Documented cautions
- magnesium — daily oral use; chelated forms (glycinate) are studied for absorption — note labels may state compound mass rather than elemental magnesium, which differs ~7-fold
- zinc — daily oral use; sustained high intakes can interfere with copper absorption — a documented interaction, not advice
Statements from published sources about these ingredients — not advice about this product, and not a complete safety review. Anyone taking medication should talk to a pharmacist or clinician.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
✓ UPC / GTIN published✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos✓ Brand's own store found· Per-serving dose established — not published· Found in NIH's label catalog (DSLD) — not published· Third-party lab named or registry-certified — not published
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 879452003002 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Designs for Health |
| Source listing identifier | B005A630W4 |
| Retailer listing title | Designs for Health Metabolic Synergy - Multivitamin and Mineral Supple… show full titleDesigns for Health Metabolic Synergy - Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement with Chromium, Zinc, Selenium, R-Lipoic Acid, Vitamins + More (360 Capsules) |
| USPTO brand owner | Designs for Health, Inc. · CORPORATION · CONNECTICUT, USA; DELAWARE, USA |
| Owner filed address | 2 North Road, East Windsor, CONNECTICUT 06088, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 6 capsules |
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Net weight | Net Wt. 13.8 oz (0.90 300) |
| Pack statement | 360 Vegetarian Capsules |
| Badges printed on pack | #1 RECOMMENDED BY FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PR, Dietary Supplement, B Vitamins, Taurine, Carnosine, GLUTEN FREE FORMULA, DAIRY FREE FORMULA, SOY FREE FORMULA |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5560 mcg RAE | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 600 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1000 IU) | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin K (as K1 Phytonadione) | 120 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin HCI) | 4.6 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)(as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) | 5.6 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide and Niacin) | 100 mg NE | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 10.4 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Folate | 680 mcg DFE | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Biotin (as d-Biotin) | 1000 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) | 20 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Magnesium (as Di-Magnesium Malate) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 15 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Selenium (as Selenium Glycinate Complex) | 200 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Manganese | 1 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Chromium | 400 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Molybdenum | 100 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Taurine | 1500 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Carnosine | 250 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| R-Lipoic Acid (Bio-Enhanced® RLA) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Benfotiamine | 50 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin E Isomers (DeltaGold)"[as delta and | 30 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Multivitamin/mineral formula to support healthy carbohydrate metabolism†” · “Professional Use Only” · “Supports healthy carb metabolism” · “May support healthy aging” · “Promotes optimal nutrient status” · “Activated B Vitamins” · “Including methylated B12 and folate” · “Highly Absorbable Minerals”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $165.99 checked Jul 27, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
Official brand domain: www.designsforhealth.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin A — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (10,699) · UL 3000 mcg (preformed vitamin A (retinol); excludes beta-carotene)
Vitamin C — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (11,019) · UL 2000 mg (total intake, adults)
Vitamin D — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (26,500) · UL 100 mcg (adults; 100 mcg = 4,000 IU)
Vitamin K — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,124) · no UL established; interacts with warfarin
Thiamin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (1,262) · no UL established
Riboflavin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (3,172) · no UL established
Niacin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,689) · UL 35 mg (supplemental/added niacin, adults)
Folate — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (10,628) · UL 1000 mcg (synthetic folic acid from supplements/fortified food)
Biotin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (1,606) · no UL; high doses interfere with lab tests
Pantothenic Acid — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (601) · no UL established
Iodine — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (6,462) · UL 1100 mcg (adults)
Magnesium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (11,814) · UL 350 mg (SUPPLEMENTAL magnesium only (not from food))
Zinc — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (19,708) · UL 40 mg (adults, from all sources)
Selenium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,481) · UL 400 mcg (adults)
Manganese — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (3,608) · UL 11 mg (adults)
Molybdenum — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (809) · UL 2000 mcg (adults)
Vitamin E — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,326) · UL 1000 mg (supplemental alpha-tocopherol, adults)
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
magnesium — NIH ODS — Magnesium fact sheet · PubMed search: magnesium glycinate supplementation · WebMD: magnesium · ClinicalTrials.gov — 3,206 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily oral use; chelated forms (glycinate) are studied for absorption — note labels may state compound mass rather than elemental magnesium, which differs ~7-fold.
zinc — NIH ODS — Zinc fact sheet · PubMed search: zinc supplementation trial · ClinicalTrials.gov — 1,598 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily oral use; sustained high intakes can interfere with copper absorption — a documented interaction, not advice.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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