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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Metagenics PhytoMulti with Iron - Daily Multivitamin for Men & Women with Phytonutrients*
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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
25listed rows
25separately quantified
0combined blend totals
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 25 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate) | 3,000 mcg | — | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) | 120 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | — | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 67 mg | — | |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione USP) | 120 mcg | — | |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 25 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin | 15 mg | — | |
| Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 50 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 25 mg | — | |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) | 1,360 mcg DFE | — | |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | — | |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | — | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate) | 75 mg | — | |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 25 mg | — | |
| Iron (as ferrous bis-glycinate) | 18 mg | — | |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | — | |
| Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) | 40 mg | — | |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 15 mg | — | |
| Selenium (as selenium aspartate) | 100 mcg | — | |
| Copper (as copper citrate) | 1 mg | — | |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 0.5 mg | — | |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | — | |
| Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) | 50 mcg | — | |
| Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of: | 400 mg | — | |
| Myo-Inositol | 25 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 METAGENICS, INC. (CORPORATION; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) in CALIFORNIA, 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 missing5
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Review-count history: not available
Marketplace rating not shown★ — rating count unavailable. No exact-listing count history was available, so no review-pattern claim is made.
“Lab tested” claimed, but no lab or report named
The observed listing claims third-party testing without naming a lab or certifier. No product-bound report is saved, so the claim cannot be verified as stated. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record.
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.
FDA recall appears in this brand's history
This recall is not about the product on this page. Metagenics, Inc. recalled a different product on July 3, 2014. FDA has since closed that case. The recalled item was “UltraBalance Protein Powder, Net Wt. 14.8 oz (420g)”. FDA recorded the reason as “Metagenics is recalling UltraBalance Protein powder because it may contain undeclared soy”. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
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
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Can you send the certificate of analysis (COA) for the lot number on my bottle?
A real COA names the testing laboratory, the test date, the lot it covers, and what was measured. “Third-party tested” with no document behind it is a marketing sentence.
2
Which specific study supports this claim — and was it run on this exact formula?
Ask for the citation, how many people took part, the dose used, and whether the study tested this product or just one ingredient in it. Ingredient research is not product evidence.
3
What is the product’s UPC or GTIN?
The barcode is how a product gets matched to outside records — certification registries, label databases, recall data. Without it, almost nothing can be cross-checked.
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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.
5
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical-evidence claim “…As the #1 Doctor Recommended Professional Supplement Brand, Metagenics delivers clinically proven, precision-crafted formulas to support your health at its core—because ” | No evidence located We looked for: a named, citable clinical study of this product or formula | We found no named, citable study of this product or formula. The claim may rest on ingredient research rather than a trial of this product. |
| Quality-testing claim “…Non‑GMO and gluten‑free tablets for adults; produced in a cGMP‑certified facility and third‑party tested for purity and potency for quality you can trust*…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: the observed listing, saved brand product page, any linked COA or test report; NSF, IFOS, USP, Informed-Sport were not queried | No named laboratory or lot-specific certificate was found for this exact product. No exact brand product page was available for a document check. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record. This is a public-evidence limit, not a finding that testing did not occur. |
| Professional-endorsement claim “…As the #1 Doctor Recommended Professional Supplement Brand, Metagenics delivers clinically proven, precision-crafted formulas to support your health at its core—because ” | 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 “…Comprehensive multivitamin with methylfolate (800 mcg), vitamins A‑K, and chelated minerals—including gentle iron bisglycinate (18 mg)—to support daily wellness and heal” | 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 magnesium citrate) | shaded = doses used in studies (200 mg–420 mg) · bar = this label | 40 mg — below the studied range |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 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 — 2 of 6 public signals
✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos✓ Brand's own store found· Per-serving dose established — not published· UPC / GTIN published — 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
| LookCloser record ID | lc-117453a6 (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | Metagenics |
| Source listing identifier | B007KL6SP8 |
| Retailer listing title | Metagenics PhytoMulti with Iron - Daily Multivitamin for Men & Women w… show full titleMetagenics PhytoMulti with Iron - Daily Multivitamin for Men & Women with Phytonutrients* - Methylfolate, Vitamins A‑K, Zinc & B6 - Iron Bisglycinate 18 mg - Non‑GMO, Gluten‑Free - 60 Tablets |
| USPTO brand owner | METAGENICS, INC. · CORPORATION; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY · CALIFORNIA, USA; DELAWARE, USA |
| Owner filed address | 100 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CALIFORNIA 92672, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 2 Tablets |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Pack statement | 60 TABLETS |
| Badges printed on pack | Certified B Corporation, Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Plant-based, Dairy-free |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from mixed carotenoids and retinyl acetate) | 3,000 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) | 120 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 67 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione USP) | 120 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 25 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Riboflavin | 15 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 50 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 25 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) | 1,360 mcg DFE | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate) | 75 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 25 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Iron (as ferrous bis-glycinate) | 18 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) | 40 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 15 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Selenium (as selenium aspartate) | 100 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Copper (as copper citrate) | 1 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 0.5 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) | 50 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of: | 400 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Myo-Inositol | 25 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“PRACTITIONER RECOMMENDED” · “Crafted with Plant-Based Ingredients” · “CLINICALLY TESTED FORMULA” · “DAILY WELLBEING” · “Supports cellular health, overall wellness, and healthy aging*” · “Essential nutrients to power your health*” · “Complete nutrition from 34 vitamins, minerals, & plant extracts, plus iron, to:” · “Fill daily nutrient gaps*”
Read by a vision model from 7 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
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 E — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,326) · UL 1000 mg (supplemental alpha-tocopherol, adults)
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)
Vitamin B6 — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,372) · UL 100 mg (adults; chronic high intake linked to neuropathy)
Folate — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (10,628) · UL 1000 mcg (synthetic folic acid from supplements/fortified food)
Vitamin B12 — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (5,006) · no UL established
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
Choline — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (7,299) · UL 3500 mg (adults)
Iron — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (28,479) · UL 45 mg (adults, from all sources)
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)
Copper — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (9,405) · UL 10 mg (adults)
Manganese — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (3,608) · UL 11 mg (adults)
Molybdenum — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (809) · UL 2000 mcg (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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