Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen vs NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
All of the differences set out neatly so that you can make a choice between them.
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The Complete Nutritional Comparison shows matched nutrients side-by-side with the following symbols:
- -58% ↓ OR 43% ↑ OR = (the differences in the amount of the ingredient)
- (means ingredients are similar nutritionally)
- ↓ (beside ingredients in the first multi with no match in the second multi) OR ↑ (for ingredients that are only present in the second multi)
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(Click to see the reasons for similar matches and for important information.)Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose) | NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate) | 4500 mcg RAE | 3000 µg | ? | Vitamin A (60% as Beta-Carotene and 40% as Retinyl Palmitate) | |
| Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid) | 1000 mg | 300 mg | -70% ↓ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU) | 20 µg | 10 µg | -50% ↓ | Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (400 IU) | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 134 mg | 268 mg | 100% ↑ | Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol) | |
| Thiamine (as mononitrate) | 50 mg | 50 mg | = | Thiamin (from Thiamin HCl) (Vitamin B-1) | |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 25 mg | -50% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | |
| Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin) | 100 mg NE | 50 mg | ? | Niacin (as Niacinamide) (Vitamin B-3) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 76 mg | 50 mg | -34% ↓ | Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate | 1330 mcg DFE | 1360 mcg DFE | 2% ↑ | Folate (800 mcg folic acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 150 µg | 100 µg | -33% ↓ | Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 300 µg | = | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) | 50 mg | 50 mg | = | Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) | |
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 200 mg | ↓ | |||
| Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate) | 1000 mg | 100 mg | -90% ↓ | Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and Calcium Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg | 150 µg | = | Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate) | 500 mg | 100 mg | -80% ↓ | Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Citrate) | |
| Zinc (as monomethionine) | 30 mg | 15 mg | -50% ↓ | Zinc (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Selenium (as selenomethionine) | 200 µg | 70 µg | -65% ↓ | Selenium (from L-Selenomethionine) | |
| Copper (as gluconate) | 2 mg | 1 mg | -50% ↓ | Copper (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Manganese (as gluconate) | 10 mg | 2 mg | -80% ↓ | Manganese (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Chromium (as polynicotinate) | 200 µg | 120 µg | -40% ↓ | Chromium (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Molybdenum (as ascorbate) | 130 µg | 25 µg | -81% ↓ | Molybdenum (from Sodium Molybdate) | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 250 mg | ↓ | |||
| Gamma Tocopherol | 100 mg | ↓ | |||
| Rutin | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) | 50 mg | 50 mg | = | PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | |
| Inositol | 40 mg | 25 mg | -38% ↓ | Inositol | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 30 mg | 30 mg | = | Alpha Lipoic Acid | |
| Silica (as silicon dioxide) | 26 mg | ↓ | |||
| Delta Tocopherol | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil) | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Trace Mineral Complex | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| O-3 Essentials® | ↓ | ||||
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 2 g | ↓ | |||
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester) | 540 mg | 800 mg | Organic Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) | Both EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) are forms of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Sources: • "LPI - Essential Fatty Acids" byJane Higdon, Ph.D., Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D., Giana Angelo, Ph.D., Donald B. Jump, Ph.D., Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micronutrient Information Centre - Essential Fatty Acids • "Essential Fatty Acids - Metabolism and Bioavailability, Biological Activities, Disease Prevention and Treatment" byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Giana Angelo, Ph.D. and Barbara Delage, Ph.D., Linus Pauling Institute Essential Fatty Acids • "USDA Food Composition Database" USA Department of Agriculture USDA Food Data Central • "Pubmed: Nutritional Value and Functional Properties of Flaxseed - Original article in Russian" byA N Martinchik, A K Baturin, V V Zubtsov, V Iu Molofeev Nutritional Value and Functional Properties of Flaxseed | |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester) | 360 mg | ↓ | |||
| PhytoNutrient Essentials® | ↓ | ||||
| Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark) | 1000 mg | ↓ | |||
| Proprietary Fruit Blend | 200 mg | ↓ | |||
| Grape Seed Extract | ↓ | ||||
| Red Raspberry Concentrate | ↓ | ||||
| Plum Concentrate | ↓ | ||||
| Strawberry Concentrate | ↓ | ||||
| Tart Cherry Concentrate | ↓ | ||||
| Wild Blueberry Powder | ↓ | ||||
| Wild Billberry Concentrate | ↓ | ||||
| Cranberry Concentrate | ↓ | ||||
| Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root) | 8 mg | ↓ | |||
| Lutein (from marigold flower) | 1000 µg | 250 µg | -75% ↓ | Lutein (from Marigold Extract) | |
| Lycopene (from tomato fruit) | 1000 µg | 250 µg | -75% ↓ | Lycopene (from Natural Tomato Extract) | |
| 9 mg | ↑ | Iron (from Ferrochel® Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) | |||
| 25 mg | ↑ | Potassium (from Potassium Chloride) | |||
| 500 µg | ↑ | Boron (from Boron Citrate) | |||
| 25 µg | ↑ | Vanadium (from Vanadyl Sulfate) |
Nutrients only in Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 200 mg |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 250 mg |
| Gamma Tocopherol | 100 mg |
| Rutin | 50 mg |
| Silica (as silicon dioxide) | 26 mg |
| Delta Tocopherol | 10 mg |
| Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil) | 10 mg |
| Trace Mineral Complex | 10 mg |
| O-3 Essentials® | |
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 2 g |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester) | 360 mg |
| PhytoNutrient Essentials® | |
| Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark) | 1000 mg |
| Proprietary Fruit Blend | 200 mg |
| Grape Seed Extract | |
| Red Raspberry Concentrate | |
| Plum Concentrate | |
| Strawberry Concentrate | |
| Tart Cherry Concentrate | |
| Wild Blueberry Powder | |
| Wild Billberry Concentrate | |
| Cranberry Concentrate | |
| Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root) | 8 mg |
Nutrients only in NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Iron (from Ferrochel® Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) | 9 mg |
| Potassium (from Potassium Chloride) | 25 mg |
| Boron (from Boron Citrate) | 500 µg |
| Vanadium (from Vanadyl Sulfate) | 25 µg |
Other ingredients
| Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen | NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels |
|---|---|
| Gelatin, ethyl vanillin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, potassium aspartate, purified water, natural lemon flavour, antioxidant blend for freshness (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, ascorbyl palmitate) CONTAINS: FISH (anchovy, sardine) | Softgel Capsule (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water, carob), Beeswax, Soy Lecithin and Natural Vanilla Extract. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Iron Ferrochel® is a registered trademark of Albion Labs. |