NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels vs Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan

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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.

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Complete nutritional comparison


Ingredient
NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels (Daily Dose)Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A3000 µg12500 IU?Vitamin A (as Alpha-Carotene & Beta-Carotene) [contained in: Betatene® providing:]
[60% as Beta Carotene (Betatene®) and98 µgCryptoxanthin
Both beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin are forms of carotene.
Sources:
• "Article on carotenoids, their biological activities, role in disease prevention and food sources."
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin
• "PubChem: Cryptoxanthin - Compound Summary (CID 5281235)"
National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA
PubChem: Cryptoxanthin - Compound Summary
40% as Retinyl Palmitate ]
Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate)250 mg100 mg-60% ↓Vitamin C (as Ascorbyl Palmitate & Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D-3 (as Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU)25 µg200 IU?Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol)
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol)100 mg200 IU?Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherpl Acetate)
Vitamin K-1 (as Phytonadione)35 µg
Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl)25 mg50 mg100% ↑Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)25 mg50 mg100% ↑Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide)35 mg50 mgNiacinamide
Niacin is also called vitamin B3. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3.
Sources:
• "Niacin and nicotinamide. What is it? How effective is it? How does it work? Are there safety concerns? Are there interactions with other medications or herb and supplements?"
Medline Plus
Difference between niacin, niacinamide and nicotinamide rhiboside
• "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism (homosapiens)"
Genome Alberta & Genome Canada
SMPDB: Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism
• "Recommendations for niacin dosage by life stage and gender"
National Health and Medical Research Council - Australia, Ministry of Health - New Zealand
Niacin - Nutrient Reference Values Australia and New Zealand
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P))25 mg50 mgPyridoxine HCL (Vitamin B6)
The body converts pyridoxine hcl to vitamin B6.
Sources:
• "Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet on Vitamin B6 for Health Professionals"
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
ODS - Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet - Vitamin B6
• "The three main forms of Vitamin B6. Its effect on nervous system function, red blood cell formation, niacin formation, hormone function, nucleic acid synthesis, the RDA, disease prevention and treatment, sources, supplements and safety."
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin B6
• "Vitamin B6 Metabolism: Pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine are all converted to pyridoxal-5-phosphate in the body which is the active form of B6. Zinc and magnesium also play a role."
SMPDB
Vitamin B6 metabolism
Folate (400 mcg folic acid)680 mcg DFE800 µgFolic Acid
Both folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9.
Sources:
• "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Folate metabolism"
Genome Alberta, Genome British Columbia & Genome Canada
SMPDB: Folate Metabolism
• "Folate fact sheet for health professionals"
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Folate fact sheet for Health Professionals
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin)120 µg6 µg-95% ↓Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)
Biotin300 µg300 µg=Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) (from Calcium Pantothenate)50 mg50 mg=Pantothenic Acid
Choline (from Choline Bitartrate)25 mg50 mg100% ↑Choline
Calcium (from Cal. Ascorbate, Aquamin® Seaweed Derived Minerals and Calcium Pantothenate)55 mg100 mg82% ↑Calcium (as Calcium Citrate & Bisglycinate)
Iodine (from Potassium Iodide)225 µg150 µg-33% ↓Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)
Magnesium (from Magnesium Citrate and Aquamin® Seaweed Derived Minerals)25 mg150 mg500% ↑Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate, Alpha Ketogluturate, & Oxide)
Zinc (from Zinc Picolinate)15 mg10 mg-33% ↓Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) (Albion™)200 µg200 µg=Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) (TRAACS™)0.5 mg2 mg300% ↑Copper (as Copper Gluconate)
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) (TRAACS™)2 mg2 mg=Manganese (as Manganese Citrate)
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) (TRAACS™)120 µg200 µg67% ↑Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate)
Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) (TRAACS™)75 µg75 µg=Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Chelate)
Potassium (from Potassium Chloride)25 mg99 mg296% ↑Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Alpha Ketoglutarate, & Citrate)
Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry) (Serenoa repens) (min. 85% Fatty Acids)160 mg
Phytosterols (Plant Sterols)50 mg
(with Beta-Sitosterol)
Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mg5 mg-80% ↓Alpha Lipoic Acid
Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera)25 mg5 mg-80% ↓Grapeseed Extract 95%
Comparison figures for extracts, concentrates and complexes should not be relied on. The original ingredients and extraction processes may differ widely.
Inositol10 mg50 mg400% ↑Inositol
CoQ10 (as Ubiquinone)10 mg
Lycopene (LYC-O-MATO®) (from Tomato Extract)3 mg3 mg=Lycopene
Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) (FloraGLO )500 µg49 µg-90% ↓Lutein
Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone)45 µg
158 mgBetatene® providing: [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]
49 µgZeaxanthin
100 mgL-Carnitine Tartrate
10 mgQuercetin
25 mgPABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid)
2 mgBoron (as Boron Citrate)
Nutrients exclusive to NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
Dose: Adult
Vitamin K-1 (as Phytonadione)35 µg
Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry) (Serenoa repens) (min. 85% Fatty Acids)160 mg
Phytosterols (Plant Sterols)50 mg
(with Beta-Sitosterol)
CoQ10 (as Ubiquinone)10 mg
Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone)45 µg
Nutrients exclusive to Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
Dose: Adult
Betatene® providing: [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]158 mg
Zeaxanthin49 µg
L-Carnitine Tartrate100 mg
Quercetin10 mg
PABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid)25 mg
Boron (as Boron Citrate)2 mg
Other ingredients
NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi SoftgelsPure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, water, carob], Pumpkin Seed Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Beeswax and Cinnamon Bark Powder.

Contains soy.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Digeseb Plus® is a proprietary blend of enzymes which help digest food, minerals and proteins

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