USANA Usanimals vs Swanson Multi Adults 50+

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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
USANA Usanimals (Daily Dose)Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (1500 mcg as Beta Carotene)1500 mcg RAE1830 mcg RAE22% ↑Vitamin A (as beta carotene)
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate)250 mg57 mg-77% ↓Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)25 µg10 µg-60% ↓Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D.
Sources:
• "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body."
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
• "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses"
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D
• "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance"
by Richard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory
Vitamin D and Metabolites
• "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3"
by Robert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)67 mg20 mg-70% ↓Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
D alpha tocopherol is also called vitamin E.
Sources:
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone)40 µg24 µg-40% ↓Vitamin K (from phytonadione)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)2.5 mg1.5 mg-40% ↓Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)2.5 mg2 mg-20% ↓Riboflavin (vitamin B-2)
Niacin (as Niacinamide)20 mg NE20 mg NENiacin (as niacinamide)
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 B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL)2.5 mg2 mg-20% ↓Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
Folate (as 200 μg Folic Acid)666 mcg DFE630 mcg DFE-5% ↓Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid)
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)40 µg6.7 µg-83% ↓Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin150 µg44 µg-71% ↓Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg13 mg30% ↑Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)
Calcium (as Milk Calcium)150 mg148 mg-1% ↓Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP)4 mg
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)100 µg120 µg20% ↑lodine (from potassium iodide)
Magnesium (as Magnesium Carbonate)50 mg86 mg72% ↑Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)
Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)10 mg13.5 mg35% ↑Zinc (from zinc oxide)
Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Complex)50 µg1 µg-98% ↓Selenium (from sodium selenite)
Copper (as Copper Citrate)750 µg1.8 mg140% ↑Copper (from copper gluconate)
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate)1000 µg2.4 mg140% ↑Manganese (from manganese sulfate)
Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate)50 µg12 µg-76% ↓Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Trioxide)25 µg10 µg-60% ↓Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)
Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex80 mg
(Blackberry,
Cranberry,
Raspberry and
Wild Blueberry powders)
POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY)50 mg118 mgPhosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)
Polyenylphosphatidyl choline is also called phosphatidyl choline. Phosphatidyl choline contains phosphate. Phosphate contains phosphorus.
Sources:
• "PubChem, released in 2004, provides information on the biological activities of small molecules."
National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA
PubChem
Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline)50 mg
Inositol30 mg
36 mgPotassium (from potassium chloride)
2 mgLutein

Nutrients exclusive to USANA Usanimals

Dose: Child
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP)4 mg
Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex80 mg
(Blackberry,
Cranberry,
Raspberry and
Wild Blueberry powders)
Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline)50 mg
Inositol30 mg

Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+

Dose: Adult
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg

Other ingredients

USANA UsanimalsSwanson Multi Adults 50+
Crystalline Fructose, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Wild Berry Flavor, Modified Cellulose, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Calcium Silicate, Malic Acid, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Stevia, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Citrate. Contains: Soy and Milk.Microcrystalline cellulose (plant fiber), stearic acid, calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silica, aqueous film coating (purified water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, sodium copper chlorophyllin).

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