BioStacks
Swanson

Men's Multi

1 Tablet · 90 servings · $0.13/serving

48 / 100Average

Score Breakdown

Formulation
51
Safety
80
Final score
48/100

Ingredients (34)

Zinc

100%

Dose

15 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Premium

Selenium

100%

Dose

100 mcg

Target

100–200 mcg

Form

Premium

Copper

100%

Dose

2000 mcg

Target

1000–2000 mcg

Form

Standard

Pantothenic Acid

10%

Dose

5 mg

Target

50–500 mg

Form

Premium

Vitamin E

80%

Dose

40 mg

Target

50–268 mg

Form

Premium

Other Ingredients (18)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Grain Alcohol (ethanol)Solvent

Food-grade ethanol used as an extraction or carrier solvent.

ShellacCoating

Natural resin secreted by the lac bug, used as a coating and glazing agent for tablets and pills

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Gum AcaciaBinder

Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements

Ascorbyl PalmitateAntioxidant

Fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as preservative

Calcium CarbonateBuffer

Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.