1 Product identity

Ingredient risk

9 ingredients to use with caution

Men's Formula

Name: Men's Formula
Brand: Greens Today

BrandGreens Today→Other Combinations Powder 104 ingredients 9 caution DSLD #63229

Net contents: 8.8 oz.

Target: Adults and Children 4 years and above

DSLD entry: 2016-08-24

2 Ingredients (104)

IngredientGroupSafety

CaloriesCalories—

Calories from FatCalories—

Soluble FiberFiber (unspecified)—

Total FatFat (unspecified)—

Saturated FatSaturated fat—

Total CarbohydratesCarbohydrate—

Dietary FiberFiber (unspecified)—

SugarSugar—

ProteinProtein (unspecified)—

Vitamin AVitamin AConditionally Safe

Vitamin CVitamin CGenerally Safe

Vitamin D3Vitamin DUse with Caution

Vitamin EVitamin EConditionally Safe

Vitamin KVitamin K (unspecified)—

ThiamineThiaminUse with Caution

RiboflavinRiboflavinGenerally Safe

NiacinNiacinConditionally Safe

Vitamin B6Vitamin B6Use with Caution

Folic AcidFolateConditionally Safe

Vitamin B12Vitamin B12Use with Caution

BiotinBiotinGenerally Safe

Pantothenic AcidPantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)—

CalciumCalciumConditionally Safe

IronIronUse with Caution

PhosphorusPhosphorusGenerally Safe

IodineIodineConditionally Safe

MagnesiumMagnesiumUse with Caution

ZincZincUse with Caution

SeleniumSeleniumConditionally Safe

CopperCopperConditionally Safe

ManganeseManganeseConditionally Safe

ChromiumChromiumConditionally Safe

MolybdenumMolybdenumGenerally Safe

SpirulinaBlue-Green Algae—

BroccoliBroccoli—

BarleyBarley—

AlfalfaAlfalfa—

Wheat GrassWheat—

ChlorellaChlorellaGenerally Safe

SpinachSpinach—

KelpKelp—

Oat BranOat Fiber—

Apple FiberApple fiber—

FlaxseedFlax—

Rice BranRice Bran—

FructooligosaccharidesFructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS)—

Maca root extractMacaUse with Caution

Artichoke leaf extractArtichoke—

Eleuthero root extractEleuthero—

Rhodiola root extractRhodiola (unspecified)—

CinnamonCinnamonUse with Caution

Dulse SeaweedDulse—

DandelionDandelion—

Fo-TiFo-Ti—

HawthornHawthornConditionally Safe

Pau D’ArcoPau d'Arco—

AstragalusAstragalusGenerally Safe

GingerGinger —

HorsetailHorsetail—

Horny Goat Weed extractEpimedium—

Muira puama root extractMuira Puama—

Saw Palmetto berry extractSaw PalmettoGenerally Safe

SarsaparillaSarsaparilla—

Pumpkin seed extractPumpkin—

Nettle root extractStinging NettleGenerally Safe

Tribulus terrestris root extractTribulusLimited Evidence

PygeumPygeum—

FenugreekFenugreekConditionally Safe

LycopeneLycopene—

Acerola CherryAcerola—

BeetBeet—

Rose HipsRose (unspecified)—

Pine bark extractPine (unspecified)—

Green Tea Leaf ExtractGreen Tea—

Grape seed extractGrape —

organic PomegranatePomegranate—

organic RaspberryRaspberry (unspecified)—

organic BlackberryBlackberry—

organic AcaiAcai—

organic Cranberrycranberry—

organic BlueberryBlueberry—

SodiumSodiumConditionally Safe

PotassiumPotassiumConditionally Safe

Whey Protein concentrateWhey ProteinGenerally Safe

Proprietary Superfood Blend (Combination)Proprietary Blend (Combination)—

Proprietary Fiber Blend (Combination)Proprietary Blend (Combination)—

Proprietary Herbal BlendProprietary Blend (Combination)—

Proprietary Men’s Blend (Herb/Botanical)Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)—

Proprietary Antioxidant Blend (Combination)Proprietary Blend (Combination)—

Proprietary Organic Antioxidant Blend (Herb/Botanical)Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)—

Proprietary Amino Blend (Combination)Proprietary Blend (Combination)—

L-ArginineArginine—

L-CarnitineL-CarnitineGenerally Safe

Proprietary Immune Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)Proprietary Blend (Dietary substance used by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake)—

Reishi MushroomReishi mushroom—

Maitake MushroomMaitake Mushroom—

Shiitake MushroomShiitake Mushroom—

Vanadium ChelaviteVanadiumLimited Evidence

FructoseFructose—

Bananabanana—

natural Cherry flavorcherry (unspecified)—

CarobCarob—

SilicaSiliconGenerally Safe

Stevia extractStevia—

Ingredient amounts require the full DSLD label. View full label at NIH DSLD →

⚠️ Use with caution — restricted in some markets

Vitamin D — Granulomatous diseases (sarcoidosis, TB) — unregulated extra-renal CYP27B1 can cause life-threatening hypercalcemia even at standard doses [2][21]

Thiamin — Wernicke encephalopathy: classic triad (confusion, ophthalmoplegia, ataxia) is present in only 16% of cases — any ONE element in an at-risk patie…

Vitamin B6 — Sensory neuropathy from chronic high-dose B6 (>200 mg/day) — presents as numbness, ataxia. Can be irreversible. Often self-prescribed by patients…

Vitamin B12 — Nitrous oxide anesthesia in subclinically B12-deficient patients can precipitate acute combined degeneration — always check B12 before elective p…

Iron — Iron supplementation in iron-replete patients may increase cardiovascular and cancer risk — always document deficiency before prescribing [1].

Magnesium — Severe deficiency (<0.50 mmol/L) causes secondary hypocalcemia and hypokalemia that will not correct until magnesium is repleted first [1].

Zinc — Chronic zinc >40 mg/day without copper causes copper deficiency: anemia, neutropenia, myeloneuropathy [1].

Maca 🇺🇸 🇰🇷 🇪🇺 — ood. Dietary supplement [1]. || European Union :: Novel food ingredient [1]. || South Korea :: Dietary supplement. || Ma

Cinnamon 🇪🇺 — Coumarin TDI 0.1 mg/kg BW/day. Cassia type exceeds limits at typical supplement doses.

3 Safety cross-reference

Vitamin A — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Teratogenic at high doses

⚠ Hepatotoxic with chronic excess

Vitamin C — Generally Safe

⚠ GI distress at high doses

⚠ Kidney stones risk >1g/day

Vitamin D — Use with Caution

⚠ Hypercalcemia at >10,000 IU/day

⚠ Vascular calcification risk

Vitamin E — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Increased bleeding risk

⚠ All-cause mortality at >400 IU/day

Vitamin K — Limited Evidence

⚠ Critical interaction with warfarin

Thiamin — Use with Caution

⚠ Very low toxicity

Riboflavin — Generally Safe

⚠ Harmless yellow urine

Niacin — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Flushing at >50 mg

⚠ Hepatotoxicity at high doses

Vitamin B6 — Use with Caution

Folate — Conditionally Safe

⚠ May mask B12 deficiency

⚠ Colorectal cancer risk debated

Vitamin B12 — Use with Caution

Biotin — Generally Safe

⚠ Interferes with troponin and thyroid lab assays

Pantothenic Acid — Limited Evidence

⚠ Diarrhea at very high doses

Calcium — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Cardiovascular risk debated >1,000 mg/day

⚠ Kidney stones

Iron — Use with Caution

⚠ GI upset, constipation

⚠ Fatal toxicity in children

Phosphorus — Generally Safe

⚠ Excess impairs calcium absorption

Iodine — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Thyroid dysfunction at excess

⚠ Kelp: variable content

Magnesium — Use with Caution

⚠ Diarrhea (especially oxide)

⚠ Accumulates in renal impairment

Zinc — Use with Caution

⚠ Copper deficiency at >40 mg/day

⚠ Nausea, metallic taste

Selenium — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Selenosis >400 mcg

⚠ Diabetes risk at high doses

Copper — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Hepatotoxicity at high doses

Manganese — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Neurotoxicity with chronic excess

Chromium — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Hypoglycemia with diabetes meds

⚠ Rare renal/hepatic toxicity

Molybdenum — Generally Safe

⚠ Very low toxicity

Spirulina — Limited Evidence

⚠ Contamination risk: microcystins, heavy metals

⚠ Autoimmune stimulation

Chlorella — Generally Safe

⚠ Contamination risk

⚠ May affect warfarin (vitamin K content)

NAC — Limited Evidence

⚠ GI upset

⚠ Rare bronchospasm

Maca — Use with Caution

⚠ Goitrogenic

⚠ Hormonal effects

Rhodiola — Limited Evidence

⚠ Insomnia if taken late

⚠ MAOI-like activity

Cinnamon — Use with Caution

⚠ Cassia: high coumarin (hepatotoxic)

⚠ May lower glucose

Hawthorn — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Additive with digoxin

⚠ Hypotension

Astragalus — Generally Safe

⚠ Immunostimulatory

⚠ May lower blood glucose

Horny Goat Weed — Limited Evidence

⚠ Hormonal effects

⚠ May lower blood pressure

Saw Palmetto — Generally Safe

⚠ Anti-androgenic

⚠ May affect PSA

Stinging Nettle — Generally Safe

⚠ Diuretic effect

⚠ May lower blood glucose

Tribulus — Limited Evidence

⚠ Liver and kidney toxicity case reports

⚠ Hormonal claims poorly supported

Fenugreek — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Hypoglycemia

⚠ Maple syrup odor

Pine Bark Extract — Limited Evidence

⚠ Mild GI effects

⚠ May lower blood glucose slightly

Grape Seed Extract — Limited Evidence

⚠ Antiplatelet effect

⚠ May interact with anticoagulants

Sodium — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Hypertension

⚠ Fluid retention

Potassium — Conditionally Safe

⚠ Hyperkalemia risk

⚠ Dangerous with ACE inhibitors

Whey Protein — Generally Safe

⚠ Dairy allergy risk

⚠ GI bloating at high doses

L-Arginine — Limited Evidence

⚠ Hypotension

⚠ May worsen herpes outbreaks

L-Carnitine — Generally Safe

⚠ Fishy body odor

⚠ TMAO concern

Reishi — Limited Evidence

⚠ Hepatotoxicity (rare, powdered form)

⚠ Antiplatelet effect

Maitake — Limited Evidence

⚠ May lower blood glucose

⚠ May lower blood pressure

Vanadium — Limited Evidence

⚠ GI toxicity: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

⚠ Green tongue

Silicon — Generally Safe

⚠ Very low toxicity

4 Label claims

• Nutrient

• All Other

• Structure/Function

5 Data source

DSLD ID63229

Full labelView at NIH DSLD →

SourceOffice of Dietary Supplements, NIH

Market statusOn market

Entry date2016-08-24

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7 Cite this page

Vancouver

Pkhakadze G. Men's Formula — product analysis [Internet]. Tbilisi: Public Health Institute of Georgia; 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 27]. Available from: https://academy.gmj.ge/products/dsld-63229/

CC BY 4.0. Product data from NIH DSLD; safety analysis by SupplementIndex.

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PHIG · Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD

Product data sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). Safety cross-referencing by SupplementIndex. This analysis is for informational purposes only. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
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