Carlson
141 products scored by Formulate's ingredient-level rubric. Brand grade reflects a weighted average across the full lineup.
Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026
How Carlson scored
Accurate labels, no proprietary blends hiding doses, consistent sourcing
Ingredient form, bioavailability, dose accuracy across the lineup
Published testing, ingredient origins, full disclosure
USP, NSF, Informed Sport, or comparable third-party testing coverage
New formulations, new forms, research-driven development
Component scores are derived from the product lineup, not from marketing materials. See the methodology page for how each component is computed.
What Carlson makes
- 38 Fish Oil & Omegas
- 20 Minerals
- 17 Multivitamins
- 14 Vitamin D
- 12 Amino Acids
- 7 B Vitamins
- 6 Vitamin K
- 6 Antioxidants
- 4 Vitamin C
- 4 Heart Health
- 3 Botanicals
- 2 Sleep Supplements
- 2 Energy
- 1 Nootropics
- 1 Hormones
- 1 Mood
- 1 Liver Support
- 1 Gut Health
- 1 Immune Support
Top-scoring products
All Carlson products (141)
- Vitamin K2 as MK-4 5 mgVitamin K85
- Vitamin K2 as MK-7 180 mcgVitamin K85
- Vitamin K2 as MK-7 90 mcgVitamin K85
- NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)Amino Acids84
- Acetyl L-CarnitineAmino Acids84
- Acetyl L-Carnitine PowderAmino Acids84
- MCT & Omega-3Fish Oil & Omegas84
- Super D3 + K2Vitamin D83
- Niacin 50 mgB Vitamins83
- Vitamin D3 + K2Vitamin D83
- Lutein & GreensAntioxidants82
- Vitamins A • D3 • K2Vitamin D81
- L-Lysine PowderAmino Acids81
- L-ArginineAmino Acids81
- Chelated ZincMinerals81
- Phosphatidyl SerineNootropics81
- L-LysineAmino Acids81
- LycopeneAntioxidants81
- Cal-600Minerals81
- MagnesiumMinerals80
- Plant-Based Super Daily D3 2,000 IU (50 mcg)Vitamin D80
- Super Daily D3 5,000 IU (125 mcg)Vitamin D80
- Vitamin D3 2,500 IU (62.5 mcg)Vitamin D80
- L-Arginine PowderAmino Acids80
- Super Daily D3 2,000 IU (50 mcg)Vitamin D80
- Magnesium GelsMinerals80
- Buffered Magnesium Glycinate 400 mgMinerals80
- Chelated Cal-MagMinerals80
- DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine)Amino Acids80
- K CompleteMultivitamins80
- Super Daily D3 4,000 IU (100 mcg)Vitamin D80
- Vitamin B-12B Vitamins80
- Super Daily D3 6,000 IU (150 mcg)Vitamin D80
- Vitamin D3 2,000 IU (50 mcg)Vitamin D80
- Vitamin C 1,000 mgVitamin C78
- Chelated CopperMinerals78
- Nutra-Support BoneMinerals77
- Moly-B (Molybdenum)Minerals77
- Chelated IronMinerals77
- LuteinAntioxidants77
- ACES + ZnMultivitamins77
- Active B ComplexB Vitamins76
- ACESMultivitamins76
- Right for the MaculaFish Oil & Omegas76
- Kid's Super Daily K2Vitamin K76
- Vitamin K2 as MK-7 45 mcgVitamin K76
- Super Daily K2Vitamin K76
- Melatonin GummiesSleep Supplements75
- Nutra-Support ProstateHormones75
- Chelated MineralsMinerals75
- Golden AloeBotanicals75
- Glycine PowderAmino Acids74
- Magnesium Soft ChewsMinerals74
- SeleniumMinerals74
- Calcium & Magnesium GelsMinerals74
- Super Omega-3 Gems, PescatarianFish Oil & Omegas74
- Super Omega-3 GemsFish Oil & Omegas74
- Smart Catch for TeensFish Oil & Omegas74
- Kid's Chewable DHAFish Oil & Omegas74
- Kid's Cod Liver OilFish Oil & Omegas74
- Glutathione BoosterAntioxidants74
- Zinc-EaseMinerals74
- Omega-3Fish Oil & Omegas73
- Melatonin Grab + Go PacksSleep Supplements73
- Super D3 GummiesVitamin D73
- L-Glutamine PowderAmino Acids73
- L-GlutamineAmino Acids73
- Maximum Omega 2000 Grab + Go PacksFish Oil & Omegas73
- Pro•RiteAmino Acids73
- Fish Oil QFish Oil & Omegas73
- Elite EPA GemsFish Oil & Omegas73
- Elite Omega-3 GemsFish Oil & Omegas73
- Mom's DHAFish Oil & Omegas73
- Elite DHAFish Oil & Omegas73
- ZincMinerals73
- Super Daily D3 1,000 IU (25 mcg)Vitamin D72
- Chelated ChromiumMinerals72
- Elite DHA GemsFish Oil & Omegas72
- Maximum Omega 2000Fish Oil & Omegas72
- Super 1 DailyMultivitamins72
- ACES + OmegaMultivitamins71
- CoQ10 200 mgHeart Health71
- CoQ10 100 mgHeart Health71
- Buffered Magnesium Glycinate 200 mgMinerals71
- Alpha Lipoic AcidAntioxidants71
- CoQ10 300 mgHeart Health71
- Cod Liver Oil Gems, Super 1,000 mgFish Oil & Omegas71
- 5-HTP EliteMood71
- Vitamin C GummiesVitamin C71
- Vegetarian Plant-Based DHAFish Oil & Omegas70
- Totally ZenMultivitamins70
- PrenatalMultivitamins70
- B ComplexB Vitamins69
- Vegetarian DHAFish Oil & Omegas69
- B-100 GelsB Vitamins69
- B-50 GelsB Vitamins69
- Super Beta CaroteneAntioxidants69
- Nutra-Support DiabetesMultivitamins69
- Super 2 DailyMultivitamins69
- EcoSmart DHAFish Oil & Omegas69
- Moistur-EyesMultivitamins69
- Grass-Fed Beef LiverLiver Support68
- Vegetarian Prenatal DHAFish Oil & Omegas68
- Mini MultiMultivitamins68
- Ribose PowderEnergy68
- Inflammation BalanceFish Oil & Omegas68
- Blood NutrientsMultivitamins68
- PotassiumMinerals68
- Ribose Grab + Go PacksEnergy68
- Omega-3 + D & KFish Oil & Omegas68
- Multi + Omega-3Multivitamins68
- Baby's Super Daily D3 400 IU (10 mcg)Vitamin D68
- B Compleet 50B Vitamins68
- Cardio CompleteMultivitamins68
- Omega Complete GemsFish Oil & Omegas68
- Tri-BMultivitamins67
- The Very Finest Fish Oil + D3Fish Oil & Omegas66
- The Very Finest Fish OilFish Oil & Omegas66
- Vitamin C Crystals, Non-GMOVitamin C66
- Black Elderberry GummiesBotanicals66
- Cod Liver Oil MinisFish Oil & Omegas66
- Super DHA GemsFish Oil & Omegas66
- Omega-3s with SPMsFish Oil & Omegas65
- Vitamin D3 GummiesVitamin D64
- Solar D Gems 6,000 IU (150 mcg)Multivitamins64
- Cod Liver Oil Grab + Go Packs, PouchFish Oil & Omegas64
- Cod Liver OilFish Oil & Omegas64
- Cod Liver Oil, Low Vitamin AFish Oil & Omegas64
- Solar D Gems 2,000 IU (50 mcg)Multivitamins64
- Chelated ManganeseMinerals63
- Natural Digestive EnzymesGut Health63
- CoQ10 50 mgHeart Health63
- Mom's DHA with CholineFish Oil & Omegas62
- Kid's Black Elderberry GummiesBotanicals62
- Kid's Vitamin C GummiesVitamin C62
- Baby's DHAFish Oil & Omegas62
- Cod Liver Oil GemsFish Oil & Omegas61
- Kid's The Very Finest Fish OilFish Oil & Omegas60
- The Very Finest Fish Oil Grab + Go Packs, PouchFish Oil & Omegas60
- Kid's Immune Boost GummiesImmune Support59
- MCT & Omega-3 LiquidFish Oil & Omegas58
Carlson: frequently asked questions
How does Formulate grade Carlson?
Formulate grades Carlson by aggregating the ingredient-level scores of all 141 Carlson products it has analyzed — weighing dose accuracy, ingredient form, transparency, and third-party testing. Carlson's overall brand grade is F (59/100). It is not a paid or sponsored ranking.
Is Carlson third-party tested?
Carlson scores 46/100 on third-party verification — meaning third-party testing coverage is limited across its lineup. Check individual product pages for which specific products are certified.
What is Carlson's best supplement?
Vitamin K2 as MK-4 5 mg is Carlson's highest-scoring product on Formulate at 85/100 (grade A-).
What does Carlson make?
Formulate has scored 141 Carlson products, including 38 Fish Oil & Omegas, 20 Minerals, 17 Multivitamins, 14 Vitamin D, and more.
About the grading
Every Carlson product above is scored on dose accuracy, ingredient form, certifications, transparency, and third-party testing. The brand grade aggregates those product scores — it isn't a marketing claim or a pay-for-play ranking. See the methodology page for the full rubric.