NOW Foods Special Two
vs
Metagenics MethylCare
Supplement Comparison
- Zinc: NOW Foods Special Two has 10× more
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Metagenics MethylCare has 10× more
- Vitamin B9 (Folate): Metagenics MethylCare has 96% more
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- Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
- Nutrient forms as listed on the label
- 66 nutrients compared
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Frequently asked questions
Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Special Two have?
- Vitamin A appears as Beta Carotene
- Vitamin C appears as Calcium Carbonate and Ascorbate
- Vitamin D appears as Ergocalciferol (D2)
- Vitamin E appears as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
- Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Cyanocobalamin
- Vitamin B7 (Biotin) appears as D-Biotin
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate
- Choline appears as Choline Bitartrate
- PABA
- Calcium appears as Calcium Carbonate and Ascorbate
- Iron appears as Ferrochel Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate (Albion)
- Iodine appears as Potassium Iodide
- Magnesium appears as Magnesium Oxide
- Zinc appears as Zinc Picolinate
- Selenium appears as L-Selenomethionine
- Copper appears as TRAACS Copper Bisglycinate (Albion)
- Manganese appears as TRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate (Albion)
- Chromium appears as Chromium Picolinate
- Molybdenum appears as Sodium Molybdate
- Potassium appears as Potassium Chloride
- Lutein appears as FloraGLO Lutein from Marigold Flowers Extract
- Lycopene
- Inositol
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Papain
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Rutin
- Bromelain
- Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
- Green Tea
- Alfalfa
- Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Microalgae
- Chlorella
- Alfalfa Juice Concentrate
- Rose Hip Powder
Which active ingredients does Metagenics MethylCare have?
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
- Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
- Zinc appears as Zinc Citrate
- Manganese appears as Manganese Citrate
- Molybdenum appears as Molybdenum Glycinate
- Betaine Hydrochloride
- N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)
Which categories do NOW Foods Special Two and Metagenics MethylCare belong to?
- Digestive Support
- Multivitamin
- Single Mineral
- Methylation Formula
What health concerns do NOW Foods Special Two and Metagenics MethylCare address?
- Antioxidant Support
- Digestive Support
- Energy & Metabolism
- General Health
- Liver & Detox Support
- Methylation Support
Which product has a higher amount of Zinc per serving?
- NOW Foods Special Two has the highest total amount of Zinc: 15 mg per serving
Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) per serving?
- Metagenics MethylCare has the highest total amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 1000 mcg per serving
Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate) per serving?
- Metagenics MethylCare has the highest total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate): 1330 mcg DFE per serving
How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?
- Serving size:
- NOW Foods Special Two: 4 capsules
- Metagenics MethylCare: 2 capsules
How does NOW Foods Special Two compare to Recommended Dietary Allowance, Adequate Intake and Tolerable Upper Intake Level?
- Vitamin A
- This supplement has 3000 mcg RAE
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 900 mcg RAE
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mcg RAE
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 3000 mcg RAE
- Vitamin C
- This supplement has 500 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
- Vitamin D
- This supplement has 400 IU
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
- Vitamin E
- This supplement has 134 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 15 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 15 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mg
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
- This supplement has 50 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.2 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- This supplement has 50 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
How does Metagenics MethylCare compare to Recommended Dietary Allowance, Adequate Intake and Tolerable Upper Intake Level?
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- This supplement has 1.6 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- This supplement has 25 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.3 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mg
- Vitamin B9 (Folate)
- This supplement has 1330 mcg DFE
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 400 mcg DFE
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 400 mcg DFE
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mcg DFE
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
- This supplement has 1000 mcg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
- Zinc
- This supplement has 1.5 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 11 mg
- Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 8 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 40 mg
- Manganese
- This supplement has 0.4 mg
- Adequate Intake in men: 2.3 mg
- Adequate Intake in women: 1.8 mg
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 11 mg
Last updated: February 2, 2026