Vitamins & Minerals, Multiple provides 100 percent or more of the Daily Value of 16 essential vitamins and minerals in a time-release formula. In addition, the proportions of vitamins and minerals complement each other and are combined in a unique base of nutrients. It contains no sugar, starch, artificial colorings or flavorings. Each vitamin potency is higher than the label states to provide the label potency claimed for as long as two years after manufacture.