Forward Plus
Forward Plus, licence 80033468: inactive licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- EPA/GLA Essentials, Forward Multi Nutrients, PhytoNutrient Essentials
- Licence holder
- Assured Natural Distribution Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80033468
- Status
- Inactive licence
- Licence date
- 6 July 2012
- Revision date
- 27 March 2023
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Chrome: up to 1,400 µg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 25 µg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Potassium: up to 700 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 80 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Calcium: up to 7,000 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 800 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Molybdène: up to 910 µg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 150 µg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Manganèse: up to 63 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 3.5 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Zinc: up to 210 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 15 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Magnésium: up to 3,500 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (14 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 300 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Calcium: up to 7,000 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. for adults (2,500 mg a day). Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
limite supérieure de sécurité (UL). EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Molybdène: up to 0.91 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSA for adults (0.6 mg a day). Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
limite supérieure de sécurité (UL). EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Manganèse: up to 63 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the niveau de sécurité from EFSA for adults (8 mg a day). Son dépassement ne permet pas, à lui seul, de caractériser un risque : l'EFSA n'a pas pu fixer de limite supérieure pour ce nutriment. Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
niveau de sécurité. EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Zinc: up to 210 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSA for adults (25 mg a day). Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
limite supérieure de sécurité (UL). EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Magnésium: up to 3,500 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSA for adults (250 mg a day). Pour ce nutriment, le repère de l'EFSA ne porte que sur les apports ajoutés (compléments, aliments enrichis), pas sur ce qu'apporte l'alimentation courante.
limite supérieure de sécurité (UL). EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Borago officinalis L.: Les préparations de cette plante sont autorisées s'il peut être démontré qu'elles ne dépassent pas 1 ppb d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Source : Polynicotinate de chrome (III) | 100.0 mcg | 1,400 µg |
| (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol Source : Lutéine(USP) | 500.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol Source : Tagetes erecta - Oléorésine (herbe en fleurs) | 500.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| Potassium Source : Aspartate de potassium | 50.0 mg | 700,000 µg |
| Riboflavine Source : Riboflavine | 25.0 mg | 350,000 µg |
| Calcium Source : Citrate de calcium | 500.0 mg | 7,000,000 µg |
| Calcium Source : Carbonate de calcium | 500.0 mg | 7,000,000 µg |
| Calcium Source : Calcium aspartate | 500.0 mg | 7,000,000 µg |
| Calcium Source : Ascorbate de calcium | 500.0 mg | 7,000,000 µg |
| Molybdène Source : Molybdate de sodium | 65.0 mcg | 910 µg |
| Myo-Inositol Source : Inositol | 20.0 mg | Not calculated |
| (+)-2,7,8-triméthyl-2-(4,8,12-triméthyltridécyl)-6-chromanol Source : gamma-Tocopherol | 30.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Manganèse Source : Gluconate de manganèse | 4.5 mg | 63,000 µg |
| Borago officinalis Source : Graine(s) | 130.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : Punica granatum, Fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : Vaccinium macrocarpon- fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : Vitis vinifera - Fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : Vaccinium myrtillus - Fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : Vaccinium corymbosum - Fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : rubus idaeus - fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Mélange de fruits Source : Fragaria vesca - Fruit | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine B12 Source : Cyanocobalamine | 75.0 mcg | 1,050 µg |
| Lycopène tout trans Source : Lycopène | 500.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| Lycopène tout trans Source : Solanum lycopersicum - fruit | 500.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| Zinc Source : Monométhionine de Zinc | 15.0 mg | 210,000 µg |
| Vitamine E Source : Succinate d'acide de d-alpha tocophéryle Potency : 150.0 UI | 100.0 mg AT | Not calculated |
| (bêta-hydroxyéthyl)triméthylammonium Source : Bitartrate de choline | 100.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Ascorbate de magnésium | 250.0 mg | 3,500,000 µg |
| Magnésium Source : Oxyde de magnésium | 250.0 mg | 3,500,000 µg |
| Magnésium Source : Aspartate de magnésium | 250.0 mg | 3,500,000 µg |
| Magnésium Source : Citrate de magnésium | 250.0 mg | 3,500,000 µg |
| Bêta-carotène tout trans Source : Bêta carotène | 4050.0 mcg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Tocophérols, Glycérine, Gélatine, huile d'olive, Dioxyde de silicium, Stéarate de magnésium, Tapioca, Palmitate d'ascorbyle, Huile de romarin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Huile essentielle de citron, Sucrose, Ethyl Vanillin, Eau purifiée, Huile de fève de soja
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 7.0 Capsule | 2.0 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant. Helps to form red blood cells. Helps normal growth and development. Helps in tissue formation. Helps to maintain eyesight, skin, membranes and immune function. Helps in the development and maintenance of night vision. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing. An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Helps to produce and repair connective tissue. Helps in the function of the thyroid gland. Helps to maintain proper muscle function. Helps to support liver function. Source of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA for the maintenance of good health. Helps support cognitive health and brain function.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80033468
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
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