1st Phorm Micro Factor (Packets)
Six supplements in one daily packet: a multivitamin, an antioxidant blend, a probiotic, CoQ10, an essential fatty acid softgel and a fruit and vegetable blend. 30 packets per box.
Your note has it exactly right — this is a one-stop-shop product. The question is whether that suits you, and there is one detail that decides which version you should buy.
⚠ Packets contain omega-3. The powder does not.
This is the single most important thing to know, and it is easy to miss because the two products share a name.
Micro Factor Packets include a softgel with an essential fatty acid blend containing omega-3s from fish. Micro Factor Powder contains no omega-3 at all — it substitutes a blend of powdered fats including CLA, coconut and olive oil, because fish oil cannot be practically delivered in a drink powder.
If omega-3 is part of why you want this product, buy the packets. If you already take a separate fish oil like Full-Mega, the powder may suit you better and avoids doubling up.
That is the entire practical difference between the two, and no listing states it clearly enough.
What is in a packet
- Multivitamin — the essential vitamins and minerals, in a capsule
- Antioxidant blend — including green tea extract at 250mg, standardised to 95% polyphenols and 45% EGCG, plus spirulina
- Probiotic — 8 billion organisms across several strains
- CoQ10 — in a patented form
- Essential fatty acids — a softgel containing omega-3s from anchovy
- Fruit and vegetable blend — organic broccoli, a cereal grass blend and other whole food powders
The green tea standardisation is worth noting. 250mg at 45% EGCG is a real dose of the active catechin rather than a token amount of leaf powder — that is the kind of specification that separates a considered formula from a label full of names.
⚠ Allergens and cautions
- Contains fish (anchovies) and soy. The omega-3 softgel is fish-derived, which is exactly what people miss when buying a "multivitamin"
- PCB tested and guaranteed within Proposition 65 limits — a genuine quality marker for a fish oil
- Green tea extract at this concentration should be taken with food. Concentrated EGCG on an empty stomach has been associated with liver stress in rare cases, and 1st Phorm's own instruction is to take it with a meal
- If you take a blood thinner, note that omega-3 can affect bleeding time. Speak to your doctor
- Do not exceed two packets in 24 hours
The honest question: do you need all six?
We would rather you asked this than not.
Micro Factor makes sense if you are currently taking none of these, or taking two or three and finding the routine hard to keep up. One packet is genuinely easier than five bottles, and the components are well specified.
It makes less sense if you already take several of them separately, because you will duplicate. Specifically, check for overlap with:
- Full-Mega or any fish oil — the packet already contains omega-3
- A standalone probiotic — 8 billion CFU is already here
- Any multivitamin, including Men's or Women's Train Daily
- Opti-Greens 50 — the fruit and vegetable blend and probiotic overlap
And buying the components separately is usually cheaper, at around $2.33 per packet. What you pay the premium for is convenience and not having to think about it — which for a lot of people is worth it, and for others is not. That is a fair trade either way, and you should make it knowingly.
How to take it
- One packet daily with water, and with a meal. The meal matters — several fat-soluble vitamins and the omega-3 absorb far better with dietary fat, and the green tea extract is better tolerated with food.
- Any time of day. Consistency beats timing.
- Keep the box somewhere you will see it. The main failure mode with this category is forgetting.
- Never more than two packets in 24 hours.
Who this is for
- Anyone who wants their daily supplements handled without managing several bottles
- People who travel — a packet goes in a bag, five bottles do not
- Anyone currently taking nothing who wants sensible daily coverage in one purchase
- People who have abandoned supplement routines because of the complexity
- Anyone who wants omega-3 included rather than separate
Who this is not for
Anyone with a fish allergy. The omega-3 softgel is from anchovy.
Anyone already taking a fish oil, probiotic and multivitamin separately — you would be paying twice for the same nutrients.
Anyone who wants to control individual doses. A packet is fixed; separate products let you adjust.
Anyone on a blood thinner, without checking with their doctor first.
If you want the same coverage without omega-3 — because you already supplement it — Micro Factor Powder is the version to buy.
Stack it with: nothing that duplicates it. Check the overlap list above first.
Ordering 1st Phorm from us
1st Phorm does not permit direct online checkout through retailers, so this is not a standard add-to-cart product. It is stocked at our Langhorne PA store, or message us and we will send you a cart to check out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Micro Factor Packets and the Powder?
The packets contain a softgel with omega-3 fatty acids. The powder contains none — it uses a blend of powdered fats including CLA, coconut and olive oil instead. That is the main practical difference.
What is in each packet?
Six components: a multivitamin, an antioxidant blend, a probiotic at 8 billion organisms, CoQ10, an omega-3 softgel and a fruit and vegetable blend.
Does it contain allergens?
Yes — fish (anchovies) and soy. The fish comes from the omega-3 softgel, which surprises people buying it as a multivitamin.
Should I take it with food?
Yes. The fat-soluble vitamins and omega-3 absorb better with dietary fat, and the concentrated green tea extract is better tolerated with a meal.
Do I still need a separate multivitamin?
No. A multivitamin is one of the six components.
Is it cheaper than buying the components separately?
Usually not. You are paying for convenience and adherence rather than cost savings, which is a fair trade if a simpler routine is what keeps you consistent.
Can I take two packets?
No more than two in a 24-hour period, and one is the standard serving.
Is the fish oil tested?
Yes — PCB tested and guaranteed within Proposition 65 limits, which is a meaningful quality marker for any fish oil.