Multivitamin Ultra Mega without Iron
GNC Women's
Overview
The GNC Women's Multivitamin Ultra Mega offers a robust blend of essential vitamins and minerals, with many dosed at or above the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), providing a solid foundation for nutritional support. The inclusion of B vitamins at high percentages of DV is particularly good for energy metabolism. Key components like Vitamin D, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin C are adequately dosed to support immune function and bone health. However, the proprietary Fruit & Vegetable Blend, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, and other specialty ingredients may be underdosed based on typical research-backed amounts, potentially limiting their full intended benefits. While the blend provides a wide array of potentially beneficial compounds, the efficacy of these specific additions in the amounts provided is questionable for robust clinical effects.
The Good
Comprehensive blend of essential vitamins and minerals tailored for women.
High potency B-vitamins to support energy and metabolism.
Adequate levels of Vitamin D, C, Zinc, and Selenium for immune and bone health.
The Bad
Many specialty ingredients (e.g., Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid, Curcuwin, Astaxanthin, Grape Seed Extract, GABA, Lycopene) are present in very low, likely sub-therapeutic doses.
Proprietary Fruit & Vegetable Blend total amount (15 mg) is too low for individual components to exert significant health benefits.
Potential for temporary Niacin flush due to 50mg dose.
Is it for you?
Best For: Adult women, women who do not need supplemental iron, individuals seeking general nutritional support
Skip If: You have an iron deficiency, are pregnant or nursing without consulting a doctor, or have known allergies to ingredients.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
1500 mcgVitamin C
200 mgVitamin D
40 mcgVitamin E
20.1 mgVitamin K
80 mcgThiamine
50 mgRiboflavin
50 mgNiacin
50 mgVitamin B6
50 mgFolate
680 mcg DFEFolic Acid
400 mcgVitamin B12
50 mcgBiotin
300 mcgPantothenic Acid
50 mgCholine
10 mgCalcium
500 mgMagnesium
50 mgZinc
15 mgSelenium
200 mcgCopper
2 mgManganese
2 mgChromium
120 mcgMolybdenum
75 mcgAlpha-Lipoic Acid
25 mgInositol
10 mgSilica
4 mgBoron
2 mgLutemax Lutein
2 mgHyaluronic Acid
1 mgGaba
1 mgLycopene
1 mgZeaxanthin
400 mcgAstaxanthin
50 mcgVanadium
10 mcgBeta-Cryptoxanthin
10 mcgHow to Use
Take the recommended serving size daily with a meal.
Daily
Morning
With food
Who Should Use This
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