Pure Food Men's 50+ Multivitamin & Mineral
Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea
Overview
This multivitamin provides a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals. While some essential nutrients are well-dosed, several botanicals are part of proprietary blends, making it difficult to determine if they are present in effective amounts. Crucially, some vitamins and minerals are either excessively dosed to potentially unsafe levels, or significantly underdosed, diminishing overall effectiveness and raising safety concerns.
The Good
Provides a comprehensive range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Includes many vitamins (C, D3, E, B vitamins) at or above daily recommended values.
Contains added botanicals, carotenoids, and whole food extracts for broader nutritional support, although their specific amounts are not disclosed.
The Bad
Vitamin A is excessively dosed (6000 mcg), exceeding the safe upper limit (3000 mcg) which can lead to serious adverse effects including bone problems, certain cancers, and birth defects.
Vitamin B12 (400 mcg) is excessively dosed potentially increasing the risk of certain cancers in specific groups, especially smokers.
Manganese (5 mg) is excessively dosed, potentially leading to manganese toxicity and neurological issues.
Is it for you?
Best For: Men aged 50 and older, individuals seeking whole food-based nutrients, those looking for general health support
Skip If: You have specific allergies to listed ingredients, or are on medications that interact with certain vitamins/minerals without consulting a doctor.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
6000 mcgVitamin C
165 mgVitamin D3
25 mcgVitamin E
20 mgVitamin K2
80 mcgThiamin
6.7 mgRiboflavin
2.5 mgNiacin
25 mgVitamin B6
2.5 mgFolate
1360 mcgFolic Acid
800 mcgVitamin B12
400 mcgPantothenic Acid
10 mgCalcium
25 mgIodine
150 mcgMagnesium
25 mgZinc
25 mgSelenium
100 mcgCopper
2 mgManganese
5 mgChromium
400 mcgLutein
2 mgLycopene
2 mgBoron
1.5 mgNatural Mixed Carotenoids
350 mcgHow to Use
Take the recommended dosage daily with a meal to enhance absorption and reduce potential stomach upset.
Daily
Morning
With food
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