Whole Food Men's 50+ Multivitamin
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Overview
The Whole Food Men's 50+ Multivitamin provides a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals designed to meet the nutritional needs of older men. While many ingredients are included at levels exceeding 100% of the Daily Value, the actual benefits may be limited by the relatively low doses of minerals like calcium and magnesium, and the uncertain efficacy of the proprietary blends.
The Good
Comprehensive Vitamin Profile: Offers a wide array of essential vitamins, many exceeding 100% of the Daily Value.
Includes Trace Minerals: Provides essential trace minerals like zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum.
Beneficial B-Vitamin Complex: Delivers a range of B-vitamins that offer a wide array of benefits.
The Bad
Low Doses of Key Minerals: Contains insufficient amounts of calcium and magnesium to provide significant benefits.
Limited Clinical Evidence for Proprietary Blends: The efficacy of the 'Cultured' and 'Men's Herbal' blends is not well-substantiated by independent research.
Potential Interactions with Medications: Multiple vitamins and minerals can cause interactions with prescriptions.
Is it for you?
Best For: Men aged 50 and above seeking general nutritional support from whole food sources.
Skip If: You have specific dietary restrictions or are taking medications that may interact with common multivitamin ingredients without consulting a healthcare provider.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
3000 mcgVitamin C
70 mgVitamin D
10 mcgVitamin E
25 mgVitamin K
80 mcgVitamin B1
1.5 mgVitamin B2
1.7 mgNiacin
20 mgVitamin B6
2 mgFolate
1360 mcg DFEFolic Acid
800 mcgVitamin B12
12 mcgBiotin
300 mcgPantothenic Acid
10 mgCalcium
10 mgIron
3 mgIodine
150 mcgMagnesium
10 mgZinc
15 mgSelenium
70 mcgCopper
2 mgManganese
1 mgChromium
120 mcgMolybdenum
75 mcgPotassium
3 mgMen'S Herbal Blend
77 mgCultured Fruit Blend
70 mgCultured Herbal Blend
26.5 mgAstaxanthin
2 mgHow to Use
Typically, take one or more capsules daily with a meal, as directed on the product label.
Daily
Morning
With food
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