Whole Food Women's 50+ Multivitamin
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Overview
The supplement provides many essential vitamins and minerals at or above daily recommended values, utilizing some bioavailable forms. However, the efficacy of the extensive proprietary blends (Cultured Vegetable, Fruit, Women's Herbal, Sprout, Spice, and Essential Glyconutrient Blends) is difficult to assess due to undisclosed individual ingredient quantities within these blends. While individual components like mushrooms (Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake) and Astaxanthin have research-backed benefits, their specific dosages and overall contribution within these blends are unknown, potentially leading to underdosing for therapeutic effects.
The Good
Comprehensive Blend of Vitamins and Minerals: Provides a wide array of essential nutrients, compensating for potential dietary gaps.
Targeted for Women 50+: Formulation addresses specific needs such as bone health (Vitamin D, K, Calcium) and energy metabolism.
Bioavailable Forms of some Nutrients: Ingredients like Folate (as methylfolate in the detailed research but listed as Folate and Folic Acid on label) and Magnesium (as glycinate in detailed research, but label lists as generic Magnesium) suggest an intent for better absorption.
The Bad
Proprietary Blends with Undisclosed Dosages: The "Cultured Vegetable Blend," "Cultured Fruit Blend," "Cultured Women'S Herbal Blend," "Cultured Sprout Blend," "Cultured Spice Blend," and "Essential Glyconutrient Blend" do not specify individual ingredient amounts, making efficacy and safety difficult to verify.
Underdosed Key Minerals: Calcium (1% DV) and Magnesium (2% DV) are present at insignificant levels, failing to meet recommended intakes for older women.
High Vitamin A Dosage: 3000 mcg (333% DV) of Vitamin A is high and can approach the tolerable upper intake level (3000 mcg for adults) if significant dietary sources are also consumed, potentially increasing the risk of toxicity, especially preformed Vitamin A.
Is it for you?
Best For: Women over 50 seeking a comprehensive multivitamin with whole food and organic ingredients.
Skip If: You have known allergies to soy or peanuts, or if you are sensitive to iron-containing products.
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 mgCultured Fruit Blend
70 mgAstaxanthin
2 mgHow to Use
Take daily, likely 1-2 capsules, preferably with a meal for optimal absorption.
Daily
Morning
With food
Who Should Use This
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