Women's Formula
Trader Joe's
Overview
This women's formula provides a comprehensive range of essential vitamins and minerals. While many B vitamins, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, and Zinc are adequately or highly dosed to address common deficiencies and support general health, the product falls short on key female-specific nutrients like Vitamin D3 and Calcium, which are significantly underdosed. The inclusion of a proprietary blend further hinders a full efficacy assessment, as the amounts of potentially beneficial ingredients within it are undisclosed, making it impossible to confirm clinical effectiveness. Some ingredients like Ribonucleic Acid and Papain also lack robust human clinical evidence for their supplemental benefits.
The Good
Comprehensive Multivitamin/Mineral Support: Provides a broad spectrum of essential vitamins (A, C, D3, E, B vitamins) and minerals (Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese) important for overall health.
High Potency B Vitamins: Many B vitamins are present at high percentages of Daily Value, which can effectively support energy metabolism, nerve function, and red blood cell formation, especially for those with inadequate dietary intake.
Folic Acid at 100% DV: Provides an adequate dose of Folic Acid, crucial for women of childbearing age for the prevention of neural tube defects.
The Bad
High doses of certain B vitamins (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid) could lead to various adverse effects if not truly deficient.
High dose of Vitamin A (10,000 IU) exceeds the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) for adults, and can cause serious side effects, including liver toxicity, bone problems, and in severe cases, coma and death especially if consuming other Vitamin A sources.
Vitamin D3 dose (200 IU) is very low and unlikely to significantly improve vitamin D status or provide substantial benefits for bone health or immunity.
Is it for you?
Best For: Women seeking general health support, individuals interested in probiotic benefits
Skip If: You have specific allergies to common supplement ingredients or are pregnant/nursing without consulting a doctor
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
10000 IUVitamin C
120 mgVitamin D3
200 IUVitamin E
30 IUThiamine
10 mgRiboflavin
10 mgNiacin
50 mgVitamin B6
10 mgFolic Acid
400 mcgVitamin B12
18 mcgBiotin
400 mcgPantothenic Acid
30 mgCalcium
600 mgIron
6 mgPhosphorus
100 mgIodine
225 mcgMagnesium
150 mgZinc
15 mgSelenium
25 mcgManganese
10 mgProprietary Blend
730 mgHow to Use
Typically taken once daily with water, preferably with a meal for optimal absorption.
Daily
Anytime
With food
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