Women's Multivitamin
Bodybuilding.com Foundation Series
Overview
The Bodybuilding.com Foundation Series Women's Multivitamin offers a comprehensive blend of essential vitamins and minerals, many at or above daily recommended values, which should effectively address common nutritional gaps. However, the efficacy of some added botanical extracts is questionable due to potentially low dosing and limited human research specifically at these levels.
The Good
Comprehensive Essential Micronutrient Support: Provides a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals crucial for women's general health.
High Doses of B-Vitamins: Generous amounts of B-vitamins (Thiamine, Riboflavin, B6, B12) support energy metabolism and nerve function.
Supports Bone Health: Contains Vitamin D and Calcium, important for maintaining bone density.
The Bad
California Proposition 65 Warning: The presence of this warning raises significant health concerns that require further investigation by consumers.
Suboptimal Doses of Botanicals: Several botanical extracts, such as Garcinia Cambogia, Uva-Ursi, Butcher's Broom, and Ipriflavone, are present at doses unlikely to provide significant therapeutic effects based on current research.
Potential for Drug Interactions: Several ingredients (Vitamin K, Dong Quai, Chaste Berry, Calcium) can interact with common medications, necessitating medical consultation.
Is it for you?
Best For: Women seeking general nutritional support, active individuals, those looking to fill dietary gaps
Skip If: You are pregnant, nursing, or have pre-existing medical conditions without consulting a healthcare provider; if you are taking medications that may interact with multivitamins.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
5000 IUVitamin C
250 mgVitamin D
1000 IUVitamin E
100 IUVitamin K
80 mcgThiamine
20 mgRiboflavin
20 mgNiacin
20 mgVitamin B6
20 mgFolate
600 mcgVitamin B12
100 mcgBiotin
300 mcgPantothenic Acid
20 mcgCalcium
350 mgIron
18 mgIodine
150 mcgMagnesium
175 mgZinc
15 mgSelenium
70 mcgCopper
2 mgManganese
2 mgChromium
120 mcgMolybdenum
75 mcgHorsechestnut
50 mgAlpha-Lipoic Acid
50 mgButcher'S Broom
15 mgIpriflavone
10 mgGrape Seed Extract
10 mgIsoflavones
2 mgLycopene
250 mcgLutein
250 mcgZeaxanthin
50 mcgHow to Use
Typically, take one serving daily with a meal to enhance absorption and reduce potential stomach upset.
Daily
Morning
With food
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