Choosing a Multi-Vitamin
Consumer Conscious
By Fitness and Freebies
It is best to take multiformula vitamins (multi-minerals and multivitamins) as a foundation if you are self-prescribing: there is the risk that taking high levels of single supplements can disturb your metabolism or increase the chances of toxicity. This is especially the case with vitamins A and D.
Recommended For Women
Our Active Women's Formula Multivitamin contains a specially formulated combination of adaptogenic herbs, vitamins and minerals to meet the unique nutritional needs of women, while balancing the hormone system, stimulating the immune system and enhancing energy levels.
Women have unique health needs. Instead of a generic version, you need a supplement designed with your specific needs in mind. Active Woman's Multi can meet all your body's needs.
Recommended For Men
Created especially for the rigorous physical and mental demands on today's man, plus prostate protection, this Active Man's Formula combines the most complete and effective men's daily formula with a powerful array of super foods, wellness herbs and a special herbal blend carefully formulated to support men's chemistry.
Men have unique health needs. Prostate issues will affect more than 50 percent of men during their lifetime.
Active Man's Formula contains herbs to support prostate health including Saw Palmetto, and Pygeum.
Lycopene has been associated with a reduced risk of certain prostate issues and cardiovascular disease.
What to Look For
Whichever you choose, do opt for the multiformulas that provide a broad range of nutrients per tablet/capsule. Always check the labels on multiformula products and aim for the following safe levels of vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin A 7,500 iu
- Vitamin B1, B2, B6 25-50 mg
- Vitamin B12: 50 mcg
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 50 mg
- Folic Acid: 400 mcg
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid): 50 mg
- Vitamin C: 100 mg
- Vitamin D: 200 iu
- Vitamin E: 50 iu
- Boron: 2mg
- Chromium: 50 mg
- Copper: 0.5 mg
- Iron: 0.5 mg
- Manganese: 0.5 mg
- Selenium: 50 mcg
- Zinc: 10 mg
Do not be swayed by price, and opt only for the cheapest. In the case of supplements the old adage "you get what you pay for" is very true. Prices generally reflect level of research, preparation and ultimately quality control invested in the product.
Never attempt to self-treat health problems with specific vitamin or mineral formulas without first gaining the advice of your family doctor or a qualified nutritionist.
Take care when reducing doses. If you are taking regular supplements, and have been doing so for some time, never abruptly stop taking them: gradually reduce your dose and allow your body to adjust gently.
