Multivitamin? Is there good, better,best?

[Wizbang]

So I recently realized with a comment from my PCP that while I take supplements I do not take a multivitamin. He advised me it wouldn't be a bad idea so I wanted to see what brands people liked, if anything in particular mattered more in terms of multis, is there a good better best (besides spending more = more better!) or just pick one and go?

Thanks!

 

[eryximachus]

I order direct from Thorne. I've read too many stories of counterfeit stuff on Amazon.

 

[Eddie.]

I'm using "one per day" from Life Extension which is pretty decent and easy to find through iHerb. I've used Adam from now foods, one from Carlson's and couple years with Optimen from Optimum Nutrition. I just go with whatever i can get my hands to, it's affordable and from a reputable brand. Thorne like the other guy mentioned is probably the best supplement company but you need to take a loan if you plan relying on their supplements. It's too much for my budget.

 

[RaddishPork]

I order direct from Thorne. I've read too many stories of counterfeit stuff on Amazon.

Wise choice. Nearly 60% of supplements are mislabeled whether it's the ingredients or dosages. Since it's not an FDA tested / regulated industry, companies can and will sell you capsules full of whatever powder they want and have no reason to stop until they get caught and sued for it.

To answer the original question - yes. Multivitamin is gonna be beneficial to everyone alive. Even with a well balanced diet, our food is deprived of nutrients from the way its grown, the hormones, the shipping, freezing, storage, etc.

 

[Ghoul]

How old are you? That's a factor. Nutrient needs change over time for reasons including changes in the ability to absorb certain substances.

 

[Wizbang]

How old are you? That's a factor.

40s not ready for those silvers.

 

[Ghoul]

40s not ready for those silvers.

I've tried many over the years, and been satisfied with these for almost a decade now. You can "feel" it like a very mild stimulant. Because of their high profile, GNC is reasonably reliable vs some lesser brands.

I think this 2 tab a day multi strikes a reasonable balance between insufficient single tab "grocery store" multis, and gonzo $3/day 6 tablet combos.

Amazon.com

One tip. These are available at Sam's club in store or internet for $19 (on frequent sale) for 180 tabs (90 day supply), much less than the $35+ charged elsewhere. If you're not a member, the saving on four of these a year pays for it.

Let us know you're not a robot - Sam's Club

www.samsclub.com

 

[buck]

I have used Life Extension for some time now.

 

[BigDadd7]

Costco gummy multi

 

[patriot-piper]

My daily driver for the past few years has been Pure Encapsulations Men’s O.N.E.

Love the one capsule a day and has most everything I’m looking for at proper dosages.

 

[oldie59]

One per day from Life Extension.

 

[Avies48]

So I recently realized with a comment from my PCP that while I take supplements I do not take a multivitamin. He advised me it wouldn't be a bad idea so I wanted to see what brands people liked, if anything in particular mattered more in terms of multis, is there a good better best (besides spending more = more better!) or just pick one and go?

Thanks!

Man wiz ur everywhere…

If ur getting in the appropriate nutrients why add a multi? Just to make ur kidneys work harder to piss it all out??

I liked 1st phorm multi packs, or even the 1st phorm capsules, and also once a day mens vitamin… have taken all those plus right now i was recently taking Now Sports mens active sport multi

That vitamin is loaded and cheap af… usually find it on one of the nutrition sites for 10-19 per bottle and buy it up when on sale…

 

[Wizbang]

Man wiz ur everywhere…

I am going to take it as a compliment

 

[Avies48]

Consumer labs reports… let me find it, as i paid for a year of that site:

Multis:

 

[Wizbang]

Consumer labs reports… let me find it, as i paid for a year of that site:

Multis:

Wow thanks a ton! Going to jump in on the reading!

 

[HKOX]

I just took my Sentry. I take additional vitamins/minerals individually, but I've been slacking on that for a couple of months now.

 

[Avies48]

Wow thanks a ton! Going to jump in on the reading!

Now Mens Active Sports Multi on sale at AllStarHealth.com

Mens Active Sports Multi information including description from Now, supplement facts, and suggested use. Order online for quick delivery at the best prices.

www.allstarhealth.com

I buy these and i think they are pretty awesome helped keep my test levels up as well… its the only thing ive added once i went off test 10 yrs ago

 

[DoubleDeez]

Multivitamins are generally a scam — underdosed on the things that matter most, and can have unnecessarily high (harmful) doses of other vitamins. I try to look at my diet and figure out the things I am for sure lacking in, and supplement those things individually. I don’t like the “one size fits all” approach to medicine that is prevalent in this world, as our deficiencies/needs can vary so greatly. These things should be looked at on an individual basis imho.

 

[DoubleDeez]

Best multivitamins are beef liver and eggs

 

[sionnach]

Order a vitamin panel and see exactly what you're short on. Most people who care about their diet are fine already. Even the average American eating garbage is only short on D and C. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a vitamin merchant.