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Multivitamin

Also known as: multivitamin and mineral complex

A combination supplement providing several vitamins, often with minerals or plant extracts, in one dose. It can help fill dietary gaps but does not replace a varied diet.

What it is used for

  • Covering gaps in restricted diets (vegan, low-calorie, older adults) – moderate evidence
  • Preventing chronic disease in well-nourished people – weak evidence, large trials mostly show no clear benefit

Forms and how they differ

tablets and capsules

most common; composition and doses vary widely, read the label

effervescent tablets

often only vitamin C, E and B vitamins; contain sodium

gummies

pleasant taste but usually sugar and fewer minerals

liposomal

heavily marketed; advantage over standard forms is not well established

targeted versions (men, women, 50+)

differ mainly in iron, folate, vitamin D and extracts

When to take it

Morning or midday with a meal containing some fat – fat-soluble vitamins absorb better and it is gentler on the stomach.

Pairs well with

A varied diet; separate vitamin D or omega-3 if needed, as multivitamins usually contain little of them.

Do not combine / separate

Do not stack with other supplements containing the same nutrients (vitamin A, D, iron, zinc, iodine) to avoid exceeding upper limits. Keep at least 4 hours from thyroid medication and some antibiotics.

Watch out for

Pregnant women should use only pregnancy-specific products (without high vitamin A). Smokers should avoid high-dose beta-carotene. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have kidney or liver disease or take any medicines.

Safety

Do not exceed the label dose. When combining supplements, add up each nutrient and compare it with the EFSA upper levels.

Practical tip

Check the amounts of vitamin D, B12, iodine and selenium, and avoid products where most of the formula is extracts in token amounts.

Products containing Multivitamin 27

Multivitaminchocolate chewableEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin liposomal vitamins + trace mineralsliposomal vitamins + trace mineralsEnergyImmunity
MultivitaminstandardEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin A-Z formulaA-Z formulaEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin daily formuladaily formulaEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin vitamins + zinc + iodinevitamins + zinc + iodineEnergyImmunity
MultivitaminliposomalEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminliposomal liquidEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B-complexvitamins A, C, D, E, K, B-complexEnergyImmunity
MultivitamincapsuleEnergyImmunity
MultivitaminchewableEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminmen's formulaEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminmen 40+EnergyImmunity
Multivitamin vitamins + minerals + ALA + CoQ10 + saw palmetto + ginsengvitamins + minerals + ALA + CoQ10 + saw palmetto + ginsengEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin men's formulamen's formulaEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin women's formulawomen's formulaEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminwomen 50+EnergyImmunity
MultivitamingummyEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminprenatal formulaEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminprenatal gummyEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin + MultimineralstandardEnergyImmunityElectrolytesBones
Multivitamin + MultimineralliquidEnergyImmunityElectrolytesBones
Multivitaminpowder sachetEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin vitamin C + E + B-complexvitamin C + E + B-complexEnergyImmunity
MultivitaminliquidEnergyImmunity
Multivitaminwhole-foodEnergyImmunity
Multivitamin veganveganEnergyImmunity
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence

Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.

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Important notice

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.