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Best Multivitamin Picks

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Here is a list of the best multivitamins to consider buying.

Pre-menopausal women
Kirkland Premium Herbs
Rite Aid Whole Source
Theragran-M Premier
Walgreens Ultra Choice, or Ultra Choice Adult

50+ Multi Picks
Theragran-M
Walgreens Ultra Choice Mature
Natura Made for Him/Her
Kroger Thera Plus
AARP Maturity Formula
Eckerd Theraputic
Walmart’s Equate 50+

Men Under 50
Kroger Thera Plus
Eckerd Therapeutic
Nutrilite Daily
Theragran-M
Walgreens Ultra Choice Mature
Shaklee Vita-Lea without Iron
Nature Made For Her 50+ (Yup, this is not a typo)

Now you can be a consumer powered by knowledge! Shop Smart!

Check Your Multivitamin Label

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Go get your multivitamin bottle and check to make sure the following vitamins and minerals are present, and within the desired amounts I list below.

 1. Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-12, C, D, E, and Folic Acid - All should say 100% of the DV (Daily Value)

 Make Sure The Following Have NO MORE Than Listed Below

Iron - 18 mg

Magnesium - 350 mg

Phosphorus - 350 mg

Vitamin B-6 - 100 mg

Vitamin A acetate or palmitate (Retinol) - 4,000 IU

Vitamin E - 100 IU

Zinc - 23 mg

Make Sure Your Multi Has AT LEAST The Following Concentrations Listed Below:

Chromium - 35 mcg

Copper - 0.9 mg

Magnesium - 100 mg

Selenium - 50 mcg

Zinc - 11 mcg

Special Population Considerations

Men Under 50

No More Than 10 mg of Iron

At least 25 mcg of Vitamin K

Premenopausal Women

18 mg of Iron

At Least 10 mcg of Vitamin K

50+ (Men and Women)

No More Than 10 mg of Iron

At Least 10 mcg of Vitamin K

At Least 12 mcg of Vitamin B-12

There you have it! I hope this helps. Double check your multi’s to make sure you are following these guidelines.

Best Regards,

Jim

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