Check Your Multivitamin Label
Fitness Nutrition, Health And Wellness April 28th. 2006, 4:01amGo 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