Active without Iron
GNC Women's Ultra Mega
Overview
This multivitamin provides a wide array of vitamins and minerals, many at high doses, along with some additional compounds marketed for their antioxidant and general health benefits. While many of the vitamins and minerals are at levels exceeding the daily value the effectiveness of this product is not clear since it contains many compounds at low doses for which there is limited or no evidence of benefit. While many key vitamins and minerals are included the dosages of other ingredients included at lower doses are likely too low to have an impact.
The Good
Provides a comprehensive blend of essential vitamins and minerals.
Includes some antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
May help individuals with deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals.
The Bad
High doses of several B vitamins, may be unnecessary for those with a balanced diet.
Some ingredients have limited long-term safety data.
Potential for interactions with certain medications.
Is it for you?
Best For: Adult women, individuals seeking a comprehensive multivitamin without iron, those with iron sensitivities
Skip If: You require iron supplementation, are pregnant or nursing without consulting a doctor, or have known allergies to ingredients.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
5000 IUVitamin C
200 mgVitamin D
1600 IUVitamin E
30 IUVitamin K
80 mcgThiamine
50 mgRiboflavin
50 mgNiacin
50 mgVitamin B6
50 mgFolic Acid
400 mcgVitamin B12
50 mcgBiotin
300 mcgPantothenic Acid
50 mgCalcium
500 mgIodine
150 mcgMagnesium
100 mgZinc
25 mgSelenium
200 mcgCopper
2 mgManganese
2 mgChromium
120 mcgMolybdenum
75 mcgAlpha-Lipoic Acid
25 mgLycopene
1 mgTurmeric Root Extract
500 mcgZeaxanthin
400 mcgAstaxanthin
50 mcgBeta-Cryptoxanthin
10 mcgCholine
10 mgBetaine
10 mgInositol
10 mgBoron
2 mgVanadium
10 mcgMsm
12 mgSilica
4 mgHyaluronic Acid
2 mgHow to Use
Take two caplets daily with food. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Daily
Morning
With food
Who Should Use This
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