Men's +40 Multi
Whole Foods Market
Overview
The effectiveness of this multi is moderate. While it provides many essential vitamins and minerals at or above daily recommended values, several key ingredients are either in less bioavailable forms (e.g., Vitamin D2, Folic Acid instead of L-methylfolate) or at dosages far below what is typically studied for therapeutic effects. The various 'support blends' contain potentially beneficial botanicals, but their proprietary nature and very low total dosage (90mg for Prostate, 15mg for Stress/Energy, 10mg for Cardiovascular, 10mg for Digestive) make it unlikely they provide significant clinical benefits. For example, 90mg for a prostate blend including Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, and Nettle Extract is considerably underdosed compared to research-backed amounts for individual ingredients.
The Good
Comprehensive range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin B12 at a high dose may support energy and neurological function.
Contains Vitamin K2, beneficial for bone and cardiovascular health.
The Bad
Proprietary blends (Prostate, Stress/Energy, Cardiovascular, Digestive) are severely underdosed and unlikely to provide clinical benefits.
Uses Vitamin D2 instead of the more bioavailable and effective Vitamin D3.
Contains Folic Acid which can mask B12 deficiency, instead of the activated form (L-methylfolate).
Is it for you?
Best For: Men over 40, individuals seeking general nutritional support, those with dietary gaps
Skip If: You are under 40, have specific medical conditions, or are taking medications that may interact with certain vitamins/minerals.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
1500 mcgVitamin C
60 mgVitamin D2
25 mcgVitamin E
20.1 mgVitamin K2
80 mcgThiamine
2 mgRiboflavin
2 mgNiacin
13 mgVitamin B6
2.9 mgFolate
667 mcg DFEFolic Acid
400 mcgVitamin B12
8 mcgBiotin
200 mcgPantothenic Acid
7 mgCalcium
15 mgIodine
75 mcgZinc
10 mgSelenium
75 mcgCopper
1 mgManganese
1 mgChromium
60 mcgMolybdenum
10 mcgOrganic Turmeric
4 mgHow to Use
Take one or two tablets daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Daily
Morning
With food
Who Should Use This
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