Optimal Multivitamin Plus
Seeking Health
Overview
Optimal Multivitamin Plus offers a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and specialized blends. While many individual ingredients are backed by research for their benefits, the effectiveness of the proprietary blends is difficult to assess due to undisclosed individual dosages, and some vitamins and minerals might not be at optimal levels in the suggested serving.
The Good
Comprehensive Nutrient Profile: Provides a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Bioavailable Forms: Includes some well-absorbed forms of nutrients.
Targeted Blends: Formulation includes specific blends for cognition, liver support, and vision.
The Bad
Proprietary Blend Opacity: Exact dosages of individual ingredients within the 'Proprietary Cognition Blend,' 'Amino Acid Blend,' 'Fruit and Vegetable Blend,' and 'Antioxidant Blend' are not disclosed, making efficacy assessment difficult.
Potential Underdosing in Blends: Some beneficial ingredients within proprietary blends may be present in sub-optimal amounts to achieve significant effects.
High Number of Capsules Per Serving: The suggested dose of 8 capsules daily can be inconvenient for some users.
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals seeking broad nutritional support, cognitive enhancement, and liver/vision health.
Skip If: You are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition without consulting a healthcare provider.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
1500 mcg RAEVitamin A
750 mcg RAEVitamin C
250 mgVitamin C
125 mgVitamin D3
2.5 mcgVitamin D3
5 mcgVitamin E
134 mgVitamin E
67 mgVitamin K2
50 mcgVitamin K2
25 mcgThiamine
10 mgThiamine
5 mgRiboflavin
20 mgRiboflavin
10 mgNiacin
50 mgNiacin
25 mgVitamin B6
25 mgVitamin B6
12.5 mgFolate
400 mcg DFEFolate
200 mcg DFEVitamin B12
150 mcgVitamin B12
75 mcgBiotin
500 mcgBiotin
250 mcgPantothenic Acid
200 mgPantothenic Acid
100 mgCholine
25 mgCholine
12.5 mgCalcium
100 mgCalcium
50 mgIodine
250 mcgIodine
125 mcgMagnesium
200 mgMagnesium
100 mgZinc
20 mgZinc
10 mgSelenium
200 mcgSelenium
100 mcgCopper
1 mgCopper
0.5 mgManganese
4 mgManganese
2 mgChromium
200 mcgChromium
100 mcgMolybdenum
150 mcgMolybdenum
75 mcgPotassium
99 mgPotassium
49.5 mgBenfotiamine
10 mgBenfotiamine
5 mgMixed Tocopherols
2.88 mgMixed Tocopherols
1.44 mgHorsetail
100 mcgHorsetail
50 mcgHow to Use
Typically taken with meals, follow label directions for serving size.
Daily
Morning or throughout the day
With food
Who Should Use This
Best For:
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