A spread of vitamins in one serving, here in liposomal form.
Why it’s used: Helps fill everyday gaps in the diet; each vitamin is listed with its amount on the label.
A multivitamin brings a spread of vitamins, and sometimes minerals, together in one serving. Each nutrient has its own role in the body, and a multivitamin is a convenient way to help fill everyday gaps when your diet is not as varied as you would like. It works alongside food rather than replacing it.
Labels list each vitamin with its amount and, usually, the percentage of the nutrient reference value (NRV) it provides. It is worth looking at the forms used, such as vitamin D3, methylcobalamin or folic acid, and checking whether vitamin A is supplied as retinol or as beta-carotene, because that affects who the product suits.
Some multivitamins are liposomal, which means the vitamins are enclosed in tiny phospholipid spheres called liposomes. Whatever the format, the key habit is to add up what you get from all your supplements and fortified foods, so that no single nutrient goes above the levels considered safe. Taking several products at once is the most common way people end up with more than they need.
3 findings behind this ingredient. Hover a card for the detail and the source.
Results from 573 adults aged 60 and over in the COSMOS clinic subcohort plus a meta-analysis of 3 COSMOS cognitive substudies. Daily multivitamin-mineral use gave a more favourable 2-year change in episodic memory, and pooled data showed benefits for global cognition and memory.
Eight-week double-blind placebo-controlled trial in 80 adults aged 50–87 taking a multivitamin-mineral at about 100% of daily values. Plasma vitamins D, E, B6, folate, B12 and C rose versus placebo, and suboptimal levels of vitamins E and B12 fell.
Double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial in healthy adults aged 55 and over taking a multivitamin-mineral or placebo daily for 12 weeks. Vitamin C and zinc status and self-rated health improved, while immune function measures and vitamin D did not change.
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Most people can get the vitamins they need from a varied, balanced diet. A multivitamin can help cover everyday gaps, for example if your diet is limited. It works alongside food rather than replacing it, and UK advice on vitamin D in winter applies to everyone.
Often yes, but add up the totals. Taking several products can push some nutrients, such as vitamin A, zinc, niacin and folic acid, above safe upper levels. Check each label and compare the combined amounts with NHS guidance.
A liposomal multivitamin is one where the vitamins are enclosed in tiny phospholipid spheres called liposomes. The vitamins and their roles are the same as in any multivitamin, and the same NHS guidance on upper amounts applies to everything it contains.
Videos from doctors, research scientists and registered dietitians, for general education. They are independent of Nutra Formulations, do not refer to our products and are not medical advice for you.
Multivitamins Are No Longer "Expensive Urine"
Dr Brad Stanfield, GP (MBChB) · Dr Brad Stanfield on YouTube
Essential Guide to Multivitamins: Do You Really Need Them?
Holly T. Baxter, Accredited Practising Dietitian · Holly T Baxter on YouTube
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