This multivitamin stands out for its form quality — every B vitamin uses a bioactive form your body can absorb directly, and all minerals use well-absorbed chelated forms. **Choline** at 200mg is a genuinely useful inclusion for brain health and memory, especially since most men over 55 fall short on choline intake. **Zinc** at 15mg in bisglycinate form sits right at the minimum clinical dose for immune support, and **Vitamin D3** at 1,000 IU covers the floor of the studied range.
The no-iron formula is a deliberate choice that makes sense for men in this age group, since iron overload is a real concern after 55. **Pumpkin Seed Extract** at 125mg nods toward prostate support, but falls well short of the 320–500mg used in clinical studies — you're getting about 39% of the studied dose.
The biggest gap is that most nutrients sit far below their effective supplemental ranges despite the premium forms. **Vitamin B12** delivers just 20mcg when studies use 250–5,000mcg, **Selenium** is only 7.5mcg against a 100–200mcg clinical range, and **Vitamin C** provides 100mg versus a 250–2,000mg effective range. The bioactive forms help with absorption, but they can't fully compensate for doses this low.
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What it does
A multivitamin and mineral formula.
Vitamin A
beta caroteneBudget
Supports normal vision, immune function and the maintenance of healthy tissues.
Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate)
zinc bisglycinatePremium
Supports normal immune function, wound healing, and protein and DNA production.
Ingredients (22)
Other ingredients
Rice ProteinFiller
Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports have documented elevated arsenic in rice products). Used as a cheap filler. Incomplete amino acid profile adds no meaningful protein benefit at excipient doses.
Autolyzed YeastFlavor
Yeast that has been broken down to release naturally occurring amino acids and flavor compounds
Ferment MediaProcessing Aid
The nutrient substrate on which a cultured/fermented ingredient was grown.
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
Gum AcaciaBinder
Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements
HypromelloseCapsule
Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Stearic AcidLubricant
Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant
Lab testing
How to take it
With a meal containing fat
Keep it away from iron-rich meals
Space it a couple of hours from Iron and Calcium
On the label
Adults take 2 tablets daily with a beverage. May be taken anytime throughout the day, even on an empty stomach.
Price check
$50.99
Pricier than 83% of 798 multivitamins
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.