Best Overall Multi-Vitamin Product?

[admin]

If you had to pick just ONE multi-vitamin/mineral product, what would be the best one?

Please pick product and include the brand. Give your reasons. The best answers will be displayed on the main Bodybuilding.com site for millions of people to see!

(Note: This is not a discussion about how or when to take multi-vitamins, if you should take multi-vitamins, or why some multi-vitamins are NOT good. Just list your absolute favorite multi-vitamin product and give your detailed reason.)

[YellowJacket]

I have been using Eclipse 2000's Pro Complex 24 Multi-Vitamin/multi-mineral for years now, it gets the job done and has extra CoQ10 in it. Very cheap which all multi's should be in my opinion.

[guym]

Gotta love Animal Pak! Not cheap, but has lots of everything! The number one Vitamin out there. I treat myself to this once in a while...

[nobull]

Love the Animal Pak. Got the vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, amino acids, antioxidants, and a ****load of extras.... plus, it's got a couple liver tabs built right in (as if I weren't getting enough Uni-Liver)....

[Lats McGee]

I used to use GNC's mega man all the time and that was my favorite, right now though I really like the ISS vitapaks.

[Awais]

get from wal;mart, cheap as hell hehe

[Sage]

i never got different results in the gym, sickness frequency, energy, etc when changing up on multi vitamins. So i wouldnt have a favorite. Currently using men's one a day.

[WillBrink]

Originally posted by admin
If you had to pick just ONE multi-vitamin/mineral product, what would be the best one?

Please pick product and include the brand. Give your reasons. The best answers will be displayed on the main Bodybuilding.com site for millions of people to see!

(Note: This is not a discussion about how or when to take multi-vitamins, if you should take multi-vitamins, or why some multi-vitamins are NOT good. Just list your absolute favorite multi-vitamin product and give your detailed reason.)

The best multi on the market that I know of is the Life Extension Mix at www.lef.org

That's what I use and recommend.

[q8ty]

Green Source Tablets

Description: Multi Vitamins/Minerals Vegetarian Formula. This concentrated formula contains over 100 potent food source nutrients to provide essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids plus herbs, essential oils and other naturally occurring active food factors.

serving size 3 Tablets per day
006229 N/A 360 Tablets 47.88
4.5 month supply

URL:http://www.vitaminworld.com/scripts...56599600004740?

Befor I place the order is that multivitmain + Minerals + essential oils + herbs and amino acid worth to buy ?

[bbott]

I just use Mega Man vits

[GuyinLA]

I recently started using Synergy Men's which can only be purchased at V I T A C O S T. com. I like it because it includes Green Tea Extract and a lot of stuff not included in most multis. I was persuaded of the quality because the source (i.e. proprietary brand) of many of the ingredients is identified. Does anyone else use this product?

[outlaw32]

i just use a daily multi from costco which compares to centrum silver. 350 tabs for $10. its working fine for me.

[brooklyn mike]

i take gnc mega men cause its cheap and right up there with the top vitamins....

[Geoff274544]

I use Multi Pro 32x by AST! They are extremely potent and have been designed for the Athlete!

[NickNavin]

I currently use the Bodybuilder Muscle Pack by NSP. Its loaded to the brim with tons of essential vitamins and minerals, including 17 Amino acids, a time release C- complex and B- Complex over 8 hours, vanddyl slfate and many other high performance factors. Since ive been supplimenting my diet with this ive shown no signs of over training and i train 6 days a week for 3 hours a day. the cost was i believe 20 dollars for a 30 day supply

[Jeremy]

i am on GNC's Solotron, 2 bottles = 240 tabs for $19.00

a deal to me.

[LeBrunFitness]

I have to go with Geoff on this one, AST MultiPro 32 is made for the bodybuilder, by the bodybuilder.

It has very high potency amounts and is high in antioxidants, which arguably bodybuilders need more of than the sedentary individual.

A quality multi vitamin sometimes loses its importance because the effects are not as noticeable as creatine or glutamine, but it is probably the best investment you can make in a supplement.

I also have used Animal Pak and would have to rate it a close second.

Shawn
http://www.shawnlebrunfitness.com/getshredded.html

[jreynolds_4]

I like Men's One a Day. 200 pills for $10-$12

[SUPERMANSTANLEY]

I like beverly's vitamins!!!!!

[Simon Keller]

Originally posted by Geoff274544
I use Multi Pro 32x by AST! They are extremely potent and have been designed for the Athlete!
BUMP!

[dez\null]

flintstones

the only anabolic one is betty :D

[liquidjet]

Kirkland Premium from costco under 10 bucks for a 300 tablet container. Has ginko and ginseng - for the price its more then likely just extra horse parts but o well.

[NHBfighterDAN]

Originally posted by dez\null
flintstones

the only anabolic one is betty :D

rofl i agree, i been taken flinstones chewables, YUM GREAT GRAPE anD ORANGE FLAVOR U CANT BEAT THAT!!

[Turbonod]

Ultra mega two by gnc, more potent than the Mega Men.

[coolburnz]

AST's Multi Pro 32x

[AimHighUSAF]

NOW Foods multi 75+ cheap and high potency

[ironjayc]

I take GNC's Ultra Mega 2 aswell. They're my all time favourite. I'm very confident i'm getting the best array of vitamins into my system every day with UM 2, and especially after your workouts when you need the nutrients the most.

[deftone]

Originally posted by dez\null
flintstones

the only anabolic one is betty :D

BUMP

Betty definatly tastes the best....

[H2OPOLO]

I use AST's Multi Pro 32x!!!

[TESTOSTERONE]

-Centrum A to Zink, besides being inexpensive, it contains 100% of 18 vitamins and minerals plus the entire antioxidant group

...cost- 2 servings per day Aprox $4.00 a month U S

I also used AST's Multi pro,but after comparing prices and ingrediants I'd rather not spend a fortune on a multi vitamin, This inexpensive multi vitamin along with a healthy diet is all you need (imho)

[tofu_guru]

Opti-Pak by SuperNutrition... excellent product and it is used/endorsed by the US Weightlifting team.

Compare it to a bottle of any One-A-Day vitamins. Not "just any" multi will work, athletes need a superior formula, in my opinion at least.

-The Tofu Guru-

[wildman536]

ISS super vitamin pack!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ralph4u2c]

Centrum Performance, made for more active people (ex. bodybuilders) and easily found at most stores like Walmart and Winn Dixie. It's a complete daily multivitamin specially formulated with 33 vitamins, minerals and herbs, including: Ginseng, Ginkgo, higher levels of 5 essential B Vitamins and higher levels of 3 key antioxidants. Cheap to!

[IBLarge]

This is off the subject but I take Radox. It is the best all-in-one antioxidant formula out there.

[Nu-Breed]

quote:
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Originally posted by Geoff274544
I use Multi Pro 32x by AST! They are extremely potent and have been designed for the Athlete!
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[B.F.T.]

gnc mega man. double up on it and it's not that expensive.

[DawggieDawg69]

Kikland Multi Vitamin and herbs.....by far the best i have ever taken, i can tell the diff i get all this energy ii fell better. I know it's workin and it's cheap too like 15 bucks for 500
i take 2 a day

[mindgames]

i only use one vitamin supplement. BARLEY GREEN!!!!!!! it has EVERY vitamin, mineral, and herb you could possibly eat. it is very expensive, though, and tastes totally horrible, as it is a powder.
BUT IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND MONEY ON ANYTHING, BUY THIS!!!
i also take energy plus once daily with 3500 mg of dry root. i'm aiming to get Growth Factor-1, the best legal hormone booster out.

[Brick]

One Source Pure Performance, Seems to work for me and its cheap. I think to many times people buy into the name and what the company says
it can do for them. To me one multi=vitamin is the same as the next, Its just do you want to pay the extra price for the name!!!

[tofu_guru]

That's actually not the case at all. Some multivitamins don't even dissolve in your stomach; you just pass them through. (ConsumerLabs mentioned this in a recent test.) Other multivitamins have 100% of your RDA for various nutrients which isn't enough when you're bodybuilding and subjecting your body to stress like that. Do a comparison... this is what the vitamin I take has in it:

Vitamin A (As Vitamin A Palmitate) 4,000 IU 100% 8,000 IU 100%
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 625 mg 1042% 1,250 mg 2083%
Vitamin D (As Vitamin D-3) 500 IU 125% 1,000 IU 250%
Vitamin E
(As Natural d-alpha Vitamin E) 200 IU 666% 400 IU 1333%
Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 40 mcg 50% 80 mcg 100%
Thiamine (Vitamin B-1) 34 mg 2266% 68 mg 4533%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 30 mg 1714% 60 mg 3526%
Niacin
(As low-flush, fast release Vitamin B-3) 50 mg 250% 100 mg 500%
Niacinamide
(As non-flushing Vitamin B-3) 30 mg 150% 60 mg 300%
Pyridoxine HCL (Vitamin B-6) 33 mg 1650% 66 mg 3300%
Folic Acid (= Folate & Folacin) 500 mcg 125% 1,000 mcg 250%
Cobalamin (Vitamin B-12) 100 mcg 1666% 200 mcg 3333%
Biotin (As d-Biotin) 300 mcg 100% 600 mcg 200%
Pantothenic acid
(From Calcium Pantothenate) 75 mg 750% 150 mg 1500%
Calcium (As Carbonate & Citrate) 300 mg 30% 600 mg 60%
Iron (As Iron Carbonyl-Precoated*) 9 mg 50% 18 mg 100%
Iodine (From Kelp) 112 mcg 75% 225 mcg 150%
Magnesium (As Oxide & Glycinate) 300 mg 75% 600 mg 150%
Zinc (As Oxide & Citrate) 20 mg 133% 40 mg 267%
Selenium (As Selenite) 125 mcg 178% 250 mcg 357%
Copper (As Glycinate) 1 mg 50% 2 mg 100%
Manganese (As Sulfate & Citrate) 5 mg 250% 10 mg 500%
Chromium (Complexed**) 125 mcg 104% 250 mcg 208%
Molybdenum (Elemental) 5 mcg 6.5% 10 mcg 13%
Potassium (As Chloride & Succinate) 49 mg 1.5% 99 mg 3%
*Iron pre-coated to prevent Interaction with Vitamin E, Calcium, Zinc and other minerals.
**Chromium complexed as Chromium polynicotinate (Nichrome)and Chromium picolinate (Chromax ll).



OTHER INGREDIENTS
No nutritional claims are made for these ingredients.
Amount per serving Amount per Serving

3 Tablets 6 Tablets
3 Tablets 6 Tablets
Beta Carotene 6000 IU 12000 IU Hesperidin (From Citrus) 15 mg 30 mg
Betaine (As HCL Form) 15 mg 30 mg Inositol (As meso-Inositol) 12 mg 25 mg
Bioflavonoids (From Lemon) 50 mg 100 mg PABA (para-amino-Benzoic Acid) 16 mg 33 mg
Boron (Krebs boron) 1.5 mg 3 mg L-Phenylalanine 30 mg 60 mg
Choline (As Bitartrate) 75 mg 150 mg Rutin (From Eucalyptus) 17 mg 35 mg
Dmg
(Di-Methly-Glycine) 5 mg 10 mg Sea Trace Minerals - traces of all
Fatty acid (Plant Stearic Acid) 175 mg 350 mg Silica (Elemental) 150 mg 300 mg
Fiber (Cellulose and Microcellulose) 450 mg 900 mg L-Tyrosine 10 mg 20 mg
GLA (From Borage) 50 mg 100 mg Vit. E Tocopherol (Gamma) 1.5 mg 3 mg
Ginkgo Biloba (8:1 Whole Leaf Extract) 60 mg 120 mg Vit. E Tocopherols (Alpha, Beta, Delta) 1 mg 2 mg
Glutamic Acid (As HCL Form) 15 mg 30 mg


OTHER INGREDIENTS Men's Herbal-Nutrition Support 1445 mg
Amount per serving Amount per Serving

3 Tablets 6 Tablets
3 Tablets 6 Tablets
Ashwaganda (Whitania somnifera root) 60 mg 120 mg Epimedium (Epimedium saggitatum leaf) 75 mg 150 mg
Avena Sativa (Leaf) 60 mg 120 mg Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides root) 57 mg 115 mg
Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca herb) 50 mg 100 mg Sarsaparilla (Smilax [medica] officinalis root) 50 mg 100 mg
Fo TI (Polygonum multiflorum root) 50 mg 100 mg Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus root) 125 mg 250 mg
Pumpkin Seed (Curcubita species) 37 mg 75 mg Green Tea Extract (50% catechins) (Camillia S. leaf) 50 mg 100 mg
Tribulus Terrestris (Herb) 57 mg 115 mg Nettle 50 mg 100 mg
Note: Plant cellulose coating contains citrus and lemon flavoring
From SuperNutrition Blends 1 & #2: Fatty Acids 105 mg, Fiber 200 mg



SUPERNUTRITION SUPERFOOD BLEND #1 1050 mg
Alfalfa leaves; whole Chlorella, Spirulina, and Iceland Moss.
SuperNutrition Herb & Herbal Extract Blend #2 1050 mg
HERBS: Roots of cooked Rehmannia and White Atractylodes; Pau d'Arco bark; Gotu Kola herb; root of organic Ginger, organic Licorice, Astragalus, Codonopsis, Fo Ti and Eleuthro; leaves of organic Nettle ; organic Cinnamon bark; Suma stems; root of organic Dandelion and Schizandra; AND every phyto-nutrient, phyto-antioxidant, enzyme, proanthocyanidin, trace element, tissue salt, and pigment found in the superfoods and herbs listed above.

If you're going to post about your multi, post the ingredients and amounts of minerals and vitamins in it as well. Then those who wish to compare can do so. :)

-The Tofu Guru-

[mindgames]

dude how long did it take for you to type all that out?

[Vin Unleaded]

AnimalPak, lots of pills and CHEAP!
$18.95 + 4.85 S&H...on most websites and GNC pricematch

[ralph4u2c]

Originally posted by mindgames
dude how long did it take for you to type all that out?

copy/paste my friend, copy and paste....

[bigss75]

Originally posted by Vin Unleaded
AnimalPak, lots of pills and CHEAP!
$18.95 + 4.85 S&H

The PAk kicks ass and it leaves your piss with a mountain dew color.

[Kimchi604]

i use Costco brand Kirkland multivitamin and mineral time release pills.. and also the same brand vitamin C pills which are 1000mg and vitamin E pills..

my mom and dad buys them so why not? : )

[brooklyn mike]

kim chi i use there fish oil and its very good i noticed a big difference after taking it after 2 days taking like 8 pills a day...

[brooklyn mike]

has any one taken optimums nutritions multi for men i take mgea men right now but i think the other brand it much cheaper, any thoughts?>.

[c.lefort]

Puritans Pride Athletes Formula. Real potent and affordable.

[Vin Unleaded]

Animal Pak.
It has everything you need - Vitamins and AMinos.
$18.95

[SupaNatural]

Eclipse 2000 Complex 24

All you need plus CoQ10 and digestive enzymes. Cheap as dirt too.

[Luke530]

GNC... ultra mega gold, ultra mega two, or mega man

[tofu_guru]

Supplementwatch.com just did a review on 30 or so major multivitamin/multimineral supplements. Natrol's "My Favorite Multiple" won the contest hands down, here's a thread on it:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78430

Comes in iron-free and iron-containing versions, capsules for easy digestion, and it's about $20 for a month's supply, great for such a comprehensive multi.

Also, the types of minerals they use are all chelated and from Albion labs. The C they use is Ester C. Very high quality. Nice supp.

-The Tofu Guru-

[Sonny]

Do they sell the Animal Pak in Canada?

[ecko]

since i have like a bottle for every type of vitamin i used to take one of every kind of vitamin (kinda made my own vitamin pak), i read the dosage for every single one, the mg, iu, mcg, etc... and balanced it all out... sometimes i took half a centrum with all those vitamins.... worked great for me
here are the ones i used to take:

GNC Herbal Plus standardized Ginkgo Biloba
Natural (TMA) Health Erotinol (super formula for men)
Nutrilite Saw Palmetto and Nettle Root
Nature Made Calcium and Selenium
Kirkland Signature Vitamin E (400 iu) and Vitamin C
Duane Reade Vitamin E (1000 iu)(took these sometimes without the other vitamin E)
Sundown Soya Lecithin

I also used to take Solaray Multi-vitamins which was good. i dont know if i spelled it right though.....
and now i just take Animal Paks which is also very good! some people say its overhyped multivitamins but i think it helps out a lot. whenever i run out of animal paks ill start to take what i listed above with half a centrum or a full one :) just keep your vitamins balanced out!

[nobull]

Originally posted by Sonny
Do they sell the Animal Pak in Canada?

I think ************** and a couple of others ship into Canada...

[ecko]

tofu_guru, whats the name of that multi-vitamin your taking?

[tofu_guru]

Super Nutrition's Opti-Pak, iron-free.

I also take their Men's Formula on occasion.

-The Tofu Guru-

[movingonup]

So, out of all these opinions which IS the BEST (overall choice) Mutli Vitamin out there????????

[tofu_guru]

Personally, I think it's the Opti-Pak or Men's Formula by Super Nutrition USA. Natrol puts out a product called "My Complete Multiple" that would come in a close 2nd.

If you don't want to take my word for it - or anyone elses' for that matter - get some ingredient lists and do label comparisons.

-The Tofu Guru-

[movingonup]

I appreciate it tofu, I think I am leanin towards the animal pack. It seems to be loaded with just about everything and its not overpriced either..Once again thanks.

[tofu_guru]

Animal Pak? I'd do a comparison with what Natrol's My Complete Multiple has in it. I think the Natrol provides everything the AP provides (and more) along with the benefits of:

1) Being cheaper and
2) Being in a capsule/powder form that is easier to assimilate

Compare the labels on the two products and see if there is any compelling reason to choose one over the other.

-The Tofu Guru-

[movingonup]

whats up tofu, I decided to go with the animal pak, $20 for 44 packs, I will update when I finish it to tell you what I think about it

[Anomeley]

Animal-Pak by far

[Shapeshifter]

Centrum Multi-V, does the job, cheap.

[telemark]

Dorian Yates Pro vital AM/PM vitamins which divided certain vitamins and minerals as it has been said that certain ones do not mix. Never seen them over.

Twinlab make Dualtabs which look to be pretty similar

[KBlair]

Am I correct in reading that each Animal-Pak is over 20+ pills per 'serving'? Cripes, I don't care how good it is, there's no way I could do that many pills without gagging them up.

[nobull]

Originally posted by tofu_guru
Animal Pak? I'd do a comparison with what Natrol's My Complete Multiple has in it. I think the Natrol provides everything the AP provides (and more) along with the benefits of:

1) Being cheaper and
2) Being in a capsule/powder form that is easier to assimilate

Compare the labels on the two products and see if there is any compelling reason to choose one over the other.

-The Tofu Guru-

In most cases, the doses of vitamins and minerals in Natrol's product are significantly lower. Plus, no amino acids. The Natrol product looks good, but it's definitely geared for the average individual, and not a bodybuilder.

[nobull]

Originally posted by tofu_guru
Animal Pak? I'd do a comparison with what Natrol's My Complete Multiple has in it. I think the Natrol provides everything the AP provides (and more) along with the benefits of:

1) Being cheaper and
2) Being in a capsule/powder form that is easier to assimilate

Compare the labels on the two products and see if there is any compelling reason to choose one over the other.

-The Tofu Guru-

In most cases, the doses of vitamins and minerals in Natrol's product are significantly lower (especially in the important B vitamins, zinc, and antioxidants) . Plus, no amino acids. The Natrol product looks good, but it's definitely geared for the average individual, and not a bodybuilder.

[BigBadT51]

Stuff is so complete and the absorbtion on all there products is fantastic.

[A|X]

Anything from costco or walmart that comes in a 500 pack

[Pblogic]

I use NOW Daily Vits

[Sonny]

Just started using Alive's super one-a-day multi-vitamin/mineral. It's packed with stuff including LOTS of B-Vitamins (75 mg each), but it also has 15 mg. of iron. so I gotta be careful of that!

[TPX]

Centrum

[Godspeed409]

Centrum Performance.

I have taken them all... never noticed a whole lot of difference except some make me take 5 or 6 pills.. I just take 2 Centrum performance and im set.

[Vehementi]

AST Multi Pro 32X, son. I just ordered 100 tablets for $16 from an online store today.

[sto0le]

bigss75

quote:
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Originally posted by Vin Unleaded
AnimalPak, lots of pills and CHEAP!
$18.95 + 4.85 S&H
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The PAk kicks ass and it leaves your piss with a mountain dew color.


umm yea it leaves your urine brightly colored because you are expelling the vitamins your body didnt use.

[Fundamentals]

Animal Pak did awesome for me. i recommend it

and by the way, there are 11 pills in each pak, u'll get used to them, its worth it hehe.

[BPuller]

Vitamin World, Ultra vita-man seems to be a good value for the money.

[costasoldatos]

This is a very easy topic to answer for me. The best multi vitamin supplement on the market is Lifepak by Pharmanex, this company does not advertise and they are a billion dollar company, they sell many health products. Supplementwatch.com is an independent site that rates products and they rated Lifepak #1 by far. This company sponsors the olympics as well.Check out pharmanex.com I can get people wholesale prices as well

[Fundamentals]

i'm currentyl taking Twinlabs One a Day Caps... good stuff

[doberman]

Best Vitamin/Mineral & Anti-Oxidant would easily have to go to super nutrition "Opti Pack".
No Doubt about it!!

[costasoldatos]

Lifepak by Pharmanex is the best multivitamin I ever taken. They cover all the basics, these guys sponsor the olympics but yet we never heard of them, They are a billion dollar company without advertising, THey spend millions a year to test their own products, supplementwatch.com rates their multivitamin the #1 by far

[Jukebox]

Any brand.

[jefflong3323]

Originally posted by Geoff274544
I use Multi Pro 32x by AST! They are extremely potent and have been designed for the Athlete!

BUMP

[oregonpanthers]

Centrum Performance Multivitamin/mineral is a very good choice...been using it for 3 years and it really gives me a boost during the day! When I dont take it i find myself getting sleepy at times.

[Lou3]

I'm not a fan of GNC, but their Ultra Mega II is the best multivit/multimin I've tried.

[udonmaster]

yeap, Im not a fan of GNC either, but I think that their multi-v MegaMen is good, Better than centrum IMO.

[Skorpius]

I take Maximum Complete for Men from Andrew Lessman's Your Vitamins. It's got 37 vitamins and minerals spread over three caps, and they're all natural. He only sells through the Home Shopping Network or his website.

[jake24]

i take damage control master formula cost over 100 for month supply

[NHBfighterDAN]

"More Than A Multiple", or "Green Source", has everything u need

[lesters]

ast ny-tro pro has vitamins and protein this is your one stop shop if you cannot afford it than go to wal-mart.

[tonutzda2@veriz]

well i might as well put my two cents in lol. Mega men by GNC but, those animal packs sound tempting,also betty sounds tempting ohhhhhhhhhh,ahhhhhhhhh lol

[yopo]

Centrum is a WASTE of money, take it if you want but do not expect it to keep you healthy like a real mulit-v will...don't be fooled by what supp companies or big pharma tells you, they're out to make a buck at the expense of your health!
Don't expect any big companies to give you potency and efficacy because it's not there, they have big expensive labs for synthesizing chemicals and that's what they market! Smaller health-food companies can do natural extractions of whole food plants for far superior nutrient profiles in smaller amounts!
Even the type of minerals put into multi's is confusing because it says nothing about bio-availability! Smaller amounts of minerals depending on how they are chelated can be vastly superior as far as absorption and give you much more than a synthetic multi while still not having enough mg to meet supposed RDA's because they are numbers based on weight, not absorption!
Bottom line: take a whole-food based multi and FEEL the difference!

[kendog]

Animal Pak Owns...
Took a pak for first time preworkout.
Well I'll just say I noticed a difference and it was good.
Took Megamen, in my opinion you mine as well get something from a dollar store.

[Static805]

ISS super vitamin pack. 12 bucks a month and it has everything you need and probbly a bit more.

[tonutzda2@veriz]

he's right about that it's about 12 a month for 30 packs.does anyone else have an opinon on this brand?and compare to megamen multi how does it compete????

[canadaguyeh]

I know Yopo just ripped on Centrum, but it was physician recommended and I've been using it for 3 years now.

[Jacked2zBone]

Originally posted by yopo
Centrum is a WASTE of money, take it if you want but do not expect it to keep you healthy like a real mulit-v will...don't be fooled by what supp companies or big pharma tells you, they're out to make a buck at the expense of your health!
Don't expect any big companies to give you potency and efficacy because it's not there, they have big expensive labs for synthesizing chemicals and that's what they market! Smaller health-food companies can do natural extractions of whole food plants for far superior nutrient profiles in smaller amounts!
Even the type of minerals put into multi's is confusing because it says nothing about bio-availability! Smaller amounts of minerals depending on how they are chelated can be vastly superior as far as absorption and give you much more than a synthetic multi while still not having enough mg to meet supposed RDA's because they are numbers based on weight, not absorption!
Bottom line: take a whole-food based multi and FEEL the difference!

yopo, so which multi are you using? (brand name)

[Pylades]

Anyone heard chromium picolinate can cause cancer? (Animal Pak)

[Hilltopper]

animal pak because it has well everything, even things you probably don't need

[u5711]

All you guys talk about how great the numbers look and some are cheaper and then some are easier to take. But my question is do any of you notice any difference when you change multi's or go off them? What makes you think your multi is the best? Is it because you feel better or is it because you see more numbers on the label? I'm not ranting or anything, I'd just like to see why you think your multi is better than another.

[kendog]

I like Animal Pak for the following reasons:

1. Good amount of Vits,Aminos,Essential Fatty Acids,Digestive Enzymes.

2. Performance Optimizers seem to give me an extra jolt of energy in the gym when taken pre-workout.

3. # of pills per serving each in individual packets and canister for freshness (all these pills must have an advantage?)

4. Descent Price

5. Only tried a few other multis- GNS MegaMen, and Complex 24, So I really don't have much to compare off.

6. Cool container and the Animal articles are interesting, why not.

[Falkon]

I love my Animalpak!


A trainer I know can swallow all 11 pills in one gulp but I'm still choking them down 1 at a time. However I do feel a noticable energy boost when taken within a few hours of my workouts.


I was wondering if I was the only one with the "Mt Dew" colored piss afterwards though, guess not :)

[wildman536]

MORE WATER bro!

I can Do the 11 Pills Thing also!!

[IronScum]

Yeah, I love the Animal Pak.

[wildman536]

Originally posted by Static805
ISS super vitamin pack. 12 bucks a month and it has everything you need and probbly a bit more. Where do you get Them??

[Cam75]

Originally posted by wildman536
Where do you get Them??

I believe I saw them at www.**************

I use GNC Mega Men. Ive been more than happy with them.

Didnt know I couldnt post a link. If you want the link just send me a PM.

[wildman536]

Originally posted by Cam75
I believe I saw them at www.**************

I use GNC Mega Men. Ive been more than happy with them.

Didnt know I couldnt post a link. If you want the link just send me a PM. so you like the Mega Men Better?

[Cam75]

Ive never used the ISS Vitamin pack, but I compared the labels at home, and Mega Man has everything the ISS does, plus more.

So "if it aint broke, dont fix it".

[xbrutex]

i use balleys vitamins for men and theragran-m. I just started using balleys and like it cuz it has glutamine in it, but theragran never did wrong. One downside of ballyes is it's a 3 a day

[wildman536]

I just started taking Mega Men Today so ill see how It goes!!

[Tamacracker]

"Multi Pro 32x by AST" over here and I recommend it!

[BrooklynJuice]

TwinLabs's DualTabs

[ACSM Man]

I think Centrum products are all good. Performance has what athletes need.

By the way, multivitamins does not really give you that much of a different feeling, right? It just makes up for what you missed in regular meals.

One more thing, what does "bumb" mean? I see that sprinkled through the forums.

[CCassidyVT]

AST MultiPro 32x here

[goosedog]

For my favorite multi, it would have to be Optimum Nutritions Opti-men and Opti-women. They have everthing in them and I think that they work GREAT!! Just an all around good multi!

[tsophir]

Optimum Nutrition's Opti-Man. (Men)

The older formulation, the newer high marketed version has too many useless ingredients that pump up the price.

(Look for the gray label)

Opti-woman (women) is good also (for women) Same thing for the new over hyped version.

Save yourself five bucks a month.

[Lou3]

I just started using GNC Mega Men and am happy with it. I like taking one in the morning and one at night, and I like the potency and added nutrients for things like prostate health. Although I wouldn't waste my money on GNC brand sports nutrition supplements, I think they make some great vitamin/mineral/herb supplements.

[wildman536]

Originally posted by Lou3
I just started using GNC Mega Men and am happy with it. I like taking one in the morning and one at night, and I like the potency and added nutrients for things like prostate health. Although I wouldn't waste my money on GNC brand sports nutrition supplements, I think they make some great vitamin/mineral/herb supplements. I Recently Started Them Also and Like The Results. I Feel The Same About Their Other Supps.

[Fatboywang14]

Centrum if you live in a box. Its better than taking NOTHING but still sucks. I'm taking Mega Men. Good blend of B-vitamins and certain vits and minerals and amino acids especially for men who lift weights, and you get a 3 month supply for 30 bucks. Animal Pak if you have the money, most definantly.

[tofu_guru]

I've just been taking Twinlabs 1 a day multi for awhile now.

1) I wanted something without calcium since it hinders absorbtion of zinc. I also wanted something without iron.

2) The Twinlabs 1 a day multi has adaquate levels of all B vitamins, etc., etc.

3) It's in a capsule, so you know it's absorbing better than most pressed pills.

I used to take multivitamin formulas containing basically everything, but the more I thought about it the more I thought spacing them out for absorbtion reasons would work better.

[wquillin]

My favorite high-end Multivitamin/Mineral product is the Universal Nutrition Animal Paks, they do well in water solubility testing and have everything you need and then some. There are however some large tablets that some people might have trouble swallowing.

My favorite low-end Multivitamin/Mineral product is the Sam's Club brand multi; it also does very well in water solubility testing and covers the more basic needs. Small tablet, very inexpensive.

[u5711]

Originally posted by tofu_guru
I've just been taking Twinlabs 1 a day multi for awhile now.

1) I wanted something without calcium since it hinders absorbtion of zinc. I also wanted something without iron.

2) The Twinlabs 1 a day multi has adaquate levels of all B vitamins, etc., etc.

3) It's in a capsule, so you know it's absorbing better than most pressed pills.

I used to take multivitamin formulas containing basically everything, but the more I thought about it the more I thought spacing them out for absorbtion reasons would work better.


Reasonably priced too! I am definately going to try these as I've had my eye on them for a little bit now.

[Luke530]

Originally posted by wquillin
My favorite high-end Multivitamin/Mineral product is the Universal Nutrition Animal Paks, they do well in water solubility testing and have everything you need and then some. There are however some large tablets that some people might have trouble swallowing.

My favorite low-end Multivitamin/Mineral product is the Sam's Club brand multi; it also does very well in water solubility testing and covers the more basic needs. Small tablet, very inexpensive.

Costco makes it's own type of "Animal Pak" that's almost equally matched for half the price... (Kirkland Energy Packs)

[tatortodd]

I've been taking Source Naturals Life Force Multiple (No Iron) for over 21 months now. A friend of the family who owns a supp store recommended it over more expensive multi-vitamins.

A few weeks back, I received an e-mail from e a s y p r i c e m a t c h . c o m that Source Naturals Life Force Multiple (No Iron) was rated as the #4 multivitamin in a head to head comparison of 500 vitamins.

Here is the link to the article: http://www.sourcenaturals.com/articles/5256.html

Here is a link to the biography of the author who conducted the study: http://www.comparativeguide.com/bio.shtml

A m a z o n . c o m sells the book for $19.95 (I haven't bought or read it). Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0973253800/002-1564266-3816007?v=glance

~Todd

[musmar]

For me, the best vitamin products are made by Solgar. Especially their multivitamins, VM-75 and V-2000 are great!

[kickbox]

i heard that the liquid vitamins absorb much easier than tablet form is this true.

[sculli]

Originally posted by kickbox
i heard that the liquid vitamins absorb much easier than tablet form is this true.

Yes, tablets don't digest well at all and you lose 80% of the nutrients. I use Multitech which is an isotoic (powder that disolves in water). It is 95% absorbed in 5 minutes on an empty stomach.

[TooTall]

Best one out there and highly absorbable, did not know it made a difference till I switched, now I know taking a good multi definitely makes a diffence in my energy levels and immune system.

[o2bfree2]

I'm surprised that in this entire thread there is no mention of what is unquestionably the Cadillac of Multis - NUTRILITE! This company invented multi vitamins in the 1920's and is the world's largest producer; they use all natural ingredients grown on their own farms in California and Mexico, NO chemicals - for example, vitamin C comes from Acerola cherries, not a lab. Also, quality control is second to none. As multis, like all supplements, are unregulated by the FDA, there is no guarantee that the ingredients listed are actually present in the amounts claimed in other brands. Also, as others have mentioned, store brands like Centrum are worthless as they pass through your body undigested--ask any nurse who has experience with bed pans!

In addition to multis, they make a full line of herbals, and fantastic protein bars with only 4 net carbs. The reason that you haven't heard of them is that they are not available in stores and do not advertise. They are definitely not cheap, but you get what you pay for! A 30 day supply costs about $60, consisting of 3 tablets taken twice a day. If anyone is interested I can tell you how to get wholesale price (~$40)

You can check them out at quixtar.com using passcode 189889 - click on the shopping tab, then "My Health", then "Multivitamins" Full technical info and descriptions also available at nutrilite.com

[u5711]

Originally posted by o2bfree2
I'm surprised that in this entire thread there is no mention of what is unquestionably the Cadillac of Multis - NUTRILITE! This company invented multi vitamins in the 1920's and is the world's largest producer; they use all natural ingredients grown on their own farms in California and Mexico, NO chemicals - for example, vitamin C comes from Acerola cherries, not a lab. Also, quality control is second to none. As multis, like all supplements, are unregulated by the FDA, there is no guarantee that the ingredients listed are actually present in the amounts claimed in other brands. Also, as others have mentioned, store brands like Centrum are worthless as they pass through your body undigested--ask any nurse who has experience with bed pans!

In addition to multis, they make a full line of herbals, and fantastic protein bars with only 4 net carbs. The reason that you haven't heard of them is that they are not available in stores and do not advertise. They are definitely not cheap, but you get what you pay for! A 30 day supply costs about $60, consisting of 3 tablets taken twice a day. If anyone is interested I can tell you how to get wholesale price (~$40)

You can check them out at quixtar.com using passcode 189889 - click on the shopping tab, then "My Health", then "Multivitamins" Full technical info and descriptions also available at nutrilite.com

I simply could not justify paying 60 dollars a month for a multivitamin. You would have to show me some outstanding legitimate experiments that show how superior this product is for me to even consider it.

[Sport]

I've been using ON's Opti-Men for the past couple months. Impressed so far.

[bananapunk]

I currently use Super Nutrition's Men's Blend Multi-Vitamin and Multi-Mineral Supplement. All organically grown and Iron free.

[Magic_Stick]

q

[NicktheRoofer]

AST Multi-Pro!

[Kai Leonhart]

Whats the best multi-vitamin for teenagers?

[stever]

Animal Pak kicks azz. Swollow them all in one gulp makes it even better

[Mr.Small]

oh yeah centrum is the best, i got my centrum at cvs for 6.99 , cant beat the chewy orange flavor, or performance

[Luke530]

Originally posted by Kai Leonhart
Whats the best multi-vitamin for teenagers?

any multi for teenagers is fine... they are not different in any significatn way that they need "less" vitamins, if anything, they need more.

[DeathscytheHC]

.

[rm_777]

for teenagers

how much of the animal pack or centrum do u use per day???

[tonutzda2@veriz]

hey did ya know that if you are a person who has acne to realize that iodine doses of 300mcg can aggrivate your skin conditon.go for the RDA of 150mcg.look at your multivitamins especially if taken two per day.

[Xpander]

-- The Bridge by ISP Nutrition --

[Xpander]

at the time I posted which mulit I was using, I was down to the last few, so after reading through this thread, decided to switch things up a bit. I opted for GNC's Multi Ultra Mega Gold (w/out Iron) and a few weeks into it, more than happy.

however, when I was taking "The Bridge" Multi, my piss was pretty normal, but w/ these Mega Gold's, holy ****e, totally different story. and don't come on saying "drink more water, etc.." b/c I drink at least 12 glasses / day, probably more. however, was wondering if it's true, that the more yellow, the more you're actually (literally) pissing away. how much truth is there to that and if so, sources ?? GNC's are time released and highly absorbable according to some research i've done, so this runs contrary to that....plus the fact that I feel pretty good from them so a lot of the vits/mins are getting to where they need to be. I've always been of the mindset "any multi will do" but i'm thinking a bit different now.

[Luke530]

vitamin shoppe has a multiple called "Ultimate Man" whuch has the same formula as GNC's Mega Man, and only costs 1/3 the price.

[Assassin]

Animal Pak. it works. it's like a multi on steroids.

-Assassin

[bigruckuss]

Costco sells Kirkland products, they have a multivitamin/energy boost packet. They work great for me, and are inexpensive.

[rs1000]

The best overall multi-vitamin product is without question LEF's life extension mix multi-vitamin. http://www.lef.org

Vitamin A (50% as natural D salina beta-carotene and mixed carotenoids(1), and 50% as acetate) 10,000 IU 200%
Additional typical carotenoid profile from D Salina ®(1)
Alpha-carotene 89 mcg
Zeaxanthin 18 mcg
Cryptoxanthin 24 mcg
Lutein 12 mcg
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid(10), calcium ascorbate, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, niacinamide ascorbate, and acerola juice powder) 2605 mg 4342%
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as natural D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 400 IU 1333%
Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine hydrochloride(10)) 125 mg 8333%
Riboflavin(10) (vitamin B2) (with 2 mg riboflavin 5-phosphate coenzyme) 50 mg 2941%
Niacin(10) (vitamin B3) (as 53% niacinamide, 40% niacin, 7% niacinamide ascorbate) 187 mg 935%
Vitamin B6(10) (as pyridoxine HCl with 2.5 mg pyridoxal 5 phosphate coenzyme) 100 mg 5000%
Folic Acid 800 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 (as 42% cyanocobalamin, 42% hydroxylcobalamin, 14% ion exchange resin) 600 mcg 10000%
Biotin 3000 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate(10) with 5 mg panethine) 600 mg 6000%
Calcium (as calcium ascorbate, calcium pantothenate, calcium D-glucarate tm(2)) 227 mg 22%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide, aspartate, citrate, glycinate, taurinate, arginate, ascorbate) 325 mg 81%
Zinc [as methionate (OptiZinc®(3)), zinc succinnate] 35 mg 233%
Selenium [as se-methylselenocysteine (50%), selenomethionine (25%), sodium selenate (25%)] 200 mcg 286%
Copper (as copper chelazome®(6) amino acid chelate(10)) 1 mg 50%
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 5 mg 250%
Chromium (as Chromax®(6), chromium picolinate, Chromate®(7), chromium polynicotinate) 200 mcg 167%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 125 mcg 167%
Potassium (as potassium chloride, aspartate) 37.4 mg **
Lysine (as L-lysine HCl) 500 mg *
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) 600 mg *
L-taurnine 500 mg *
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 117.5 mg *
Inositol 250 mg *
Phosphatidylcholine (from soy) 150 mg *
Bromelain (from pineapple) (2400 gelatin digestive units per gram) 15 mg *
Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) 200 mg *
Trimethylglycine (TMG) (as betaine anhydrous) (from sugar beets) 100 mg *
Bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtilis) (berry) [standardized for 25% anthocyanidins (7.5 mg)] 30 mg *
Citrus bioflavonoid complex 1300 mg *
Total bioflavonoids (Citrus aurantium) (fruit) 470 mg
Naringin 140 mg
Naringenin 7-B rutinoside and others 10 mg
Ascorbyl palmitate (fat soluble vitamin C) 250 mg *
Ginger root extract (Zingiber offcinale) (root) [5% gingerols (10 mg)] 200 mg *
Leucoselect ®(8) grapeseed extract (Vitis vinifera L) (whole grapes) 25 mg *
Biovin ®(9) grape extract (Vitis vinifera L) (whole grapes) 25 mg *
Typical profile of active ingredients:
Proanthocyanidins (95%) 23.75 mg
Dimeric procyanidins (5%) 1.25 mg
Anthocyanidins (5%) 1.25 mg
Trans-resveratrol >500 ppm
Cis-resveratrol <100 PPM
Milk thistle extract (silybum marianus) (seeds) [standardized for 85% silymarin (85 mg)] 100 mg *
Dilaurylthiodipropionate 25 mg *
Thiodipropionic acid 25 mg *
Acerola juice powder extract 1:4 (Malphigia punicifolia L) (fruit) 300 mg *
Alpha-carotene 1000 IU *
Broccoli concentrate complex (A proprietary blend of broccoli concentrate and calcium D-glucarate TM(2)) (providing 1.5 mg sulphoraphane) 500 mg *
Calcium D-glucarate TM(2) 200 mg *
Labiatae plants extract (from rosemary, thyme and sage) 300 mg *
Typical profile [to equal 4.5-8.5 total flavones (13.5-25.5 mg)]
Apigenin-7-glucoside (3.5-5.0%) 10.5-15 mg
Apigenin (0.0-1.0%) 0-3 mg
Luteolin (0.5-1.5%) 1.5-3 mg
Other flavones (0.5-1.5%) 1.5-4.5 mg
Lutein (from 300 mg marigold flower extract) (Calendula officinalis) (providing 75 mcg zeaxanthin) 15 mg *
Lycopene (from tomato skin extract) (Lyc-O-Mato(11)) 3 mg *
Raspberry leaf extract (Rubus ideaus) [standardized for 38.45% ellagic acid (50 mg)] 130 mg *

[MEL GIBSON]

Eat good take zinc-magnesium, and if you still need a vitamin. Take AST-multi 32 x

[jigga10034]

I take GNC's mega men....its been working great for me.

[twista]

animal pak

[twista]

plus a couple of zinc tabs during the day

[bigmuscles42]

Animal Pak, no doubt. Even though it can get somewhat expensive.

[melanie]

i have used schiff multivitamin w healthy homocysteine , for many years, the betacarotene will make u see in the dark!!! used during pregnancy, and i recom solgar v2000 iron free,,,,dad used for rehab after heart surgery and he was flying,,,healed quickly

and few other supps,,,

[jakka_obob]

koyaha no doubt brothers

[sculli]

Modern genetic science research can now provide an individual with customized nutritional program and lifestyle recommendations based on refined genetic profiling through DNA analysis. A major component of chromosomes, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) contains the genetic code of individual hereditary characteristics and instructions for the structural composition and function of the human body.

Pretty amazing huh? You can get customized vitamins based on your unique DNA!

[1-Testosterone]

Animal Pak is The King! No body comes to this. This is Hardcore Multi!******************************************** **
" Our company will beat the living **** out of all them ****ing pussies because were hardcore! " - AnimalPak

[sculli]

Originally posted by 1-Testosterone
Animal Pak is The King! No body comes to this. This is Hardcore Multi!******************************************** **
" Our company will beat the living **** out of all them ****ing pussies because were hardcore! " - AnimalPak

Please, you know you are pissing half of it out.

[ironwrestler]

Animal Pak. The Best!!!

[sculli]

How do Isotonic vitamins work?
Isotonic solutions work because it is the most natural, and most body-balanced way to delivery these vital nutrients into the body's circulatory system for efficient utilization. Why? The blood stream is the delivery system to the body's cells. Only nutrients in a solution that is balanced with the blood stream, i.e. isotonic, can actually be absorbed into the blood stream for delivery to the body's cells. The scientific fact is that hard pills (High Quality no binders or fillers 10-20% absorption, Low Quality with binders and fillers 0% absorption), herbal capsules (30-40% absorption) and liquid herbs (40-60% absorption) are rejected and expelled by the body unless the body can change them into a body-balanced-isotonic solution acceptable to the blood stream. Hard pills swallowed whole go to the stomach where the body has only one chance of converting that hard "rock" into a solution and that is by attacking the "rock" with hydrochloric acid secreted into the stomach. This is why a number of hard pills cause many people "stomach upset". The "upset stomach is caused by the hydrochloric acid dumped into the stomach because the body is trying to convert a very hard substance into a liquid. Many more steps are required in the body's attempt to change a "hard rock-like" substance into a blood balanced isotonic solution. In many cases the body cannot convert the hard pill into a body-balanced-isotonic solution and peristaltic action finally expels the peanut-like substance out of the body altogether.

Isotonic is defined in Black's Medical Dictionary as follows: "Isotonic is a term applied to solutions which have the same power of diffusion as one another. An isotonic solution used in medicine is one that can be mixed with body fluids without causing any disturbance." Every solution in the human body, except excretion products such as sweat and urine, is isotonic. Tears, lymph, blood plasma, synovial fluid, and vitreous humor, to name a few, are all isotonic solutions within the human body. The body attempts to convert everything consumed orally into an isotonic solution in the stomach before passing into the small intestine where most absorption takes place. Pills, capsules, food and all non-isotonic liquids must go through the digestive conversion process. The ingestion of isotonic solutions bypasses this time consuming conversion process, leading to rapid, efficient utilization (90-95%absorption) of the ingredients that make up that solution.

[henryj1]

Mega men vitamins from GNC are the best. 29.99 for a three month supply. .38 cents a day. they are 100% all natural and they ae guarenteed to break down with in six hours. all you centrum and one-a day user beware. those vitamins are so cheap because there all synthetic. you guys also may want to look at all the extra ingredients. your putting junk in your body. another plus for mega men is that they also have a prostate formula in them

[streamline]

Anyone really thinks bb supplement multis can be better than general ones (e.g. centrum)?

BS. All manufacturers make as much money as possible, particularly from bb supples, coz you silly are more likely to believe those trash ads.

[NHBfighterDAN]

Originally posted by henryj1
Mega men vitamins from GNC are the best. 29.99 for a three month supply. .38 cents a day. they are 100% all natural and they ae guarenteed to break down with in six hours. all you centrum and one-a day user beware. those vitamins are so cheap because there all synthetic. you guys also may want to look at all the extra ingredients. your putting junk in your body. another plus for mega men is that they also have a prostate formula in them

those extra ingredients are what hold a vitamin together, take a look at your megaman

[henryj1]

I work for GNC so I know that those extra ingredients are what hold the vitamin together. what I'm saying is centrum has so many added ingredients to hold it together compared to mega men which has cellulose, titanium dioxide, vegatable acetoglycerides, caramel color and imitation vanilla its alos guaranteed ti break down within 6 hours

[oogie]

www.lef.org

Life Extension's multi has it all and plenty of everything!

[LordNeon]

Originally posted by oogie
www.lef.org

Life Extension's multi has it all and plenty of everything!

$89.10 for 490 capsules, with a recommended serving of 14 per day(!!!), equals $2.54 per day.

Yeesh. What the hell could those possibly provide that justifies the price? Are they gold-plated?

[Swedish dude]

I like Twinlab's daily one.

[BIG BROWN K]

I also like twinlabs

[kmax2003]

My name is kashif. from islamabad i am useing megamass 2000 thats great supplement. If ur not so fati then use MEGAMASS2000.
I recommend that Fati people dont use MEGAMASS.
Thanks!!!!!

[Smeagol]

my fred flintstone vitamins have served me well for 15 years...

[animal88]

animal pak no doubt

[PLAN B]

AST multipro x32 and animal pak!!

[Jeff0370]

I'm in total agreement with Lebrun/Shawn. AST's Multi Pro 32x and Universal's Animal Pak are by far the two best I've ever used. I really think Animal Pak is better, but not nearly as convenient. Swallowing all those pills sometimes is a pain in the ass! You get nearly the same potency from Multi Pro 32x, only without the amino acids. Good luck!

[1-Testosterone]

I personally like Animal Pak.
It takes guesswork out of equation.
Plus, although it has some list of useless ingredients in forgettable quantities, but still it can do the trick for some guys, since every body is different!
Talking about convenience, it isn't convenient to squat 400 odd Lbs!

[ironarm]

What is the best suplement around right now like whats the most poular one?

[bohemianrapsody]

Centrum A to Zink.

maybe in future, when i have some money i try that animal pak :)

[Pblogic]

people talk about not getting the amino acids in some of them. Com one, anyone training is eating so much protein they are getting more than enough amino acids. I doubt there is anyone that isnt getting at least one Whey based shake in at least once a day.

[Matt5387]

i've only taken GNC Ultra Mega GOLD without Iron.

[axelism]

Originally posted by sculli
Yes, tablets don't digest well at all and you lose 80% of the nutrients. I use Multitech which is an isotoic (powder that disolves in water). It is 95% absorbed in 5 minutes on an empty stomach.

I'm interested in the liquid vitamins, have you done much comparison between them?

[seanpatin]

I use Centrum A to Zinc right now.... but with all these votes for Animal Pak i am definitely thinking about trying it out now... i had seen it before and it looked like it was pretty decent but i never expected it to be that good....

[cscottandrews]

Animal Pak hands down....

[amattonen]

MEGA MEN..........

MEGAMEN VITAMENS HAVE THE BEST COMPILATION OF VITAMINS, I THINK..................

[PhilDaPimp89]

Well I'd get Animal Pak if it wasn't so expensive I'd rather waste my money on something else.

So I got GNC Mega Teens, it really is energizing.

[Esmir03]

AST Multi Pro 32x- its my favorite one.

[Veinpopper]

On my off days, I use a multi by Kirkland "Signature" just to fill in for my OFF days when I dont' work out. ON days means ANIMAL PAK.

What I like about Animal Pak is that you get joint and bone support, EFAs, digestive enzymes, a boost of Amino Acids and Performance Optimizers. The optimizers get you cranked up so that you can PERFORM well in the gym and CIRCULATE all those nutrients into the muscle cells where you need them.

When I take Animal Pak, I know I'm covered and don't have to fuss with taking any other individual vitamins for the rest of the day because the PAK is comprehensive and timed release.

[ballbags1]

Originally posted by Veinpopper
On my off days, I use a multi by Kirkland "Signature" just to fill in for my OFF days when I dont' work out. ON days means ANIMAL PAK.

What I like about Animal Pak is that you get joint and bone support, EFAs, digestive enzymes, a boost of Amino Acids and Performance Optimizers. The optimizers get you cranked up so that you can PERFORM well in the gym and CIRCULATE all those nutrients into the muscle cells where you need them.

When I take Animal Pak, I know I'm covered and don't have to fuss with taking any other individual vitamins for the rest of the day because the PAK is comprehensive and timed release.


Yeah the Animal Paks are my fav as well been using em' for years and can't train without em'. They combine everthing you need into one training pack.

[axelism]

What I would like to know is that people who have been on animal pak and then got off of it do they notice a difference?

For the past two weeks I've been taking Utrition's liquid multivitamin, I like it a lot but then again I don't have much experience with any vitamins. Here are the details on it, I've read
a little bit(not much) and what I've read is that liquid vitamins are absorbed better into the bloodstream than regular pill form vitamins. It's also in your bloodstream within 5 minutes from what I've read, does anybody agree or disagree with this? Can I get your opinions on this multivitamin in particular? Thank you for all your replies!:)

Description
A Tast Above the Rest - Ultra Absorbable
Your Mind, Your Body, Your Health - It's All About U

Utrition’s Liquid Vitamin Plus has therapeutic dosages of Green Tea, Ginseng, Gingko Biloba & Grape Seed Extract. It provides a maintenance dosage of Glucosamine to lubricate and strengthen joints and a higher dosage of B-Vitamins per serving than any other multivitamin in the marketplace. In addition to the ingredients listed above, this formula provides 65 trace minerals derived from plants and 100% of all your daily needs for vitamins.

Each serving of 1 fl oz provides:


Ingredient
Amount
US RDA


Calories
40



Calories from fat
0



Total Fat
0 mg
0%


Cholesterol
0 mg
0%


Sodium
3 mg
<1%


Total Carboyhydrate
9 g
3%


Dietary Fiber
0 g
0%


Sugar (cyrstalline fructose)
3 g



Protein
0 g



Vitamin A (palmitate)
5,000 IU
100%


Vitamin A (betacarotene)
5,000 IU
100%


Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
1,500 mg
2,500%


Vitamin D (choecalciferol)
400 IU
100%


Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol acetate)
50 IU
167%


Vitamin K (phytonadion)
78 mcg
100%


Vitamin B-1 (thiamine HCL)
100 mg
6,668%


Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin)
100 mg
5,884%


Vitamin B-3 (niacinamide)
20 mg
100%


Vitamin B-5 (calcium pantothenate)
100 mg
1,000%


Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
60 mg
1,000%


Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin)
200 mcg
3,332%


Folic Acid
400 mcg
100%


Biotin
300 mcg
100%


Calcium (citrate)
50 mg
5%


Iron
0 mg
0%


Magnesium (gluconate)
20 mg
5%


Potassium (gluconate)
25 mg
<2%


Green Tea (extract)(caffeine free)
100 mg



Glucosamine (sulfate)
500 mg



Ginseng (Korean root extract)
100 mg



Gingko Biloba (leaf extract)
80 mg



Grape Seed (extract)
100 mg



Choline (bitartrate)
30 mg



Inositol
30 mg



Rutin
3 mg



Bioflavonoids (citrus)
6 mg



Hesperidin
3 mg



Trypsin
5 mg



Malt diastase (USP)
5 mg



Papain (140 MCU from papaya)
5 mg



Pepsin Enzymes (NF 1:10,00)
5 mg



Lecithin
6 mg



Other ingredients: Citric acid, natural flavor, organic potassium benzoate (as a preservative), organic potassium sorbate (as a preservative), purified water, trace minerals, xanthan gum.






Free Of
Iron, gluten, wheat by-products and bee pollen

Directions
Shake weel before using. Recommended 1 ounce/30 ml per day (2 tablespoons). Take with meal. Refrigerate after opening.
Chilren: Recommended 1/2 ounce/15 ml per day (1 tablespoon) for children under 12 years of age.

Disclaimer
Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication.

[Veinpopper]

I've used one can of Animal Pak and people have told me that my skin looks especially clear, pink and healthy and that my eyes look clearer. I also feel better. Its not a cheap vitamin and it doesn't really compare with a one-a-day. There are like 12 pills to take, some of them pretty big. You're even supposed to cycle off of them after a few weeks. So I just take them on my workout days. I learned to just gulp two at a time so I don't get too bloated before the work out. But I found a place to order them online for $20. That's quite a bit better than Animalpak.com (http://animalpak.com/html/sections.cfm?ID=7) where they cost $40.

[axelism]

Originally posted by Veinpopper
I've used one can of Animal Pak and people have told me that my skin looks especially clear, pink and healthy and that my eyes look clearer. I also feel better. Its not a cheap vitamin and it doesn't really compare with a one-a-day. There are like 12 pills to take, some of them pretty big. You're even supposed to cycle off of them after a few weeks. So I just take them on my workout days. I learned to just gulp two at a time so I don't get too bloated before the work out. But I found a place to order them online for $20. That's quite a bit better than Animalpak.com (http://animalpak.com/html/sections.cfm?ID=7) where they cost $40.

Could you give me the web addy to that site for$20 please? If you can't give it here, could you please email me? Thank you!

How long does this supply last? I lift 4 days a week and 2 cardio, thank you.

[Veinpopper]

Theres 44 paks in this can. They say to take it for 3 weeks and then give it a week break. I just take it on workout days. Figure thats when I really need it.

I tried to post the link but it was blocked. I don't want to break any rules, so anyone who wants the link can just PM me.

[axelism]

Your PM's are being modified as well, it came out like this.

http://www.************.net/?fromdotcom=1&rc=dotcom

Could you just email it to me? Thank you dude.

[Veinpopper]

I am perturbed. I'm not quite sure why these things get modified.


d p s n u t r i t i o n * n e t

[axelism]

I never thought pm's were modified either :(

my email addy is iamsed8ed@yahoo.com

[Douche_Nutz]

Originally posted by Veinpopper
I've used one can of Animal Pak and people have told me that my skin looks especially clear, pink and healthy and that my eyes look clearer. I also feel better. Its not a cheap vitamin and it doesn't really compare with a one-a-day. There are like 12 pills to take, some of them pretty big. You're even supposed to cycle off of them after a few weeks. So I just take them on my workout days. I learned to just gulp two at a time so I don't get too bloated before the work out. But I found a place to order them online for $20. That's quite a bit better than Animalpak.com (http://animalpak.com/html/sections.cfm?ID=7) where they cost $40.

Why would you cycle off of them?

[Veinpopper]

Originally posted by Douche_Nutz
Why would you cycle off of them?

After taking vitamins for a while your body starts to absorb less. So its good to give all vitamins a break once in a while.

[Douche_Nutz]

Originally posted by Veinpopper
After taking vitamins for a while your body starts to absorb less. So its good to give all vitamins a break once in a while.

Where'd you read that? Sounds like pretty bad info.

We mostly get vitamins from what we eat... Should we stop eating every once and a while then?

[1-Testosterone]

Veinpopper is the newest best vitamin researcher IMO!

[Veinpopper]

Originally posted by Douche_Nutz
Where'd you read that? Sounds like pretty bad info.

We mostly get vitamins from what we eat... Should we stop eating every once and a while then?


Its good to fast for 10 days, once a month. It increases absorption. :rolleyes:

Hey don't you guys read the Enquirer? It was in one of the back issues. :)

Seriously, I messed up dawgs. I was reading the AnimalPak FAQ:

Q. Which Animal Products Are Cycled And Which Ones Aren't? It says Animal Test, Animal Stak, Animal M-Stak and Animal Cuts are cycled for 3 weeks on, 1 week off......Only Animal Pak...should be taken everyday, without any off days.

I was wrong. Sorry for the misinformation.

[rippedwriter]

Mega Man from GNC is a good Mutli

[Pamey]

www.juiceplus.com/+pw23365
17 fruits and vegetables in a capsule, daily allowance in 2 fruits in a.m. and 2 veggies in p.m. all the vitamin supplements you can get, all in whole food. plus complete drink for before workouts or after workout.
check the site out

[Punchy]

Hey has anyone tried Sea Silver?

[Veinpopper]

How can you stick 17 fruits and vegetables into a capsule? How is that a whole food?

[sculli]

Originally posted by Veinpopper
How can you stick 17 fruits and vegetables into a capsule? How is that a whole food?

reminds me of the episode of the Simpsons when Homer ate those Powersauce bars.

[Jef-El]

only vitamin I have ever taken is Solotron from GNC....im too lazy to try anything else

[Pblogic]

I decided to try Animal Pak. It seems the most comprehensive. I'm starting it next week, ill post how I feel about it.

[biggy135]

NewChapter - Everyones Multiple

its a whole-food probiotic multi-vitamin, mineral. and herbal complex

i suggest you guys try this

if you know anything about whole foods you know what im talking about! :)

yet expensive...reachn up into the 70s for 90tablets supposed to last for one month

[Veinpopper]

Originally posted by Pblogic
I decided to try Animal Pak. It seems the most comprehensive. I'm starting it next week, ill post how I feel about it.

You'll be an Animal in no time. ;)

The only thing I suggest is don't take the black pill, which is the performance optimizers, at the SAME time as when you drink coffee. Taking it right after is ok. Its just too much rev IMO. Best time to take it is right before you leave out the door for the gym.

[kj2833]

iss research super vitamin pack 30 packs for 9.95
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/iss/vitapak.html

Its got what two animal packs would have in one pack

[Veinpopper]

Doesn't look like to me. MCG is only a fraction of MG, don't be fooled. Some numbers are higher but then if you look its measured in MCG.

It also doesn't have the array of digestive enzymes Animal Pak has and to me this is very important because when you are loading all these megavitamins at once you need digestive enzymes or you're going to be cutting some major cheese dude.

Not to mention the performance optimizers, ginsing, pyridoxine alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK), IGF colostrum, nucleotides, lipotropics, L-arginine, Protogen A, eleuthero.. That gives you the extra pump to give you and edge in the gym and circulate all those nutrients.

JMO

[kj2833]

but there isnt enough digestive enzymes in animal pak to do anygood. You should get those seperate if you want them to work. I personally dont want the stimulants(performance optimizers) though. and the facts on animal pak say you have to take 2 paks, or 22 pills. With this one there are way less pills.

edit: Also i refuse to support a company that makes a product that everyone knows causes gyno, yet they just keep on selling it.

[hHh657]

What do you guys think of those new Centrum Perfomance Multi-vitamins?

[Veinpopper]

Originally posted by kj2833
edit: Also i refuse to support a company that makes a product that everyone knows causes gyno, yet they just keep on selling it.

The stack?

[kj2833]

Originally posted by Veinpopper
The stack?

the stack, and the animal Test.

see here

http://www.forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?threadid=177708&highlight=animal+warning

[kj2833]

Originally posted by hHh657
What do you guys think of those new Centrum Perfomance Multi-vitamins?

I just had a look, they seem to just follow the rda for the most part. The few things at higher concentrations dont seem like much though. but 23 dollars for 120, if you took 2 thats 60 servings for 23. I would probably pass, theyre is much better ones out there if you are physically active. Those would probably be good for the average person because they have the basic vit + min but not much else.

[SycoraX]

ISS Research Super Vitamin Pak

6 pills and helluva cheaper than Animal Pak. $10 for 30 day supply at Cyber Store. Can't beat that.

[Veinpopper]

Originally posted by kj2833
the stack, and the animal Test.

see here

http://www.forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?threadid=177708&highlight=animal+warning

He just said that about Stack. I don't know about prohormone stuff but I do know there are as many opinions as there are products. But since this thread is about multivitamins, I'll just stick to that.

About the Pak he did say it was an okay product. BTW, except for that gyno issue, 90% of the criticism of these products is that "there is not enough". Ok, if you are going to buy EVERYTHING separately then of course you would have ENOUGH but with this philosphy any one products that has a number of ingredients in it is not going to be "enough", ever. But he did say that Animal Pak was good.

I don't usually take two packs in one day unless I'm injured. I take one pack before workout, esp. if there is lifting. Going by how it makes me feel, all I can say is it works for me.

[kj2833]

Oh they work no doubt about that. if you like em you should try the liver tabs. If you read the contents of the stack and test, you will notice they both have the PH's that were mentioned as worthless in the link about animal products.

[Veinpopper]

I have the Uni-liver. I take those on my off days once in a while.

[JamesK]

I'm currently taking GNC's Mega Men. I was thinking of trying AST Multi-Pro 32X. Any comments on it?

Thanks

[Amazingeb]

why isnt there a sticky on the best fat loss supplement????...it would help answer alot of questions in other forums....just a suggestion

[DaIronPusha]

ANIMAL PAK of course is the best multi-vitamin, it gives you not just the essential vitamins but in high potency of all the **** yer body needs, camon now ANIMAL PAK who ever chooses another multi vitamin, go sit on something

[WannabMr.O]

I'm currently taking ON Opti-Men seems to be good so far.

[plumberman]

Take GNC Mega Men. I am happy with it, and the flourescent green pee is kind of fun.

[TallCoolOne]

I also Take Centrum Performance and it has greatly improved my definition. I only take one a day though, I have read some posts which mention taking 2 a day, is that safe? I really dont know how much an active bodybuilder or weight trainer would take more than the average individual but if someone can post articles or give me some info that would be great. I have been working out on/off since 1988 but quit ever since I got married. Now im starting to work out again, in the last 5 months I have supassed the whole time before I got married. I beleive its due to taking Centrum and lifting smarter now. Well any help would be appreciated.

Thanks...

[tgutz]

Beverly International Super Pak. $28.00 retail
Absolutely the best.
Go to www.bodybuildingworld.com for more info.
If you havent tried Beverly then you are truly missing out on the real deal.
Also go to www.beverlyinternational.com

[BigN_Black]

Ok i need a straight answer.... Choice is between Animal Pak and ISS Vitamin packs. Serving vs. Serving what is better? Animal is starting to get on my nerves with all their BS and stupid magazine ads. I know ISS is half as cheap but I just wanted to know what has the **** you need and not some stupid filler.

[kxtreme]

those who take ast multipro 32x, do you follow the directions and take 2 pills a day or just 1?

[Big Tiger]

I have been using Universal's Animal Pak for about 3 months now, good stuff, expensive as hell though.

[Critical Mass]

$20 for 44 Animal Paks isn't so bad. That's $0.50 a day for a lot of good stuff. Try adding acidophilous to round out the digestive enzymes.

[kxtreme]

i was thinking about buying animal pak, do you guys take 2 packets a day or just 1?

[Critical Mass]

I only take one. I use one before a workout and usually wait until lunch on my rest days.

[SGT ROCK]

Animal Pak is def the best. It takes the guesswork out of what you need when you are in heavy training. I use one on off days, and two on days I train, one in the morning and one early afternoon. I have taken the Animal Pak for many years and it still is my all time fav.

Semper Fi
Sgt Rock
USMC

[packattack]

Originally posted by kxtreme
those who take ast multipro 32x, do you follow the directions and take 2 pills a day or just 1?

I usually just take one...they seem to work well although I was thinking of trying something new for a change...

[SGT ROCK]

I noticed the difference when I started taking two on my heavy training days. I feel like I can recover quicker, and I also feel more energized, less sluggish. When you know you are getting enough vitamins/minerals etc, you can be a little more lax on eating vegetebles, and worry more about your carb/protein ratios. Don't get me wrong, I still get plenty of veggies, but it is good to know if I am in a rush I can get a good lean piece of meat and some quick carbs and not sweat the fact that I didn't have time to prepare any veggies due to ingesting the Animal Paks. As I have stated before, it is like "insurance", and you also know you get what it says on the bottle.

Semper Fi
Sgt Rock

[bigeddiez]

AST multipro 32x

[mazz1]

Universal's Animal Pak is the King of all multi-vit packs - read the breakdown of what each pack contains and it makes sense that this is the vitamin of choice for hard core bodybuilders. Take the pak for 3 weeks religiously and you'll feel a real difference in your workouts and you'll see the difference in your physique. Thats why its the best - it produces real results in the gym!

[mazz1]

Originally posted by SGT ROCK
I noticed the difference when I started taking two on my heavy training days. I feel like I can recover quicker, and I also feel more energized, less sluggish. When you know you are getting enough vitamins/minerals etc, you can be a little more lax on eating vegetebles, and worry more about your carb/protein ratios. Don't get me wrong, I still get plenty of veggies, but it is good to know if I am in a rush I can get a good lean piece of meat and some quick carbs and not sweat the fact that I didn't have time to prepare any veggies due to ingesting the Animal Paks. As I have stated before, it is like "insurance", and you also know you get what it says on the bottle.

Semper Fi
Sgt Rock

Hey Rock - I completely agree. If your competing at a high level, you cant take chances that you're not getting the vits and mins you need to win. You cover all the bases by taking the Pak. Stay strong bro. Remember : 803 aint nothin - its just iron, you got the heart to pull that!

[louie]

Okay, I was curious about the tallies, so I tallied them up. :)

I only included the multis that got at least 2 votes so it wouldn't be so cluttered. There were tons that just got 1 vote, and I was only curious to see which were highly recommended as that is what most people are probably most interested in. If someone said a certain multi was a close second place, then I included that as a tally as well; Again, the purpose was to see which multis are most recommended and that counts as a recommendation. Sometimes it was easy to give the specific product and sometimes I had to improvise and go with the brandname. Anyways, I figured I would share it, so here it is.


Animal Pak - 32

GNC MegaMan - 19
GNC Ultra - 6
GNC Solotron - 2

AST 32X - 17

Centrum (other) - 7
Centrum Performance - 5

ON opti - 7

Twinlab - 6

Kirkland - 6

ISS - 5

Flintstones (especially Betty) - 4

LEF life extension - 3

Beverly - 2

Eclipse 2000 - 2

Green Source - 2

Lifepak - 2

Men's one-a-day - 2

Natrol - 2

[SGT ROCK]

Thanks for the tally bro, looks like I am not alone with my feelings about the Animal Paks. The results are real bro's!!!! And to Mazz...thanks for the kind words and best wishes to you in your upcoming contests. I was talking with some other guys at the gym and they are taking 2 paks everyday, I may increase to that as I was only taking 2 on my heavy days, 1 a day on off days. I also notice I don't catch colds anymore, and thats hard to do in the Frozen Tundra of the Northeastern US!!!

Semper Fi
Sgt Rock
USMC

[packattack]

Just switched to these last week from AST pro32x, taking one pak/day and 2 on workout days. Will post results as to effects as compared after I finish the bottle.

[Tomlinson21]

U guys convinced me... animal pak it is! When do you guys take your Animal Paks? Few hours before workout?

[RBEliminator]

i always tell a good multi by what other vits/minerals and additional aminos, enzymes it has in it. I also tell by what form of Vitamin E they put in it. If it is synthetic Vitamin I stay away, since natural vit. E is the only way to go. Here is what I found.


AST mulit-Pro 32: Synthetic Vitamin E; provides 2% of the antioxidant protection of natural vit. E

-has absolutely nothing different about it than centrum, or a GNC brand as far as extras enzymes, aminos, etc.



Animal PAK: has so much more, lots of enzymes, pre workout energizers, amino acids, and yes natural vitamin E, besides how can you compare a two a day vitamin to a pack with 11 different formulations in it?


Animal PAK bar none simply the BEST!

[Trinity565]

I love Nutraceutics Vitrin Multi Vitamins I have more energy than ever before and I just feel better. I have tried so many brands and this is by far the cream of the crop they will set you back around $30.

[psychoJ]

I got the ANIMAL.........Animal Pak is great, a must for the serious bodybuilder!

[malty]

can anyone here say which is actually the best multi to take that doesnt have 10 posts and doesnt work for the company they are talking about?

[psychoJ]

yeah....animal pak

[Melkor]

I use a multi called Life-Pak, and it rules. They are the only company I have heard of that will actually test you for free to see if their multi is doing anything and if your antioxidant levels do not increase from taking them they refund your money.

Cheap vitamins are nothing but turd pills. It is almost guaranteed you will do nothing more than flush them down the toilet with the rest of the crap.

[IWantSomeMuscle]

Hello All

I'm new to the forum and have been reading the supplement topic on and off for the past few days. This is a very informative forum because I'm a dummie when it comes to multi. It's very obvious that alot of members take Animal Pak. Natrol's My Favorite Multiple also have good review at supplement watch?

Now I'm really torn between the two multi. I start using bowflex and working out 3 days a week. I'm a newbie, so here's a dumb question. Is it ok to take Animal Pak during workout day and My Favorite Multiple on non-workout day? I figure different brand of vitamins won't conflict with each others.

Additionally, I found that the My Favorite Multiple has the one tablet a day version. What's the difference between the 6 tablet version and this one? because I will try to avoid swallowing too many tablet day. I found a website that sells it for $14 for 180tablets iron free which seems not to be good deal.

Sorry for the long post and Thanks for reading

[-Ironside-]

I was taking just B Complex and the occasional no name multi vitamin but than I decided to try Mega Men. Being a single male in the military living by myself I don't get the luxury of a full course meal daily so I often don't get enough of the essential vitamins my body needs, ever since I started taking Mega Men I've had less muscle spasms and feel healthier. I like it, I'll stick with it.
Flinstones vitamins come in high second though :P

[Pblogic]

Furst of, animal pack is 11 pills, not 6.

I use animal, because I know it covers all the bases. I feel better on days that I take animal, and I train harder. Is this psychosomatic? perhaps, but does that really matter? not at all. It works for me. Try and it and see if it works for you.



Originally posted by IWantSomeMuscle
Hello All

I'm new to the forum and have been reading the supplement topic on and off for the past few days. This is a very informative forum because I'm a dummie when it comes to multi. It's very obvious that alot of members take Animal Pak. Natrol's My Favorite Multiple also have good review at supplement watch?

Now I'm really torn between the two multi. I start using bowflex and working out 3 days a week. I'm a newbie, so here's a dumb question. Is it ok to take Animal Pak during workout day and My Favorite Multiple on non-workout day? I figure different brand of vitamins won't conflict with each others.

Additionally, I found that the My Favorite Multiple has the one tablet a day version. What's the difference between the 6 tablet version and this one? because I will try to avoid swallowing too many tablet day. I found a website that sells it for $14 for 180tablets iron free which seems not to be good deal.

Sorry for the long post and Thanks for reading