are these stats good for a multivitamin? both the forms and amounts?

[hereforhelp]

im talkVitamin A (100% as natural beta-carotene) Betatene® 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as calcium ascorbate complex) Advan-C® 100 mg 167%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol, D3) 2000 IU 500%
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 30 IU 100%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione, K1) 300 mcg 375%
Thiamin (vitamin B1 as thiamine HCl) 10 mg 667%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 10 mg 588%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 500%
Folic Acid (as folacin) 800 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 100 mcg 1,667%
Biotin 500 mcg 167%
Pantothenic Acid (B5 calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as calcium ascorbate complex) Advan-C® 10 mg 1%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg 100%
Zinc (as l-methionine) L-OptiZinc® 15 mg 100%
Selenium (as l-selenomethionine) Selenium SeLECT® 200 mcg 286%
Copper (as copper glycinate chelate) 500 mcg 25%
Manganese (as manganese glycinate chelate) 2 mg 100%
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) ChromeMate® 200 mcg 167%
Molybdenum (as amino acid chelate) 75 mcg 100%

[powercage]

no.


First thing I saw was potentially dangerous level of folic acid

[hereforhelp]

thanks.

im looking for a good multi that isnt too pricey. OT is out of my price range.

[powercage]

thanks.

im looking for a good multi that isnt too pricey. OT is out of my price range.

If money is that tight, it might be a better idea not to get a multi.

[emergency]

thanks.

im looking for a good multi that isnt too pricey. OT is out of my price range.

NOW ADAM is a good option you can pick up a 45 day supply for less then $15

[thebencher900lb]

No... Get a quality and safe multivitamin. orange triad is a great choice. folic acid dangerous levels


The above mentioned multi by NOW is also a great choice... and cheap too. NOW has a some great products, all cheap.

[hereforhelp]

If money is that tight, it might be a better idea not to get a multi.

money is tight considering i take whey, fish oil, creatine, and pre WO....a good multi is the only thing i would really like to add if i can do so at a good price.

particularly one that has the ingredients in the best forms - not cheap, synthetic crap that does more harm than good. maybe nothing is avail like that for fairly cheao

[powercage]

money is tight considering i take whey, fish oil, creatine, and pre WO.

yea, fore go the multi

[emergency]

money is tight considering i take whey, fish oil, creatine, and pre WO.

drop the pwo and pick up caffeine tabs or drink black coffee

[hereforhelp]

no.


First thing I saw was potentially dangerous level of folic acid

thanks. i went and googled folic acid....webmd says 1000mg is safe for adults.

why do u disagree

[SoreGunz]

Multi vitamins are the biggest scam after test boosters in the supplement industry. Eat your fruits and some veggies and you dont need a a multi, your body doesnt even absorb all the vitamin and minerals in a single pill, you have to buy everything separate to benefit you, save your money.

[eatyourspinach]

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Fol...hProfessional/ please don't rely on webmd for your information.

[powercage]

thanks. i went and googled folic acid....webmd says 1000mg is safe for adults.

why do u disagree

Because there are quite a few studies that show potential detrimental health effects at 800mcg

[hereforhelp]

Because there are quite a few studies that show potential detrimental health effects at 800mcg

ur jacked. how long u been lifting?

[powercage]

ur jacked. how long u been lifting?

Couple weeks, but I take Orange Triad

[B1LL1ST1C]

Couple weeks, but I take Orange Triad

always knew you weren't natty

[Bigdumogre]

Couple weeks, but I take Orange Triad

lol lost it

But a multi is great to get in any vitamins that your diet does not provide.

[naturalguy]

thanks.

im looking for a good multi that isnt too pricey. OT is out of my price range.

Here you go brother, you don't have to spend a lot to get a quality multi. This one is under $12 for a month's supply and the serving size is just 4 small, easy to swallow capsules:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/un.../uni-vite.html

[OxbowSky]

Here you go brother, you don't have to spend a lot to get a quality multi. This one is under $12 for a month's supply and the serving size is just 4 small, easy to swallow capsules:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/un.../uni-vite.html

Why is this so much cheaper then the competition? From what I'm reading on other top multis it looks like this mostly contains the same forms of minerals and vitamins...is there something big this one is missing that some of the expensive multis have?

[TheGilmore]

Why is this so much cheaper then the competition? From what I'm reading on other top multis it looks like this mostly contains the same forms of minerals and vitamins...is there something big this one is missing that some of the expensive multis have?

Adequately dosed extras that aren't there just for label fluff.

[powercage]

Adequately dosed extras that aren't there just for label fluff.

Chelated minerals in the better multis provide better absorption and are more expensive

One of the biggest differences between the cheaper multis and the more quality.

[TheGilmore]

Chelated minerals in the better multis provide better absorption and are more expensive

One of the biggest differences between the cheaper multis and the more quality.

That too. Only a few are chelated in Univite.

[naturalguy]

Why is this so much cheaper then the competition? From what I'm reading on other top multis it looks like this mostly contains the same forms of minerals and vitamins...is there something big this one is missing that some of the expensive multis have?

We wanted to give people a high quality multi at a great price. The forms of vitamins are very good like you pointed out. It's not flashy nor does it have a ton of extras to keep it in that price range.

One thing we always try to do with Universal is give a great value to consumers, we are the manufacturer, we don't have to charge you through the nose for a quality product. We make it ourselves we don't go through a 3rd party manufacturer.

A lot of people are also looking for a multi with a small serving size that is capsules and Uni-Vite fits that bill. For the price it's a great option.

[Neopragmatist]

Chelated minerals in the better multis provide better absorption and are more expensive

chelation is just a general term that describes binding the mineral with other molecules. looking at orange triad, i'm wondering what it is bound to as it only states, for example, magnesium chelate....that can mean orotic acid, acetate, gluconate, picolinic or other amino acids, etc...products like NOW adam or gaspari anavite uses mineral chelates from Albion Labs that is specifically bound to amino acid glycine (which happens to be the simplest/easiest amino acid to bind to)...the degree/quality of chelation will vary--not only what it is bound to, but how it is chelated--and Albion is pretty much the gold standard...

and while some may argue that chelation is a natural process that occurs during digestive activity and therefore it has no advantage, i do prefer chelated minerals for its versatility even in less optimal digestive/competitive settings and over inferior inorganic salts like carbonate or oxide--and it is appreciated when that chelation is from a reputable company like Albion. i know orange triad has revamped their formulation in the past by listening to customer feedbacks (back when MV debates were raging) which is what i particularly like about CL--has a more connected/personal touch with their customers and this forum--so i'd like to see them continue to strive making better products....