woman's multivitamin vs man's?

[Datboileg]

so i've been taking this womans vitamin supplement because it was superior to the man's one at the same price, way more vitamins compared to mans one.

what's the main difference between man's and woman's vitamin supplements?

here are the ingridients Per Portion * RI
Vitamin D 5 μg 100%
Vitamin E 32 mg 267%
Vitamin K 13 μg 170%
Vitamin C 40 mg 50%
Thiamine 6.3 mg 573%
Riboflavin 6.3 mg 450%
Niacin 12.5 mg 78%
Vitamin B6 6.3 mg 450%
Folic acid 200 μg 100%
Vitamin B12 260 μg 10 400%
Biotin 75 μg 150%
Pantothenic acid 25 mg 417%
Calcium 175 mg 22%
Iron 7 mg 50%
Zinc 7.5 mg 75%
Copper 0.25 mg 25%
Selenium 50 μg 91%
Chromium 48 µg 120%
Per Portion
Korean Ginseng Extract 1 g
Grape Seed Extract 312 mg
Royal Jelly 38.25 mg
Alpha-lipoic acid 12.75 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoids 12.5 mg
Choline 12.5 mg
Bromelain 6.25 mg
Inositol 6.25 mg
Lipase 6.25 mg
Papain 6.25 mg
Beta Carotene 1.5 mg
Co-Enzyme Q10 1.25 mg
Amylase 1.25 mg
Lutein 250 µg



i'm taking 2 per day, is there a risk for any of these ingredients to become toxic in the body if i keep taking 2 daily? (especally iron)

[eatyourspinach]

That would depend on how iron you get from food

[Datboileg]

That would depend on how iron you get from food

what about the others?

[ManwittaPlan]

what about the others?

i would look at the types of vitamins and minerals

for example, if the zinc or magnesium end with "oxide" stay away.

if the vitamin e starts with "dl" stay away, it is synthetic and has a poor (if any) absorption rate.

same goes with the ALA for example, it is likely the s and not the r lipoic (which is natural). if your body can't absorb the nutrients it wont be of much use.

i'd look for an iron free formula and use liver tabs as an iron source. you'll absorb what you need and it wont get toxic. I've been through periods of dieting when i was taking 30 plus liver tabs a day for months. zero issues. (i like the beverly brand which bodybuilding .com happens to carry)

[Datboileg]

i would look at the types of vitamins and minerals

for example, if the zinc or magnesium end with "oxide" stay away.

if the vitamin e starts with "dl" stay away, it is synthetic and has a poor (if any) absorption rate.

same goes with the ALA for example, it is likely the s and not the r lipoic (which is natural). if your body can't absorb the nutrients it wont be of much use.

i'd look for an iron free formula and use liver tabs as an iron source. you'll absorb what you need and it wont get toxic. I've been through periods of dieting when i was taking 30 plus liver tabs a day for months. zero issues. (i like the beverly brand which bodybuilding .com happens to carry)

why stay away from zinc and magensesium oxide?

[ManwittaPlan]

why stay away from zinc and magensesium oxide?

poor absorption, little if any.

magnesium oxide is often used to relieve constipation

[MaDFroG88]

why stay away from zinc and magensesium oxide?

Yep I have read other forum threads where people say to stay away from the oxide!

[Datboileg]

poor absorption, little if any.

magnesium oxide is often used to relieve constipation

what if they're taken along with food? doesn't that improve absorbtion?

[powercage]

Women's contains iron. A men's multi should never contain iron.

[ManwittaPlan]

what if they're taken along with food? doesn't that improve absorbtion?

it wouldn't