Vitamin/mineral amounts varied from the label--otherwise, a good multi!
"Overall, I think this is one of the best choices in multivitamins. It's well thought out, covers a lot of areas pretty well, and is sourced from whole foods (we love bioavailability!!!).
***IMAGES INCLUDED ARE FROM LABDOOR TEST/REPORT***
There are a couple of things that should be noted, though--mainly, some of the expected amounts shown on the product label were different when tested and reported by an external website (Labdoor). I'm not sure if this has been addressed/corrected by Garden of Life. If not, be sure to watch out if you eat a lot of foods containing iron and vitamin A!
I've broken down more detailed information into "The Good," "The Eh," and "The WTF?!" below. I am definitely not an expert, and this review should be taken with a grain of salt and consideration--but I hope it helps you make an informed decision if you're looking at different multi's!
I usually take 2 of these maybe once or twice per week, or I'll take the full dose, but much less frequently than everyday. Multivitamins shouldn't be your main source of nutrients--your diet should be! However, they can definitely help if you have deficiencies, if you've been slacking on eating habits, or have a limited diet. I adjust the serving size and the frequency of taking these when to help when I'm in any of those scenarios, and I believe they help get me back into ship-shape.
Anyway, the review more in-depth:
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-probiotics, antioxidants, iron, zinc, CoQ10, etc.
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-higher quality, more easily absorbed/used by the body
-seemingly well researched, considering things like using folate instead of folic acid
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-Labdoor, a website with external supplement tests/information, reported good product safety (toxic minerals/heavy metals), purity, nutritional value, and efficiency.
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-most likely from increased cost of sourcing better ingredients, the added extras, and the report low-heat extraction methods.
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-this is justified since it would be near impossible to fit everything they're offering into a smaller serving or one pill completely; also, you should adjust the serving as needed.
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-and to use caution when consuming foods high in vitamin A while supplementing with this product.
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-the blend of different whole foods and other things can be a bit more pungent or noticable than usual.
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-and that supplemental folic acid, when taken in large amounts, may mask a vitamin B-12 deficiency, which has adverse effects
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-Poor label accuracy was found; varying amounts could be a minor problem or could be a cause for concern, especially if someone eats a lot of iron-rich foods and takes this product not knowing that there's a bigger dose than what is reported on the label.
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Vitamin B-6 (32% greater), Folic acid (1.5% greater), Vitamin D-3 (17% greater), Iron (108.75% greater), Magnesium (16.7% greater)
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Vitamin B-3: 19.01mg (20mg reported on label), Vitamin C (7% below), Manganese (15% below)"
Great Multivitamin for Women
"I am really happy with the Garden of Life Multivitamin for Women. The probiotics included in the formula have really helped my digestive issues and I have noticed an increase in my energy levels since taking them. The raw ingredients are also a big plus for me. The only downside is the price point, but overall I highly recommend this product."
