Question 1

please what are the examples of multivitamin and mineral tablets.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what is offered at retail in your country.  In the US, Theragran-M was a popular vitamin mineral supplement.

Question 2

hye .i see premium multivitamin( example gnc mega man, now adam) has high dosage of vitamin / mineral than suggested daily value.is it safe for us?

Accepted Answer

SAFE and ADVISABLE: The recommended daily intake is the amount that will prevent obvious deficiency symptoms in most healthy people. They have nothing to do with the optimal levels for maintaining good health and preventing disease. See http://blissfulwriter.Hubpages.Com/hub/recommended-dietary-allowance-rda-is-too-low 
for example, the rdi of vit d is 600 iu/day but most adults need 5-8000 iu/day for optimal levels.

Question 3

is it true that a calcium supplement reduces the absorption of some vitamins and minerals (like in a multivitamin for example)? if so which ones?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Yes it is true that calcium can affect absorption of some vitamins but also calcium often isn't that easily absorbed either. Remember, a lot depends on whether you are taking supplements on an empty stomach or not. Actually, it is better to take vitamins after a decent meal as the proteins and fats in food will aid in absorption of supplements and vitamins.

Question 4

is it safe to take alive once daily mens 50 plus multivitamins under 50 years old? i am 38 years old.

Accepted Answer

Aleve?: OK to take naproxen with vitamins. Note that normal people eating normal food derive no benefit from vitamin pills. "Mens 50 +" multivitamin is not a magic pill. There is a multi-billion $$ industry promoting unnecessary pills to unnecessary people.

Question 5

accidentally took two of my centrum womans multivitamins at once, was super distracted. will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

No worries: A person who takes one one-a-day multivitamin each day, and rarely takes two of them on the same day, will not notice any difference at all on the day she accidentally takes two. A rare extra daily vitamin is not noticeable by the human body.

Question 6

are multivitamins beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Multiple vitamins: are beneficial if your diet is lacking in particular nutrients.

Question 7

how effective are multivitamins?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: Multivitamines are compounds that contens multiple vitamines the value of multivitamines are questionable because most of the food and nutricional suplements are packed with vitamines. Beside studies done in specific vitamines such as vitamin e, a, c demostrate no evident beneficial efects but they also can acelerated certain type of cancers. The benefit as antioxydants is also questionable.

Question 8

do kirkland multivitamins expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most biologically active substances lose potency over time. The expiration date is not always accurate but unless you know better, you should follow it. By the way, why are you even taking such pills. Unless you are pregnant or plan to be, there is no need. Get what you need from food and sun.

Question 9

do multivitamins help gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Probably NOT: Multivitamins aid in metabolism but will not cause weight gain per se.  Weight gain is governed by extra calories taken in minus calories needed for the body to function. However, one medical condition =hyperthyroidism causes a 'hyper-metabolic state' causing weight loss and other symptoms. Thyroid blood tests should be checked if unexplained weight gain/loss is noted.

Question 10

do people overdose on multivitamins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One can overdose on anything, even water, but it's difficult to overdose on multivitamins unless they contain iron. It can be hazardous to take too much iron- a dose of over 1000 mg of elemental iron  can be toxic. Pregnant women should avoid too much vit a, very high doses of b6 can cause neuropathy etc. So it depends on you, your individual needs & the type of multivitamin you are taking.

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Please what are the examples of multivitamin and mineral tablets.

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Hye .i see premium multivitamin( example gnc mega man, now adam) has high dosage of vitamin / mineral than suggested daily value.is it safe for us?

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Is it true that a calcium supplement reduces the absorption of some vitamins and minerals (like in a multivitamin for example)? if so which ones?

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Is it safe to take alive once daily mens 50 plus multivitamins under 50 years old? i am 38 years old.

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Accidentally took two of my centrum womans multivitamins at once, was super distracted. will i be okay?

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Are multivitamins beneficial?

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How effective are multivitamins?

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Do kirkland multivitamins expire?

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