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Hi i am taking rivital(multivitamin) & shellcal 500mg(calcium) tablets everday after supper, is that god or bad.?
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See below: Comparing revital with other multiple vitamins shows its doses are on the low side (especially if taken only once a day) but it does have good range of vitamins & minerals. Shelcal is calcium carbonate, which is poorly absorbed; calcium citrate is better, & best to spread calcium thru the day instead of all at once. Need ≥1000 mg calcium/day. Check centrum/theragran/oneaday to compare w/ revital.
Answered 6/22/2014
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Usually neither: Multivitamins are worthless and may be dangerous. They are good for the companies, and possibly bad for you. Save your money and buy a gym membership. Exercise is the only proven way to stay healthy.
Answered 5/29/2018
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