Whole-Food Multivitamin plus Vital Minerals for Women

Whole-Food Multivitamin plus Vital Minerals for Women

Dr. Mercola4.7 (821 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 240 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$49.97 $1.66 per serving

About this product

Broad nutrient coverage can help fill dietary gaps related to normal energy metabolism, immune activity and bone nutrition. Named methylfolate and methylcobalamin forms make parts of the formula identifiable, while calcium and magnesium add mineral coverage. Those forms and the long ingredient list do not establish extra health benefits when intake is sufficient.

The serving lists 125 mcg vitamin D3 and 500 mg elemental magnesium, making this a substantial daily addition rather than a light nutrient top-up. Zinc at 15 mg is paired with only 0.05 mg copper, creating a strongly zinc-weighted balance. Several generic chelates and undisclosed mixture proportions leave the mineral sources less specific than their names may suggest.

The added women's blend is not fully described, and papain and bromelain amounts lack activity measurements needed to compare the enzymes. Lutein and zeaxanthin have a more specific eye-related rationale, but their presence does not establish improved everyday vision or broad anti-aging effects. High cost and an eight-tablet serving add practical burdens without resolving the uncertain contributions of many extras.

Who is it for
  • Adults with several identified dietary gaps whose needs match the stated amounts
  • People able to manage a large daily tablet serving
Best for
  • Broad nutritional supplementation after reviewing total intake
  • Combining multiple nutrient needs in one formula

Pros

  • Several B-vitamin forms are specifically identified
  • Calcium and magnesium add meaningful mineral coverage
  • Lutein and zeaxanthin are individually quantified

Cons

  • Added women's blend is not fully disclosed
  • Enzyme weights do not establish papain or bromelain activity
  • Generic chelates and missing blend shares limit source comparisons
  • High cost and eight-tablet serving add practical burden

Warnings

  • The 125 mcg vitamin D3 serving is a substantial addition; review whether that amount fits your needs before combining it with separate vitamin D.
  • The 500 mg magnesium serving can be a significant addition to supplemental intake; assess tolerance before adding other magnesium products.
  • Only 0.05 mg copper accompanies 15 mg zinc, so the strongly zinc-weighted balance deserves review before ongoing use.

Product analysis

44 out of 100

Whole-Food Multivitamin plus Vital Minerals for Women may help fill dietary gaps relevant to normal energy metabolism, immune function and bone maintenance. Its large nutrient and botanical mix makes individual contributions harder to judge.

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Nutrient Quality41

B5 and the magnesium sources are favorable identified forms, while several chelate descriptions leave the exact compounds unclear. Missing blend proportions and less specific botanical preparations limit a complete quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency70

Ingredient amounts and many sources are stated. Several forms and all applicable blend proportions are missing, leaving the full composition harder to check.

Value For Money30

Many nutrient contributions, including vitamin C, B5, choline and several minerals, are relatively costly. Potassium has a favorable comparison, but the wider blend does not establish that its added contributions offset those costs.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are strongly positive across a moderate number of entries. They offer some context for satisfaction without establishing added benefits from the large ingredient mix.

Product Focus0

The clearest role is broad nutritional support when diet leaves gaps. Numerous uses and unidentified blend components make the formula difficult to assess as a targeted supplement.

Format
Tablet
Container
240 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$1.66
Customer rating
4.7 · 821 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 500 mgCalcium · 250 mgVitamin D · 125 mcgCopper · 0.05 mgManganese · 2 mgBoron · 1.5 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 5 studies
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Silicon Supportive 13 studies
Strontium Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 500 mgVitamin C · 500 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 1500 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcgSelenium · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Bromelain Not classified 1 study
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 1335 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcgMagnesium · 500 mgBoron · 1.5 mgSelenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Bromelain Supportive 11 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Silicon · 100 mgBiotin · 900 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Calcium Supportive 1 study
Magnesium Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Selenium Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 900 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 125 mcgVitamin E · 134 mgVitamin C · 500 mg
Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 12 studies
Lycopene Supportive 15 studies
Magnesium Supportive 41 studies
Papain Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Rutin Supportive 6 studies
Selenium Supportive 34 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 101 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
1500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Niacinamide Ascorbate)
500 mg 60
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
125 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
134 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
3 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
3.4 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide Ascorbate)
40 mg 65
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
4 mg
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid)
1335 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
100 mcg 59
Biotin
900 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
30 mg 61
Choline (Choline Bitartrate, Choline Dihydrogen Citrate)
140 mg 65
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate Malate)
250 mg 69
Iodine (Kelp)
200 mcg 58
Magnesium (Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate Complex, Magnesium Ascorbate)
500 mg 61
Zinc (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
15 mg 48
Selenium (Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)
200 mcg 63
Copper (Copper Amino Acid Chelate)
0.05 mg
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
2 mg 66
Chromium (Chromium Amino Acid Chelate)
200 mcg 53
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate Complex)
100 mcg 64
Potassium Complex (Potassium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Krebs Chelate)
100 mg 54
Dr. Mercola's Blend for Women's Health
1142 mg
L-Cysteine and N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
150 mg
Betaine (Betaine HCl)
114 mg
Chlorella
100 mg
Inositol
100 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex
100 mg
Papain
100 mg 64
Rose Hips
100 mg
Silica
100 mg 43
Spirulina
100 mg
Apple Pectin
50 mg
Bromelain
50 mg 35
Grape seed extract and Pine bark extract blend (Proanthocyanidins)
50 mg
PABA
50 mg 78
Hesperidin
35 mg
Rutin
25 mg 67
Glutamic Acid
20 mg 48
Lutein (Marigold)
6 mg
Lycopene (Tomato)
6 mg 70
Boron (Boron Amino Acid Chelate Complex)
1.5 mg 51
Zeaxanthin (Marigold)
1 mg
Strontium (Strontium Citrate)
297 mcg
Trace Elements (Red Seaweed)
100 mcg
Vanadium (Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate)
50 mcg 56
Women 18–50
Report overview
PABA · 50 mg OverallScore78
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
A serving provides 50 mg of PABA, with a high cost relative to the amount. The cost uses the full serving price, so it may overstate the cost of PABA alone. The PABA is named, but its grade is unspecified. No artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils are listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

PABA is named, but a pharmaceutical grade or high-purity designation is not stated.
PABA Source & Grade
The ingredient is identified as PABA without a specific grade.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency95

The serving states 50 mg of PABA. No artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils are listed.
PABA Dosage Alignment
The serving provides 50 mg of PABA.
Label Disclosure Clarity
The PABA amount is listed separately.
Additive and Excipient Quality
The listed ingredients show no artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils.

Value40

The full serving price makes the cost per amount of PABA high; it may overstate the cost of PABA alone.
Price per 100mg PABA
The full serving price makes the cost per 100 mg of PABA high, potentially overstating PABA's own cost.
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Randomized trial28 participantsBone Health forBoron
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    Non-randomized trial11 participantsBone Health forBoron
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