Multi and Mineral without Iron

Multi and Mineral without Iron

Swanson4.6 (953 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$19.79 $0.65 per serving

Product analysis

52 out of 100

Multi and Mineral without Iron offers broad nutritional support for gaps in vitamin and mineral intake. Its many added ingredients make it less straightforward to choose for a specific need.

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Nutrient Quality46

Ingredient quality varies: vitamin D3 and chelated zinc are favorable choices, while vitamin E is synthetic and several forms remain unspecified. The partially described mixture limits a firm judgment about the full preparation.

Ingredient Transparency82

Amounts are disclosed, but some forms or mixture proportions remain unclear. That limits comparison with a fully specified preparation.

Value For Money37

Known ingredient comparisons vary, with several less favorable costs and some missing comparisons. The value of the full combination therefore remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction78

Customer ratings are favorable, with a substantial review pool. Reviews describe satisfaction without establishing effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus19

The clearest purpose is filling nutritional gaps that affect normal energy, immune and bone functions. The many additional uses and ingredients make the formula less focused, without establishing broader benefits when nutrient needs are met.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.65
Customer rating
4.6 · 953 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgCopper · 500 mcgSelenium · 25 mcgVitamin E · 200 IU
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUMagnesium · 100 mgSelenium · 25 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
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
Immunity
Impact
High effect
D- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 10000 IUVitamin D · 400 IUSelenium · 25 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
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUVitamin B5 · 60 mgMagnesium · 100 mgRiboflavin · 25 mgThiamin · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgPotassium · 50 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
F Ingredient FitC PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 100 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
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
D Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 100 mgCalcium · 200 mgVitamin D · 400 IUCopper · 500 mcgManganese · 4 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
10000 IU 62
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1000 mg 48
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
400 IU 57
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
200 IU 34
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
25 mg 65
Riboflavin
25 mg 57
Niacin (Niacinamide)
40 mg 65
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
25 mg 77
Folic Acid
400 mcg 50
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
200 mcg 21
Biotin
100 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
60 mg 70
Calcium (Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Carbonate)
200 mg
Iodine (Kelp)
150 mcg 64
Magnesium (Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Oxide)
100 mg
Zinc (TRAACS Zinc Glycinate Chelate)
15 mg 80
Selenium (Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)
25 mcg
Copper (Copper Amino Acid Chelate)
500 mcg
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
4 mg 78
Chromium (Chromium Amino Acid Chelate)
20 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Chloride)
50 mg
Spirulina
1 Gram(s)
Bee Pollen
100 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid
60 mg
Black Currant seed Oil
50 mg
Asian Ginseng
50 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
30 mg 50
Inositol
30 mg
Papain (Carica papaya)
30 mg 84
Quercetin Dihydrate (Sophora japonica)
30 mg
Betaine Anhydrous (Sugar Beets)
25 mg
Rutin (Sophora japonica)
25 mg 75
RNA (Yeast)
21 mg
Apple Pectin
20 mg
PABA
15 mg 68
Bromelain (Pineapple)
10 mg
Brewer's Yeast
6 mg
Amylase
5 mg
Lipase
5 mg
Lutein (Marigold flower extract)
2 mg
Octacosanol (Sugar Cane)
200 mcg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
The serving provides 4 mg of manganese at a moderate cost per serving. The source is manganese amino acid chelate. The specific amino acid is not named.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The source is manganese amino acid chelate. The specific amino acid is not named.
Manganese Chemical Form
The source is manganese amino acid chelate. The specific amino acid is not named.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 4 mg of manganese. The elemental manganese amount and source are stated.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The serving provides 4 mg of manganese.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The elemental manganese amount and source are stated.

Value50

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is moderate.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
Each serving provides 25 mg of vitamin B6, a high amount, at a moderate cost per mg of B6. It uses pyridoxine hydrochloride. The amount exceeds the European adult upper limit, although the serving alone does not show total daily intake.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

It uses pyridoxine hydrochloride. The available Other Ingredients information shows no artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The vitamin B6 source is pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The available Other Ingredients information shows no artificial dyes, titanium dioxide or talc.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60

Each serving provides 25 mg of vitamin B6. That exceeds the European adult upper limit; total daily intake is unknown. The chemical source is named.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
Each serving provides 25 mg of vitamin B6. That exceeds the European adult upper limit; total daily intake is unknown.
Label Transparency
The chemical source is named as pyridoxine hydrochloride.

Value63

The cost per mg of vitamin B6 is moderate.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per mg of vitamin B6 is moderate.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+5
Each serving provides 15 mg of zinc at a high cost per serving. The amount supports nutritional maintenance. It uses zinc bisglycinate. The serving also provides 0.5 mg of copper, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 30:1.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses zinc bisglycinate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
It uses zinc bisglycinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving lists 15 mg of zinc. The amount supports nutritional maintenance. The serving also provides 0.5 mg of copper, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 30:1.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental zinc amount and its source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The serving provides 15 mg of zinc. The amount supports nutritional maintenance.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The serving also provides 0.5 mg of copper, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 30:1.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
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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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    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  7. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  8. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  9. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  10. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
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    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
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  12. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
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    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  15. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
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  16. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
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  17. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
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    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  18. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
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