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Ancient Multi Women's 40+ Once Daily

Ancient Nutrition
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(639 ratings)
Vitamin B6 17 mg
Vitamin K 86.4 mcg
Iron 6 mg
Selenium 73.9 mcg
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Score65
Strong active vitamin forms and once-daily dosing are appealing. Modest minerals, a hidden blend, and elevated B6 limit its completeness.
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Quantity:30 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity

Score 65

Strong active vitamin forms and once-daily dosing are appealing. Modest minerals, a hidden blend, and elevated B6 limit its completeness.
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Analysis

The capsule uses beta-carotene, natural vitamin E, MK-7, 5-MTHF, methylcobalamin, riboflavin 5-phosphate, and an activated B6 form. These choices provide good vitamin form quality for a simple once-daily product.

Mineral coverage is light, with only small calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and chromium amounts. The 99 mg women’s traditional blend is not broken down, and vitamin B6 reaches 17 mg.

One capsule daily and 30 servings make adherence easy but keep the supply short. It suits users who prioritize active vitamin forms and obtain most minerals from food or another plan.

Who is it for
  • Women over 40 seeking one-capsule coverage
  • Users who prefer methylfolate and methylcobalamin
  • Adults whose diet supplies most minerals
Best for
  • Once-daily vitamin support
  • Active B-vitamin intake
  • General nutrition for women over 40

Pros

  • Uses MK-7, methylfolate, and methylcobalamin
  • Includes active riboflavin and B6
  • Requires one capsule
  • Provides natural vitamin E

Cons

  • Calcium and magnesium amounts are minimal
  • The traditional blend is undisclosed
  • Vitamin B6 is elevated for routine stacking
  • Provides only 30 servings

Warnings

  • MK-7 can counter warfarin and related vitamin K antagonists.
  • Seventeen milligrams of vitamin B6 adds meaningfully to long-term intake from other supplements.
  • The hidden traditional blend prevents complete herb-specific interaction screening.

Nutrient quality

74 High impact

Active vitamin forms and broad coverage create a practical once-daily foundation. Modest minerals and a hidden traditional blend limit depth and clarity.

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Ingredient transparency

60 Moderate impact

Most core nutrient amounts are individually shown. A proprietary blend plus missing directions and excipient details prevents complete assessment.

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Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The aggregate rating is favorable and supported by moderate feedback volume. Complaint-level experiences are unavailable, so repeated drawbacks and purpose fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

61 Moderate impact

The formula offers useful nutrients at a relatively high serving cost. Dose balance, hidden blends, or modest minerals weaken competitiveness.

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Goals

General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportA- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Folate · 892.3 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 9.4 mcgVitamin D · 48.9 mcgMagnesium · 10 mgVitamin K · 86.4 mcgSelenium · 73.9 mcgZinc · 5 mgVitamin C · 32.8 mg

A broad multivitamin base with well-chosen forms supports daily nutritional coverage and several foundational systems. MK-7, methylfolate, methylcobalamin, and activated B vitamins strengthen ingredient quality.

Selenium is supplied at a meaningful amount, while magnesium, calcium, and zinc are comparatively modest. The small botanical blend is not detailed enough to judge its contribution.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB+ CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 10 mgVitamin C · 32.8 mgZinc · 5 mgVitamin A · 1485 mcgVitamin D · 48.9 mcgSelenium · 73.9 mcg

Vitamin A, vitamin D, selenium, and several active B-vitamin forms support immune readiness and general nutrient status. The formula uses methylfolate, methylcobalamin, active B6, and vitamin K2, which improves its broader nutrient quality.

Vitamin C and zinc are modest for targeted immunity, and the selenium form is not identified. A small traditional-herb blend is also too vaguely disclosed to add reliable immune evidence.

Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
1485 mcg
Vitamin C
32.8 mg
Vitamin D
48.9 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate)
23.6 mg
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-7)
86.4 mcg
Thiamin
2.1 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin-5 Phosphate)
5.1 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
5.3 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine 5-Phosphate)
17 mg
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt)
892.3 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
9.4 mcg
Biotin
140.6 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
6.9 mg
Calcium (organic Eggshell)
26.1 mg
Iron
6 mg
Magnesium
10 mg
Zinc
5 mg
Selenium
73.9 mcg
Manganese
1 mg
Chromium
20 mcg
TCM Women's 40+ Blend
99 mg
Dairy Free Women 50+
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Active pyridoxal 5-phosphate provides a metabolically ready form of B6. The 17 mg amount sits in the preferred range without reaching the chronic safety ceiling. The broad formula offers reasonable value despite a moderate serving cost.

C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Generic MK-7 is clearly disclosed, but the about 86 mcg maintenance amount is below the more targeted range. The dry capsule lacks a lipid base or meal guidance, and the costly serving provides only a maintenance amount. The about 86 mcg vitamin K amount can counteract warfarin and other vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants, so intake should remain consistent.

Iron · 6 mg OverallScore41
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The chemical form of iron is not disclosed, and the capsule format should be gentler than a hard-compressed tablet. The iron amount is below the effective supplemental range; zinc in the same serving may compete with iron absorption. A convenient serving and broad nutrients do not offset the low, unspecified iron; the serving cost is above the collection’s poor-value threshold.

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

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    Chen HG; Sheng LT; Zhang YB; Cao AL; Lai YW; Kunutsor SK; Jiang L; Pan A · European journal of nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis222,592 participants21 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  2. Vitamin K status, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: a participant-level meta-analysis of 3 US cohorts.
    Shea MK; Barger K; Booth SL; Matuszek G; Cushman M; Benjamin EJ; Kritchevsky SB; Weiner DE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis3,891 participants3 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  3. Vitamin K intake and all-cause and cause specific mortality.
    Zwakenberg SR; den Braver NR; Engelen AIP; Feskens EJM; Vermeer C; Boer JMA; Verschuren WMM; van der Schouw YT; Beulens JWJ · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2018
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    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
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    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  6. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
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    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  7. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  8. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
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    Cui Z; Xie R; Lu X; Schomburg L; Brenner H; Schöttker B · Redox biology · 2025
    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  10. Dietary Antioxidants, Circulating Antioxidant Concentrations, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies.
    Jayedi A; Rashidy-Pour A; Parohan M; Zargar MS; Shab-Bidar S · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2019
    Meta-analysis507,251 participants41 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  11. The efficacy and safety of selenium supplementation versus placebo in the treatment of Graves' orbitopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Sharabati I; Qafesha RM; Hindawi MD; Amro S; Ayesh BM · Clinical endocrinology · 2024
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  12. Associations of plasma metal concentrations with the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Chinese adults.
    Shi L; Yuan Y; Xiao Y; Long P; Li W; Yu Y; Liu Y; Liu K; Wang H; Zhou L; Yang H; Li X; He M; Wu T · Environment international · 2021
    Cohort study6,155 participantsGeneral Health forSelenium
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    Puspitasari IM; Abdulah R; Yamazaki C; Kameo S; Nakano T; Koyama H · Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2015
    Systematic review16 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  14. Dietary vitamin K intake associates with reduced all-cause mortality in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
    Huang Y; Zhu X; Han L; Hu H · Scientific reports · 2025
    Cohort study7,857 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  15. The Effect of Topical Vitamin K1 on the Treatment of Cetuximab-Induced Skin Rashes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients.
    Roayaei M; Rezaei M; Najafizade N · Advanced biomedical research · 2024
    Randomized trial49 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  16. Effect of vitamin K on improving post‑kidney transplant outcomes: a meta‑analysis.
    Sun Z; Zhu K; Liang G; Yan F; Chao S; Jia L; Niu Y · Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2023
    Meta-analysis7 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  17. Vitamin K1 intake is associated with lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in community-dwelling older Australian women.
    Dupuy M; Radavelli-Bagatini S; Zhong L; Dalla Via J; Zhu K; Blekkenhorst LC; Bondonno NP; Linneberg A; Bellinge JW; Schultz C; Courtney W; Prince RL; Hodgson JM; Lewis JR; Sim M · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2024
    Cohort study1,436 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  18. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  19. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  20. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  21. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  22. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  23. Effects of selenium supplementation on selenoprotein gene expression and response to influenza vaccine challenge: a randomised controlled trial.
    Goldson AJ; Fairweather-Tait SJ; Armah CN; Bao Y; Broadley MR; Dainty JR; Furniss C; Hart DJ; Teucher B; Hurst R · PloS one · 2011
    Randomized trial119 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  24. Effect of selenium on immune response against hepatitis B vaccine with accelerated method in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
    Janbakhsh A; Mansouri F; Vaziri S; Sayad B; Afsharian M; Rahimi M; Shahebrahimi K; Salari F · Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial62 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  25. Chemoprevention trial of human hepatitis with selenium supplementation in China.
    Yu SY; Li WG; Zhu YJ; Yu WP; Hou C · Biological trace element research · 1990
    Non-randomized trial20,847 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  26. Selenium nanoparticles as adjunctive therapy in sepsis: A pilot randomized clinical trial.
    Gu WJ; Huang W; Zhao FZ; Yuan XK; Jin K; Chen JL; Zhang CY; Huang Y; He L; Zhuang H; Yin HY; Chen T · Drug resistance updates : reviews and commentaries in antimicrobial and anticancer chemotherapy · 2026
    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  27. Selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis decreases thyroid peroxidase antibodies concentrations.
    Gärtner R; Gasnier BC; Dietrich JW; Krebs B; Angstwurm MW · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2002
    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  28. Depressed immune response to tetanus in children with vitamin A deficiency.
    Semba RD; Muhilal; Scott AL; Natadisastra G; Wirasasmita S; Mele L; Ridwan E; West KP; Sommer A · The Journal of nutrition · 1992
    Randomized trial236 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  29. Impact of a single megadose of vitamin A at delivery on breastmilk of mothers and morbidity of their infants.
    Roy SK; Islam A; Molla A; Akramuzzaman SM; Jahan F; Fuchs G · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1997
    Randomized trial50 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  30. Vitamin A supplementation reduces measles morbidity in young African children: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
    Coutsoudis A; Broughton M; Coovadia HM · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  31. Vitamin A supplementation enhances specific IgG antibody levels and total lymphocyte numbers while improving morbidity in measles.
    Coutsoudis A; Kiepiela P; Coovadia HM; Broughton M · The Pediatric infectious disease journal · 1992
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  32. Vitamin A supplementation reduces the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 intestinal immune response of Mexican children.
    Long KZ; Santos JI; Estrada Garcia T; Haas M; Firestone M; Bhagwat J; Dupont HL; Hertzmark E; Rosado JL; Nanthakumar NN · The Journal of nutrition · 2006
    Randomized trial127 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  33. Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
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    Sun L; Zhao JH; Fan WY; Feng B; Liu WW; Chen RQ; Ban C; Dang AG; Wang M; Luo KT; Zhou GY; Yu FF; Ba Y · Nutrition reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  35. Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
  36. New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
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    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  38. Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: individual participant data meta-analysis.
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    Meta-analysis11,321 participants25 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin D
  39. Association Between Vitamin D and Influenza: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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    Meta-analysis4,859 participants10 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin D
  40. Vitamin D3 and deconvoluting a rash.
    Ernst MK; Evans ST; Techner JM; Rothbaum RM; Christensen LF; Onay UV; Biyashev D; Demczuk MM; Nguyen CV; Honda KS; McCormick TS; Tsoi LC; Gudjonsson JE; Cooper KD; Lu KQ · JCI insight · 2023
    Randomized trial28 participantsImmunity forVitamin D
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    Randomized trial110 participantsImmunity forVitamin D
  42. Current opinion on the role of vitamin D supplementation in respiratory infections and asthma/COPD exacerbations: A need to establish publication guidelines for overcoming the unpublished data.
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    Meta-analysis50,554 participants65 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin D
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    Vlieg-Boerstra B; de Jong N; Meyer R; Agostoni C; De Cosmi V; Grimshaw K; Milani GP; Muraro A; Oude Elberink H; Pali-Schöll I; Roduit C; Sasaki M; Skypala I; Sokolowska M; van Splunter M; Untersmayr E; Venter C; O'Mahony L; Nwaru BI · Allergy · 2022
    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
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    Sazawal S; Black RE; Jalla S; Mazumdar S; Sinha A; Bhan MK · Pediatrics · 1998
    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
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    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
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    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
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