Ortho Multi

Ortho Multi

Protocol For Life Balance4.6 (13 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 45 servings
$45.00 $1.00 per serving
iHerbLowest$0.00Pure Formulas$45.00

About this product

The softgel provides broad vitamin and mineral coverage alongside flaxseed oil, alpha-lipoic acid, lutein, and lycopene. A lipid matrix is useful for fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids.

Some minerals use chelated or citrate forms, while magnesium includes oxide and B vitamins rely mostly on standard forms. Several nutrients appear twice with the same amounts, which makes it unclear whether the entries are source details or additive totals.

Preformed retinyl palmitate is listed at a large amount in addition to beta-carotene. The formula needs careful label review before it can be treated as a routine multivitamin.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a softgel multivitamin
  • Users who can review a complex label
  • People who need the included iron and iodine
Best for
  • Broad nutrient coverage
  • Fat-soluble vitamin delivery
  • Two-softgel multivitamin routines

Pros

  • Softgel includes flaxseed oil
  • Broad vitamin and mineral profile
  • Includes lutein, lycopene, and alpha-lipoic acid

Cons

  • Repeated entries reduce dose clarity
  • Several minerals use basic forms
  • High relative serving cost

Warnings

  • Verify the current label because multiple nutrient entries appear duplicated.
  • The listed preformed vitamin A amount warrants extra caution during pregnancy and when combining products.
  • The formula contains iron and iodine, which may not suit every user.

Product analysis

61 out of 100
A broad softgel multivitamin with useful lipid delivery, but repeated entries and high preformed vitamin A reduce confidence.

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Nutrient quality62

Chelated iron, selenium, and some citrate minerals are strengths, while magnesium oxide, folic acid, and cyanocobalamin are less favorable forms. The main vitamins and minerals have substantial amounts, but several carotenoids and antioxidants appear too small to add much, while the combined vitamin A listing and substantial vitamin B6 amount are aggressive for routine use.

Ingredient transparency71

Most active amounts are listed without a hidden blend, but repeated nutrient entries make the true totals harder to interpret. Serving totals are apparent, but full directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction58

The supplied average rating is favorable. The small rating base leaves the favorable average less certain, while complaint and firsthand experience details are unavailable.

Value for money49

Quality and disclosure gaps weaken the asking position. The serving value is weak within the category.

Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$1.00
Customer rating
4.6 · 13 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate)
 10000 IU
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 300 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 400 IU
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
 400 IU
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
 50 mg
Riboflavin
25 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 50 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 50 mg
Folic Acid
800 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
 100 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
 50 mg
Calcium (Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate)
 100 mg
Iron (Ferrochel Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate)
 9 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
 150 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
 100 mg
Zinc (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
 15 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
 70 mcg
Copper (Copper Amino Acid Chelate)
 1 mg
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
 2 mg
Chromium (Chromium Amino Acid Chelate)
 120 mcg
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate)
 25 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Chloride)
 25 mg
organic Flaxseed Oil
800 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid
30 mg
PABA
50 mg
Inositol
25 mg
Boron (Boron Citrate)
 500 mcg
Lutein (Marigold extract)
 250 mcg
Lycopene (natural Tomato extract)
 250 mcg
Vanadium (Vanadyl Sulfate)
 25 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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77 Performance

VitaSpectrum Citrus Flavor

Klaire Labs

Active B vitamins, magnesium glycinate, calcium citrate malate, and several chelated trace minerals improve form quality and keep broad coverage. High niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and selenium make stacking with another multivitamin unwise.

71 Performance

Nutrient 950 without Copper and Iron

Pure Encapsulations

Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, pyridoxal 5-phosphate, and citrate or chelated minerals provide a well-formed broad nutrient base. It omits copper and iron, which can be an advantage when those minerals are not needed, but several vitamin amounts remain high.

67 Performance

Multi Basics 3

AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium

The broad panel adds both MK-4 and MK-7 vitamin K2 plus citrate minerals, methylfolate, and antioxidant compounds. It offers more moderate coverage of several core nutrients than many high-potency formulas, though selected B-vitamin amounts and minor extras still reduce focus.

83 Budget

Chromium & Vanadium 125 mcg

Natural Factors

The much lower recurring cost comes from a focused formula with clearly listed chromium chelate and vanadium citrate. It preserves the original's vanadium connection but gives up broad vitamin and mineral coverage, so it fits only when those two trace minerals are the priority.

74 Budget

Blood Sugar Essentials

Swanson

The lower-cost serving adds alpha-lipoic acid, Chromax chromium picolinate, and chelated vanadium for a more metabolic-focused option. It is not a full multivitamin replacement, and the combined glucose-related ingredients warrant care with glucose-lowering medicines.

78 Budget

Glucose Metabolic Support

NOW

The economical formula combines chromium polynicotinate and chelated vanadium with magnesium citrate and gymnema. It provides narrower coverage than the original multivitamin, while vanadium and the botanical ingredients may compound glucose-lowering medication effects.

64 Value

Nutrivitamin Enzyme Complex without Iron

Integrative Therapeutics

Active riboflavin 5-phosphate, pyridoxal 5-phosphate, methylcobalamin, and several citrate minerals retain broad iron-free coverage at a more accessible recurring cost. Magnesium and zinc oxides plus numerous small specialty ingredients are meaningful compromises.

71 Value

Nutrient 950 without Copper Iron and Iodine

Pure Encapsulations

Methylfolate, methylcobalamin, active B6, and well-chosen mineral forms provide broad coverage with solid quality for the recurring cost. It removes copper, iron, and iodine, so it is a better-value fit only when those nutrients are intentionally excluded; several B-vitamin amounts are also high.

74 Value

LDA Trace Mineral Complex

Klaire Labs

Chelated zinc, copper, manganese, molybdenum, and BGOV vanadium create a clear, lower-cost trace-mineral formula. It improves mineral-form consistency and label clarity, but it does not replace the original's vitamins or other non-mineral ingredients.

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