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Swanson Multi Men's Prime is an affordable men's multivitamin offering a broad range of basic nutrients, with some minerals in well-absorbed forms. However, its specialized herbal ingredients are significantly underdosed, likely limiting their effectiveness for specific health goals like testosterone support, brain health, or anti-aging, making it more of a general daily vitamin than a targeted men's prime formula.
Swanson Multi Men's Prime is an affordable men's multivitamin offering a broad range of basic nutrients, with some minerals in well-absorbed forms. However, its specialized herbal ingredients are significantly underdosed, likely limiting their effectiveness for specific health goals like testosterone support, brain health, or anti-aging, making it more of a general daily vitamin than a targeted men's prime formula.
This product is positioned as a comprehensive daily multivitamin for men, aiming to support a vast range of health goals. It includes a foundational mix of vitamins (A, C, D, E, B-complex, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid) and minerals (Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Chromium). A notable positive is the use of TRAACS chelated forms for several minerals (Zinc, Chromium, Iron, Selenium), which generally offer superior bioavailability. However, the product's major weakness lies in the extremely low dosages of many of its 'prime' botanical and specialty ingredients, which are central to its claimed benefits for brain health, testosterone support, and anti-aging. For instance, Ginkgo biloba extract is at 10mg total (5mg of each form), far below the common clinical doses of 120-240mg. Similarly, Saw Palmetto extract is only 50mg, while effective doses for prostate health typically range from 160-320mg. Tribulus terrestris is at a mere 20mg, where studies often use hundreds of milligrams. Coenzyme Q-10 is included at 2mg, which is negligible for any functional benefit. This 'dusting' of ingredients means that despite the impressive-looking list, the actual physiological impact for many of its ambitious claims is likely minimal. Online reviews are mixed; some users report general well-being, but many nutritionists would highlight the underdosed nature of the 'active' compounds for specific targeted benefits. The very low price per serving reflects this formulation strategy, prioritizing breadth over effective potency for many specialized components.
$ 11.89 |
Ingredient | Amount per serving |
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Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 900 mcg RAE |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 100 mg |
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) | 1.3 mcg |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 40 mg |
Thiamine (Vitamin B1, Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 5 mg |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 5 mg |
Niacinamide | 5 mg NE |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 5 mg |
Folate | 333 mcg DFE |
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg |
Biotin | 5 mcg |
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 5 mg |
Iron (TRAACS Ferrochel) | 5 mg |
Iodine (Kelp) | 50 mcg |
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 50 mg |
Zinc (TRAACS Zinc Glycinate Chelate) | 15 mg |
Selenium (Albion Selenium Amino Acid Complex) | 100 mcg |
Copper (Copper Gluconate) | 2 mg |
Chromium (TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) | 25 mcg |
Green Tea | 50 mg |
Pygeum | 50 mg |
Saw Palmetto extract (Fatty Acids) | 50 mg |
Rutin | 25 mg |
Muira Puama | 20 mg |
Tribulus terrestris extract (Saponins) | 20 mg |
Korean Ginseng (Ginsenosides) | 15 mg |
Nettles extract | 15 mg |
Pumpkin | 15 mg |
Inositol | 10 mg |
Bilberry extract (Anthocyanins) | 5 mg |
Choline FCC (Choline Bitartrate) | 5 mg |
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (Terpene Lactones, Flavone Glycosides) | 5 mg |
PABA | 5 mg |
Coenzyme Q-10 | 2 mg |
Lycopene Complex | 100 mcg |