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Alive! Women's Gummy Multivitamin Mixed Berry Flavored

Nature's Way
4.6
(24684 ratings)
Phosphorus 50 mg
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Score 1.0

While offering a comprehensive range of beneficial vitamins and minerals for general female health, this multivitamin carries an unacceptable health risk due to an astronomically high and toxic dose of iodine, rendering it profoundly unsafe for its intended daily use.

Quantity: 60 Gummy(ies)Servings size: 2 Gummy(ies) (30 servings)
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Bone Health
Energy
Muscle Gain
Fitness

Score 1.0

While offering a comprehensive range of beneficial vitamins and minerals for general female health, this multivitamin carries an unacceptable health risk due to an astronomically high and toxic dose of iodine, rendering it profoundly unsafe for its intended daily use.

Analysis

This product positions itself as a women's multivitamin, offering a broad spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals, including those for bone health (Calcium, Vitamin D3, Phosphorus) and energy metabolism (B vitamins). However, it contains an extremely dangerous dosage of 150 mg of iodine (150,000 mcg), which is 1000 times the adult Recommended Dietary Allowance (150 mcg). This severe overdose makes the product unsafe for general consumption and can lead to serious thyroid dysfunction.

Pros
  • Contains a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals beneficial for overall health and energy.
  • Includes Vitamin D3 which is crucial for bone health.
  • Comes in a convenient and palatable gummy form.
Cons
  • Contains an extremely dangerous and toxic dose of iodine (150mg vs. 150mcg RDA).
  • Gummy form may have lower potency or absorption for some nutrients compared to traditional tablets/capsules.
  • Calories and sugar content might be a con for some users.
Warnings
  • DO NOT CONSUME. The 150mg dose of Potassium Iodide is a severe overdose and can cause life-threatening thyroid problems, including hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. This dosage should only be used under strict medical supervision for specific emergencies (e.g., radiation exposure) and not for daily multivitamin supplementation. Seek immediate medical attention if accidentally ingested.
$9.44($0.31 per serving)
Walmart
$ 9.44
iHerb
$ 10.64
Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Calories 20 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates 5 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) 450 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 30 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 40 mcg
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 15 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride) 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.33 mcg
Niacin (Niacinamide) 4 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg
Folate 400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 3.6 mcg
Biotin 37.5 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate) 1.3 mg
Calcium (Tricalcium Phosphate) 100 mg
Phosphorus (Tricalcium Phosphate) 50 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 150 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate) 1.9 mg
Sodium 20 mg
Orchard Fruits & Garden Veggies Powder Blend 75 mg
Boron (Sodium Borate) 150 mcg
Inositol 40 mcg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Women 18–50 Vegetarian
Categories
Phosphorus 10.0
Contains 50mg of phosphorus, which is a small contributing amount for the collection, but this benefit is entirely overshadowed by the product's critical and dangerous iodine content.
Goals
Bone Health 10.0
While it contains some calcium (100mg), phosphorus (50mg), and a good dose of Vitamin D3 (40mcg) which are crucial for bone health, the overwhelming safety concern from the iodine content completely negates any potential benefit.
Energy 10.0
It includes a good spectrum of B vitamins, which are vital for energy production, but the severe iodine overdose makes the product unsafe for use, thus overriding any potential energy benefits.
Muscle Gain 5.0
Provides general vitamin and mineral support which is foundational for overall health, but it's not directly formulated for muscle gain, and the critical safety issue makes it unsuitable for any purpose.
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