MultiVit RX

MultiVit RX Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ's

Multivitamin supplement questions
Q. Does MultiVit Rx contain iron? If not, why not, since it is supposed to be a multivitamin for women also.
   A. Iron acts as an oxidant (instead of antioxidant) and since most Americans consume meat and have good iron stores, it is not necessary to expose them to more iron. Those who are iron deficient due to being a vegetarian or heavy menstruation can take an iron supplement or take Veg Rx which has iron it it.

Q. What product is the best multivitamin supplement to take?
   A. There is no such thing as the best multivitamin supplement since each person on this planet has a unique diet and biochemical processes. Hence, it is impossible for any particular multivitamin product to be the best multivitamin supplement for every one.

Q. Are your multivitamin capsules small enough for a 12 year old to take?
   A. These multivitamin capsules are rather on the larger side, but they are easy to open by pulling on each side and the contents mixed with water or juice. Teenagers, if their doctor approves, can do fine with half a capsule a day or one capsule three times a week..

Q. Do you make a multi vitamin and mineral product that is intended specifically for thyroid sufferers?  My wife has hypothyroidism and takes hormones to correct it.  For example, she shouldn't take a multivitamin containing iodine.
   A. At this time the multivitamin supplement we have has iodine in it. Some people find one capsule every other day works well for them, in this case the amount of iodine ingested would be minimal since there is 150 mcg in 4 capsules.

I am considering ordering this product but need to know the capsule size. I have problems swallowing large capsules or tablets.
    It is size "00" which is 22.94mm x 8.13mm. Some people pull on each side of the capsule and empty the contents in juice if they do not wish to swallow the full capsule.

Multivitamin for men and women
Q. I am considering changing to Multi-Vit. I currently take a multivitamin formulated for women. Why do you not have different multivitamins for men and women? I love your website.
    A. As far as multivitamins, there is no convincing evidence that the requirements for women and men are vastly different except in terms of iron and calcium. If some women need iron and calcium in higher amounts, they can take these supplements separately in the dosage they require. Otherwise, as far as the basic vitamins and minerals such as the B vitamins, A, C, E, magnesium, zinc, etc, there is no evidence that the dosage required in men or women is significantly different. Women would take a lesser dosage of multivitamins (fewer capsules) since their body weight is less that the body weight of men. The ideal dosage of vitamins and minerals has not yet been fully identified and it is difficult to determine ideal amounts as a group since each person has a uniquely different diet.