I was taking this for a while:
Pros:
- The magnesium is magnesium citrate
- Iron-free
- The vitamin D is cholecalciferol (D3)
- The doses are meted in 2 - 4 a day (rather than 1 a day)
- Trusted brand/manufacturer
- Reasonable price point (I got 120 caps for $27 cdn, though I've seen it online as low as $19)
Cons:
- Compressed tablet form
- The B12 is cyanocobalamin
I recently switched to GNC MegaMen, but after reading this thread, I think I'll either switch back or move on to a better quality, caplet-form multi.
Beyond men and iron, another factor to potentially look at in a multi is the fat-soluble vitamin content. These tend to accumulate in the body, so if you are taking a good multi that is high in vitamins like A and D, you may want to avoid additional supplementation of those. It's probably unnecessary, and in high enough concentrations, vitamins A and D can be harmful.
Oddly enough, I was speaking with a pharmacist recently about vitamins and supplements, and the fat-soluble vitamin issue was one of the first things she brought up.
I know the fat-soluble vitamin issue is likely not news for most of you guys, I just didn't see it anywhere in this thread.
Great thread regarding an under-discussed/often misunderstood topic. Thanks.