Check Your Multiple Vitamin - You May or May Not Need This!
I thought these Mega Minerals would give me some extra minerals that my multiple vitamin (Nature's Way ALIVE Women's 50 Plus) was lacking, but I see now that I was mistaken. A side-by-side comparison confirms that almost everything contained in the Mega Minerals bottle I am already getting in my multiple vitamin, and my multiple gives me even more good ingredients! However, I also see that the Mega Mineral does give me additional calcium and magnesium in conjunction with additional Vitamin D, needed for absorption. My ALIVE vitamins only give me 200 mg of calcium and 100 mg of magnesium, and 1,000 I.U.'s of Vitamin D.<br /><br />According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (&#34;NOF&#34;) women under age 50 need 1,000 mg of calcium from all sources daily and women age 50 and older need 1,200 mg. For men, the NOF recommends 1,000 mg of calcium daily for those age 70 and younger and 1,200 mg for men age 71 and older. For women and men under age 50, the NOF recommends 400-800 I.U.'s of vitamin D and 800-1,000 I.U.'s for women and men age 50 and older. So in my particular case, I will search for a calcium / magnesium supplement to give me the extra 1,000 mg I need a day.<br /><br />I try to be very careful about not doubling up on my vitamin milligrams, as I take other supplements which also include other ingredients that I haven't purchased the product specifically for.  An extra few milligrams of this and that add up to a daily cocktail, which may be too potent and deliver unanticipated consequences. I haven't done it yet, but I am thinking of putting together a spreadsheet of all my supplement vitamins and their milligrams, so I don't cause harm in the pursuit of health!<br /><br />In fairness, I am giving this 4 stars, as it appears to be a good product for those who may be taking a less potent multiple vitamin that does not include all of the minerals that I am already getting in my multiple vitamin. Please note for full disclosure that I purchased this for a penny in exchange for writing an honest review.
Rating: 4 stars