A multivitamin\/mineral supplement is defined in the United States as a supplement containing 3 or more vitamins and minerals that does not include herbs , hormones , or drugs , where each vitamin and mineral is included at a dose below the tolerable upper level , as determined by the Food and Drug Board , and does not present a risk of adverse health effects .
A multivitamin\/mineral set is approved in the United States as a ( supplement ) addition to diet containing 3 or more vitamins and minerals that does not include herbs , hormones , or drugs .