Ritual
Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+
86/100
SUPPIE SCORE
78/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
88/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+ Do?
9 actives: 8 vitamins and minerals and 1 other (Omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid). Of 8 actives with a studied range, 5 are at or above studied amounts and 1 more covers the daily reference intake; 2 fall short.
Why does this multivitamin contain only 9 nutrients instead of the dozens in standard vitamins?
Can the iron in this formula cause stomach upset or constipation?
Does this supplement interfere with thyroid medication like levothyroxine?
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What Are the Benefits of Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+?
Based on proven scientific research
Vitamin D Status & Bone HealthStrong
Omega-3 DHA Level RepletionStrong
Red Blood Cell SupportModerate
Folate & Methylation SupportModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Contains 8 mg of elemental iron as ferrous bisglycinate; accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6, so keep strictly out of reach of children.
•Supplies 90 mcg of vitamin K2 (as MK-7), which directly counteracts the anticoagulant effect of vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin.
•Iron and magnesium can chelate and impair the absorption of thyroid hormones (e.g., levothyroxine) and quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics; separate ingestion by at least 2 to 4 hours.
•Formulated at well-tolerated nutritional amounts within established dietary reference intakes and tolerable upper intake levels for healthy adult women.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose
Low RiskCellulose
Low RiskSilica
Low RiskPectin
Low RiskOrganic orange oil
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+?
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) [from Lichen (whole plant)]
50 mcg (2000 IU)
Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)]
6.7 mg
Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt])
400 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)
8 mcg
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate)
8 mg
Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate)
20 mg
Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)]
250 mg
Boron (as calcium fructoborate)
0.7 mg
Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7)
90 mcg
Hypromellose
Cellulose
Silica
Pectin
Organic orange oil
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+ compare to the research.
•Formula — 9 actives: 2 below studied amounts, 1 of them by more than half (magnesium and boron), 5 within studied amounts (vitamin D, folate and 3 more) and 1 meeting daily needs (vitamin B12).
•Vitamins and minerals — 4 of 6 provide at least 90% of the daily reference intake: vitamin B12 (about 3 times), vitamin D, folate and vitamin K2; magnesium and iron supply less.
•Forms — 6s-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt], methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), iron ferrous bisglycinate, menaquinone-7 (vitamin K2), plus 1 more are better-absorbed, well-studied forms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+