Truth be told, there are a lot of subpar multivitamin formulas out there. “Not all multivitamins are created equal. Very, very few have enough of the micronutrients and supplements that people actually need to make a difference,” Brittany Henderson, M.D., board-certified endocrinologist, previously shared with mindbodygreen.
Her advice? Find a formula with a comprehensive ingredient list that prioritizes potency—many multis skimp out or “fairy dust” essential vitamins and minerals that men over 50 should be consuming from their diet (i.e., through food and supplementation) on a daily basis.
Tune into the amount of each nutrient that one serving delivers. Men over 50 are more likely to get inadequate amounts of certain vitamins and minerals (e.g., calcium, vitamin D, choline, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, thiamin, potassium, magnesium). Additional herbs and bioactives with clinically demonstrated benefits for bone integrity, muscle function, prostate health, energy levels, and cardiovascular support should also be considered.
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