Capsules · 120 capsules · 60 servings · $0.69/serving
Serving Size:
2 capsules
Amount Per Serving:
Vitamin A (90% as beta carotene, 10% as acetate) ... 4,900 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) ... 125 mg
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) ... 10 mcg
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) ... 124 mg
Thiamin (as thiamine HCl) ... 12.5 mg
Riboflavin ... 12.5 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) ... 50 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl and pyridoxal 5′-phosphate) ... 15 mg
Folate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) ... 170 mcg DFE (100 mcg folic acid)
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) ... 500 mcg
Biotin ... 150 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) ... 50 mg
Calcium (as di-calcium malate and calcium pantothenate) ... 125 mg
Iodine (as potassium iodide) ... 75 mcg
Magnesium (as di-magnesium malate) ... 100 mg
Zinc (as zinc citrate) ... 15 mg
Selenium (as selenomethionine) ... 200 mcg
Manganese (as manganese citrate) ... 2.5 mg
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) ... 100 mcg
Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate) ... 50 mcg
Quercetin dihydrate ... 50 mg
Vanadium (as vanadium citrate) ... 5 mcg
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (cellulose), silica, rice bran lipid, leucine.
Store sealed in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Use only if safety seal is intact.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Take 2 capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional
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Source: Fullscript supplier catalog · September 06, 2026. Formulas and labels can change. Check the packaging you receive.
Multi-Nutrients 5 Ultra Antioxidant Formula from Vital Nutrients is a comprehensive multivitamin-mineral complex formulated without boron, copper, or iron, designed for adults who may be monitoring intake of those specific minerals. It provides a broad spectrum of vitamins, chelated minerals, and antioxidant cofactors to support daily nutritional needs, energy metabolism, and immune function.
Why It's Worth Considering: Vital Nutrients is a practitioner-grade brand with rigorous third-party testing standards; this formula's mineral exclusions make it a practical choice for individuals working with a clinician who has flagged elevated copper, iron, or boron levels.
Take 2 capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional
| Feature | Bisglycinate (gentle) | Ferrous Sulfate | Ferrous Fumarate | Heme Iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorption | High (chelated) | Moderate | Moderate | Highest (animal-derived) |
| GI Side Effects | Minimal | Common (constipation) | Moderate | Minimal |
| Best For | Sensitive stomachs | Budget, proven | Higher elemental iron | Maximum absorption |
| Take With | Empty stomach OK | Vitamin C required | Vitamin C helps | Anytime |
Iron bisglycinate (Ferrochel) is the best-tolerated form with high absorption and minimal GI side effects. Ferrous sulfate is the most studied but commonly causes constipation and nausea. Heme iron polypeptide has the highest absorption rate but is animal-derived.
Non-chelated iron forms (ferrous sulfate, fumarate) are poorly absorbed, the unabsorbed iron irritates the gut lining and slows peristalsis. Chelated forms (bisglycinate) are absorbed more completely, leaving less unabsorbed iron in the gut. Taking vitamin C improves absorption and reduces GI side effects.
Separate iron from calcium, zinc, magnesium, and dairy by 2+ hours (they compete for absorption). Separate from thyroid medication by 4+ hours. DO take iron WITH vitamin C (doubles absorption). Avoid taking with coffee or tea (tannins reduce absorption by 60%).
Get a complete iron panel: serum ferritin (most sensitive, optimal is 50-100 ng/mL), serum iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation. Symptoms of deficiency: fatigue, cold hands/feet, pale skin, brittle nails, shortness of breath, brain fog, and restless legs. Ferritin below 30 ng/mL warrants supplementation in most cases.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
