Swanson Multi Adults 50+ vs Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min

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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.

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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient
Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose)Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (as beta carotene)1830 mcg RAE1800 mcg RAE-2% ↓Vitamin A (as beta carotene)
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)57 mg180 mg216% ↑Vitamin C
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)10 µg40 µg300% ↑Vitamin D3 (1,600 IU) (from vegan organic algae complex)
Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D.
Sources:
• "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body."
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
• "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses"
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D
• "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance"
by Richard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory
Vitamin D and Metabolites
• "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3"
by Robert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)20 mg30 mg50% ↑Vitamin E with tocopherols & tocotrienols
D alpha tocopherol is also called vitamin E.
Sources:
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin K (from phytonadione)24 µg240 µgVitamin K1
Vitamin K1 is a form of vitamin K.
Sources:
• "Vitamin K: Function, Deficiency, The RDA, Disease Prevention, Sources, Safety and LPI Recommendation"
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
Micro Nutrient Info Centre - Vitamin K
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1)1.5 mg2.4 mg60% ↑Thiamin (B1)
Riboflavin (vitamin B-2)2 mg2.6 mg30% ↑Riboflavin (B2)
Niacin (as niacinamide)20 mg NE32 mg NENiacin (as niacinamide)
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. Niacin is also called vitamin B3.
Sources:
• "Niacin and nicotinamide. What is it? How effective is it? How does it work? Are there safety concerns? Are there interactions with other medications or herb and supplements?"
Medline Plus
Difference between niacin, niacinamide and nicotinamide rhiboside
• "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism (homosapiens)"
Genome Alberta & Genome Canada
SMPDB: Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism
• "Recommendations for niacin dosage by life stage and gender"
National Health and Medical Research Council - Australia, Ministry of Health - New Zealand
Niacin - Nutrient Reference Values Australia and New Zealand
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)2 mg3.4 mg70% ↑Vitamin B6
Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid)630 mcg DFE800 mcg DFE27% ↑Folate (480 mcg folic acid)
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)6.7 µg5 µg-25% ↓Vitamin B12
Biotin44 µg60 µg36% ↑Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)13 mg10 mg-23% ↓Pantothenic Acid
Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)148 mg
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg
lodine (from potassium iodide)120 µg150 µg25% ↑Iodine
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)86 mg
Zinc (from zinc oxide)13.5 mg13 mg-4% ↓Zinc
Selenium (from sodium selenite)1 µg55 µg5400% ↑Selenium
Copper (from copper gluconate)1.8 mg0.9 mg-50% ↓Copper
Manganese (from manganese sulfate)2.4 mg2.3 mg-4% ↓Manganese
Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)12 µg35 µg192% ↑Chromium GTF
Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)10 µg45 µg350% ↑Molybdenum
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg
55 mgCholine
20 µgVitamin K2 (as MK-7 from natto)

Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+

Dose: Adult
Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)148 mg
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)86 mg
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg

Nutrients exclusive to Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min

Dose: Adult
Choline55 mg
Vitamin K2 (as MK-7 from natto)20 µg

Other ingredients

Swanson Multi Adults 50+Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
Microcrystalline cellulose (plant fiber), stearic acid, calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silica, aqueous film coating (purified water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, sodium copper chlorophyllin).organic barley grass; organic gum acacia; organic vegetable tablet coating.
Contains fermented soy.
Gluten, Dairy, Additive and GMO free.

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