MultiVitamin
MultiVitamin from Bodybuilding.com Foundation Series is a multi-vitamin product formulated with 35 ingredients. It received an N+ Score of 76, earning a 'C+' grade, which indicates a good quality product. This supplement provides clinical doses of several key vitamins, including Vitamin A (5000 IU), Vitamin C (250 mg), Vitamin D (600 IU), Vitamin E (100 IU), and Vitamin K (125 mcg). However, minerals such as Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium are present at underdosed levels, which may limit their intended benefits. This multi-vitamin is suitable for individuals seeking broad-spectrum vitamin support with a focus on effectively dosed essential vitamins.
About This Product
MultiVitamin by Bodybuilding.com Foundation Series is a protein supplement containing 35 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 76/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Niacin and 17 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +20 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 35 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (35 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 125.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 50.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 300.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 50.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 5000.000 IU | High |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin D | 600.000 IU | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 100.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 5.000 mg | Under |
| Iodine | 75.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Magnesium | 25.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 50.000 mg | High |
| Selenium | 25.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Copper | 1.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Chromium | 50.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Boron | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| Lycopene | 950.000 mcg | N/A |
| Inositol | 25.000 mg | N/A |
| Thiamin | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vanadium | 25.000 mcg | N/A |
| Rutin | 12.500 mg | N/A |
| Ginkgo (leaf) extract | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Betaine HCl | 12.500 mg | N/A |
| PABA | 15.000 mg | N/A |
| Octacosanol | 50.000 mcg | N/A |
| Branched-Chain Amino Acids | 250.000 mg | High |
| L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Eleuthero & Ginseng Blend | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Saw Palmetto fruit 4:1 extract | 100.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.