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Everyday Multivitamin without A & D

Kirkman
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(93 ratings)
Biotin 300 mcg
Selenium 70 mcg
Choline 14 mg
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Score64
Active riboflavin and B6 forms, vitamin C, natural vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and mixed mineral forms provide a useful daily base. Choline, calcium, magnesium, and selenium are modest, while cyanocobalamin and magnesium oxide are weaker choices.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity

Score 64

Active riboflavin and B6 forms, vitamin C, natural vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and mixed mineral forms provide a useful daily base. Choline, calcium, magnesium, and selenium are modest, while cyanocobalamin and magnesium oxide are weaker choices.
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Analysis

Active riboflavin and B6 forms, vitamin C, natural vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and mixed mineral forms provide a useful daily base. Omitting vitamins A and D can suit users who intentionally obtain those nutrients elsewhere.

Choline, calcium, magnesium, and selenium are modest, while cyanocobalamin and magnesium oxide are weaker choices. An opaque amino-acid blend adds little assessable value.

It fits adults who intentionally need a multivitamin without vitamins A and D. Users seeking complete immune coverage must account for the omitted vitamins elsewhere.

Who is it for
  • Adults intentionally avoiding supplemental vitamins A and D
  • Users seeking active B6 and riboflavin
  • People wanting a moderate capsule formula
Best for
  • A-and-D-free multivitamin coverage
  • Active B-vitamin forms
  • Zinc and antioxidant support

Pros

  • Uses riboflavin 5-phosphate and P5P
  • Includes natural vitamin E and zinc citrate
  • Provides several citrate or bisglycinate minerals

Cons

  • Omits vitamins A and D
  • Choline and major minerals are modest
  • Amino-acid blend is proprietary

Warnings

  • Users should confirm that omitting vitamins A and D matches their dietary and clinical needs.
  • The proprietary amino-acid blend prevents complete ingredient-specific allergy screening.
  • Zinc intake should be reviewed before adding another zinc-containing product.

Nutrient quality

67 High impact

Active vitamin B6, riboflavin phosphate, and several citrate or bisglycinate minerals support decent form quality. Omitted vitamins A and D, low mineral and choline amounts, and a hidden amino acid blend reduce completeness.

Ingredient transparency

60 Moderate impact

Most active amounts are stated, but the proprietary amino acid blend hides its contents. Inactive ingredients and complete daily-use directions are also absent.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The average rating is favorable, but the small evidence base limits confidence. No specific feedback is supplied to judge repeated complaints or whether experience matches the intended use.

Value for money

65 High impact

The supply provides reasonable cost efficiency for the active formula. Some additions provide limited value or focus.

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Goals

General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageB Formula Quality
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 12 mcgMagnesium · 20 mgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mg

The multivitamin covers B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and several minerals but intentionally omits vitamins A and D. The listed micronutrients have established nutritional roles in energy metabolism and antioxidant defense.

B vitamins and zinc are useful, while calcium, magnesium, selenium, and choline provide lighter support. Several active vitamin and chelated mineral forms are used, but cyanocobalamin, magnesium oxide, and an opaque amino acid blend weaken quality.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC Strength of SupportC CoverageC Formula Quality
Magnesium · 20 mgVitamin C · 60 mgZinc · 15 mgSelenium · 70 mcg

Zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin E provide some nutritional support for immune and antioxidant function. The absence of vitamins A and D leaves two important immune-related pathways uncovered.

Zinc reaches the targeted threshold, but vitamin C and selenium remain modest. Mixed mineral forms and an 80 mg proprietary amino-acid blend weaken transparency and focus.

Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)
 60 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
 20 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)
 3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
 3.4 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
 20 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 4 mg
Folate
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
 12 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
 10 mg
Choline (Choline Dihydrogen Citrate)
 14 mg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Calcium Bisglycinate, Calcium Carbonate)
 40 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
 20 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
 15 mg
Selenium (Selenium Glycinate Complex)
 70 mcg
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
 1.5 mg
Kirkman Proprietary Amino Acid Blend
80 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free No Allergies Children 4+
Report overview
Biotin · 300 mcg OverallScore56
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

A clearly disclosed 300 mcg biotin amount supports basic nutrition, but the label does not verify the biologically active isomer. The amount is well below the range used for targeted hair and nail support. Value is best judged across the full multinutrient formula rather than from biotin alone.

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Selenium (Selenium Glycinate Complex) · 70 mcg OverallScore54
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Selenium glycinate complex provides an incompletely specified organic chelate. The 70 mcg amount offers modest support and leaves substantial room for dietary selenium. Standardized selenium cost is high, with the larger multivitamin formula accounting for most of the value.

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Choline (Choline Dihydrogen Citrate) · 14 mg OverallScore52
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Choline citrate provides a standard systemic form rather than a premium brain-targeted option, while the 14 mg amount is too low for focused choline support. The elemental yield is clearly stated, but 2 units are required and excipient details are incomplete. Cost efficiency is poor because the elemental choline amount is small relative to the serving cost.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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