Nature’s Way Multivitamin with Iron contains: Biotin, Boron, Calcium, Choline, Chromium, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Copper, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Niacin, PABA, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Riboflavin, Rutin, Selenium, Thiamine, Vanadium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Zinc.

Iron is one of the most abundant metals on Earth and is essential to most life forms, including humans. Iron is an integral part of many proteins, particularly those involved in oxygen transport. Almost two-thirds of the iron in the body is found in the red blood cells that carry oxygen to tissues.

Iron can be found in a number of food sources, including red meat, fish, and poultry. It can also be found in lentils, beans, and other legumes, as well as in spinach and whole grains. Supplemental iron is particularly important for virtually all pre-menopausal woman, including teenagers and pregnant. Men and postmenopausal women should avoid supplemental iron because it could put them at an increased risk for heart disease and liver failure.

As previously discussed, multivitamins with iron are especially important for post-adolescent, pre-menopausal women. However, consumers may find this particular product a bit inconvenient, since it is intended to be taken twice a day. Many of us find it enough of a challenge to remember to take their multivitamins at all, let alone twice a day. To make things easier, we strongly recommend products that offer single-serving packets of one day’s worth of vitamins. This allows individuals to simply grab a package on their way out the door and go.

We were also somewhat disappointed to discover that this product does not contain an ingredient to enhance absorption. This means that as much as 85% of the nutrients may simply pass through the body unutilized.

• Fairly affordable at $22.99 per bottle
• Website posts a complete list of ingredients
• Does not attempt to fit a full day’s worth of nutrients into a single pill

• Website does not post testimonials
• Not available in single-serving packages
• No free trial sample available
• Does not contain 2-AEP

Consumers may be surprised to learn that they may not be getting the full benefit of all of the nutrients in their multivitamin. Fortunately, an advanced ingredient like 2-AEP can increase the rate of absorption by as much as 800%. Most manufacturers of high quality supplements typically post information about their ingredients prominently on their websites, along with results from clinical trials. For even greater reassurance, consumers may want to look for a product that offers free trial samples.