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07/15/05

10:16:07 pm, Categories: Science, 138 words

Multivitamin Reviews

Tonight I was thinking about the many different multivitamins out there and wondered if there was some site that objectively rated them. Searching on google for 'best multivitamin' returns alot of results that are either devoid of brand names or are links to sites that sell their own multivitamins with their own biased reviews. It's sort of like searching for 'best cialis' when you really want the best cialis . You end up with crappy search results.

It seems any objective reviewer is afraid to list any brand names. It gives the impression that the drug makers have alot of influence on such sites, similar to magazines and advertising. Maybe they think they will be sued if they said Centrum sucks.

I did come across this PDF which seems to be a pretty good review of the major brands.

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Comment from: Shiva [Visitor] · http://www.theShiva.us

Viraj,

Thanks so much for the link. I was experiencing similar frustrations searching for multi-vitamin comparisons. Some companies have every become so creative as to register domain names that make it sound like they are some research group, and then tout their products as the best within their sites without any scientific proof of their claims. Thanks again !

-Shiva

08/03/05 @ 23:06

Comment from: John [Visitor]

Viraj,

Thank you for your fine research. As someone mentioned, it is a frustrating experience trying to find an objective review! The link you've provided is very much appreciated!

Best regards,

John

03/31/07 @ 13:42

Comment from: karim [Visitor]

here's another vitamin review URL:

http://www.vitamin-one.com/AdultTableByRank.htm

09/03/07 @ 18:34

Comment from: Bonnie [Visitor]

Thanks Viraj,
I too find it frustrating to not have more reviews or sites that rank vitamins. I'm 50+ & need to have a good multi- for my age. Cost is a factor for me in buying supplements, yet I want to prevent diseases & realize foods are so limited unless we grow our own. Thanks for your time in sending us the PDF, I found it very helpful.

09/13/09 @ 11:54

Comment from: Mary [Visitor]

Karim,
It looks as though the vitamin-one study may actually have been sponsored by USANA.

01/31/10 @ 12:22

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07/15/05

Multivitamin Reviews

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