It's no secret that the human body needs vitamins. Without a sufficient amount of them, the normal functioning of all organs and systems is impossible. What vitamins are inexpensive and effective? This is exactly what will be discussed in the article.

Periods of life requiring vitamin support

Each person in life has many periods when he needs enhanced vitamin support. These include:

  • childhood, when the body is in the process of increased growth;
  • school and young age, when a person experiences increased mental and emotional stress;
  • working age;
  • elderly age.

For each life period, different vitamin complexes are used.

What are the vitamins?

List of vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the body:

  • Vitamin A - retinol. It has important functions: stimulation of cell regeneration, antioxidant action, regulation of the function of the gonads, participation in visual function.
  • Thiamine is a vitamin that supports the functioning of the nervous system. Necessary for the full functioning of neurons. Participates in the formation of the mediator acetylcholine. Improves the secretion of gastric juice. Participates in all types of metabolism.
  • Riboflavin is vitamin B2. Participates in the synthesis of hormones, ATP. Helps to improve the function of vision. Improves the condition of the skin and nails.
  • Vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid. Participates in the function of intestinal activity and the nervous system. Responsible for immunity. It is part of some digestive enzymes.
  • Vitamin B6 - pyridoxine. Responsible for the functioning of the peripheral nervous system. Participates in the synthesis of nucleic acids.
  • Folic acid. Indispensable for adequate hematopoiesis. It is necessary for the body of a pregnant woman for the full maturation of the fetal nervous system.
  • Cyanocobalamin. Provides adequate blood circulation. Used by the body to synthesize DNA molecules.
  • Ascorbic acid. Multifunctional vitamin. Has a detoxifying effect. Participates in the synthesis of collagen. It has a positive effect on metabolism.
  • Necessary for the prevention of the development of rickets. Strengthens the structure of bone tissue. Used to treat certain skin conditions.
  • Vitamin E - tocopherol. The main antioxidant in the body. Participates in the regulation of the function of the sex glands. Improves tissue regeneration.
  • Vitamin K. Hemostatic vitamin. Strengthens bone tissue. Necessary for the proper functioning of the renal system.

Above was a list of the most famous vitamins, but there are a large number of other substances that are also needed by the body.

Complex vitamins

Vitamins are rarely used separately. To increase their effectiveness, various balanced complexes are being created. Depending on the functional purpose, they have a different composition.

Now in every pharmacy you can see a large number of different vitamin complexes at different prices.

Name of vitamins and vitamin complexes:

  • Vitrum.
  • "Complivit".
  • "Alphabet".
  • "Duovit".
  • Gerimaks.
  • Solgar.
  • "Triovit".
  • "Pikovit".
  • Biomax.
  • "Multi-tabs".
  • "Revit".
  • "Gendevit".
  • "Undevit".

Which vitamins do you prefer?

Naturally, you want to choose vitamins that are inexpensive and effective. To understand all this diversity, you need to know by what principles vitamin complexes are separated. The list of vitamins provided to your attention above can be divided by age periods, by functional purpose, by therapeutic effect.

Classification of vitamin complexes

What vitamins are inexpensive and most effective? Let's see how they are classified:

  • Vitamins for the smallest, up to a year. There are few such compositions, they are produced in the form of drops or syrups. What vitamins for children at this age do doctors recommend? There are medicinal - "Vigantol", "Akvadetrim". They contain and are used for the prevention and treatment of rickets. There are complex vitamins - "Multi-tabs Baby", "Alphabet: Our baby."
  • preschool age. During this period, the body most needs vitamin support, since the processes of growth and mental development are activated. For this age, vitamins such as Multi-tabs Malysh, Pikovit 1+, Alphabet: Kindergarten, Vitrum Baby, Complivit for Kids, Vitamins are offered.
  • Vitamins for junior and senior students. Support the child's body during periods of intense mental stress. These include Multi-Tabs Junior, Pikovit 7+, Alfavit Shkolnik and Alfavit Teenager, Vitrum Junior, Complivit Active, Univit Kids.
  • Vitamins for young and middle-aged people. This age period is characterized by mental stress, physical activity, frequent emotional stress. To support the body in this case, there are Vitrum, Complivit Antistress, Multi-tabs Intensive, Alphabet Classic, Duovit, Triovit, Biomax.
  • Vitamins for the elderly. They help improve memory, contain the optimal set of substances necessary for the body during aging. Vitrum Centuri, Multimax, Complivit 50+, Multi-tabs Classic.

There are vitamins that are inexpensive and effective only with a therapeutic effect. They are used on the advice of a doctor. Usually these are B vitamins - Compligam, Milgamma, Binovit, Kombilipen. They are available in injectable form, Kombilipen also has a tablet form.

Remember: before you start using any medication, you need to consult a doctor!

Specialized Vitamins

A person goes through many conditions during his life, during which the body intensively uses vitamins. For such conditions, special vitamin complexes are also produced.

  • Prenatal vitamins. The name of the vitamins: Vitrum Prenatal, Complivit Mom, Multi-tabs Perinatal, Elevit Pronatal, Femibion, Alphabet Mom's Health. These vitamin complexes are distinguished by increased doses of constituent substances, folic acid, which is necessary for the full development of the fetus, has been added there.
  • Vitamins for restoring the body after diseases - "Multi-tabs Immuno Plus", "Alphabet During the period of colds", "Biomax".
  • Vitamins that help with hair loss, deterioration of the skin and nails - "Pantovigar", "Merz", "Revalid".

Male and female vitamins

Vitamins are inexpensive and effective and can also be separately for men and women. They differ in composition aimed at maintaining health and physical activity. The company "Pharmamed" produces different lines of vitamins for men and women - "Lady Formula" and "Mens Formula". "Duovit for men" and "Duovit for women".

There are also simple ones that do not contain minerals - they include 3-6 essential vitamins. These are Undevit, Gendevit, Revit. Such vitamins are inexpensive, but they have the proper effect.

Vitamin Rating

To understand which drug to prefer, it is worth studying the rating of vitamin-mineral complexes.

  1. Multi-tabs vitamins open this rating. The widest range of vitamin complexes - from infants to the elderly, there are vitamins for pregnant women, for athletes, to support the body after colds, vitamins during periods of intense mental stress and emotional stress. Balanced rich composition, ease of use, pleasant fruit flavors allowed Multi-tabs vitamins to take first place in the ranking.
  2. Vitrum. In second place is the line of Vitrum vitamins. They also offer complexes for different occasions - vitamins for children and adults, to maintain the beauty of the skin and hair, for bones and vision. A slightly less convenient mode of administration and a less wide composition give Vitrum vitamins the second place in the ranking.
  3. "Alphabet". These are themes that are available in tablets of different colors to be taken in the morning, afternoon and evening. Each tablet contains a certain combination of vitamins that will be better absorbed together. Thanks to this, "Alfavit" takes third place in the ranking.
  4. "Complivit". The most popular vitamins in the price category. But their composition is slightly worse than that of the complexes listed above. However, they are ranked fourth.
  5. And the fifth place is shared by such complex vitamins as Triovit and Biomax. Not too broad, but a fairly balanced composition, including the main essential vitamins. They do not have any divisions, so they get fifth place.

Do people need vitamins

So, now you can say for sure whether to drink vitamins. Definitely! They are necessary for the body to maintain its functions in different life periods. It is not always possible to get the required amount of vitamins from food, so balanced vitamin-mineral complexes come to the rescue.

Having made sure that not all the best vitamin complexes are equally useful, I will tell you how to choose the right vitamins and which ones are really the best according to the results of testing, and which failed all hopes.

In previous articles, I wrote the beginning, which is based on multivitamins and three main supplements. The vitamin complex is the basis of the foundation from which any health support program begins!

Who needs to take vitamins and why?

If you live in ideal ecological conditions, breathe the freshest alpine air, eat a well-balanced diet (vegetables, fruits, cereals, protein and dairy products), grow vegetables in micronutrient-rich soil, have no health problems and are not pregnant, then vitamin complexes can not be taken!

In other cases, you can help the body replenish the necessary levels of vitamins and minerals.

All physicians agree with this., and even my favorite surgeon and chiropractor, an osteopath with 15 years of experience drinks vitamin complexes and other supplements all year round (and also orders them from iHerb!), so we always have a topic for conversation during sessions))

Most experts and even skeptics believe that taking a daily vitamin in appropriate dosages is safe and in some cases may even slightly reduce some cancers in both sexes. In women, it may also reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, and in men, it may reduce the risk of developing cataracts.

In one of the last posts about multivitamins, I just wrote that in complexes most often does not exceed the permissible dosage limits (with the exception of vitamin A), which means only one thing: manufacturers do not want to poison us and produce modern vitamins according to new standards in the world, and not with an outdated minimum, the purpose of which is to prevent the development of scurvy and serious diseases.

But even here there are certain nuances and it never hurts to check the label of the vitamin complex with the plate of permissible dosages! Especially when checking vitamin A! It is he who, in high dosages, is recognized as toxic, affects the liver and makes the bones brittle.

Which vitamin complex is better?

On the Internet, the same question is constantly asked - which vitamin complex is better, which vitamins are the best? In fact, it would be great to establish a single form of vitamins and release only that, but the problem is that there is no standard formulation of the vitamin complex!

This is simply impossible to do, because our body's nutritional requirements depend on age, gender, health status and several other factors!

Also, vitamin complexes differ significantly in terms of quality.. A large number of ingredients in the composition of the complexes increases the risk that the quality of some can be missed, or to reduce the cost of the vitamin, take other raw materials (Chinese), the quality of which is constantly changing.

There is also the problem with multivitamins that the amount of ingredients listed on the label may differ from the amount of ingredients already in the jar. The second problem is that, like many vitamins and herbal ingredients, in multi-complexes there is a risk that the raw materials may be contaminated with lead and other toxins.

Naturally, at home, we can’t track these things in any way, so we can only hope for the manufacturer’s reputation, the cost of vitamins (the quality of raw materials also depends on it) and independent testing organizations, which all manufacturers are afraid of))


How to choose the right vitamins?

And let's move on to the most important thing! What to look for when choosing the best quality vitamin complex! I wrote a short instruction (do you remember, we wrote at school in computer classes?) in just 2 steps:

  • View vitamin complexes that have already been tested and found to be the best. I have listed them below. All, you can't go any further and buy these without hesitation.
  • But only one vitamin complex was tested from each manufacturer (due to lack of finances), so if suddenly these are not available, then we take another one from the same list or this brand to replace it, but look at the label and check the dosage of vitamin A!

The thing is that not a single US agency regularly checks supplements and vitamins for their content and quality. And even if there is such a problem in the USA, what can we say about Russia, when Chinese raw materials are bought in tons and multivitamins are stamped from pure synthetics and dyes?

As part of the validation program, of the 42 leading multivitamins sold in the US and Canada, 16 failed to be validated. And this is almost 38% of the total number of leading vitamins!

Why Vitamins Haven't Been Tested in the Lab:

  • Fortunately, there was no lead contamination, it was found in only one vitamin complex for dogs.
  • Some vitamins contained less of the active ingredient than indicated on the label (and some, on the contrary, several times more!)
  • Many vitamin complexes exceeded the permissible allowed dosages of vitamins, especially vitamin A, niacin, magnesium and zinc.
  • Some vitamins in tablets did not pass the test - they were so strongly compressed that they did not have time to dissolve in the stomach in the allotted time, which means they passed by and were not absorbed.

According to the results of laboratory tests I wrote only the best vitamin complexes that have been verified! They can be safely bought without fear of exceeding the dosage or poor absorption. I will write about children's complexes in a separate article.

The best vitamin complexes for adults

  • vitamins Carlson Labs, Super 2 Daily, Vitamins & Minerals, Iron-Free
  • Multivitamin Complex Life Extension, Two-Per-Day Capsules, 120 Capsules
  • The famous Solgar complex Solgar, Formula V, VM-75, Multiple Vitamins with Chelated Minerals

The best vitamin complexes for diabetes

  • Abkit, Alpha Betic, Multivitamin, Plus Extended Energy, 30 Tablets

The best liquid vitamin complexes

  • Liquid multivitamins Trace Minerals Research, Liquid Multi, Vitamin-Mineral, Orange Mango
  • Liquid vitamins without sugar Wellesse Premium Liquid Supplements, Multi Vitamin+, Sugar Free, Natural Citrus Flavor

Best vitamins for women

  • Vitamins for women Nature's Way Alive! Once Daily Women's Ultra Potency Multi-Vitamin
  • The most budget vitamins for women Natrol® My Favorite Multiple For Women Multivitamin
  • Complex for women with vitamins, probiotics and enzymes Garden of Life, Vitamin Code, Women, 120 Veggie Caps
  • A complex formulated for female immunity, radiant skin, heart and joints One-A-Day, Women's Formula, Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement

The best vitamin complexes for pregnant women

  • Multivitamin complex for pregnant women Nature Made, Prenatal Multi + DHA, 90 Softgels

Vitamin complexes that have not passed laboratory tests

As it turned out, as a result of laboratory tests the dosage of some elements was different than indicated on the label. In the case of reducing the dosage of individual vitamins by 5-10%, this is not the biggest problem, but ...

All complexes in the laboratory were checked only for compliance with 3 main components due to lack of funding (these are folic acid, calcium and vitamin A). And if even one of the three components does not match the label, it says a lot!

Vitamins that haven't been tested

1. Centrum® Multivitamin/Multimineral Flavor Burst - The popular Centrum complex has been found to have an excess of vitamin A by as much as 248%. They are not approved for use.

2. Source Naturals Mega-One - Vitamin A overdose, only 15% of labeled vitamin A complex found. They are not approved for use.

3. MegaFood Women - tablets are too compressed or covered with a strong film that does not have time to disintegrate in the required 30 minutes, which affects their absorption. They are not approved for use.

4. Country Life® Maxi-Sorb Max™ for Men- This complex has an excess of vitamin A, but only 27% of the vitamin A declared on the label is found. They are not approved for use.

To sum up, these are proven supplements, they are dosage-compliant and completely dissolve in 30 minutes to be the most useful!

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For beauty and preservation of youth, a woman needs not only positive emotions and a good mood. Vitamins are indispensable in this matter. With their lack, problems such as dry lips, brittle nails, peeling of the skin appear, and the list is endless. Natural sources of vitamins are fresh foods, fruits, vegetables, meat and fish products.

But not always the vitamins contained in them are enough to maintain the internal forces of the body. Therefore, doctors all over the world are advised to periodically make and take vitamin complexes for beauty, health and youth.

What vitamins are necessary for the health and beauty of a woman?

Scientifically proven to be several main vitamins that ensure the beauty of hair, nails and skin elasticity.

  • Vitamin E is an antioxidant - it is taken with the aging process and with the emergence of malignant tumors. This substance supports the work of the female sex glands, the amount of estrogen hormones increases. Without tocopherol, the female figure gradually becomes masculine.
  • Vitamin C beauty vitamin. It also has an antioxidant effect. In addition, ascorbic acid regulates the formation and destruction of melanin. Therefore, with its lack in large quantities, freckles, age spots and moles appear.
  • Vitamin A found in carrots, apricots, pumpkins, as well as fish meat, animal offal and chicken eggs. The lack of this substance leads to the formation of cracks in the feet and palms. At the same time, the skin of the hands becomes as if parchment, and sores appear in the corners of the lips - jams.
  • B vitamins affect the functioning of the nervous system. With their lack, fatigue, drowsiness, frequent depression and nervous breakdowns appear. Vision deteriorates, there is a burning sensation in the eyes and redness of the skin of the eyelids. Vitamin B5 prevents hair loss, and vitamin B9 is necessary for the normal functioning of the reproductive system.
  • Vitamin H necessary for beautiful skin and healthy mucous membranes. This vitamin is found in brewer's yeast, peanut kernels and liver.
  • Vitamin D is responsible for the hardness of bones, the whiteness and health of teeth, as well as the beauty of nails and hair.

9 best vitamin complexes for the health and youth of a woman - choose beauty vitamins

You can not take vitamins at all and use only natural sources of life substances. And you can periodically take a course of fortification with complex vitamins. Such prevention will allow the body to be in full "combat" readiness, to resist dangerous viruses and bacteria, as well as aggressive environmental conditions.

But modern pharmacies are oversaturated with various vitamin complexes. And how to choose the best among such a variety?

  1. Vitamin complex Velnatal. Every day a woman is faced with various situations in which she needs the support of the body. These situations can be called, in one word, “stress”. We are not talking about emotional shock, but about what can happen every day! We go in for sports, we go on a diet, we pass reports, we get sick. In all these situations, we need vitamin support for the body. And sometimes it's hard to find. What is the confusion about the shelves with vitamins worth? Some - for hair and nails, the second - for mood, for vivacity, for
    leather, etc. As a result, every time there is a continuous torment of choice, or even worse - the first one that comes across, or even nothing at all.
    With Velnatal, you do not have to choose a vitamin complex for every situation. This complex is balanced in such a way as to support a woman with beriberi associated with completely different situations, from diet to pregnancy. Which, of course, speaks not only of the correct combination of components in the composition, but also the selection of dosages. Velnatal contains two types of omega 3, biotin, 400 mcg of folic acid, 55 mcg of selenium, iron, B vitamins, which, being in balance with other vitamins and minerals, will support the female body and do not have to think again which complex is better to choose. Now.
  2. Anti-aging complex Famvital. Due to the "smart" capsules, its active components enter the body of a woman, taking into account daily biorhythms.
    The 16 components included in the complex - antioxidants, trace elements and vitamins, are optimally combined with each other and help prevent premature aging, help improve the structure and appearance of skin, hair and nails, help slow down the appearance of wrinkles, increase thermogenesis and increase calorie burning, helping to maintain normal body weight.

  3. Imedin.         This is not just one of the many vitamin complexes that are primarily needed by other organs - the heart, lungs, nervous system. This is a complex containing biologically active substances that work directly in the skin cells.
    IMEDEEN® complexes include the exclusive Biomarine Complex®. It is rich in proteins, similar in composition to the components of human skin, and biologically active substances that stimulate the production of collagen, the main protein that maintains skin elasticity.
  4. Supradin . It comes in many forms: gummies, water-soluble tablets, regular tablets, and syrup. This complex contains the necessary vitamin C, vitamin A, B6, B12, B9, Vitamin E and C, as well as coenzyme Q10. Supradin should be taken 1 tablet or candy twice a day for 1 month. Prevention should be repeated no more than twice a year. Preferably in spring and autumn. The price of 10 tablets is 250 rubles. 25 sweets - 200 rubles
  5. Alphabet Cosmetic - a series designed for the care of female beauty. Contains all the necessary vitamins for healthy skin, eyes, hair, nails - vitamin A, E, C, vitamin D and coenzyme Q10. Features of the reception are that all substances are divided into three groups. Tablets of different colors to be taken one after another in the morning, afternoon and evening. This sequence will allow prevention to be more effective. The course of taking the Alphabet is no more than two weeks. It should be repeated no more than twice a year. The price for a package of 60 tablets is 320 rubles.
  6. Vitamin complex Vitrum Beauty - a popular brand among modern consumers. He is advised by about 57% of therapists, which reinforces the credibility of the Vitrum brand. It contains a huge amount of essential vitamins and minerals: vitamin C, A, E, D, K, H, B vitamins, as well as bioflavonoids and antioxidants. This list is supplemented by iodine, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, iron, boron, selenium. This complex is suitable only for young women. For more mature ladies, Vitrum produces Antioxidant, Beauty Lusk and Beauty Elite complexes. The price of a package of 30 tablets is 610 rubles.
  7. Complivit . This brand produces a huge number of names of vitamin complexes. For female beauty, the formula "Radiance" was specially invented. It contains beauty vitamins A, E, C, B vitamins, folic acid, nicotinamide, copper, zinc, selenium, magnesium and flavonol glycosides. This composition allows you to support the production of collagen, the regeneration of skin cells, protect them from the harmful effects of UV rays, and increase the body's resistance to aggressive environmental influences. Complivit should be taken one tablet per day for a month. The price of a package of 30 tablets is 271 rubles.
  8. Laura from Evalar . It is a biologically active food supplement. It contains a minimum of all the necessary vitamins that are needed for beauty. The main trump card of this drug is hyaluronic acid, which is supplemented with vitamins E and C. Thanks to this composition, skin hydration and collagen production are improved, as a result of which the skin of the face acquires an even color and a natural glow, wrinkles disappear and decrease. The price of such a remedy in 36 tablets is 271 rubles.
  9. Perfectil from the English company Vitabiotics . This tool serves as a powerful prevention of aging. It is also prescribed for dermatological diseases in order to improve the body's resistance to viruses or bacteria. Profectil gelatin capsule contains vitamin A, E, C, B5, B6, B12, biotin, as well as iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, silicon and chromium. The price for a package containing 30 capsules is 420 rubles.
  10. Elite Spanish product Revidox does not contain pure synthetic vitamins. It consists of a squeeze of plant extracts - sources of vitamins: grape extract and pomegranate seeds. This composition boasts a shock dose of antioxidants that slow down aging, improve complexion and skin elasticity. The price of this complex in 30 tablets is about 2100 rubles.

9. Biocomplex Lady's formula "Menopause Strengthened formula"

The problem of hormonal restructuring of the delicate female body has ceased to be a problem with the advent of the biocomplex Lady's formula "Menopause Enhanced Formula". This drug has already managed to win the trust of the beautiful half of humanity, since it is designed to comprehensively affect the entire body as a whole without any side effects.

All doctors in the world warn that you can not take vitamin complexes all the time. Also, before each course, you need to consult a doctor for contraindications. In this case, you will not harm your health and successfully increase your beauty.


Every time when it comes to pharmacy vitamin complexes, a skeptic always appears who believes that multivitamins are the product of a total conspiracy of pharmaceutical companies that do not know how else to cash in on consumers. But, despite the fact that the pharmaceutical business is indeed second only to the sale of drugs and weapons in terms of profitability, everything is not so simple with vitamin preparations.

Man evolved in conditions where food had to be either caught up or grown and dug up. Both required considerable, by modern standards, physical effort, and, consequently, the need for food was much greater than now, when you can get food simply by opening the refrigerator. Back in the middle of the 20th century, nutritional rations for citizens were calculated based on 2,000 kcal for women and 3,000 for men. And not engaged in physical work.

Today, the average girl who does not want to gain weight is forced to consume no more than 1500 kcal per day, and the male norm has decreased to 2000 kcal. Moreover, most of these calories are “empty”: convenience foods, sugary drinks, refined carbohydrates. By no means criticizing the eating habits of our compatriots, we have to admit that it is simply unrealistic to get the necessary amount of vitamins from such a diet. Doctors also talk about this, noting that by the end of the 20th century in our country, vitamin C deficiency (although, it would seem, any gardener has sauerkraut and blackcurrant) was observed in 100% of the population, and in 60-80% of children with examination revealed hypovitaminosis in group B.

We offer our rating of multivitamin preparations. We did not include “just vitamins” in it, that is, multivitamin complexes for general purposes. They may deserve special attention, but we would like to focus on the special needs of certain groups as part of the review of the best products. When selecting, we focused on the reviews of doctors and ordinary people.

There are contraindications. Check with your doctor.

The best multivitamins for pregnant women

In the old days, it was believed that a woman carrying a baby should eat for two. Modern doctors warn against this: an excess of calories does not benefit either the mother or the child. But partly the old belief was right: during pregnancy, a woman's need for vitamins increases 1.5 times. A lack of vitamin C can provoke an early abortion, a deficiency of folic acid and vitamin B2 can cause fetal malformations, a lack of B6 can increase the manifestations of preeclampsia. On the other hand, an excess of vitamin A in the first trimester may have a teratogenic effect. Precisely because the body of a pregnant woman is very sensitive to external influences, special multivitamin complexes have been created for women in this period.

3 Doppelhertz V.I.P. for pregnant and lactating

The most noticeable effect
Country: Germany
Average price: 780 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

A balanced multivitamin complex from a well-known German vitamin manufacturer is especially popular among women in an interesting position. Due to the optimal composition containing Omega-3, calcium, D3, folic acid, vitamins and minerals, the drug helps to maintain a woman's health, the harmonious development of the fetus, and minimizes the likelihood of congenital pathologies.

The multivitamin complex is available in packs of 30 pieces. Take 1 tablet per day, directly with meals. In the reviews, women call these vitamins the best among the entire range of pharmacies. They really feel their effectiveness on themselves - about a month after taking it, vivacity appears, the condition of hair and skin improves, and immunity increases. There are no complaints about a common side effect in the form of nausea in the reviews. The only drawback, according to women, is the high cost of vitamins and small packaging, which lasts only a month.

2 Elevit pronatal

The best multivitamins for pregnant women
Country: Germany
Average price: 1860 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Today it is one of the best vitamin complexes: 12 vitamins, 4 minerals and trace elements in dosages necessary for the body of a pregnant woman. In addition to traditional folic acid, necessary for the development of the neural tube of the fetus and the formation of red blood cells, the complex contains vitamin E, the lack of which can cause abortion, magnesium, which is necessary not only for the development of muscle and bone tissue, but also as an anti-stress element, and other substances .

Due to the balanced composition, the drug can be taken at the planning stage, throughout the entire period of pregnancy and lactation. One tablet per day is enough. Women in the reviews write that it is more profitable to immediately purchase a package of 100 tablets than three times 30. In terms of composition and effect, expectant mothers like the drug, in addition you have to take only iodine and calcium preparations.

1 Femibion ​​Natalcare 2

Multivitamin complex with Omega-3 for pregnant women
Country: Austria
Average price: 1000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential substances that are necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous (docosahexaenoic acid) and cardiovascular (eicosapentaenoic acid) systems. The human body can synthesize them in a small amount, but normally it should be obtained from food, from fatty fish. During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, the need for them, and especially for docosahexaenoic acid, increases: it is necessary for the formation of the brain and retina of the child.

Femibion ​​Natalker 2 contains capsules with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids - so far, unfortunately, this is a rarity among multivitamins. Therefore, the complex deservedly ranks among the best. In addition to Omega-3, the composition includes a full range of substances necessary for the full development of the fetus and the well-being of the mother. In the reviews, future mothers indicate a balanced composition, availability in pharmacies. They consider the high cost of the vitamin preparation to be the only disadvantage, given that it is recommended to use it from the 13th week of pregnancy until the end of breastfeeding. One package worth about 1000 rubles is enough for only 30 days of use.

The Best Multivitamins for Kids

During active growth and development, the need for vitamins also increases. In 2016, the Pediatrics magazine published an article on the study of the vitamin status of children in the Moscow region. The authors of the article determined the content of vitamins C, B1, B2 and B6 in the body of children 4-7 years old. It turned out that 34.7% of children lack vitamins C and B2, 62.1% - B1, 71.4% - B6. Draw your own conclusions. Recall that vitamin C is necessary for the formation of connective tissue, including joints and ligaments, and B vitamins are necessary for the functioning of the nervous system. It would be possible to cite the figures for the availability of vitamins and school-age children, but since we are bringing to your attention not an essay on medicine, but a rating of multivitamins, just take our word for it - things are no better in other age groups. Therefore, in the reviews, doctors recommend periodically giving vitamin preparations to children.

3 Vitrum teenager

Balanced Multivitamin for Teens
Country: USA
Average price: 470 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Adolescence is not only a period of rapid growth, but also hormonal changes that affect all body systems. Vitrum teenager contains a rich composition, traditional for American vitamins, enclosed in chewable lozenges: it is not so easy to make a teenager take pills. Particularly noteworthy is vitamin D, which is necessary for the formation of the skeleton, the antioxidant complex of vitamins C, E and selenium, iron, which is necessary for girls of this age to prevent anemia, and for boys to develop the formation of myoglobin; chromium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the pancreas and the regulation of fat metabolism, magnesium, which regulates blood pressure (many adolescents know firsthand what vegetative-vascular dystonia is: a diagnosis that has been canceled by official medicine, but has not lost its relevance). In a word, these are the best multivitamins for teenagers.

It is recommended to take them for children and adolescents from 12 to 18 years old, one lozenge per day. During the reception, urine staining is possible, which is easily explained by the presence of riboflavin in the composition. One box contains 30 lozenges, that is, it is enough for a monthly course.

2 Pikovit syrup

Inexpensive multivitamins for the little ones
Country: Slovenia
Average price: 365 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Making a child drink even the most useful pill in the world is a task comparable in complexity only to washing a cat. In addition, neither tablets nor chewable lozenges are allowed to be given to children under 3 years old - it is believed that at this age they are not yet able to consciously take medicines and can choke on them. Sweet syrup, which can also be added to tea or fruit puree, solves this problem, making it the best remedy for babies. The dosage of the drug depends on age. The list of vitamins, at first glance, is not too long - "only" nine, but it includes most of the substances necessary for growth and development. Approved for use from 1 year.

In addition, pediatricians prescribe it to school-age children during periods of increased mental stress, with weak immunity, poor appetite, after illnesses and as an immunomodulating agent for frequent colds. Despite the availability and low cost, parents are satisfied with the effect of the drug. Periodic courses of admission help to avoid diseases in the off-season, contribute to the harmonious development of children.

1 Doppelhertz kinder

The best vitamin and mineral complex for children
Country: Germany
Average price: 488 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Raspberry flavored chewable lozenges are intended for children over 4 years of age. In addition to the vitamin complex, which draws attention to choline - vitamin B4, necessary to maintain the health of the liver, kidneys, brain, the drug contains iodine for the thyroid gland and zinc. The complex is complemented by a set of "classic" vitamins and elements.

The drug from a German manufacturer is recommended as an auxiliary source of vitamins. Children over 4 years old are given one lozenge per day, children after 11 years old - twice a day. Judging by the reviews of parents, after a monthly course of taking a multivitamin complex, they notice positive changes - children get sick less, become more active and balanced.

Best multivitamins for women

Everyone has heard about the features of the female body. But few people think about what these features lead to. We have already talked about the special needs of a woman for vitamins during pregnancy. And outside of pregnancy, a common female problem is iron deficiency anemia caused by menstrual blood loss (according to statistics, about 40% of women suffer from it in one form or another). The exit from childbearing age also carries its own difficulties: hormonal changes cause not only well-known vegetative problems (hot flashes) - bone strength is impaired. In our ranking, we tried to consider vitamins based on the needs of different age periods.

3 Complivit 45 plus

Rescue remedy for ladies of Balzac age
Country Russia
Average price: 355 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Vitamins A and E maintain the condition of the skin, rutin strengthens the walls of blood vessels, selenium and magnesium protect against stress, B vitamins improve the condition of the nervous system, L-carnitine stimulates metabolism. But the most interesting for women of mature age, these multivitamins are extracts of motherwort and cimicifuga. Motherwort normalizes the neuropsychic state, often suffering against the background of age-related hormonal changes. And the cimicifuga extract regulates the level of estrogen, smoothly leveling the hormonal balance. In addition, it is able to lower blood pressure and regulate blood sugar, which is also often necessary for mature ladies.

But the main purpose remains the prevention of hypovitaminosis after 40-45 years on the background of hormonal changes. To achieve a pronounced result, it is recommended to adhere to courses for 3-4 months with a single dose of the drug. At the discretion of the doctor, the daily dose may be increased to two tablets per day.

2 Duovit for women

Universal complex for women of any age
Country: Slovenia
Average price: 465 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Vitamin-mineral complex, compiled according to the principle of "nothing more". Vitamins A, E, C for healthy skin and hair, calcium, vitamin D and magnesium against osteoporosis, iron and vitamin C to protect against anemia. The composition also includes a set of additional vitamins and trace elements, which are usually included in most multivitamin preparations. This complex can be recommended to women up to 40-45 years old, when hormonal changes have not yet begun in the body due to the upcoming menopause. Take it in courses up to a month, one tablet per day.

Women who regularly take "Duovit" in the reviews note the positive impact of the drug on health. The state of health improves, energy appears, increased physical and mental stress is easier, the frequency of colds decreases. As a bonus, the condition of nails, skin and hair improves.

1 Lady's formula More than a multivitamin

The Best Vitamins for Young Women
Country: USA
Average price: 866 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Vitamin and mineral complex for women with the addition of plant extracts. It contains a sufficient amount of iron for the prevention of purely female problems, vitamin C, which allows it to be absorbed, other minerals and vitamins. But extracts of medicinal plants make it the best. Betaine, which protects the liver from harmful effects and, according to some, reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that preserves not only health, but also beauty. Inositol, which regulates fat metabolism, normalizes memory and sleep. Milk thistle, better known as milk thistle, has a hepatoprotective effect, while ginkgo and echinacea are famous adaptogens.

Alas, the last two plant extracts can increase blood pressure. In addition, there is evidence that long-term use of ginkgo in combination with acetylsalicylic acid preparations, which is often recommended to older women for the prevention of cardiovascular problems, may increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. It is these two factors that make, without a doubt, an excellent vitamin and mineral complex unacceptable for older ladies. But for young women under 40, Lady's Formula: More Than a Multivitamin is one of the best options.

Best multivitamins for men

Women are traditionally called the "weaker sex". But men also have their vulnerabilities. They adapt worse to sudden changes, pay less attention to their own health than quickly bring themselves to chronic diseases. Men often need additional sources of energy, which they try to replace with alcohol, cigarettes and stimulants. We tried to pick up multivitamins that can replace them at least in part.

3 VP Laboratory Ultra Men's Sport

Multivitamin complex for athletes
Country: UK
Average price: 1050 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A balanced complex that includes a wide range of essential substances. The most valuable compounds are iodine, calcium, folic acid, molybdenum, selenium, zinc. Additionally, the complex is enriched with plant components - blueberries, elderberries, acai berries, cranberries and many others. It is recommended to support the immune system, a satisfactory condition of the prostate, heart and blood vessels, during periods of unbearable loads and stressful periods of life. Despite the apparent high cost, the purchase of the drug is quite affordable - there are 90 capsules in one jar. Considering that you only need to take one capsule per day, the package is enough for three months.

VPLab is a well-known brand of sports nutrition, so men have more confidence in it than in vitamin preparations from other manufacturers. Judging by the reviews, it is perfect for both athletes and people who do not lead the most active lifestyle. Many men feel the effect of the drug on themselves after a course of administration - vivacity appears, it becomes easier to wake up in the morning. The only negative is that some do not like the rather strong smell emanating from vitamins.

2 Alphabet for men

Inexpensive multivitamin complex for men
Country Russia
Average price: 476 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Russian production and, as a result, a relatively affordable price is not the only advantage of these multivitamins. Beta-carotene, lutein, licopid, taurine improve retinal metabolism, stimulating vision. In addition, taurine, together with L-carnitine, improves energy and metabolic processes. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus) is a well-known adaptogen and stimulant that improves immunity, gives activity and vigor. Folic acid, in addition to its effect on hematopoiesis, stimulates fertility: its preparations are often used to improve spermogram parameters. Antioxidant complexes with zinc, selenium and magnesium, which are also contained in this complex, are also used for the same purposes.

On the day you need to take two tablets - morning and evening, observing an interval of 4-6 hours between them. A small minus, according to user reviews, is the presence of contraindications for admission. For example, it is not recommended to take the drug for hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, nervous irritability and insomnia.

1 Men's Antistress Formula

The Best Multivitamins for Active Men
Country: USA
Average price: 751 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Vitamin B complex and antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, selenium, magnesium, supplemented with folic acid and zinc. St. John's wort is a natural antidepressant, whose effectiveness has been confirmed by numerous studies - valerian and hops normalize the neuropsychic state, really helping to fight stress. Fenugreek extract normalizes blood cholesterol, protecting blood vessels and the heart. Eleutherococcus, also known as Siberian ginseng, stimulates the immune system. The harmonious combination of vitamins and plant extracts makes this multivitamin complex truly the best.

In addition to plant components, the complex includes a fairly complete set of standard vitamins and trace elements that prevent the development of hypovitaminosis at any age. But due to a set of stimulating herbs, this vitamin preparation is not recommended for hypertension, insomnia, increased nervous excitability, severe atherosclerosis. You need to take it 1 capsule in the morning and in the evening for a month. After 30 days, the course can be repeated if necessary.

The Best Multivitamins for Beauty

Sometimes, under the influence of a general weakening of the immune system, frequent illnesses, unbalanced nutrition, stress and other adverse factors, nails, hair and skin become deplorable. To preserve beauty, vitamin manufacturers have developed special complexes. We have included the best of them in the rating.

3 "Evalar" For skin, hair and nails

Comprehensive impact on appearance and health
Country Russia
Average price: 1000 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

A multivitamin complex with a simple name from the well-known company "Evalar" is popular due to its effectiveness. Its action is due not only to the main set of trace elements and vitamins, but also to unique substances that are not used by other manufacturers. This is methylsulfonylmethane - a source of food organic sulfur, which is the main building material of collagen and keratin. The composition also includes lysine, cystine, which are not synthesized by the body on their own, but are necessary to prevent skin aging and produce collagen.

According to women, with prolonged use, the condition of nails, skin and hair improves significantly. In addition, they also note a beneficial effect on health - more energy appears, fatigue decreases with increased mental and physical stress. You need to take the drug 2 tablets once a day for two months.

2 Doppelhertz Beauty Hair beauty and health

Fast hair improvement
Country: Germany
Average price: 808 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Vitamins from the well-known company Doppelherz can be recommended to women who need to improve the condition of their hair. The composition of the drug includes linoleic and linolenic acid, zinc, carotenoids, as well as a rich set of vitamins and trace elements. To enhance the effect, the manufacturer used wheat germ oil, grape pomace extract, borage and other herbal ingredients.

For a pronounced effect, the drug is recommended to be taken in monthly courses - one tablet twice a day. As a result, a box of 30 capsules is enough for only two weeks, so the product is quite expensive. Despite this, women leave only positive feedback about him, indicating a significant improvement in the condition of the hair within a couple of weeks after starting to take the multivitamin complex.

1 Vitrum Beauty

The best multivitamin complex for beauty
Country: USA
Average price: 1770 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Expensive, but high-quality and effective multivitamin remedy for restoring nails, hair and skin. The drug consists not only of basic substances, but also amino acids that promote the formation of collagen and other proteins, and has an antioxidant effect. A complete set of necessary elements has a beneficial effect on appearance and health. Additionally, taking other vitamins is not recommended, since this preparation has everything you need to prevent hypovitaminosis, strengthen immunity and increase efficiency.

Take it 2 tablets a day for a month. With severe hair loss or increased fragility of nails, the dosage can be increased to three tablets. In the reviews, women note that they have noticed the effect of taking a multivitamin preparation from their own experience. The only drawback is the high cost. One box worth more than 1500 rubles is enough for only a month.

The best multivitamins for people over 50

If people under 30-40 years old can take almost any vitamins, after overcoming the 50-year milestone, the needs of the body change greatly. For older men and women, it is better to give preference to special multivitamin preparations designed specifically for age-related changes in the body.

3 Doppelhertz active 50+

The best price for German quality
Country: Germany
Average price: 273 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

This German vitamin complex is often recommended to improve mood, vitality and stamina in people over 50 years old. It contains 9 vitamins and 4 minerals necessary to maintain the health and prolong the youth of people who have crossed the fifty-year mark. Thanks to a specially designed mineral complex, the development of osteoporosis is prevented, the risk of developing heart disease and atherosclerosis is reduced. Biotin normalizes blood sugar levels, reducing the likelihood of diabetes. Vitamin B complex supports the nervous system.

Reception schedule - one tablet a day for a month. After 30 days, the course can be resumed. The advantages of a multivitamin complex, people attribute the relatively low cost of the drug, its effectiveness. A big plus is that diabetics can take vitamins, there are no contraindications, except for individual intolerance.

2 Vitrum Centuri

The richest set of vitamins, micro and macro elements
Country: USA
Average price: 592 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Due to the balanced composition, the agent takes part in the main redox processes in the body. With periodic courses of taking a multivitamin complex, the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis, heart disease, and other age-related problems decreases. People who take this complex note an improvement in memory and mental performance.

The composition includes a full range of vitamins and trace elements in dosages necessary for an aging organism. Take it one tablet a day, long courses of 3-4 months. Longer courses are possible during the recovery period after serious illnesses, with increased physical and mental stress.

1 Alphabet 50+

Vascular protection and prevention of osteoporosis
Country Russia
Average price: 368 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Alphabet 50+ is recommended as a source of essential substances for people over 50 years of age to prevent age-related diseases - osteoporosis, heart disease, visual impairment. Vitamin D3 contributes to the normalization of the state of bone tissue, increasing the absorption of calcium. A certain set of substances protect blood vessels from oxidative stress. Lycopene and lutein contribute to the maintenance and preservation of normal vision.

The daily dose is divided into three tablets, which ensures better absorption of the substances that make up the complex. That is, you need to take the remedy three times a day. The recommended course duration is 1 month. The only contraindication is hyperfunction of the thyroid gland. Reviews about the drug are good - many note a general improvement in well-being, the appearance of lightness and vigor.

The choice of multivitamin preparations in our pharmacies is very large.

And the variation in cost and composition finally confuses a potential buyer.

How to choose the right multivitamin complex on your own, says Professor Vera Kodentsova, head of the laboratory of vitamins and minerals at the Research Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.

How many vitamins are in vitamins?

All vitamin and vitamin-mineral complexes according to the content of vitamins can be divided into three main groups.

1. Complexes containing 30-50 percent of recommended daily intake(RNP) for humans.

2. Complexes containing almost the entire dose recommended daily intake.

3. Complexes with a high content of vitamins - over 100 percent RNP. Moreover, the content of vitamins E and C in such complexes can be 10 times higher than the RNP, that is, reach 1000 percent of the RNP, and the content of other vitamins is in the range from 100 to 300 percent of the RNP.

How is the dosage determined?

Multivitamin preparations, in which approximately 100 percent daily requirement body in vitamins, suitable for eliminating deficiency during 1-2 months their acceptance.

complexes high content designed to quickly eliminate vitamin deficiency - within 10-14 days.

Various doses...

Smallest doses vitamins are required for young children. But, as the child grows, they increase. Most vitamins are required by pregnant and lactating women. women, because their body during this entire period is for the baby.

In addition, the need for vitamins increases in the elderly, because in their body the absorption of nutrients worsens with age.

Taking into account these features, vitamin complexes are presented on the market, designed for people of different ages, as well as for women during pregnancy or lactation.

That is, the set of vitamins remains the same, and only their doses change corresponding to the needs of people from a particular group.

…and different shapes

In addition, there are a very large number different forms vitamins. Along with traditional tablets and capsules, chewing "sweets", lollipops, lozenges, and marmalade appeared. There are vitamins in powder form. As well as syrups, effervescent tablets, gels and ready-to-drink drinks.

Which type to choose is a matter of personal preference.

How to read the label correctly?

When choosing vitamins on your own, you need to carefully study the label.

It is better to choose a complex containing full list of vitamins. Pay special attention to their content in one tablet. Usually it is indicated as a percentage of the RPN (or RDA, if the complex is manufactured in another country).

When buying the first complex give preference to those in which the content of all vitamins in one tablet approaches 100 percent. They are taken in courses for one month. During this time, the level of vitamins in the body will reach a normal level, and then you can switch to a complex with a lower content.

And what else?

Recently, a lot of preparations have appeared that contain, along with vitamins, microelement complex.

Since in our country most often observed lack of calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, then preference should be given to vitamin complexes that contain precisely these minerals.

Do you believe advertising?

“Today, science knows everything 13 vitamins, - says Kodentsova, - therefore, when advertising claims that a vitamin complex or dietary supplement contains 49 vitamins, then, of course, this is not true.

Vitamins in doses contained in conventional vitamin-mineral complexes do not cannot be considered a cure.. They simply provide a vitamin-rich diet and reduce the risk of vitamin deficiencies.

It is not worth expecting that their use will cure diseases of the eyes, hair or other chronic diseases. However, taking vitamins will provide a favorable background for the treatment of any ailment.

Memo on the selection of a vitamin complex

If you are picking up a multivitamin on your own, first purchase a complex that contains about 100 percent of the daily requirement for all vitamins, as well as the main ones. minerals.

In vitamin complexes there can be only 13 vitamins - there is no more in nature. But in what form they are presented - in the form of tablets, syrup or marmalade - it does not matter.