Essential Multiple Vitamins
Essential Multiple Vitamins is a multi-vitamin and mineral (MVM) supplement providing 12 essential nutrients. This product delivers several vitamins at clinically studied dosages, including Vitamin A (3000IU), Vitamin C (60mg), Vitamin D (400IU), Vitamin E (30IU), and Thiamine (1.5mg). However, Calcium is included at 45mg, which is considered an underdosed amount for comprehensive bone support. The product has an N+ Score of 75, earning a C+ grade, indicating good quality and transparent ingredient labeling. It may be suitable for individuals looking for a foundational daily multivitamin.
About This Product
Essential Multiple Vitamins by Smart Sense is a joint & bone supplement containing 12 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 75/100 (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 Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 8 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
- +11 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 12 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (12 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 1.500 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 1.700 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 3000.000 IU | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 60.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 400.000 IU | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 30.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 45.000 mg | Under |
| Folic Acid | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
