{"title":"Eye \u0026 Vision Supplements","description":"\u003cp\u003eEye Complete, with Lutemax 2020 lutein and zeaxanthin, supports healthy vision, including on screen-heavy days.† Our Women's 50+ and Men's 50+ Multivitamins build eye support into your daily multi.†\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eye-complete-vitamin-macular-blue","title":"Eye Complete – Lutein \u0026 Zeaxanthin Vision Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye Complete is a daily eye formula with 20 mg of lutein and 4 mg of zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020 marigold extract in every 2-capsule serving, plus vitamins A, C and E, 25 mg of zinc, copper, 100 mg of bilberry extract and an NAC and glutathione blend. A bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules (30 servings). It helps build macular pigment, which filters blue light, and supports healthy vision.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaptop, phone, TV, repeat: your eyes put in long hours in front of screens. Eye Complete is built for people in their late 30s and 40s who want their eyes to keep up for decades, and for anyone over 50 who plans to keep reading, driving and people-watching for a long time. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Eye Complete\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMacular pigment support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutein and zeaxanthin are the yellow pigments concentrated in your macula, the center of the retina that handles sharp, detailed vision.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps protect eyes from blue light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Macular pigment absorbs blue light before it reaches the light-sensing cells behind it.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual performance and screen-day comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a trial in heavy screen users, 24 mg a day of macular carotenoids improved contrast and glare measures and self-reported eye strain compared with placebo.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins C and E, zinc and copper support your body's normal defenses against everyday oxidative stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal vision in dim light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin A is part of rhodopsin, the light-sensing protein your retina relies on in low light.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e555%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilberry Fruit Extract (from Vaccinium myrtillus, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (From Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (From Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend (contains N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) and L-Glutathione)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value not established. Serving size: 2 Vegetarian Capsules. Servings per container: 30 (60 vegetarian capsules). Other ingredients: Cellulose (from capsule shell), Organic Rice Concentrate, Organic Rice Extract. The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Eye Complete works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin (Lutemax® 2020), 20 mg and 4 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, the pigment family that colors marigolds and egg yolks. In the macula they form macular pigment, which absorbs blue light and acts as an antioxidant in light-exposed tissue.† Here they come from Lutemax® 2020, a marigold flower extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo supplements raise macular pigment? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34157098\/\"\u003eA systematic review of 46 studies in 3,189 adults with healthy eyes\u003c\/a\u003e (average age 43) found it rose by about 0.04 units on 5 to under 20 mg a day and about 0.11 units on 20 mg or more a day, over 3 to 12 months. The authors note that the amount needed for a meaningful change in vision isn't settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes more pigment matter? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32792595\/\"\u003eA review of macular pigment and visual function in healthy eyes\u003c\/a\u003e found that people with more of it tended to have better contrast sensitivity and less trouble with glare, a correlation rather than proof. For a direct test, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28661438\/\"\u003ea 6-month placebo-controlled trial in 48 healthy young adults\u003c\/a\u003e who spent at least 6 hours a day on screens used 24 mg a day of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, the same 24 mg total as a serving of Eye Complete. Compared with placebo, they gained macular pigment, scored better on contrast, glare and bright-light recovery tests, and reported less eye strain and eye fatigue. It was one small trial with self-reported symptoms: encouraging, not settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin A (palmitate), 900 mcg RAE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin A is part of rhodopsin, the retina's light-sensing protein for dim light, and it supports normal function of the cornea.† Retinyl palmitate is preformed vitamin A, so no conversion from beta-carotene is needed. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin A fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e puts absorption of preformed vitamin A from supplements at 70% to 90%, compared with 8.7% to 65% for beta-carotene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamins C and E, 500 mg and 15 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C works in watery parts of the body and vitamin E in fatty cell membranes, and both help defend cells against oxidative stress.† The vitamin E here is d-alpha tocopherol, the naturally sourced form. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin E fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e explains that synthetic vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) is a mix of eight versions of the molecule, and your blood and tissues keep only four of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZinc and copper (chelates), 25 mg and 1 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is needed for the activity of hundreds of enzymes, and zinc and copper together are part of one of your body's main antioxidant enzymes.† Why both? Over time, a lot of zinc can crowd out copper. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH zinc fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e notes that weeks of 50 mg or more of zinc a day can interfere with copper absorption, and it sets the adult upper limit at 40 mg a day from all sources, food included. The label lists both minerals as chelates, meaning each is bound to an organic molecule rather than supplied as an inorganic form such as zinc oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBilberry fruit extract, 100 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilberry, a European cousin of the blueberry, gets its color from anthocyanins (the label says anthocyanosides); at 25%, a serving carries about 25 mg. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32106548\/\"\u003eA 12-week placebo-controlled trial in 109 healthy adults aged 20 to 60\u003c\/a\u003e gave 240 mg a day of a standardized bilberry extract and measured tension in the eye's focusing muscle after screen and close-up work. At weeks 8 and 12, focusing-muscle readings were significantly improved in the bilberry group compared with placebo.† That dose was more than twice the extract in a serving here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the evidence doesn't support: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14711439\/\"\u003ea systematic review of placebo-controlled bilberry trials\u003c\/a\u003e concluded that the better-designed randomized trials don't support the idea that it improves normal night vision. So it's here for its anthocyanins, not as a night-vision promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNAC and glutathione blend, 75 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlutathione is an antioxidant your body makes on its own, and NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) supplies cysteine, one of its building blocks. The label doesn't disclose the split, and 75 mg is a small amount, so think of this blend as a supporting player, not the headline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know of no published trial of this exact formula. The lutein and zeaxanthin research is the strongest part; the bilberry evidence is thinner and used a bigger dose. None of it replaces regular eye exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Eye Complete\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections from the label: Take two capsules per day, as a dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't set a time of day. Lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamins A and E are fat-soluble, so a meal with some fat in it is a sensible time to take Eye Complete. If you take other supplements, add up your zinc and vitamin A. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test. We test every incoming lot, marigold extract included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each one records what that lot was tested for and what the results were.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility sits right in it. The people who formulate Eye Complete, make it and test it work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017). We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much lutein and zeaxanthin is in Eye Complete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 2-capsule serving has 20 mg of lutein and 4 mg of zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract, 24 mg in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it months, not days. The studies above measured changes over 3 to 12 months, and macular pigment is something an eye professional measures, not something you feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with the Men's 50+ or Women's 50+ Multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your practitioner first, mainly because of zinc. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eMen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e each have 15 mg of zinc per serving, so with Eye Complete you'd get 40 mg a day from supplements alone, the adult upper limit for all sources combined. Each multi also adds 750 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eye Complete vegetarian, and what is it free of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label calls them vegetarian capsules, and the shell is cellulose. The label also states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before you start, and bring the bottle so they can read the full label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on the Eye Complete label means\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily multis with Lutemax® 2020 lutein: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eMen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilson LM et al. The Effect of Lutein\/Zeaxanthin Intake on Human Macular Pigment Optical Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Nutr. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34157098\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohnson EJ et al. The association between macular pigment optical density and visual function outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eye (Lond). 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32792595\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStringham JM et al. Macular Carotenoid Supplementation Improves Visual Performance, Sleep Quality, and Adverse Physical Symptoms in Those with High Screen Time Exposure. Foods. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28661438\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKosehira M et al. A 12-Week-Long Intake of Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) Improved Objective Findings of Ciliary Muscle Contraction of the Eye: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Comparison Trial. Nutrients. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32106548\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanter PH et al. Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision--a systematic review of placebo-controlled trials. Surv Ophthalmol. 2004. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14711439\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. 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The NIH puts the iron RDA for women 51 and older at 8 mg a day, down from 18 mg at ages 19 to 50 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ehow much iron women need at each age\u003c\/a\u003e), and lists older adults among those more likely to run low on B12. This formula has no iron, 25 mcg of B12 as methylcobalamin, and CoQ10, lutein and zeaxanthin on top of the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's for women who plan to keep hiking, gardening and outlasting everyone at the farmers market for decades. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Still in your 30s or 40s? Starting now is smart, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e is the same foundation for that stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Women's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday nutrient coverage.\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 vitamins and minerals, 16 at or above 100% of the Daily Value, help fill dietary gaps.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy from your food.\u003c\/strong\u003e B vitamins help turn food into energy, and CoQ10 helps your mitochondria make ATP, the fuel your cells run on.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA healthy response to everyday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha supports healthy cortisol levels already within the normal range.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutein and zeaxanthin build macular pigment, which filters blue light in the center of your retina.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D3 helps you absorb calcium, and vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, a protein that binds calcium in bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (natural d,alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin mononitrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e313%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (from Calcium Folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,042%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from Laminaria digitata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (L-zinc methionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend: Ginger, Bilberry Fruit Extract (from Vaccinium myrtillus, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides), Acai Berry, Camu Camu Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Maqui, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Boron (citrate), and Lycopene (natural)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value not established. Serving size: 2 Capsules. Servings per container: 30 (60 capsules). Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), stearic acid, silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Women's 50+ Multivitamin works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB vitamins, two in ready-to-use forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB vitamins are working parts of the enzymes that pull energy out of carbohydrates, fats and protein.† B12 here is methylcobalamin, one of the two forms the NIH calls metabolically active; cyanocobalamin has to be converted first. The NIH also notes that no upper limit has been set for B12 because of its low potential for harm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ehow B12 forms are absorbed and used\u003c\/a\u003e). Folate comes from calcium folinate, which is already reduced; folic acid must first be reduced by an enzyme whose activity varies a lot between people (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ehow the body converts folic acid\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK-7)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin makes in sunlight, and it helps you absorb calcium.† One serving has 25 mcg (1,000 IU); the NIH RDA is 15 mcg for women 51 to 70 and 20 mcg after 70, with an adult upper limit of 100 mcg (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003evitamin D intakes and upper limits by age\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K2 as MK-7 (80 mcg) switches on vitamin K-dependent proteins such as osteocalcin in bone.† In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22289649\/\"\u003ea dose-finding trial in 42 healthy adults aged 18 to 45\u003c\/a\u003e, MK-7 near the European recommended intake increased the activation of osteocalcin and matrix Gla-protein without changing a blood clotting measure. The groups were small, and the authors say purpose-built trials are needed to learn whether this matters for health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha, 300 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a traditional Ayurvedic root classed as an adaptogen, and KSM-66® is a branded extract of that root. The honest picture: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40746175\/\"\u003ea 2025 meta-analysis of randomized trials\u003c\/a\u003e (488 participants, at least 250 mg a day for two weeks or more) found ashwagandha lowered cortisol, the main stress hormone, by an average of 1.16 µg\/dL compared with control groups, but perceived stress scores didn't change significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser to this age group, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32226684\/\"\u003ea 12-week placebo-controlled trial in 50 adults aged 65 to 80\u003c\/a\u003e found 600 mg a day improved self-rated quality of life, sleep quality and mental alertness on waking. That's twice the dose in one serving here, so we don't promise those exact results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoenzyme Q10, 100 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoQ10 is a fat-soluble compound your body makes. In your mitochondria it passes electrons along the chain that produces ATP, and it acts as an antioxidant in cell membranes.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003eA study of human organ samples from newborns to age 81\u003c\/a\u003e found CoQ10 in the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and spleen peaked around age 20 and declined after that. It measured levels; it didn't test a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body can't make these yellow carotenoids (here from marigold flowers). They gather in the macula, the center of the retina, as macular pigment that filters blue light.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34157098\/\"\u003eA systematic review of 46 studies in 3,189 adults with healthy eyes\u003c\/a\u003e found macular pigment rose about 0.04 units at 5 to under 20 mg a day (this serving has 12 mg combined) and 0.11 units at 20 mg or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also collect in the brain and may support healthy cognitive function as you age.† In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28824416\/\"\u003ea placebo-controlled trial in community-dwelling older adults\u003c\/a\u003e (51 analyzed, average age about 74), a 12 mg lutein plus zeaxanthin supplement raised macular pigment and improved complex attention and cognitive flexibility scores. It was a small study, and memory improved only in the men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinerals and the blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost minerals are bound to amino acids or organic acids (chelates, L-zinc methionine, L-selenomethionine, citrates), and iodine comes from Laminaria digitata, a brown seaweed. The 190 mg blend spreads 15 ingredients across a small amount, so think of it as a supporting extra; we don't claim specific effects from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one has tested this exact formula. The studies above test single ingredients, sometimes at higher doses. They show what each ingredient does, not that you'll feel a particular difference by a particular date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Women's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections from the label: \"As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't name a time of day, so pick one you'll remember. CoQ10, lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble, so a meal is a sensible time to take both capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha has been well tolerated in studies of up to about three months, but its long-term safety isn't established. There are a few reports of more serious side effects, including adverse effects on liver function. It might also affect thyroid function and interact with some medications, and some experts advise against it during pregnancy (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Ashwagandha-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ewhat the NIH says about ashwagandha safety\u003c\/a\u003e). Vitamin K can interact with blood thinners such as warfarin (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003evitamin K and medication interactions\u003c\/a\u003e). Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, from the KSM-66® to the kale, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each one records what that lot was tested for and what the results were.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility sits right in it. The people who formulate, make and test this multi all work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017). We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the Women's Multi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the vitamin and mineral amounts and the 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha are the same; a few B vitamins and the extras differ. Women's 50+ has 100 mg of CoQ10 (Women's Multi has 50 mg), 10 mg of lutein plus 2 mg of zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020 (Women's Multi has 1 mg of lutein) and 40 mg of pantothenic acid (versus 20 mg). Women's Multi has more biotin: 1,000 mcg versus 300 mcg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain iron or calcium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no iron, and calcium is just 13 mg (1% of the Daily Value), which comes along with the vitamin C. If you want a calcium supplement, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate\u003c\/a\u003e has 250 mg per capsule. Your practitioner can tell you whether you need iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and a multivitamin usually isn't something you feel overnight. The trials cited above lasted weeks to months, and nutrient levels can change without a difference you'd notice day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other Mt. Angel Vitamins products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, yes, but add up what overlaps. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/coq10-alpha-lipoic-acid\"\u003eCoQ10 Plus Alpha Lipoic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e adds 100 mg of CoQ10 per capsule, for 200 mg a day together. Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 has 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 per serving; with the 25 mcg here that's 150 mcg, above the NIH's 100 mcg (4,000 IU) adult upper limit, so pair those two only if your practitioner recommends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Ashwagandha may interact with some medications and affect thyroid function, and vitamin K can interact with blood thinners such as warfarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003eHow we source and test raw materials before they're used\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/health\/vitamin-d-complete-guide\/vitamin-d-side-effects-safety\"\u003eHow much vitamin D is too much\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheuwissen E et al. Low-dose menaquinone-7 supplementation improved extra-hepatic vitamin K status, but had no effect on thrombin generation in healthy subjects. Br J Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22289649\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbalawi AA. Dual impact of Ashwagandha: Significant cortisol reduction but no effects on perceived stress - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health. 2025. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40746175\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelgane SB et al. Efficacy and Tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract in the Elderly for Improvement of General Well-being and Sleep: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32226684\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalén A et al. Age-related changes in the lipid compositions of rat and human tissues. Lipids. 1989. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilson LM et al. The Effect of Lutein\/Zeaxanthin Intake on Human Macular Pigment Optical Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Nutr. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34157098\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammond BR et al. Effects of Lutein\/Zeaxanthin Supplementation on the Cognitive Function of Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Front Aging Neurosci. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28824416\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364423495962,"sku":"015-M4003","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M4003_REV02_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738258603"},{"product_id":"mens-50-plus-multivitamin","title":"Men's 50+ Multivitamin – Energy, Eye and Stress Support | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen's 50+ is a daily multivitamin for men over 50. Each 2-capsule serving provides 13 vitamins and 10 minerals, including 25 mcg vitamin D3 and 25 mcg vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, plus 300 mg KSM-66® ashwagandha, 100 mg CoQ10, and 10 mg lutein with 2 mg zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020. A 60-capsule bottle holds 30 servings. It supports energy metabolism, a healthy stress response and macular pigment.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for men who plan to keep going: lifting, hiking, working, or just refusing to slow down. After 50 a few basics shift. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"\u003eNIH advises people over 50 to get most of their B12 from supplements or fortified foods\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-Consumer\/\"\u003eskin makes less vitamin D from sunlight with age\u003c\/a\u003e. Men's 50+ covers those basics, then adds three extras with their own research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. A multivitamin won't do the walking for you, but it can handle the nutrition basics so you keep doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Men's 50+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday nutrition coverage after 50.\u003c\/strong\u003e All 13 vitamins and 10 minerals in one serving, including 25 mcg of vitamin D3 (125% of the Daily Value).†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal energy metabolism.\u003c\/strong\u003e B vitamins help your cells turn food into usable energy, and 100 mg of CoQ10 supports cellular energy production.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA healthy response to everyday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha root extract per serving.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMacular pigment and visual performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin, the daily amounts used in a year-long visual performance trial.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins C and E plus 140 mcg of selenium help protect cells from oxidative stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (natural d,alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin mononitrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e218%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (from Calcium Folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,042%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from Laminaria digitata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (L-zinc methionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Daily Value not established. \u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Blend contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger, Bilberry Fruit Extract (from Vaccinium myrtillus, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides), Acai Berry, Camu Camu Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Maqui, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, and Lycopene (natural).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eServings per container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 (60 capsules). \u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Men's 50+ works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3, B12 and folate in the forms your body uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is cholecalciferol (D3), the form your skin makes. The 25 mcg here is 1,000 IU. NIH sets the adult target at 15 mcg through age 70 and 20 mcg after, with an upper limit of 100 mcg a day from all sources. A meta-analysis of head-to-head trials found D3 raised blood vitamin D levels more than D2 overall, but when dosing schedules were compared the edge held for large, infrequent doses and disappeared with daily dosing like this (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eTripkovic 2012\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 is methylcobalamin, one of the two coenzyme forms the body runs on. Research hasn't shown one supplemental B12 form beats another; after 50, the point is getting B12 in supplement form at all. Folate comes from calcium folinate, a reduced folate that skips the conversion steps folic acid needs before your body can use it. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, biotin and pantothenic acid round out the B vitamins that support normal energy metabolism.† Vitamin E is d-alpha-tocopherol, the form found in food, and vitamin K is K2 as MK-7, a long-lasting menaquinone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinerals, mostly bound to amino acids or citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is bound to methionine, selenium comes as selenomethionine, and chromium, molybdenum and magnesium are amino acid chelates. The 1 mg of copper is a sensible partner for the zinc, since the two compete for absorption. Honest note: calcium (13 mg) and magnesium (20 mg) are token amounts, since full doses won't fit in two capsules. For a meaningful magnesium dose, take \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium, our magnesium chelate\u003c\/a\u003e, separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha (300 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic herb usually called an adaptogen; KSM-66 is a branded root extract. Research points to the body's stress-response system, which sets your cortisol rhythm. In a 60-day trial in 60 stressed but healthy adults, 240 mg a day of a different ashwagandha extract lowered clinician-rated worry and tension scores, and morning cortisol, more than placebo; a self-rated stress scale only trended that way (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31517876\/\"\u003eLopresti 2019\u003c\/a\u003e). A review that pooled 12 trials in healthy men and women found ashwagandha outperformed placebo on physical performance measures (strength and power, cardiorespiratory fitness, fatigue and recovery), though the authors call for more comparable studies (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33670194\/\"\u003eBonilla 2021\u003c\/a\u003e). Neither tested this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoQ10 (100 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoenzyme Q10 shuttles electrons inside your mitochondria, where cells make ATP, their energy currency, and it doubles as a fat-soluble antioxidant. Your body makes its own. In organ tissue from people aged one day to 81 years, CoQ10 in most organs peaked around age 20 and declined steadily after (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003eKalén 1989\u003c\/a\u003e). That study doesn't show that supplements restore tissue levels, but it is why CoQ10 earns a spot in a 50+ formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese yellow carotenoids, extracted from marigold flowers, collect in the center of the retina as macular pigment, which filters blue light. In a one-year trial in 115 healthy young adults, those taking 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin daily (the same amounts as this serving) had higher blood levels by the first 3-month check and denser macular pigment, and they recovered faster after a bright flash and saw color contrast more clearly than the placebo group; glare tolerance didn't change significantly (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25468896\/\"\u003eHammond 2014\u003c\/a\u003e). The volunteers were younger than you, so read that as a dose match, not an age match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruit and vegetable blend (171 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen ingredients, including bilberry standardized to 25% anthocyanosides, share 171 mg. That's a garnish, not a salad. Keep eating your kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a daily multi do anything measurable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome evidence says yes. In a 3-year trial of 3,562 older adults, people taking a daily multivitamin beat placebo on an immediate word-recall test at one year and across the study; other thinking tests didn't differ (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37244291\/\"\u003eYeung 2023\u003c\/a\u003e). That was a different formula, so it speaks to multis in general, not this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Men's 50+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't specify timing. A meal or snack with some fat is a sensible choice, since NIH notes vitamin D absorbs most efficiently that way, and vitamins A, E and K, CoQ10 and lutein are fat-soluble too. Consistency matters more than the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every production lot of Men's 50+ gets its own CoA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e We source ingredients globally, then make and test the product here, in a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof. The owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017), so the people who decide what happens to a lot that misses spec are down the hall. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take Men's 50+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day, which is one serving. The bottle holds 30 servings, a 30-day supply at the label's serving. A meal with some fat helps the fat-soluble nutrients absorb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Men's 50+ different from your Men's Multi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the two labels, Men's 50+ has 25 mcg vitamin D3 versus 12.5 mcg, 140 mcg selenium versus 70 mcg, 35 mg NE niacin versus 25 mg NE, and 100 mg CoQ10 versus 50 mg, and it lists 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin as their own lines. Under 50? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi, our everyday men's multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, is the simpler pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Men's 50+ with other Mt. Angel supplements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, but watch for overlaps. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/maximum-male-vital-energy\"\u003eMaximum Male, our KSM-66 and tribulus formula\u003c\/a\u003e, also has 300 mg of KSM-66, so together that's 600 mg of ashwagandha extract a day. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2 D3 and K2 drops\u003c\/a\u003e add 125 mcg of D3 per serving; with this multi that's 150 mcg, above NIH's 100 mcg upper limit, so pair them only if your practitioner recommends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it two to three months of daily use, and know that some people never \"feel\" a multivitamin. In the studies above, lutein and zeaxanthin blood levels were up by the first 3-month check, and the ashwagandha trial ran 60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Men's 50+ safe with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Mention the 80 mcg of vitamin K2, which matters if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, and the 300 mg of ashwagandha extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a version for women?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+, our multivitamin for women over 50\u003c\/a\u003e, also lists KSM-66® ashwagandha, CoQ10 and Lutemax® 2020 on its front label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLopresti AL et al. An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Medicine. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31517876\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonilla DA et al. Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on Physical Performance: Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-Analysis. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33670194\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalén A et al. Age-related changes in the lipid compositions of rat and human tissues. Lipids. 1989. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammond BR et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on photostress recovery, glare disability, and chromatic contrast. Investigative ophthalmology \u0026amp; visual science. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25468896\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeung LK et al. Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37244291\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. 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