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Advanced Multi for Women Vs Men? Would advanced multi for men have a negative impact on women?
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I suggest we add in transgender rights to this discussion, and really screw up the whole should they be taking men's advanced multivitamin or women's advanced multivitamin?
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I did find this: https://www.livestrong.com/article/483787-can-men-use-womens-vitamins/
Iron serves many important functions in the body. But, as with many nutrients, too much can have negative effects. Iron catalyzes the body to produce reactive radicals that can damage cells and lead to inflammation and disease in the body. At normal levels, this isn't a problem; however, excess iron intake can build up in the body, causing blood levels to increase.
Oxidative stress caused by reactive radicals has been linked to atherosclerosis, or hardening and narrowing of the arteries, according to a study published in the International Journal of Preventative Medicine in August 2013. Atherosclerosis can lead to the development of coronary artery disease in men, who are at a greater risk of developing the disease than women, reports Mayo Clinic.
Risk of Too Much Iron
Men won't quite get the RDA of many nutrients by taking a women's multivitamin, but that's not a health risk. The main problem for men taking women's multivitamin supplements is getting too much iron. A women's multivitamin with the RDA for iron — 18 milligrams — provides more than double the 8 milligrams men need each day.Iron serves many important functions in the body. But, as with many nutrients, too much can have negative effects. Iron catalyzes the body to produce reactive radicals that can damage cells and lead to inflammation and disease in the body. At normal levels, this isn't a problem; however, excess iron intake can build up in the body, causing blood levels to increase.
Oxidative stress caused by reactive radicals has been linked to atherosclerosis, or hardening and narrowing of the arteries, according to a study published in the International Journal of Preventative Medicine in August 2013. Atherosclerosis can lead to the development of coronary artery disease in men, who are at a greater risk of developing the disease than women, reports Mayo Clinic.
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I love to watch men pretending to be women beating them in sanctioned sporting events. Except for boxing. That's not even a little bit fair.
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Please know that the ages and indications on our multivitamins are just a suggestion and that these products may be used by adults of any age; we are not aware of any contraindication from women consuming the Men's Advanced Multivitamin.
Please also know that the ingredients utilized in our products meet GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status per the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Our Women's Advanced Multivitamin also contains iron, while the Men's Advanced Multivitamin does not contain iron.
As always, we do suggest that customers consult with their licensed healthcare provider to ensure the most appropriate and beneficial fit for their individual wellness needs.
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Yeah, it seems they include herbs for prostate support, for one. Women don't need that, but will it harm them? I'd doubt it.
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From a quick look into it, it seems like the only problems is that it has a lot of iron, and "may" contain lead.