HBC Recommended Multivitamin

Kids: SmartyPants Kids Gummy Multivitamin

Tasty gummies enriched with essential vitamins, Omega-3s, and antioxidants to support healthy growth and development in children.

Benefits:

  • Supports immune health with Vitamins C, D, and Zinc
  • Promotes brain development and focus with Omega-3 DHA
  • Helps maintain energy levels and metabolism with B-vitamins
  • Supports bone growth with Vitamin D and K

Side Effects:

  • Mild stomach discomfort if taken without food
  • Possible allergic reaction (very rare) to ingredients like fish oil or gelatin
  • Risk of overconsumption if gummies are treated like candy

Men: Ritual Essential for Men 18+

A clean-label multivitamin tailored for adult men, focusing on heart, muscle, and brain health using traceable, high-quality ingredients.

Benefits:

  • Supports muscle function and cardiovascular health with Magnesium and Omega-3 DHA
  • Aids brain performance and cognitive clarity with B12
  • Promotes immune function and energy production
  • Delayed-release capsule helps reduce stomach irritation

Side Effects:

  • Fishy aftertaste from marine-based DHA
  • Nausea or upset stomach if taken on an empty stomach
  • May interact with blood thinners (consult doctor)

Women: Garden of Life Vitamin Code Women

Intro: Raw, whole-food-based multivitamin with live probiotics, antioxidants, and targeted nutrients for women’s reproductive, bone, and skin health.

Benefits:

  • Supports hormonal balance and reproductive health
  • Promotes healthy skin, nails, and hair
  • Improves bone density and heart health with Calcium, D3, and Iron
  • Includes digestive enzymes and probiotics for gut health

Side Effects:

  • Nausea or indigestion if taken without food
  • Mild gas or bloating from probiotics (rare)
  • Unpleasant taste or smell in some cases

Pregnancy: Nature Made Prenatal + DHA

Doctor-recommended prenatal multivitamin with essential nutrients and DHA for healthy fetal development.

Benefits:

  • Folic Acid supports proper neural tube formation
  • DHA aids brain and eye development of the fetus
  • Includes Iron to prevent pregnancy-related anemia
  • Supports mom’s immune and bone health

Side Effects:

  • May cause mild nausea or constipation
  • Fishy aftertaste due to DHA
  • Can lead to darkened stool (harmless side effect of Iron)

Athletes/Gym: Animal Pak by Universal Nutrition

Comprehensive multivitamin system for bodybuilders and intense athletes with over 60 performance-enhancing nutrients.

Benefits:

  • Enhances muscle recovery, stamina, and physical endurance
  • Supports hormonal health, immune system, and liver detox
  • Contains amino acids, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes
  • Formulated to combat micronutrient depletion from intense training

Side Effects:

  • Urine discoloration (from B-complex vitamins; harmless)
  • Large pills may be difficult to swallow
  • May cause nausea or upset stomach if not taken with food
  • Possible headache or sensitivity to stimulants (rare)

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