Multivitamin
Insurance against gaps in vitamins and minerals that diet alone often misses. Especially valuable during caloric restriction (cutting).
Typical dose
1–2 tablets per day
Timing
After breakfast or lunch
Monthly cost (approx.)
~$10
Primary goals
health · fatloss · hypertrophy
Scientific Evidence
Papers Forgestack cites for Multivitamin recommendations. Each link goes to PubMed or an official society source.
- ReviewTier 2
Blumberg et al. 2018 · PubMed / Source
- ReviewTier 2
Ward 2014 · PubMed / Source
- ReviewTier 3
Ames 2006 · PubMed / Source
Side Effects & Cautions
- common
Nausea or heaviness on an empty stomach — take with meals
- rare
Risk of fat-soluble vitamin (A, D, E, K) build-up with chronic overuse
Consult a physician or pharmacist if in doubt. Forgestack does not provide medical advice.
Interactions
Warfarin (anticoagulant)
Vitamin K affects INR — consult your physician if you're on warfarin.
Separate iron or mineral supplements
Stacking can push iron or zinc into excess.
Where to Buy
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Whether this supplement should be your top priority depends on your goal and current stack.