Multivitamins for Men: Key Ingredients Explained

Quick Health Scoop

• Even the most well-rounded diet may be lacking in certain key nutrients.
• Each man’s age, lifestyle and eating habits affect his nutrition needs.
• A men’s multivitamin can be a daily addition to fill nutritional gaps.
• When choosing multivitamins for men, look for key ingredients such as vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium.
• Men’s multivitamins now come in multiple options, including tablets, gummies and zero sugar gummies, to fit different preferences and daily routines.

Figuring out how to choose a multivitamin is a simple process, and understanding your own nutrition can help you choose a men's multivitamin that fits your needs. Multivitamins for men are formulated to help meet men's unique nutrition requirements.

A person’s nutrition requirements depend on several factors, including gender, lifestyle and diet. We’ll explore important nutrients for men such as vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, and how to select a supplement that helps you support your daily nutrient needs. Whether you prefer men’s multivitamin gummies or tablets, exploring your options starts with knowing what nutrients to look for.

Multivitamins for Men: Key Ingredients

The best way to get your vitamins is through a balanced diet; eating non-processed foods like whole grains, vegetables and lean meats should be your primary source of vitamins and minerals, but even the most meticulous meal plan may not meet every nutritional need each day.

The right multivitamin for men should include key dietary vitamins and minerals to supplement a balanced diet, helping to bridge possible nutrient gaps. Finding the right multivitamin starts with first considering your unique nutritional needs.

Men and women have different nutritional needs; for example, women may need more iron due to menstruation, whereas men don’t need as much.^[1] For this reason, most men’s multivitamins do not include iron. Let’s explore the five of the best vitamins for men: vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, and how they can support your daily wellness.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, supports bone, teeth, muscle and immune health. The sun’s rays prompt chemical reactions in the body to create a usable form of vitamin D. This is good news during warm summer months when sun exposure may be higher. For most adults, this effect is not enough to maintain sufficient Vitamin D levels during winter months, when we often get less exposure to the sun.[2]^†

While there are a few food sources of vitamin D, such as oily fish, cod liver oil, egg yolks and liver, it is not widespread, and nearly one third of US adults are deficient in vitamin D.^[3]

Getting enough vitamin D for men through sun exposure alone can be especially challenging for those who spend limited time outdoors or live in northern climates. The current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin D is 600 IU per day for men.^[4]

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, also known as retinol (from animal sources) and beta-carotene (from plant sources), helps support healthy vision. Where do you get vitamin A? Dark leafy greens and orange foods like carrots and butternut squash are sources of this essential vitamin.^†

Additionally, Vitamin A can be found in animal foods such as dairy, fish, eggs and meats. The RDA for Vitamin A for men is 900 mcg RAE per day.^[5]

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is not only an antioxidant that supports your immune system, but it also increases iron absorption from certain foods (plant foods like spinach, kale, dried apricots and some fortified foods). In addition, vitamin C? also plays a key role in collagen synthesis to support overall skin health.^†

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning the body cannot produce it, and we must get it from the foods we eat, like citrus fruits, bell peppers, strawberries and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. The RDA for vitamin C is 90 mg per day for adult men.^[6]

Calcium

Men need daily sources of calcium to support strong bones. You may be familiar with calcium’s presence in dairy foods, but you can also find it in canned bone-in fish, almonds, leafy greens, and some soy foods such as edamame and tofu. The RDA for Calcium is 1,000 mg per day for men.^[7]†

Calcium is a mineral that works in partnership with vitamin D; because vitamin D helps improve the body’s calcium absorption, many men’s multivitamins contain both of these essential nutrients.^†

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral required for more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, and it helps support essential nerve, muscle and heart function.^†

The magnesium RDA is 420 mg per day for men. Foods such as leafy greens, nuts and seeds provide dietary magnesium. Whole grains are also an important source of magnesium; the process that makes refined grains and flour often loses much of the magnesium content.^[8]

Nature Made® Multivitamins for Men

Taking a daily men’s multivitamin is a quick and easy way to help ensure that you are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals each day. Several Nature Made multivitamins are third-party verified with the trusted United States Pharmacopeia (USP) label. This label ensures that the ingredients, potency and manufacturing process of each men’s multivitamin have been tested and verified.

Nature Made Multi for Him Tablets

What is in a men’s multivitamin? Nature Made Multi for Him is a multivitamin with 22 vitamins and minerals to support muscle, bone and immune health as well as cellular energy metabolism. It features vitamins D, A and C as well as calcium and magnesium. The Multi for Him Tablet is gluten-free and does not contain any added colors or artificial flavors.^†

Men's Multi Gummies

Men's Multi Gummies are a delicious way to get key vitamins and minerals to support men's health. These gummies are free from gluten, synthetic dyes, artificial flavors and high fructose corn syrup, making them an easy, enjoyable addition to your daily routine.^†

Men's Advanced Multivitamin Gummies

Looking for more daily support in your multivitamin gummy? Get 60% more total nutrients, when compared to Nature Made Adult Multivitamin Gummies, with our Men's Advanced Multivitamin Gummies, including a good source of Magnesium and Calcium and an excellent source of all 8 B Vitamins! Men's Advanced Multi is specially formulated for men to get the nutritional support they need in three daily gummies.^†

Zero Sugar^‡ Men's Multivitamin Gummies

Prefer the gummy format but want to skip the added sugar? Our Zero Sugar^‡ Men’s Multivitamin Gummies provide key nutrients to support men’s health in a cherry lime flavor with other natural flavors, with 0 grams of sugar per serving. These aspartame-free gummies are sweetened with sugar alternatives, so you get all the convenience of gummies without the added sugar.^†

Each daily serving of two gummies delivers vitamin D to support muscle health, vitamin A, vitamin C and zinc to support immune health, and B vitamins to support energy metabolism.^◆†

Not sure which format is right for you? Learn more about gummy vitamins vs. traditional vitamins to find your best fit to get men's multivitamin benefits.

Men's Multi + Omega 3 Gummies

Two Men's Multi + Omega 3 Gummies per day provide a serving of both EPA and DHA heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids along with 22 vitamins and minerals. These gummies are free from synthetic dyes or artificial flavors; only natural fruit flavors provide this great taste.^†

Nature Made Multivitamin for Men Over 50

Our nutrition needs change as we age. Older adults are at a higher risk of vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin B12.^[9] That's why Nature Made makes multivitamins formulated for men to take daily at different ages.

Multi for Him 50+ Tablets

Nature Made Multi for Him 50+ Tablets are specially formulated for men 50 years and older, providing 22 key nutrients for daily nutritional support. B vitamins in this formula support cellular energy production in the body, and vitamins A, C and D plus zinc help support the immune system — all in one daily tablet.^†

Advanced Multi for Him 50+ Gummies

Our Advanced Multivitamin Gummies deliver essential nutrients to provide daily nutritional support for men over 50, supporting healthy cardiovascular, cognitive and immune function, along with supporting healthy blood pressure.^★ Three daily gummies in Tropical Pineapple with other natural flavors provide an excellent source of magnesium and all 8 B vitamins, along with 60% more total nutrients when compared to Nature Made Multi Gummies.^†

The Bottom Line

No diet is perfect. Taking a daily multivitamin can help support your daily wellness by providing vitamins and minerals that may be lacking in your diet. Men’s multivitamins generally include a variety of key nutrients such as: vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, plus a combination of B vitamins and essential minerals to support men’s health and cellular energy metabolism.^†

Whether you prefer tablets or men’s multivitamin gummies, Nature Made has a format to fit your daily routine. Start with the key nutrients, then find the form that works for you. Consistency is important when it comes to supplements, and a form you enjoy can help you make supplementation a consistent part of your daily routine. Always consult with a trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any supplement to your routine.^†

◆Helps convert food into cellular energy.

‡Not a low calorie food.

★ Blood pressure already within normal range^†

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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