Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets supplement bottle
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Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets

What We Researched
26 active ingredients analyzed · 11 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 brand certification checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as acetate) 173 mcg RAE (583 IU)
Beta-Carotene 1200 mcg (2000 IU)
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18 mg AT (40 IU)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 150 mg
Folate (folic acid) 300 mcg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 15 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 15 mg
Niacinamide 15 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 15 mg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg (800 IU)
Biotin 45 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 11 mg
Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 20 mcg
Calcium (calcium carbonate) 300 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide) 150 mcg
Iron (ferrous fumarate) 6 mg
Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 100 mg
Copper (cupric sulfate) 0.5 mg
Manganese (manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate) 3 mg
Molybdenum (sodium molybdate) 50 mcg
Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) 100 mcg
Selenium (sodium selenate) 55 mcg
Zinc (zinc oxide) 8 mg
Lutein (Tagetes erecta flower) 600 mcg
Lycopene 300 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as acetate) Good
  • Beta-Carotene Fair
  • Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) Poor
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Folate (folic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) Fair
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Good
  • Niacinamide Good
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) Good
  • Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) Fair
  • Calcium (calcium carbonate) Fair
  • Iodine (potassium iodide) Good
  • Iron (ferrous fumarate) Fair
  • Magnesium (magnesium oxide) Poor
  • Copper (cupric sulfate) Fair
  • Manganese (manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate) Good
  • Molybdenum (sodium molybdate) Good
  • Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) Fair
  • Selenium (sodium selenate) Fair
  • Zinc (zinc oxide) Poor
  • Lutein (Tagetes erecta flower) Good
  • Lycopene Good
Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Crospovidone
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Maltodextrin
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Polysorbate 80 Medium
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Triacetin
  • Water
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as acetate) 173 mcg RAE (583 IU) Under-dosed
  • Beta-Carotene 1200 mcg (2000 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18 mg AT (40 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 150 mg Effective
  • Folate (folic acid) 300 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 15 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 15 mg Effective
  • Niacinamide 15 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 15 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg (800 IU) Effective
  • Biotin 45 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 11 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 20 mcg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (calcium carbonate) 300 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (potassium iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Iron (ferrous fumarate) 6 mg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Copper (cupric sulfate) 0.5 mg Effective
  • Manganese (manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate) 3 mg Effective
  • Molybdenum (sodium molybdate) 50 mcg Effective
  • Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) 100 mcg Effective
  • Selenium (sodium selenate) 55 mcg Effective
  • Zinc (zinc oxide) 8 mg Effective
  • Lutein (Tagetes erecta flower) 600 mcg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 300 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as acetate) 173 mcg RAE (583 IU)
Beta-Carotene 1200 mcg (2000 IU)
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18 mg AT (40 IU)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 150 mg
Folate (folic acid) 300 mcg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 15 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 15 mg
Niacinamide 15 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 15 mg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg (800 IU)
Biotin 45 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 11 mg
Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 20 mcg
Calcium (calcium carbonate) 300 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide) 150 mcg
Iron (ferrous fumarate) 6 mg
Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 100 mg
Copper (cupric sulfate) 0.5 mg
Manganese (manganese (II) sulfate monohydrate) 3 mg
Molybdenum (sodium molybdate) 50 mcg
Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) 100 mcg
Selenium (sodium selenate) 55 mcg
Zinc (zinc oxide) 8 mg
Lutein (Tagetes erecta flower) 600 mcg
Lycopene 300 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Crospovidone Generally_safe

It is used as a binder to help tablets or capsules disintegrate.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Polysorbate 80 Caution

Helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Triacetin Generally_safe

It is used as a solvent or humectant.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

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Brand Trust Report
Equate

Founded 1986 · Bentonville, AR, USA · 82 products · walmart.com/cp/equate/975619

Certifications

1 certification
Consumerlab Verified Source

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

5 incidents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets a good supplement?

Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets received a product quality score of 79/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 26 active ingredients Of the 11 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets?

Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets contains 26 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as acetate) (173 mcg RAE (583 IU)), Beta-Carotene (1200 mcg (2000 IU)), Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (18 mg AT (40 IU)), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (150 mg), Folate (folic acid) (300 mcg), Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) (15 mg), and 20 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets safe to take?

Equate Equate Senior Women's Multivitamin, 225 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 11 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Polysorbate 80. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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