MegaFood Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets supplement bottle
MegaFood

Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets

What We Researched
24 active ingredients analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 8 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
89
Product Score Good
89
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 525 mcg RAE 58%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg 111%
Vitamin D3 (as fermented cholecalciferol) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower seed oil) 20 mg 133%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 120 mcg 100%
Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) 2 mg 167%
Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) 2 mg 154%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE 125%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine-5-phosphate) 6 mg 353%
Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (200 mcg L-5-MTHF) 340 mcg DFE 85%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 12 mcg 500%
Biotin (as biotin) 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 200 mg 36%
Iron (as fermented iron bisglycinate) 9 mg 50%
Iodine (as fermented iodine glycinate) 150 mg 100%
Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as fermented selenium glycinate) 50 mcg 91%
Copper (as fermented copper bisglycinate) 0.2 mg 22%
Manganese (as fermented manganese bisglycinate) 2 mg 87%
GTF Chromium (as fermented chromium glycinate, nicotinate, glutamate) 120 mcg 343%
Molybdenum (as fermented molybdenum bisglycinate) 70 mcg 156%
Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) 40 mcg **
Food BlendOrganic brown rice, organic orange, carrot, cabbage head, organic broccoli head) 303 mg **
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as fermented cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower seed oil) Good
  • Vitamin K (as phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine-5-phosphate) Fair
  • Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (200 mcg L-5-MTHF) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin (as biotin) Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as choline bitartrate) Poor
  • Iron (as fermented iron bisglycinate) Fair
  • Iodine (as fermented iodine glycinate) Good
  • Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) Good
  • Selenium (as fermented selenium glycinate) Good
  • Copper (as fermented copper bisglycinate) Good
  • Manganese (as fermented manganese bisglycinate) Good
  • GTF Chromium (as fermented chromium glycinate, nicotinate, glutamate) Good
  • Molybdenum (as fermented molybdenum bisglycinate) Good
  • Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) Good
  • Food BlendOrganic brown rice, organic orange, carrot, cabbage head, organic broccoli head) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Ferment Media (Organic Brown Rice, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Rice Protein, Yeast [Inactive])
  • Rice Protein
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Stearic Acid
  • Gum Acacia
  • Autolyzed Yeast Extract
  • Hypromellose
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 525 mcg RAE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as fermented cholecalciferol) 25 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower seed oil) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 120 mcg Effective
  • Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) 2 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) 2 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine-5-phosphate) 6 mg Effective
  • Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (200 mcg L-5-MTHF) 340 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 12 mcg Effective
  • Biotin (as biotin) 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Choline (as choline bitartrate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as fermented iron bisglycinate) 9 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as fermented iodine glycinate) 150 mg High
  • Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as fermented selenium glycinate) 50 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as fermented copper bisglycinate) 0.2 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as fermented manganese bisglycinate) 2 mg Effective
  • GTF Chromium (as fermented chromium glycinate, nicotinate, glutamate) 120 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (as fermented molybdenum bisglycinate) 70 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) 40 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 525 mcg RAE 58%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg 111%
Vitamin D3 (as fermented cholecalciferol) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower seed oil) 20 mg 133%
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 120 mcg 100%
Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) 2 mg 167%
Riboflavin (as riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) 2 mg 154%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE 125%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine-5-phosphate) 6 mg 353%
Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (200 mcg L-5-MTHF) 340 mcg DFE 85%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 12 mcg 500%
Biotin (as biotin) 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 200 mg 36%
Iron (as fermented iron bisglycinate) 9 mg 50%
Iodine (as fermented iodine glycinate) 150 mg 100%
Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as fermented selenium glycinate) 50 mcg 91%
Copper (as fermented copper bisglycinate) 0.2 mg 22%
Manganese (as fermented manganese bisglycinate) 2 mg 87%
GTF Chromium (as fermented chromium glycinate, nicotinate, glutamate) 120 mcg 343%
Molybdenum (as fermented molybdenum bisglycinate) 70 mcg 156%
Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) 40 mcg **
Food BlendOrganic brown rice, organic orange, carrot, cabbage head, organic broccoli head) 303 mg **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Ferment Media (Organic Brown Rice, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Rice Protein, Yeast [Inactive]) Safe

It is used as a growth medium for probiotics or other beneficial microorganisms.

Rice Protein Safe

It is used as a filler or to increase the protein content.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Gum Acacia Safe

It is used as a thickener, binder, or emulsifier.

Autolyzed Yeast Extract Generally_safe

It is used to enhance the flavor of supplements.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
MegaFood

Founded 1973 · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States · 125 products · megafood.com

Certifications

8 certifications
B Corp Certified Verified Source
Gluten Free Gfco Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Nsf Certified For Sport Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Vegan Certified Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

1 incident
Lawsuit Misleadingly labeling products as '100% whole food' when they allegedly contained synthetic ingredients.2019Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MegaFood Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets a good supplement?

MegaFood Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets received a product quality score of 89/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 24 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, MegaFood, holds a brand trust score of 89/100 with 8 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Gluten Free Gfco, Non Gmo Project, Nsf Certified For Sport.

What are the ingredients in MegaFood Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets?

MegaFood Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets contains 24 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (525 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (100 mg), Vitamin D3 (as fermented cholecalciferol) (25 mcg), Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower seed oil) (20 mg), Vitamin K (as phytonadione) (120 mcg), Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) (2 mg), and 18 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6 at 353% DV, Vitamin B12 at 500% DV, Biotin at 1000% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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MegaFood Women's 40+ Advanced Multivitamin, 120 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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MegaFood receives a brand trust score of 89/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, the company offers 125 products in their lineup. They hold 8 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Gluten Free Gfco, Non Gmo Project, Nsf Certified For Sport. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: MegaFood has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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