Multivitamins

Multivitamin and multimineral formulas in tablets, capsules and gummies, including one-a-day products and the larger multi-tablet complexes, plus versions aimed at men, women, children and over-50s.

The most useful comparison is the %NRV column on the back of the pack rather than the number of ingredients on the front. A one-a-day tablet has to fit everything into a single pressed tablet, so the amounts are modest; the larger complexes split a serving across two to four capsules and can carry considerably more, which is the main reason two multivitamins at similar prices are not comparable until you read the serving size. Gummy multivitamins are the easiest to take consistently but generally carry less per serving than the tablet equivalent and usually contain some sugar or sweetener.

Targeted formulas differ mainly in a handful of nutrients — women's and prenatal versions typically adjust iron and folate, over-50s versions adjust B12 and vitamin D, and children's products are dosed separately and should be given per the pack rather than as a fraction of an adult dose. Whichever you choose, check it against any single nutrients you already take, since a multivitamin will usually contain less of any one nutrient than a dedicated product but enough to matter when the two are stacked. For single nutrients see vitamins and minerals; for chewables see gummies.

Order by 3pm Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch. Tracked UK delivery is a flat £5, and free on orders over £120.