Lamberts Multi-Guard Iron Free 60 Tablets are a one-a-day multivitamin and mineral tablet for adults, made without iron or iodine. It provides 24 nutrients including lutein, which gives people who take iron separately or prefer to avoid it a multivitamin without it.

Key Features

• Iron and iodine free: The label states the formula is iron and iodine free, and the nutrient table lists neither. Lamberts says an iron free formula may suit people with a sensitivity to iron, or people using iron separately.
• One tablet a day with a meal: Adults take 1 tablet daily with a meal.
• B vitamins: Each tablet provides vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic acid, including 50µg of vitamin B12 (2000% NRV). B vitamins contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Immune system nutrients: Vitamins A, C, D, B6, B12 and folate, plus zinc, selenium and copper, all contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin: Each tablet provides 10mg of lutein complex, which supplies 2mg of lutein and 100µg of zeaxanthin.
• Calcium and magnesium included: Each tablet provides 127mg of calcium (16% NRV) and 100mg of magnesium (27% NRV).

Is Multi-Guard Iron Free completely free of iron?

Lamberts labels it iron free, and the nutrient table lists no iron. The ingredients list does include iron oxides as a colour in the tablet coating.

What is the difference between Multi-Guard Iron Free and Multi-Guard?

Multi-Guard Iron Free has no iron or iodine and includes lutein, zeaxanthin and calcium. Lamberts Multi-Guard contains 14mg of iron and 150µg of iodine per tablet, and has vitamin K1 and an ORAC blend of green tea, grape seed and rosemary extracts instead. Iron Free is a pack of 60 tablets, and Multi-Guard is a pack of 90.

Is Multi-Guard Iron Free suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. The label states that it is suitable for vegetarians. The label does not state that it is suitable for vegans.

Typical composition per tablet:

NRV = Nutrient Reference Value.

Ingredients: Bulking Agent (Cellulose), Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (dl-alpha Tocopherol), Niacin (Nicotinamide), Choline Bitartrate, Tablet Coating (Glazing Agents: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polydextrose & Calcium Carbonate, Colour: Iron Oxides), Zinc Citrate, Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate), Anti-caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate), Inositol, Humectant (Crosslinked Cellulose Gum), Lutein Complex (Lutein (Tagetes erecta L.), Zeaxanthin & Antioxidant: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Leaf Extract), Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Chromium Chloride, Manganese Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Selenium (Sodium Selenite), Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate.

Additional information: Suitable for vegetarians.

Adults take 1 tablet daily with a meal.

Read these precautions before taking Multi-Guard Iron Free:

• This product contains vitamin A. Do not take it if you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant or breastfeeding, except on the advice of a doctor.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
• Food supplements should not replace a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
• Keep away from children.