Lamberts Multi-Max is a one-a-day multivitamin and mineral food supplement with grapeseed extract, formulated for the over 50s and supplied as a pack of 60 tablets. Each tablet provides 10µg of vitamin D3, 10µg of vitamin B12, 15mg of zinc, 110µg of selenium and high levels of other B vitamins. Because the dose is a single tablet a day, one pack lasts 60 days.

Key Features

• One tablet a day: the directions are 1 tablet daily, so a pack of 60 tablets covers 60 days.
• Iodine, iron and zinc: each tablet provides 150µg of iodine (100% NRV), 14mg of iron (100% NRV) and 15mg of zinc (150% NRV). All three contribute to normal cognitive function.
• B vitamins: each tablet provides 25mg of thiamin, 25mg of riboflavin, 25mg of niacin (NE), 10mg of vitamin B6 and 10µg of vitamin B12. All of them contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin D and immune nutrients: vitamin D (10µg, 200% NRV), zinc, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin B12 each contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
• Antioxidant nutrients and grapeseed extract: vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, copper and selenium each contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Each tablet also contains 500mg of grape seed, provided as 4.17mg of a 120:1 extract.

Who is Lamberts Multi-Max for?

Lamberts formulates it for the over 50s. The manufacturer says UK dietary surveys show that a significant proportion of people over 50 do not reach the NRV for some micronutrients, in particular vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. One tablet provides 200% of the NRV for vitamin D, 400% for vitamin B12, 150% for zinc and 200% for selenium. It contains vitamin A and iron, and the pack says not to take it if you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Does Multi-Max contain calcium and magnesium?

No calcium or magnesium is listed in its nutrient panel. Lamberts states that Multi-Max can be taken with Osteoguard (code 8226) if additional calcium and magnesium are required. The manufacturer also names Multi-Guard Osteo Advance 50+ (code 8434), a 3-a-day formula that provides a similar spread of micronutrients plus calcium and magnesium.

How much vitamin A does it contain?

Each tablet provides 781µg RE of vitamin A, which is 98% of the NRV. NHS advice is that adults should not have more than 1.5mg (1,500µg) of vitamin A a day from food and supplements combined, because more than that over many years may affect bones. This matters particularly for women who have been through the menopause and for older men. The NHS also advises against taking supplements containing vitamin A if you eat liver or liver products once a week.

• Vegetarian

Typically per tablet:

Tableted with: Bulking agent (cellulose), dicalcium phosphate, tablet coating (calcium carbonate, isomalt, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colours: iron oxides), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate).

Additional information: An oval, red-brown tablet. Suitable for vegetarians. Excludes wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk and milk products, lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients.

Take 1 tablet daily with a meal, or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Please read the following before taking this supplement:

• Contains vitamin A: do not take if you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Contains iron, which if taken in excess may be harmful to very young children. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Food supplements should not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.