Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin with Iron is a once-daily vegetarian capsule that combines vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K with iron and a range of trace minerals in a single dose, in a pack of 60 capsules.

Key Features

• One capsule a day: a single vegetarian capsule taken daily covers a broad spread of vitamins and minerals, so you don't need to manage several separate supplements.
• Vitamin D3 at 2,000 IU (50 micrograms): a meaningful daily amount of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in every capsule, useful if you're specifically looking for a multivitamin that also covers your vitamin D.
• Active forms of folate and vitamin B12: folate is provided as Metafolin L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) and vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, the forms the body can use directly rather than needing to convert first.
• Iron included as iron bisglycinate: a chelated (amino-acid-bound) form of iron, included alongside the multivitamin and mineral blend for people who specifically want an iron source in their daily supplement.
• Free from gluten, dairy and soy: formulated without these common allergens, in a vegetarian capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).
• 60-capsule pack: a two-month supply at the recommended dose of one capsule a day.

Do I need to take this with food?

Yes. The label directs one capsule daily, with a meal. Several of the nutrients in this formula, including vitamins A, D, E and K, coenzyme Q10 and the carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene), are fat-soluble, so taking the capsule alongside a meal that contains some fat can help the body absorb them.

Is this multivitamin suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a vegetarian material, and the formula is free from gluten, dairy and soy.

Should I take this if I don't think I need extra iron?

Not necessarily. This version of O.N.E. Multivitamin is specifically formulated with added iron, which isn't appropriate for everyone, for example people who already get enough iron from their diet or other supplements, or who have a condition that affects how their body stores iron. If you're not sure whether you need extra iron, check with a pharmacist or doctor before choosing an iron-containing multivitamin.

What does "active" folate and B12 actually mean?

Metafolin L-5-MTHF is the naturally occurring, already-active form of folate, so the body can use it directly. Standard folic acid, by contrast, needs to be converted by the body into this active form before it can be used. Vitamin B12 in this formula works the same way, provided as methylcobalamin rather than the synthetic form cyanocobalamin.

Each capsule provides vitamins A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacinamide), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, folate (as Metafolin L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), B12 (as methylcobalamin), biotin, C, D3 (cholecalciferol, 2,000 IU / 50 micrograms) and E (as d-alpha tocopherol succinate, 30 IU), together with vitamin K provided as vitamin K1 (65 micrograms) and vitamin K2 as MK-7 (10 micrograms).

The mineral blend includes iodine, iron (as iron bisglycinate), zinc (as zinc citrate), selenium (as selenomethionine), manganese (as manganese citrate), chromium (as chromium picolinate), molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) and boron.

The formula also contains choline (as choline bitartrate), inositol, sustained-release coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and the plant carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene.

Capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetarian capsule).

The exact per-capsule amount could not be confirmed from a current authoritative source for every ingredient above other than vitamin D3, vitamin E and vitamin K; these amounts have therefore been omitted rather than estimated.

Take 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Taking it alongside a meal containing some fat can help the body absorb the fat-soluble nutrients in this formula. Store in a cool, dry place.

Keep out of reach of children. Use only if the seal is intact. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake of 1 capsule. This product is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

This formula contains added iron. Extra iron is not appropriate for everyone, for example people who already have adequate iron intake, or those with a condition affecting how their body stores iron. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have any medical condition, or take any medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

Multivitamins are generally well tolerated. The ingredient most commonly associated with side effects is iron: iron supplements can cause stomach upset, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea or dark-coloured stools in some people. These effects are usually mild and often ease as the body adjusts, and taking the capsule with food, as directed, may help. This is not a complete list of possible reactions. If you experience a reaction that concerns you, stop taking the product and speak to a pharmacist or doctor.