Solgar Formula VM-75 Capsules are a multivitamin and mineral food supplement in a vegetable capsule, taken as 2 capsules a day. Each pack contains 60 capsules, which lasts 30 days at that dose. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and Solgar lists the product as vegan, vegetarian, kosher and halal, which suits people avoiding animal-derived capsules.

Key Features

• B vitamins: Solgar states the formula is boosted by 75mg of 8 key B vitamins. Thiamin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, niacin, riboflavin and vitamin B12 each contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin C and vitamin E: Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin C and vitamin E, along with copper, zinc and selenium, contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Chelated minerals: Calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron and manganese are supplied as bisglycinate, a chelated form.
• Folic acid and vitamin D2: The formula includes folic acid, which contributes to normal blood formation, and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol).
• Herbal base, boron and kelp: Unlike the tablet version, the capsules include boron (as boric acid) and a powdered herbal base of alfalfa, acerola, parsley, watercress and rose hips, with iodine from powdered kelp.

How is Solgar Formula VM-75 Capsules different from the VM-75 tablets?

The capsules are taken as 2 a day, while the VM-75 tablets are taken as 1 a day. The capsules also contain boron, a powdered herbal base and iodine from powdered kelp, where the tablets use potassium iodide and do not list boron or a herbal base.

Does Formula VM-75 contain iron?

Yes. Iron is included as iron bisglycinate. Solgar's product page lists the ingredient but does not state the amount, so check the pack label for the exact figure.

Can a multivitamin replace a healthy diet?

No. Solgar states that food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free

Ingredients: Vitamin C (as L-ascorbic acid), vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate), thiamin (vitamin B1, as thiamin mononitrate), vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5, as D-pantothenate, calcium), choline (as bitartrate), niacin (vitamin B3, as nicotinamide), inositol, riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium (as carbonate, bisglycinate), rutin powder, magnesium (as bisglycinate, oxide), zinc (as bisglycinate, oxide), iodine (as powdered kelp), betaine HCl, citrus bioflavonoid complex powder, copper (as bisglycinate), iron (as bisglycinate), manganese (as bisglycinate), hesperidin complex, boron (as boric acid), powdered herbal base (alfalfa leaf and stem, acerola fruit extract, parsley leaf and stem, watercress leaf, rose hips fruit), natural source beta-carotene, folic acid (as pteroylmonoglutamic acid), chromium (as picolinate), carotenoid mix, vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin), D-biotin, selenium (as L-selenomethionine), vitamin D2 (as ergocalciferol).

Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose), bulking agents (alginate, pea starch, maltodextrin, dicalcium phosphate, mannitol), anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide).

As a food supplement, take 2 capsules a day.

Read these precautions before use:

• Keep out of the reach of children. Very high doses of iron can be fatal, particularly in children, and this product contains iron.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.