can a man take opti-women multivitamins?

[boxingfan30]

Strange question I know but my Wife is expecting in less than a month. I have always had hundreds of dollars of supplements I took everyday. I will have to limit that now. However, I am out of my multi's, but my Wife has 1 bottle half full and another one never even opened of the opti-women. I also know that the OTC vitamins aren't so great.

Just wondering if there is any reason I shouldn't take them?

[Gaspaco]

Go for it!

[auswest]

Opti-men contains tribulus, id say the woman one contains a female equivalent to aid in female hormones, personally I wouldn't touch it, compare the ingredients and decide for yourself.

[austinite]

what is this stuff? Anyone got a label?

[boxingfan30]

yeah, i'll copy it for you... hang on a min

[boxingfan30]

Supplement Facts




Serving Size 2 CAPSULES




Servings Per Container 60










Amount Per
Serving


% Daily
Value








VITAMIN A(AS CAROCARE(R) NATURAL MIXED CAROTENOIDS)


5000 IU


100%








Vitamin C(As Ascorbate Acid)


250 Mg


417%








Vitamin D(As Cholcalciferol)


600 IU


150%








Vitamin E(As Alphatocopherol Acetate)


100 IU


333%








Vitamin K(As Phytonadione)


80 Mcg


100%








Thiamin(As Thiamin Hydrochloride)


20 Mg


1333%








Riboflavin


20 Mg


1176%








Niacin(As Niacimide)


20 Mg


100%








Vitamin B6(As Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)


20 Mg


1000%








Folic Acid


600 Mcg


150%








Vitamin B12(As Cyancobalamin)


100 Mcg


1667%








Biotin


250 Mg


83%








Pantothenic Acid(As D-Calcium Pantothenate)


20 Mg


200%








Calcium(As Calcium Carbonate, Citrate)


150 Mg


15%








Iron(As Iron Amino Acid Chelate)


18 Mg


100%








Iodine(As Kelp)


200 Mcg


133%








Magnesium(As Magnesium Aspartate)


75 Mg


19%








Zinc(As Zinc Citrate)


15 Mg


100%








Selenium(As Selenomethionine)


70 Mcg


100%








Copper(As Copper Glucomate)


2 Mg


100%








Manganese(As Manganese Gluconate)


5 Mg


250%








CHROMIUM(AS CHROMIUM GTF)


120 Mcg


100%








Molybdenum(As Molybdenum Aa Chelate)


70 Mcg


93%








OSTIVONE(TM)(AS ISOPROPOXY ISOFLAVONE)


10 Mg


N/A*








SOY ISOFLAVONES(AS NOVASOY(TM))


2 Mg


N/A*








LYCOPENE(AS LYC-O-MATO(TM) NATURAL TOMATO LYCOPENE)


250 Mcg


N/A*








ALPHA-CAROTENE


93.5 Mcg


N/A*








ZEAXANTHIN


18.7 Mcg


N/A*








Cryptoxanthin


22.8 Mcg


N/A*








Lutein


250 Mcg


N/A*








Grape Seed Extract(Vitis Vinifera)(Seed) Standardized To 95% Polyphenols 95 Mg


10 Mg


N/A*








DONG QUAI(ANGELICA SINENSIS) 4:1 ROOT EXTRACT


80 Mg


N/A*








HORSE CHESTNUT EXTRACT(AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM)(ROOT)(STANDARIZED TO 20% AESCIN)


25 Mg


N/A*








BUTCHERS BROOM, POWDER (ROOT)


15 Mg


N/A*








GARCINIA EXTRACT(GARCINIA CAMBOGIA)(RIND)(STANDARIZED TO 52% HCA)


50 Mg


N/A*








UVA URSI, POWDERED (LEAF)


50 Mg


N/A*








Alpha Lipoic Acid


20 Mg


N/A*








DEODORIZED GARLIC, POWDERED (BULB)


10 Mg


N/A*








Citrus Bioflavonoid(FRUIT)


10 Mg


N/A*










* Daily value not established
Other Ingredients:
Calcium Phosphate, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

[boxingfan30]

ah hell... sorry for the long list, I didn't know it would space them out so far

[auswest]

Just checked on google images, turns out it does not contain tribulus from what I can see, that is my herbs of gold ones, however it does contain many things specific to men, and I'd think you'd find the female is rather gender specific also.. Opti-men/woman being the give away.
I'd stick to one formulated for men personally, no point taking it for the sake of it, leave it for her. The dosing in most multis I've seen is quite pathetic really.

[austinite]

just give me a link

[boxingfan30]

http://www.suplementos24h.com/opti-women.html

[auswest]

[austinite]

Opti-Women (60 cápsulas) - Optimum Nutrition

Are these pretty big capsules?

It's fine if you want to take it. Won't hurt.

[boxingfan30]

ummm, i'd say by most peoples standards, yes they are... maybe the size of a fish oil capsule. I'm used to it, so it's not a big deal to me.

[boxingfan30]

I don't want to wind up growing boobs either lol.

[austinite]

lol, you wont.

[M302_Imola]

Women's multi vitamins normally contain a good amount of Iron as women are usually deficient. Men's multi vitamins normally omit Iron as we're not deficient. That being said I doubt the extra iron will effect you in a negative manner but I wouldn't make a practice out of using women's multi's...hell you might grow titts! lol jk

Edit: just saw your post boxingfan30...we're on the same page

[auswest]

I don't want to wind up growing boobs either lol.

Haha You'll be fine.. Just keep in mind it has been formulated for woman so a lot of it probably will hold little to no benefit for you as a male.

[boxingfan30]

i'm just looking for the basic vitamins that I might not be getting throughout the day. I will get some of mine soon... I just have to wait a bit before the money situation is all squared away. Thanks for the info though all!

[M302_Imola]

i'm just looking for the basic vitamins that I might not be getting throughout the day. I will get some of mine soon... I just have to wait a bit before the money situation is all squared away. Thanks for the info though all!

Now brand Adam multivitamin is the one I've been using for about the last year now. In all the forums I'm on I've never heard anything bad said about it and it has served me well. Not very expensive as well.

[RescuesPitbulls]

I laughed when i saw this thread. The other day i was at GNC getting harassed by the sales people & i was looking for a multi & i noticed Opti Women was cheaper than the Opti Men & i had told the sales lady i was thinking of taking the Opti Women to save money & she just stared at me lmao

[Zodiac82]

Strange question I know but my Wife is expecting in less than a month. I have always had hundreds of dollars of supplements I took everyday. I will have to limit that now. However, I am out of my multi's, but my Wife has 1 bottle half full and another one never even opened of the opti-women. I also know that the OTC vitamins aren't so great.

Just wondering if there is any reason I shouldn't take them?

has she been taking fenugreek

-Release the Kracken!!!-

[skaz915]

Does a bear shit in the woods? Of course you can but why would you want to, cash strapped or not.

[skaz915]

Does a bear shit in the woods? Of course you can but why would you want to, cash strapped or not.