Women's Multivitamin (generic)

Broad coverage product; evidence is nutrient- & deficiency-dependent. Use as a practical baseline when diet is inconsistent; avoid doubling fat-soluble vitamins.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

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The evidence shows that multivitamins have minimal impact on cancer and cardiovascular risks in postmenopausal women. However, their effectiveness is influenced by individual nutrient status and dietary intake, highlighting the importance of personalized supplementation.

Micronutrient adequacy in real-world diets

General population · General evidence synthesis resource

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ODS compendium provides fact sheets on vitamins/minerals; multivitamin impact is driven by baseline status & formulation.

Dose: 1000 mgDuration: Daily / as needed

Citation: NIH ODS – Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets (overview resource)

Cancer, cardiovascular disease, & total mortality in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women (n=161,808; Women's Health Initiative) · Prospective cohort study

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Large WHI analysis found multivitamin use had little or no influence on risk of common cancers (breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, ovarian), cardiovascular disease events, or total mortality in postmenopausal women after 8 years of follow-up.

Dose: 1000 mgDuration: Median ~8 years follow-up

Citation: Neuhouser ML, et al. Multivitamin use and risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease in the Women's Health Initiative cohorts. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(3):294-304.

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