← Register
Vitamins
Multivitamins
In plain language
A daily blend of vitamins and minerals meant to cover nutritional gaps.
Is it an approved medication?
No — not an approved medication
No - sold as a food supplement, not a medication
How strong is the evidence?
Weak for general prevention in well-nourished people; a specific real product showed a modest memory benefit in older adults in one large trial
The main thing to know
Not a substitute for a healthy diet - most benefit shows up in people who actually have gaps to fill.
Mechanism
Combination of micronutrients intended to fill dietary gaps; mechanism varies by individual nutrient.
Potential benefits
- General nutritional insurance in inadequate diets
- Modest cognitive benefit signal in older adults (COSMOS-Mind)
Regulatory status
Dietary supplement, widely approved