Combining supplements requires checking the full composition and total amounts taken daily. Different names do not exclude the presence of the same vitamins, minerals or extracts.
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Record the recommended daily dose of each preparation and the quantities provided. A sleep product, multivitamin, and magnesium supplement may contain the same vitamin. The summation should concern a common unit and the correct form of the component. In extracts, distinguish the mass of the extract from the amount of the compound to which it was standardized. The list of names on the front may not reveal all overlaps. Preparations from different store categories may also have the same composition.
Combination and ingredient data
Single ingredient data does not automatically confirm the safety and benefits of any mixture. The description of synergies does not replace the assessment of specific quantities. Medications, health condition, pregnancy and other circumstances play a role. Do not discontinue prescribed treatment in favor of supplements. Before adding a product, show your pharmacist or doctor the full list of the preparations you use, instead of just providing their trade names. Take into account medications and foods fortified with the same substances separately.
Orderly selection
Consider the purpose of each product and whether it duplicates something already used. Many new things at once make it difficult to determine the cause of discomfort. Also include fortified drinks and your overall diet. The multipack is a supply, not a recommendation to take more. If you have symptoms, don't counterbalance them with another supplement: first clarify the cause and the entire regimen. There is no universal rule that several products from the same brand must be safe in any combination.