Wholesome Wellness Whole Food Multi-Vitamin for Men Review

Several minerals in this multivitamin are at the doses used in thyroid studies. Selenium lowered thyroid antibodies and thyroid-stimulating hormone in pooled trials of people with Hashimoto thyroiditis ^[1], and restored normal thyroid function in 31% of people with a mildly underactive thyroid versus 3% of controls ^[2]. Iodine shrank goiter in iodine-deficient people ^[3], but too much can slow thyroid recovery ^[4]. Zinc added to meds raised active thyroid hormone, with low certainty, and zinc with magnesium and vitamin A raised free thyroxine ^[5][6]. Other zinc trials found no change ^[7]. Vitamin D lowered thyroid antibodies in pooled Hashimoto trials ^[8], though another pooled analysis found no clear effect ^[9]. Iron helped thyroid size and hormones in iron-deficient young people ^[10][11]. Vitamin A here is well below the studied dose ^[12]. Inositol is only a trace amount compared with studied doses ^[13]. The probiotic, omega and herb ingredients sit in blends with no individual amounts shown, and probiotics did not change thyroid hormones in pooled trials ^[14]. Biotin can distort thyroid blood tests ^[15]. Iron, magnesium and chromium can reduce the absorption of meds, so take them hours apart ^[16][17]. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

Zinc is the main ingredient, and most of the panel spoke about it: four use it, two recommend it, three stay neutral, and one warns. Reasons given include immune support, wound and tissue healing, testosterone, gut lining support, longevity, and helping the body absorb vitamin C, plus one person using a zinc sunscreen on the skin. One panelist takes 15 mg in the morning, another describes a surgery plan of 30 grams a day for one week before and two weeks after, and the same panelist warns that too much zinc can cause a copper shortage. Zinc is paired with vitamin C, with magnesium for sleep, and in one case as zinc carnosine for the gut. Selenium, also listed as a main ingredient, drew only two comments: one panelist recommends it for healthy immune function and another stays neutral, noting that sardines are rich in it. Magnesium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids are smaller ingredients in this product, and most who mentioned them favor them.

Possible side effects: Too much iodine slowed thyroid recovery after surgery. In one study, iodine caused an underactive thyroid in some people with Hashimoto thyroiditis. Biotin can distort thyroid blood tests, and iron, magnesium and chromium reduce the absorption of meds. The selenium amount listed is above the daily recommended limit.