MVM-A 180c by Allergy Research Group – Antioxidant Support Multivitamin
MVM-A capsules by Allergy Research Group provide a multivitamin with antioxidants in a 180-vegetarian-capsule bottle. This formula combines vitamins and minerals with N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, taurine, and alpha lipoic acid, plus folate supplied as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate.
Its two-capsule serving brings together water-soluble vitamins, vitamins A, D3, and K1, and a range of minerals. That combination offers a nutritional foundation for people comparing a multinutrient formula with separate vitamin and mineral products.
Key MVM-A 180c Benefits
- Vitamin C and selenium support antioxidant defenses that help cells handle free radicals generated during normal metabolism.
- B vitamins and magnesium contribute to the enzyme reactions involved in normal cellular energy metabolism.
- Magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function through its role in cellular signaling.
- Folate and vitamin B12 support the coordinated nutrient pathways involved in normal cell renewal.
How MVM-A 180c Works
MVM-A approaches antioxidant support through complementary nutrient roles: vitamin C donates electrons, while selenium becomes part of proteins used in antioxidant defenses. Other nutrients work as enzyme helpers rather than stimulants. Magnesium participates in reactions involving the cell's energy currency, ATP, and B vitamins help process nutrients. These are normal nutritional functions, not a promise of an immediate energy boost.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Vitamin C: Supports antioxidant defenses by donating electrons, helping neutralize reactive molecules produced during normal metabolism. MVM-A supplies this essential dietary vitamin as ascorbic acid, complementing the formula's mineral-based antioxidant support.
- Selenium: Becomes part of selenoproteins, including enzymes that help manage cellular peroxides. This supports normal antioxidant defenses through a different pathway from vitamin C. More selenium is not necessarily better; account for other supplements.
- Magnesium: Helps enzymes use ATP in energy metabolism and contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. The formula combines sulfate, citrate, malate, and bisglycinate forms without requiring a separate single-mineral product for this contribution.
- Folate: Carries small carbon units between cellular reactions involved in making DNA components and processing amino acids. MVM-A provides 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, a folate form involved in the linked pathways that support normal cell renewal.
- Vitamin B12: Supports the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, working alongside folate in normal methyl-group metabolism. These small chemical transfers help maintain essential cellular processes; the label supplies B12 as Hydroxycobalamin.
MVM-A 180c Is Formulated For
- Adults comparing a multivitamin/mineral formula with additional antioxidant-related nutrients.
- People reviewing their dietary intake and existing supplements with a healthcare practitioner.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Multi-Vitamins Supplements, Anti-Oxidants Supplements, and Allergy Research Group Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: 2 capsules, twice daily, with meals
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 90
Vitamin A (as 525 IU of Retinyl Palmitate) ... 158 mcgRAE
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) ... 67 mg
Vitamin D3 (as 540 IU of Cholecalciferol) ... 13.5 mcg
Vitamin K1 (as Phytomenadione) ... 25 mcg
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) ... 8 mg
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) ... 10 mg
Vitamin B3 (as Inositol Hexanicotinate) ... 30 mgNE
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxine-5-Phosphate) ... 8 mg
Folate (as 400 mcg of 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (from 742 mcg [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt) ... 667 mcgDFE
Vitamin B12 (as Hydroxycobalamin) ... 30 mcg
Biotin (as d-Biotin) ... 100 mcg
Pantothenic (as D-Pantothenate Calcium) ... 20 mg
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Sulfate, Citrate) ... 83 mg
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) ... 50 mcg
Magnesium (as Sulfate, Citrate, Malate, Bisglycinate) ... 120 mg
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) ... 7 mg
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) ... 67 mcg
Copper (as Copper Bisglycinate) ... 0.4 mg
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) ... 1.5 mg
Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) ... 50 mcg
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdenum) ... 30 mcg
N-Acetyl L-Carnitine ... 100 mg †
Taurine ... 83 mg †
Alpha Lipoic Acid ... 40 mg †
Glycine (as Magnesium Bisglycinate) ... 8 mg †
Boron (as Boric Acid) ... 1 mg †
† Daily Value not established.
Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A., U.S. Patent No. 7,947,662.
Other Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, silicon dioxide.
Storage: Variations in product color may occur. Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Frequently Asked Questions About MVM-A 180c
What are the benefits of MVM-A 180c?
MVM-A combines everyday vitamin and mineral nutrition with ingredients associated with antioxidant support. Vitamin C contributes electron-donating antioxidant activity, while selenium supplies a building block for antioxidant enzymes. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function, and folate works with vitamin B12 in cellular nutrient pathways. The formula also includes N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, taurine, and alpha lipoic acid. Its role is to complement dietary intake, not to guarantee increased energy or replace an individualized nutrition plan.
Who should take MVM-A 180c?
MVM-A is an option for adults comparing a multivitamin/mineral supplement that also contains additional antioxidant-related nutrients. Each two-capsule serving provides 120 mg magnesium, 67 mg vitamin C, 67 mcg selenium, and folate as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate. Review these amounts alongside your food intake and other supplements rather than automatically adding another multivitamin. This is not presented as a children's or prenatal formula. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, kidney or thyroid concerns, and medication use call for individualized practitioner advice before starting it.
Are there any side effects of taking MVM-A 180c?
Digestive upset, nausea, cramping, or diarrhea can occur with magnesium or alpha lipoic acid. The supplied label images list no specific warning sentence; check with your healthcare practitioner before starting. Review pregnancy, breastfeeding, kidney or thyroid conditions, and overlapping nutrients. Vitamin K1 can interfere with warfarin; magnesium requires review with certain antibiotics, bisphosphonates, diuretics, and acid-reducing medicines. Alpha lipoic acid can cause low blood sugar, interact with glucose-lowering medicines, and warrants oncology-team review during chemotherapy or radiation. Iodine warrants review with antithyroid medicines; potassium iodide also warrants review with ACE inhibitors or potassium-sparing diuretics. See Warnings/Cautions above for additional guidance.
How does MVM-A 180c support overall health?
MVM-A supplies nutrients with different, complementary jobs rather than relying on one mechanism. Magnesium helps enzymes use cellular energy and supports normal signaling between nerves and muscles. Folate carries carbon units used in making DNA components, while vitamin B12 helps process homocysteine into methionine. Vitamin C and selenium contribute to antioxidant defenses through separate pathways. The two-capsule serving is the basis for the amounts on the Supplement Facts panel; the manufacturer directions image specifies two capsules twice daily with meals.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
