Walk down any high street or pharmacy aisle, and you’ll see rows of low-cost supermarket multivitamins promising to “cover all your nutritional bases.” But are they actually doing your body any good?
The reality: while supermarket multivitamins may be convenient, many fall short when it comes to quality, absorption, and effectiveness.
🔍 The Issues with Supermarket Multivitamins
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Nutrient Competition
Many supermarket multivitamins cram 20+ vitamins and minerals into a single hard tablet. Nutrients like iron and calcium or zinc and magnesium compete for absorption when taken together — meaning you absorb far less than you think. -
Cheap Forms of Nutrients
Not all vitamins are equal. For example:-
Folate is often included as synthetic folic acid, which many people struggle to convert efficiently
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Magnesium is often in the form of magnesium oxide, which has poor absorption compared to glycinate or malate
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Fillers, Binders & Additives
To keep tablets solid and low-cost, brands often use fillers like magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, or artificial colours. These don’t add nutritional value and may irritate digestion. -
Generic Timing
One-a-day formats don’t take into account when nutrients are best absorbed. For example, B vitamins are energising and best in the morning, while magnesium glycinate is calming and best in the evening.
👉 Direct answer: Most supermarket multivitamins are cheaply made, poorly absorbed, and less effective than they appear.
🌿 Why TRINITY Is Different
TRINITY by Arbor Vitamins was built to solve these exact problems.
| Problem with Supermarket Multis | How TRINITY Solves It |
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| All-in-one tablet → nutrients compete | Split into morning, day, and night formulas for better absorption |
| Cheap forms (e.g. magnesium oxide, folic acid) | Uses highly bioavailable forms like magnesium glycinate & L-5-methylfolate |
| Packed with fillers & binders | 100% active ingredients, no unnecessary additives |
| No timing strategy | Nutrients delivered when your body needs them most |
Example synergies in TRINITY:
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Iron bisglycinate + Vitamin C (Morning): enhances iron absorption without constipation
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Vitamin D₃ + K₂ (Day): ensures calcium goes to bones, not arteries
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Magnesium glycinate (Night): calming and sleep-supportive
✅ FAQs: Supermarket Multivitamins
Q: Why are supermarket vitamins so cheap?
A: They often use the lowest-cost forms of nutrients, plus bulking agents, to hit a price point.
Q: Do they still provide some benefit?
A: Possibly, but absorption is low — and you may not feel noticeable results.
Q: How do I know if my multivitamin is high quality?
A: Look for bioavailable forms (like methylcobalamin for B12), zero fillers, and formulas that consider nutrient synergy and timing.
Q: Do I need to take supplements every day?
A: Yes, consistency matters — especially since most nutrients take weeks to build in the body.
🧠 Summary
Supermarket multivitamins may look like a bargain, but poor formulations and fillers mean they rarely deliver real results.
👉 Shop TRINITY — a clean, filler-free, intelligently designed multivitamin system that actually works.
