Why do some " complete vitamins" have less than 100% for each vitamin on the back label
for example, my bottle of vitamins only has 30% calcium, and only 10% biotin. is it really complete if each vitamin has less than 100% why don't they just give you 100% of each vitamin?
Answer:VERY good question!
First, vitamins are supplements, which work in conjunction with the foods we eat.
Second, not all vitamins can physically be put in one tablet without affecting other vitamins. Calcium is a prime example. Calcium and Vitamin D work well together, so you can find those in separate supplements. However, too much calcium negates the effects of vitamin B complex.
Finally, when a vitamin supplement says that it is "complete," that simply means that you get some of all the vitamins and minerals you need.
100% of every vitamin would be too much for your body to handle. You can overdose on too much vitamin.
All vitamins are like that - most adverise complete vitamins because they contain all the most important vitamins you need.
I am not sure, this is just my theory, but since all vitamins seem to lack 100% of the same vitamins (no matter what brand you take, you dont get 100% of calcium and others, even calcium pills are only 60% or something like that) - anyway, it may be because eating foods in general will give you the amount needed, and you dont want to overdose on them. I could be way off, but its my guess.
Because they assume you are going to eat food, too. Some vitamins are bad for you if you get too much of them into your system.
I think complete vitamin means a complete healthy blend of vitamin. It is also a nice marketing term.
Don't take things at face value. (this goes for news headlines more than anything)