Original Comprehensive Multivitamin Iron Free

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To meet the formulation of AREDS II, Eye Health was designed to work best with Basic One multivitamin. The Original Multivitamin contains higher levels of Vitamin C, Copper, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin, so the total amount of those ingredients, when taken with Eye Health, will be higher than the amount in the AREDS II formulation.  In general, it is fine to take Eye Health with the Original multivitamin, but we suggest consulting your healthcare provider as they know your health profile best.

CRP is an acronym for C-reactive protein, which is a protein produced by the liver and found in the blood. CRP is a marker for systemic inflammation, which may occur due to injury, infection, or fever. Because elevated CRP levels are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, we sought to determine whether multivitamin supplementation with Cooper Complete® reduces CRP levels in our Vitamin and Supplement Study.

Researchers at The Cooper Institute measured the effects of six vitamins, namely C, E, B6, B12, folate, and beta carotene, within a 24-ingredient multivitamin/mineral formula (Cooper Complete Original Comprehensive Multivitamin Iron Free) and found both vitamin B6 and vitamin C significantly reduced CRP levels compared with those participants who took a placebo. More specifically, they found following multivitamin supplementation, the prevalence of patients with a high-risk C-reactive protein level (>3.0 mg/L) reduced from 30 percent to 14 percent. The average change in the patient’s CRP levels over the course of six months was 0.70 mg/L. The greatest reduction in CRP levels was seen in patients who initially had elevated CRP levels. As such, the use of a commercially available multivitamin was found to reduce C-reactive protein levels significantly.

We demonstrated two further benefits from six months of multivitamin supplementation. First, we showed that six months of supplementation significantly increased plasma vitamin levels, namely vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, as further evidenced below.

Second, we found a significant reduction in LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein, “bad cholesterol”) oxidation and homocysteine levels, risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. To this end, we found a 14.6 percent reduction in LDL oxidation rate, which may be attributed to vitamin E, vitamin C, and lycopene. A reduction in LDL oxidation rate is significant because oxidation, or the addition of oxygen to low-density lipoproteins, contributes to atherosclerosis and may ultimately lead to further progression of heart disease.

Further, we found a 17.2 percent reduction in circulating homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is an amino acid found in the blood, and elevated levels are linked to heart disease, atherosclerosis (“hardening” of the arteries), stroke, colon cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. It has been shown that homocysteine levels are strongly influenced by dietary intake and genetic factors, and through our research, we found that a multi-ingredient vitamin formula, which particularly includes folic acid and vitamin B12, favorably influences homocysteine levels in the blood.

The findings in our Vitamin and Supplement Study show the favorable effects on homocysteine and CRP levels in the blood and the anti-oxidant properties of complex multivitamin supplementation.

Original Multivitamin Iron Free is the most comprehensive product available. It includes all the vitamins and minerals you’d expect, plus 100 mg coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for heart health, 6 mg lutein for skin and eye health, 300 mcg biotin for hair and nails, and higher levels of vitamins A, C, and K, the B vitamins thiamin and riboflavin and magnesium.

The serving size for this robust multivitamin and mineral formulation is eight (8) tablets per day (ideally, four (4) with breakfast and four (4) with dinner) while Basic One is one (1) tablet per day and is Cooper Clinic’s baseline recommendation for optimal health. This side-by-side comparison of the multivitamin and mineral formulations provides an easy-to-read snapshot of the products.

All Cooper Complete supplements are manufactured here in the United States.

Raw materials come from around the world, including China. A Vendor Qualification Program is in place to ensure that only product that has been vetted is accepted into the facility. All incoming product is accompanied by a certificate of analysis. The product is quarantined in the manufacturing facility until it undergoes testing to ensure that the product received is in fact, as stated and meets guidelines.

We take pride in providing the highest quality products to our customers. All of our vitamins and supplements are manufactured in facilities that are compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) set by the FDA.

Yes. As part of a Clean Label Initiative, we removed the taupe coating. This change allowed us to reduce the number of ingredients required to bind and coat the tablet from 13 to 8. The pill color is now light beige to pale yellow with speckles.

If you are taking Coumadin or Warfarin, we recommend consulting your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet.

No. Cooper Complete Iron Free is not vegetarian, vegan, “raw,” or kosher.

Yes. However, we outsource the actual production of our products to a manufacturing facility that produces other supplements, and other products made on the machines might contain any of these ingredients. While the equipment is thoroughly cleaned between different runs to avoid cross-contamination, the potential risk remains.

One objective of Cooper Complete multivitamin and mineral supplements is to lower the homocysteine level. Research indicates excessive levels of homocysteine may increase the risk of stroke, certain types of heart disease and peripheral artery disease. Therefore, our comprehensive multivitamin contains preventive levels of both vitamin B12 and folic acid, which together work to lower homocysteine levels.

Calcium requirements are dependent upon both gender and age. Because Cooper Complete multivitamins are formulated for adult men and women, it was best to leave calcium out of the formula.

Splitting the daily serving of eight tablets (four in the morning with breakfast and four in the evening with dinner) allows the body to maintain a sufficient level of the water-soluble antioxidants needed to fight off free radicals. We split the daily serving of eight tablets into four tablets in the morning and four in the evening. Dividing the daily serving helps keep these vitamins at their highest levels as our body eliminates many water-soluble vitamins within 12 hours.

For optimal absorption and reduced potential for stomach upset, your meals should contain protein, fat, and carbohydrates. We also offer a one-tablet-a-day multivitamin and mineral formula, Cooper Complete Basic One, if you find you do not consistently take all eight tablets.

In the carousel of images next to the large featured bottle image, there is an image of the tablet size next to a ruler. It is oval-shaped for easier swallowing and is less than 3/4″ inches long.