These Are the 8 Best Methylated Multivitamins to Help Boost Your Health

This multivitamin doesn’t contain iron, so if you’re deficient, you’ll need to add an iron supplement. Note, however, that it is common for multivitamins to leave iron out of their formulation, since it can sometimes cause unwanted side effects like constipation. Additionally, most people get enough iron from their diet, so you shouldn’t supplement unless you have a known deficiency.

Swallowing pills isn’t for everyone. If a gummy vitamin is more your speed, Nordic Naturals Zero Sugar Multivitamin Gummies is our top pick. This multivitamin doesn’t have as many vitamins and minerals as some of the others on our list, but it does contain the recommended RDA of methylated vitamin B12. Also, while it does contain folic acid, it’s not the methylated form. Because this vitamin contains fewer vitamins and minerals than others on this list, it could be a good option for those with very specific vitamin and nutrient needs.

As a woman progresses through her pregnancy, the other supplement packs are tailored to the unique needs of whichever trimester she’s in. Every pack contains ingredients in their most bioavailable form — for example, cholecalciferol is included (vitamin D3) instead of ergocalciferol vitamin D2, including methylated vitamin B12 and folate (amounts vary to meet the RDA of each pregnancy stage). Each pack includes five pills, both softgels and capsules. Perelel’s products are third-party tested (labs are not disclosed on their website) and made in a certified facility that uses Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). These supplements are a bit pricier than other prenatal multivitamins, but they’re eligible to buy with a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), which can make them a bit more accessible.

There are many subscription options available when it comes to supplements, but Ritual is our favorite because of the quality and the variety of products offered. Ritual makes multivitamins with methylated ingredients (vitamin B12 and B9) for women over 18, women over 50, men over 18, and male and female teens.

Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+ features nine ingredients: methylated B9 and B12, iron, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, omega-3 DHA, boron, vitamin E, and magnesium — all of which can be traced back to their supplier and final place of manufacturing. Ritual takes a “less is more approach” when creating their supplements. This multivitamin contains fewer ingredients than other products on this list, and instead focuses on where certain groups of individuals more commonly have gaps in their diet. “Too much of anything isn’t a good thing,” says Isabel Smith, RD, owner of Isabel Smith Nutrition and Lifestyle. We love that this supplement contains methylated vitamin B12 and B9, plus magnesium, a mineral that supports methylation.

According to their website, Ritual uses third-party labs to test for heavy metals and allergens, and their products are Non-GMO Project verified, although they don’t list the labs they utilize. Compared to other subscription multivitamins, Ritual is more affordable at $33 per month.