5 Best Organic Multivitamins in 2024
Reviewed by: Jacek Szymanowski (Certified Nutritionist, S&C specialist, M.Sc.Eng. Biotechnology)
If you’re looking for vitamin supplements free of any unnecessary artificial ingredients, GMOs, or pesticides, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll be covering the best organic multivitamins available today.
While you should aim to get most of your micros from foods, there’s nothing wrong with taking a multivitamin if you struggle to get enough nutrients in. With that being said, remember that multivitamins are not necessary for everyone!
We mainly recommend multivitamins for those who are deficient in specific vitamins or minerals. Even so, you may be better off supplementing with specific vitamins and minerals instead of multivtamins. Before rushing out and buying a multivitamin, we recommend getting your bloodwork done and consulting with your doctor to see if it’s necessary for you.
For this article, our team of certified nutritionists and professional athletes collected 10 products, reviewing them by 5 main parameters, and only 5 top products made it to the list. We’ve spent 10+ hours testing most of the products and analyzing hundreds of user reviews online. We keep updating our list regularly so feel free to share your experience in the comments section.
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Naturelo’s multivitamin for women is an exceptionally balanced pick. As an aside for the men reading – don’t be afraid to try a women’s multivitamin if it has a great all-around formula like this supplement
Top 5 Best Organic Multivitamins Reviewed
- Naturelo One Daily Multivitamin for Women – Top Pick
- Whole Food Multivitamin by Kaged – Best for Young Women
- Kirkland Signature USDA Organic Multivitamin – Best for Men
- Garden of Life MyKind Organics Women’s – Best General Adult Option
- Rainbow Light Certified Men’s – The Highest Dose of B Vitamins
Product | Total | Overall Micros Breakdown | Capsules / Tablets per Serving | Nutrition Label Transparency | Third-Party Testing | Price / Quality |
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NATURELO | 49.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Kaged | 49 | 10 | 9.5 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 |
Kirkland | 47.5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9.5 |
Garden of Life | 47 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Rainbow Light | 45.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
1. Naturelo One Daily Multivitamin for Women
- Sex / Age Category: Women’s
- Form: Capsules
- Vegan: Yes
- Meets Daily Vitamin Requirements: Yes
- Meets Daily Minerals Requirements: No
- Additional Ingredients: Fruit and Vegetable Blend
- Number of Servings: 120
- Capsules / Tablets per Serving: 1
- Price per Serving: ~$0.29
- Company Founded: 2013
- Recommended by Athletes: Ivaa Fit, Jessica Hughes, Holy Owens
Starting our list of the best natural multivitamins with our overall pick, Naturelo’s multivitamin for women is an exceptionally balanced pick. As an aside for the men reading – don’t be afraid to try a women’s multivitamin if it has a great all-around formula like this supplement, just be aware that most women’s multivitamins come with relatively high iron content.
In terms of its vitamins, Naturelo is balanced and effectively dosed containing 100% DV of each of its 13 vitamins. For minerals, there’s a slightly wider range, although most fall somewhere between 50-91% DV.
Because this is a women’s multivitamin, it contains a solid amount of iron with 50% DV per serving. While we think this is a great all-around pick, keep this in mind if you’d prefer to take a supplement with no iron. While Naturelo does offer a “for men” multivitamin as well, we believe their women’s supplement has a better all-around formula for most people.
In terms of price, Naturelo is hard to beat. Each serving of this supplement will only cost you ~$0.29, making it the cheapest supplement on our list. Especially with daily supplements like multivitamins, price is important, so keep this in mind for the rest of our list.
Despite its “for women” label, Naturelo is an excellent all-around pick for both men and women looking for a high-quality, budget-friendly organic multivitamin.
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2. Whole Food Multivitamin by Kaged
- Sex / Age Category: General Adult
- Form: Capsules
- Vegan: Yes
- Meets Daily Vitamin Requirements: Yes
- Meets Daily Minerals Requirements: Yes
- Additional Ingredients: Aloe Vera Gel Powder
- Number of Servings: 30
- Capsules / Tablets per Serving: 2
- Price per Serving: ~$1.16
- Company Founded: 2015
- Recommended by Athletes: Andrea Somer, Colt Nichols, Kris Gethin
Taking the runner-up spot on our list, we believe the best organic multivitamin for women is the Whole Food Multivitamin from Kaged. With iron being dosed at 100% DV, this supplement is ideal for someone struggling with iron intake as many young women are. With this being said, men who get enough iron through their diet may want to look elsewhere.
Similar to Naturelo, Kaged is a very balanced multivitamin. It contains 13 vitamins and 8 minerals that are all dosed effectively at 100% DV. The exceptions are calcium and magnesium, dosed at 5% and 23% respectively.
As mentioned, this means you can expect 100% DV of iron. While ideal for many women, it’s important to know what your individual needs are before taking a multivitamin. Excessive iron intake (45mg+/day) can have harmful effects, so we mainly recommend this supplement to women and those eating a diet low in iron.
Also, despite having a similar formula to the top pick on our list, Kaged costs nearly 4 times as much at ~$1.16 per serving! This makes it the priciest product on our list, so if you’re budget-conscious, this will add up significantly over time with daily use.
This is a great option for women for its especially high iron content, although it may not be suitable for most men because of this. Also, with a high cost per serving, those looking to save money may want a more budget-friendly option.
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3. Kirkland Signature USDA Organic Multivitamin
- Sex / Age Category: General Adult
- Form: Tablets
- Vegan: Yes
- Meets Daily Vitamin Requirements:: Yes
- Meets Daily Minerals Requirements:: Yes
- Additional Ingredients: Organic Food Blend, Organic Greens Alkalizing Blend, Organic Full Spectrum Mushroom Complex
- Number of Servings: 80
- Capsules / Tablets per Serving: 1
- Price per Serving: ~$0.39
- Company Founded: 1995
Next on our list is Kirkland Signature’s Organic Multivitamin, which we believe is the best organic multivitamin for men on our list. Containing a relatively small amount of iron, as well as solid doses of its other micros, this will likely cover all the bases for most men in need of a multivitamin.
In terms of doses, this is the first option on our list to contain especially high doses of many of its ingredients. The vitamins range from 49-662% DV, while most fall around 100%. While there aren’t too many minerals included here, they’re dosed more moderately ranging from 8-100% DV.
For iron, you can expect a modest dose of only 8% DV. This will be ideal for those who already get enough iron through their diet and are concerned about the effects of excessive iron intake.
Finally, this is also the only supplement on our list able to rival Naturelo in terms of price. While it is slightly more expensive than our top pick, Kirkland still delivers excellent value for money at only ~$0.39 per serving.
A great option for those looking for a low-iron multivitamin, Kirkland also offers exceptional value for money and a solid all-around formula.
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4. Garden of Life MyKind Organics Women's
- Sex / Age Category: Women’s
- Form: Tablet
- Vegan: Yes
- Meets Daily Vitamin Requirements: Yes
- Meets Daily Minerals Requirements: Yes
- Additional Ingredients: Organic Food Blend
- Number of Servings: 30
- Capsules / Tablets per Serving: 1
- Price per Serving: ~$0.66
- Company Founded: 2000
- Recommended by Athletes: Nate Diaz, Santia Deck, Lauren Reid & Kelly Collins
Next on our list is Garden of Life’s MyKind Organics Women’s Multivitamin. Similar to Naturelo, this is a “women’s” supplement with an all-around formula that’s well suited to men as well, especially considering the relatively low dose of iron.
While there are a couple of high doses – Vitamin B6 and Biotin, for example – most of the vitamins and minerals are dosed right around 100% DV, making this a well-balanced supplement.
As mentioned, despite being a women’s supplement, MyKind is fairly low in iron with only 14% DV. While some will want a multivitamin with more iron, this is a safe moderate dose for those taking a multivitamin for other reasons.
MyKind has a solid formula, well-suited to both men and women. The main reason it’s not higher on our list is the price. At ~$0.66 per serving, it’s significantly more expensive than many of the other products on our list. However, it’s still far from the most expensive supplement on our list from Kaged.
Despite being a “women’s” multivitamin, Garden of Life’s MyKind offers a well-balanced formula with a moderate dose of iron that should be suitable for men and women alike.
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5. Rainbow Light Certified Men's
- Sex / Age Category: Men’s
- Form: Capsules
- Vegan: Yes
- Meets Daily Vitamin Requirements: No
- Meets Daily Minerals Requirements: No
- Additional Ingredients: Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend, Prebiotic and Probiotic Blend, Organic Men’s Blend
- Number of Servings: 30
- Capsules / Tablets per Serving: 4
- Price per Serving: ~$1.12
- Company Founded: 1981
- Recommended by Athletes: Sazan Hendrix, Vanessa Mota, Knights Glow
Closing out our list is Rainbow Light Certified Men’s multivitamin. As we’ve been saying throughout our list, this supplement could also be suitable for women depending on your needs, just keep in mind it doesn’t contain any iron.
In terms of doses, this is easily the most unbalanced supplement on our list so far. There’s a very wide range from 37% all the way to 2792%. As we’ll be covering more in-depth below, just because certain ingredients are “megadosed”, that doesn’t make them automatically any more effective. It’s worth noting however, that high doses of things like B12 may be beneficial for vegans.
Speaking of megadoses, this supplement easily has the highest content of B Vitamins on our list, with most of them being dosed well over 1000% DV. However, as mentioned earlier, this is one of the few supplements on our list not to contain any iron in case this is something you’re after.
Finally, in terms of price, this is easily one of the most expensive supplements on our list at ~$1.12. While it’s still a solid pick, we believe there are other options out there that offer significantly better value for your money.
While Rainbow Light has significantly high doses of certain micronutrients, it’s ultimately a fairly unbalanced supplement, especially considering the high price point.
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Are There Organic Multivitamins?
Yes, as shown by our list there are numerous multivitamin supplements produced entirely with organic ingredients. This means the ingredients used for all the products on our list were produced without any GMOs, or potentially harmful pesticides and artificial fertilizers.
While some of the products on our list source their micronutrients from mostly synthetic sources, some products like Kaged, Kirkland, and Garden of Life mainly use non-synthetic vitamins and minerals sourced from whole food sources. This is something else you can look for if you want a truly all-natural multivitamin.
To be certain about organic vitamins, you can always look for a USDA Organic certification. While all of the products on our list appear to be 100% organic, the 2 supplements to contain this additional certification come from Kirkland Signature and Garden of Life.
Overall, if you follow a largely organic diet and want a multivitamin that fits in with your dietary needs, there are plenty of high-quality organic multivitamins available!
Who May Need Multivitamin Supplementation?
Remember that not everybody needs a multivitamin supplement. If you get enough micronutrients in through your diet, using a multivitamin may be pointless, and potentially even harmful (in rare cases). We recommend checking with your doctor and getting your blood work done to see if you’re genuinely deficient in any specific micronutrients.
With that being said, there are a couple of groups that are more likely to need a multivitamin. These include those on low-calorie/elimination diets, those with malabsorption conditions, vegans, and older people.
1. A Person on a Low-Calorie Diet
First, if you’re following a low-calorie diet, it’s common to struggle with reaching all your micronutrient goals. While we recommend prioritizing high-quality, nutrient-dense foods, a multivitamin can help you ensure you’re not becoming deficient in any specific nutrients.
It’s worth noting that if you’re struggling to get enough nutrients in, you may be restricting your calories too much. We recommend only eating in a caloric deficit of 250-500 calories to promote healthy, consistent weight loss, while still having enough food every day to meet all your nutritional needs.
2. A Person With Impaired Absorption of Micronutrients
Another major reason people may need a multivitamin is if they have issues with proper micronutrient absorption. In this case, even if you’re eating a well-balanced, nutritionally complete diet, your body may still not be getting enough of certain micronutrients.
Once again, this is why it’s so important to get your blood checked and to consult with your doctor. Your doctor should be able to diagnose any potential issues, as well as help you make a plan for addressing them through supplementation.
3. Older People
Finally, one of the most common groups where multivitamin supplements are recommended is with older people. The older you get, the more important it is to prioritize nutrition and physical activity to live a long and healthy life. While some older folks may not need a multivitamin supplement, they can be a good way to safeguard against any potential deficiencies.
While multivitamins are thought to help with cognitive health in older populations, more definitive studies have shown that there is minimal correlation here. However, what we can take away is that prioritizing your health – through diet, exercise, and potential supplementation – will typically be beneficial in ensuring your longevity.
Especially if you’re older, regularly getting checked out is a good way to make sure you’re getting adequate nutritional intake and maintaining optimal health.
How to Choose the Best Organic Multivitamin?
If you’ve decided that you do want to start taking an organic multivitamin supplement, there are a few things we recommend looking out for. Below we’ll be going in-depth on proper ingredient doses, third-party certifications, and why talking to your doctor is so important.
1. Prefer Options That Contain the Rda of Micros per Serving
In our list, we decided to prioritize multivitamins that have doses right around 100% of your DV. Not only does this ensure you’ll be getting adequate intake of these micronutrients, but you also won’t be getting unnecessarily high doses.
While there are some cases where higher doses can be beneficial – malabsorption conditions for example – most of the time it’s completely unnecessary. Some micronutrients – B Vitamins for example – are commonly dosed at 1000%+ of your DV, even though they are absorbed quite well by the body.
Overall, it’s a good rule of thumb to stick to moderately dosed supplements to make sure you’re getting good value for your money, as well as avoiding any potential risks associated with vitamin megadoses.
2. Choose Products Certified by a Recognized Third Party or That at Least Adhere to Gmp Practice
As with all supplements, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for third-party and GMP certifications. Whether it’s a seal of approval from Informed Choice or positive results from lab-testing, any third-party certifications are a good way to gauge the quality of a product.
As this is a list of organic supplements, you may also be interested in keeping an eye out for products that are certified organic by USDA.
3. Get Specific Recommendations From Your Doctor
Finally, as we’ve discussed throughout this article, the best way to pick a multivitamin supplement is to consult with your doctor first.
By getting a better view of your overall health and nutrition, you can figure out if there are any micronutrients in particular you need more of. You may need more than a multivitamin supplement to address certain deficiencies as well.
In our opinion, this is the most important step to take when picking a multivitamin, as it will largely determine whether you even need one in the first place.
How to Take Multivitamins?
Once you’ve picked a multivitamin, they are incredibly easy to take! Simply take the recommended serving size alongside a glass of water. Note that if you don’t enjoy taking pills, you may prefer a product with a smaller serving size of one a day.
Also, multivitamins may upset your stomach, especially if they’re high in iron. Typically, taking vitamins alongside food will help counteract this. However, be sure to do research on what vitamins and minerals you’re taking to make sure there isn’t any interference in the absorption of the supplement.
If stomach discomfort continues, or if you notice any other side effects, cease use immediately and talk with your doctor about next steps.
FAQ
What Is the Best Organic Brand of Vitamins?
While all the products on our list have own pros and cons, in our opinion, your best bet for a high-quality organic multivitamin is Naturelo One Daily Multivitamin for Women. Not only does it have an exceptionally well-balanced formula, it’s also by far the most affordable product on our list.
Are Organic Multivitamins Better?
Organic and non-organic multivitamins will likely be equally effective in terms of providing your body with nutrients. However, organic multivitamins are sourced from ingredients produced without any GMOs, pesticides, or artificial fertilizers. As a result, they may be considered healthier by some.
Ultimately, the decision between organic and non-organic supplements and food is completely up to you! We recommend doing the proper research to decide if following a largely organic diet is worth it for you.
What Is the Most Beneficial Multivitamin?
Because multivitamins are not a one-size-fits-all supplement, it’s difficult to say which one will be most beneficial to different people. This is why consulting with a doctor is so important. Once you have a better view of your unique nutritional situation, it becomes much easier to find a supplement that suits your own needs.
With this being said, there are factors we can consider to make general recommendations, such as cost and effective doses of ingredients. As a result, we believe the best all-around organic multivitamin available is Naturelo One Daily Multivitamin for Women.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for high-quality, clean multivitamins, there are plenty of great options available. While we recommend getting most of your vitamins and minerals from whole foods to ensure optimal macro and fiber intake, multivitamins can be very beneficial for those struggling to get enough micronutrients in their diet. As we’ve said throughout this article, consult with your doctor to see if a multivitamin supplement will be beneficial for you!
If you’re after the best organic multivitamin, we strongly recommend Naturelo One Daily Multivitamin for Women, for its great value and well-balanced formula. We hope these organic multivitamin reviews can help you make an informed choice!
Do you currently take a multivitamin supplement? Do you have a favorite brand of organic multivitamins? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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- The Nutrition Source, “Should I Take a Daily Multivitamin,” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/multivitamin/ (Accessed Dec. 9, 2023)
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Reviewed by: Jacek Szymanowski
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M.Sc.Eng. Biotechnology
Performance architect,
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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