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[S&S, AC] $29.39 | 240-Count Garden of Life Vitamin Code, Whole Food Multivitamin for Men (Unflavored) at Amazon
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What sets the Vitamin Code apart from your standard brand is its "whole food" branding, which it shares with names like MegaFood or New Chapter. However, the technical reality is a bit more complex...they don't just blend up dried vegetables. Instead, they typically take isolated (often synthetic) nutrients and "feed" them to yeast or bacteria to grow them into a food-like matrix. The actual boost in bioavailability is still a point of debate among experts.
In terms of the actual formula, Garden of Life is fairly conservative. It provides solid baseline coverage, but it likely wouldn't impress hardcore supplement enthusiasts who prefer the high-potency, cutting-edge forms found in brands like Thorne, AOR, or Life Extension.
There's also the brand's history to consider. GOL was a major innovator under its original founder, Jordan Rubin. But since being acquired by Nestlé, many feel the brand has shifted its focus toward maintaining its massive retail presence rather than pushing the boundaries of supplement science. It's a reliable, "clean" option for the average person, but it isn't necessarily the gold standard for maximum performance.
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