Trash Your Multivitamin
For decades, multivitamins have been marketed as a cornerstone of modern health—a convenient solution to bridge nutritional gaps and shield against illness. With one-third of American adults relying on multivitamins, the industry is now fueling $12 billion in annual revenue.1
Globally, the vitamins and minerals market is projected to reach $31.84 billion by 2028, driven by an increasing demand for preventative health solutions.2
Yet, over 98% of dietary supplements are synthetic, produced in laboratories using petrochemical derivatives or genetically modified ingredients.3 This reliance on chemical compounds prompts significant concerns about their efficacy and long-term health implications.
The Study That Shattered The Myth
A landmark 2024 study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) analyzed 27 years of data from 390,124 healthy U.S. adults.4
The results were conclusive:
No Reduction in Mortality
Regular multivitamin use showed no association with lower death rates from any cause.
No Preventive Effect
Multivitamins failed to reduce chronic disease risk, improve cognitive health, or extend lifespan.
Potential Risks
In the early years of follow-up, multivitamin users faced a 4% higher risk of mortality compared to non-users.
Heart Disease Concerns
Multivitamin use was associated with a 6% higher risk of death from heart disease during the first 12 years of follow-up.
Elevated Risks for Younger Adults
For participants under 55, the results were even more striking: daily multivitamin use was linked to a 15% higher mortality risk.
Over the long term, the study found no significant health benefits, dismantling the myth that multivitamins extend life or prevent chronic disease.
These findings echo earlier studies:
2012: An analysis of research involving 450,000 people found that multivitamins did not reduce the risk of heart disease or other chronic health conditions.5
2012: A study that tracked the mental functioning and multivitamin use of 5,947 men over 12 years concluded that multivitamins did not reduce the risk of cognitive decline, such as memory loss or decreased cognitive function.6
2013: A study of 1,708 heart attack survivors who took a high-dose multivitamin or placebo for up to 55 months revealed similar rates of subsequent heart attacks, surgeries, and deaths in both groups. 7
2013: A 2013 editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine critically evaluated the efficacy of multivitamin supplements in preventing chronic diseases. The authors concluded that "most supplements do not prevent chronic disease or death, their use is not justified, and they should be avoided. 8
2014: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises against routine multivitamin use for preventing disease, citing insufficient evidence. 9
Your multivitamin wasn’t born in nature—it was created in a lab.
The Synthetic Supplement Trap
Why are multivitamins failing to deliver? The answer lies in their composition. Nearly all dietary supplements are produced using synthetic compounds formulated to mimic naturally occurring vitamins.
Lab-engineered substances lack the complexity and synergistic interactions inherent in natural forms. This creates a fundamental disconnect between their artificial composition and the biological processes required to utilize them effectively.
A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the concept of nutrient synergy, revealing that "the combination of two or more nutrients working in conjunction exert greater physiological impact on the body than each nutrient consumed in isolation." 10
Lab-Made Nutrients Lack Nature’s Complexity
The Role of China in Synthetic Supplements
China holds a dominant position in the global vitamin supply chain, serving as the primary source for raw materials used in the production of most multivitamins. 11 This includes over 67% of the world’s creatine and the majority of essential vitamins such as D, A, and E.
The extent of this reliance is reflected in the following statistics:
Vitamin C: Over 90% of the world's supply, widely used in multivitamins and supplements, is produced in Chinese facilities.
Vitamin B6: Approximately 94%, essential for brain function and energy metabolism, originates from China.
Vitamin D3: Around 86%, critical for bone health and immune support, is sourced from Chinese manufacturers.
Vitamin B9, B7 (Biotin), and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): 100% of the global supply comes from China.
Vitamin B12: 95% of the world's production is based in China.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 90% of the global supply is produced in China.
Vitamin B5: China accounts for 85% of worldwide production.
Carnitine: 80% of the global supply is sourced from China.
Behind the "Made in the USA" Label
Despite the prominence of "Made in the USA" labels on many supplement products, this designation often refers only to the final stages of assembly or packaging.
The active ingredients—the nutrients consumers ultimately ingest—are predominantly sourced from Chinese suppliers. This practice conceals the true origins of these supplements, leaving many unaware that the majority of ingredients are synthetic and lab-produced.
Quality and Transparency Concerns
China’s dominance in the global market highlights the industry's emphasis on cost-effective production, often at the expense of nutritional quality and authenticity. Their control over the vitamin and mineral supply chain raises significant concerns about transparency and product integrity.
Cost-Cutting Measures
The affordability of Chinese raw materials frequently results in diminished quality control. This focus on minimizing costs can result in inconsistencies in the purity, potency, and safety of the nutrients produced.
Regulatory Gaps
The regulatory standards governing supplement production in China differ significantly from those in other countries. These discrepancies create potential risks for contamination, including the presence of heavy metals, pesticides, and other impurities.
Supply Chain Complexity
The journey of raw materials from Chinese factories to global markets involves multiple intermediaries. Each step in this complex supply chain increases the risk of mismanagement, tampering, or quality degradation.
Challenges of Artificial Vitamins
Chemically engineered compounds mimic the structure of natural nutrients, but they lack the co-factors and enzymes found in whole foods. These natural components are essential for proper nutrient absorption and utilization.
Synthetic Vitamin C: A Case Study
For example, synthetic vitamin C, often labeled as “ascorbic acid,” has been shown to weaken cellular mitochondria—the structures responsible for burning fat and sugar—reducing energy production and endurance. It also disrupts the antioxidant system, a key regulator of immune function, highlighting the risks of relying on synthetic alternatives.12
Poor Absorption
Lab -engineered vitamins are far less bioavailable than nutrients derived from whole foods. This means the body struggles to absorb and effectively utilize them, leading to diminished benefits. Without the natural co-factors present in whole foods that aid in absorption and metabolism, these synthetic vitamins often pass through the system unused—an inefficiency commonly referred to as "expensive pee."
Bioaccumulation
Fat-soluble synthetic vitamins like A, D, E, and K can accumulate in the body over time, leading to toxic levels.13 Unlike water-soluble vitamins, which are excreted if unused, these accumulate in the body, increasing the risk of toxicity and associated health complications. This poses serious health risks, including organ damage and metabolic disruptions.
The Dark Side of Dosing
Many multivitamins deliver megadoses of specific nutrients, often surpassing what the body can safely or effectively process. These high doses are included to compensate for the body's limited ability to absorb synthetic forms.
High-Dose Supplements
Most supplements, often comprising over 95% of the market, are categorized as high-dose synthetic isolated dietary supplements (HSAIDS). These unnatural options are linked to inefficacy and increased health risks.14 Conversely, natural supplements—derived from freeze-dried whole foods or minimally processed sources—contain nutrients in balanced, bioavailable forms.
Nutrient Imbalances
High doses of synthetic vitamins, such as A or C, can compete with the absorption of other essential nutrients. This competition disrupts nutrient balance, potentially leading to deficiencies or inefficiencies in the body’s metabolic processes.
Disruption of Natural Processes
Overloading the body with isolated nutrients forces it to work harder to eliminate the excess, placing strain on vital systems and disrupting the body’s natural equilibrium.15
Organ Supplements vs. Synthetic Isolates
In whole foods like beef and bison organs, nutrients exist within intricate networks that work synergistically to maximize their effectiveness. This natural interplay is lost when nutrients are isolated and synthesized for multivitamins, leading to diminished benefits and potential imbalances.
Organ supplements retain this natural synergy, offering a complete and bioavailable source of nutrition.
Vitamin A and Natural Fats
Beef liver and bison liver are rich sources of Vitamin A (retinol), a fat-soluble nutrient that depends on dietary fats for optimal absorption and transport within the body. In its natural state, Vitamin A is paired with these fats, ensuring efficient utilization. In contrast, artificial retinol lacks this natural pairing, leading to reduced absorption and effectiveness.
Iron and Copper Balance
Beef and bison organs, such as liver and spleen, provide heme iron—a highly bioavailable form of iron—alongside copper, which is crucial for proper iron metabolism. This natural balance prevents the competition between these minerals that often occurs in synthetic supplements, reducing the risk of deficiencies or toxicities.
Co-Factors for Energy Production
Organs like the heart are rich in CoQ10, a compound essential for cellular energy production. The presence of natural co-factors in these organs enhances CoQ10's bioavailability, unlike isolated synthetic versions that lack these supporting elements.
Vitamin B Complex for Vitality
Beef and bison organs are exceptional sources of B vitamins, including B12 (methylcobalamin) and B6, which are vital for energy metabolism, brain health, and red blood cell production. These nutrients are presented in their natural, bioavailable forms within organ supplements, unlike the chemically-derived forms that require additional processing in the body.
Synergistic Antioxidant Support
The spleen and pancreas are rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, accompanied by co-factors that amplify their protective effects. Synthetic Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) lacks these co-factors, making it less effective in combating oxidative stress.
Nature Has Better Plans
Your laboratory-made multivitamins are a waste of money and an insult to your body’s natural needs. Whole-food sources provide a harmonious interplay of vitamins, minerals, co-factors, and enzymes, facilitating optimal absorption and utilization. Synthetic nutrients, stripped of these natural interactions, simply cannot replicate the intricate nutritional matrices that our bodies are biologically designed to thrive on.
Beef and bison organ supplements offer unparalleled nutrient density, delivering vitamins and minerals in their natural, bioavailable forms and balanced ratios, working seamlessly with the body’s biological design to promote health. Packed with heme iron—the most absorbable form of iron—they are essential for energy production and blood health.
Rich in Vitamin A (retinol), these organs provide a readily absorbed nutrient crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health. They are also a powerhouse of CoQ10, supporting cardiovascular health and cellular energy, alongside a full spectrum of B vitamins that fuel brain function, energy metabolism, and red blood cell formation.
Organ supplements offer a modern, convenient way to harness the nutritional power of traditional organ meats, laying the foundation for resilient health. Trusting in what nature has perfected is the most effective way to nourish, protect, and elevate your health.
At Sacred Range, we redefine supplementation by delivering the purest, most nutrient-packed whole foods—straight from range to capsule. No chemical labs, no fillers—just real, whole-food nutrition in its most unaltered form.
