ByDr. Brennan Commerford, D.C.·Last reviewed: July 2026
1 potential upgrade found39 ingredients analyzed

Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin Ingredient Analysis

We broke down every ingredient in Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin by Spring Valley and compared it to research-backed alternatives.

Quick Answer

Is Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin using the best ingredient forms?

Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin by Spring Valley contains 39 analyzed ingredients, of which 1 could be upgraded to a higher-absorption preferred form based on our formulary's peer-reviewed bioavailability research. 17 ingredients already use a premium form.

17/39ingredients already in a premium form
17/39
Premium Forms
1
Could Be Upgraded
3%
Upgrade Opportunity

Upgrade Opportunities

Ingredients where our formulary contains a higher-bioavailability preferred form.

IngredientCurrent FormFormulary Preferred Form
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate)500mg
Calcium CarbonateUpgrade Available

Full Ingredient Analysis

All ingredients in Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin, classified against our formulary.

Preferred formCustomer choiceUpgrade available
IngredientOur Assessment
Black Pepper extractScore pending review
Pomegranate extractScore pending review
Alpha Lipoic Acid95/100Top Tier
Niacin (as Niacinamide)Score pending review
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate)75/100Strong
Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)Not in formulary
Copper (as as Copper Gluconate)Not in formulary
Manganese (as as Manganese Sulfate)Not in formulary
Chromium (as as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate)Not in formulary
Molybdenum (as as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)Not in formulary
InositolScore pending review
Folate (as Folic Acid)Not in formulary
Green Tea extractScore pending review
ZeaxanthinScore pending review
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)100/100Top Tier
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)Not in formulary
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate)Score pending review
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate)Not in formulary
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide)Not in formulary
Boron (as as Boron Amino Acid Chelate)Not in formulary
Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate)Score pending review
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate)Score pending review
Iodine (as as Potassium Iodide)Score pending review
Astaxanthin100/100Top Tier
Biotin (as D-Biotin)Score pending review
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene)95/100Top Tier
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)Score pending review
Magnesium (as as Magnesium Oxide)95/100Top Tier
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)Score pending review
Lutein (as Tagetes erecta)Score pending review
Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)100/100Top Tier
Cranberry powderNot in formulary
LycopeneNot in formulary
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)95/100Top Tier
Grape Seed Extract (as Polyphenols)Score pending review
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2)95/100Top Tier
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione)Score pending review
Fruit & Veggie BlendNot in formulary
Sodium (as Na)Score pending review

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin a good supplement?
Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin by Spring Valley contains 39 ingredients, of which 1 (3%) could be improved by switching to a higher-bioavailability form based on FormulaForge research. "Good" depends on your individual goals, ingredient quality preferences, and budget. These statements are based on structure/function research and have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What ingredients in Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin could be improved?
FormulaForge analysis identified 1 ingredient in Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin that use lower-bioavailability forms. Upgrading these to Preferred Form or Secondary Form options could improve the amount of active compound absorbed per dose. See the detailed analysis above for specific recommendations. These statements are based on structure/function research and have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Why do ingredient forms matter in Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin?
The form of each ingredient determines how much active compound your body absorbs. Two supplements can list the same ingredient at the same dose, but the form used — such as Glycinate vs Oxide for a mineral — can result in very different amounts reaching systemic circulation. FormulaForge's formulary rates each form by bioavailability tier so you can compare products on ingredient quality, not just dose amounts. These statements are based on structure/function research and have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
How does FormulaForge compare to Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin?
FormulaForge lets you build a personalized supplement formula using Preferred Form and Secondary Form ingredients — the same standard used to analyze Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin. Rather than choosing from pre-made products, you select each ingredient and form individually, with dose ranges drawn from our research-backed database. These statements are based on structure/function research and have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FormulaForge formulates and sells supplements. This analysis compares ingredient forms in Swisse Women's Daily Multivitamin against our formulary's bioavailability classifications, which are based on peer-reviewed research. Tier classifications reflect form bioavailability data and do not constitute a claim that any product is unsafe, ineffective, or inferior overall. All referenced research is independently verifiable. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

  1. Magnesium bioavailability from magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide PubMed
  2. Red blood cell folate concentrations increase more after supplementation with [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate than with folic acid in women of childbearing age PubMed
  3. Study on safety and bioavailability of ubiquinol (Kaneka QH) after single and 4-week multiple oral administration to healthy volunteers PubMed

FormulaForge formulates and sells supplements containing the ingredients discussed on this page. Our formulary recommendations are based on peer-reviewed bioavailability research. All cited studies are independently verifiable.