The 6p supplement from Asda that is 'just as good as those that cost £100s'

A consumer watchdog says many supplements marketed to perimenopausal and menopausal women are overpriced and may not provide meaningful nutritional benefits compared with standard cheap multivitamins. Researchers for Which? reviewed 26 menopause-focused supplements for women going through menopause, perimenopause, or aged over 45, cross-checking 78 active ingredients against up-to-date evidence. The group found none delivered the right balance or dosages to support specific menopause needs. It highlights calcium and vitamin D as the key nutrients for bone health as estrogen declines, along with others such as magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, B vitamins, and vitamins C, E and K. Which? points to Asda’s A-Z multivitamin and minerals—6p per day (£22 a year)—as containing all essential vitamins, plus 200mg calcium and 100mg magnesium, and criticizes “fairy-dusting” and under-dosed botanicals.