Nature’s Way Alive! Max Potency Complete Liquid Multivitamin for Women and Men, Antioxidants Beta Carotene, Vitamins C & E, and Food-Based Blends, Citrus Flavored, 30.4 Fl Oz (Packaging May Vary)

Very impressed
Having taken all kinds of supplements for the last 36 years of my life, I rate this one as an excellent product.In spite of taking numerous supplements already for years, I still felt that something was missing.Once I started on Nature’s Way Alive Liquid Multi, I experienced an unexpected result:I started feeling much more clear-minded, much sharper, as if my brain had been woken up.And it was NOT in a stimulating kind of way like for example caffeine would do.It was a mental sharpness in a calm kind of way, it is hard to explain.Another unexpected effect was that my skin started looking much smoother.Of course, with this many ingredients, I have no idea which ones are causing the noticeable benefits, but in the end all that matters is that I can actually feel a big difference.I also noticed that I wake up in the morning without that tired “dragging myself out of bed” feeling that had haunted me for years. This may be one of the most noticeable effects for me: The fact that I can now get out of bed easily and feel rested and alert, without having to gulp down my coffee first.I put the 1 OZ. of liquid and measure it in a small glass shot-glass that has measurements markings on it, so that I know exactly how much I pour. I then drink it quickly straight out of the shot-glass and I must say, the taste does not bother me at all.I had tasted that kind of “background” or “base” taste before in a L-Carnitine liquid supplement that I was taking. Somewhat “citrusy”. One quick swig and it is gone down.It is a strong taste, but like other posters have said: “We should not expect the syrupy taste of a “children’s supplement,” it is meant for adults.Again, I can’t say that I am bothered by the taste. It is definitely NOT nasty in my opinion. It just tastes…..potent.Even if it WOULD have tasted like dirt, I still would have taken it, based on the way it makes me feel: More balanced physically, as well as mentally.I tried skipping a week or 2 to see if it made a difference and it sure did.So I am back on it and intent to keep purchasing it for as long as it is made. I purchased 2 “back-up bottler” in the meantime.At first I was not expecting to feel any difference from taking this supplement, thinking it was just another product of many……but I was very pleasantly surprised. This is a keeper for me!!!

Great health benefits, but flavor is unique
I have been really happy that liquid vitamins for adults are a thing. I have difficulty swallowing pills so the vast majority of multivitamins are useless to me. I’ve tried a couple of other brands of liquid multivitamins but have wondered, based on their taste, if they were merely crushed up Flintstones’ vitamins in liquid form. I actually decided to try Nature’s Way Alive! Liquid because the price was better than the other liquid multivites I’d tried.So, the good news is that this liquid has plenty of good stuff in it. It has almost all of the vitamins at the levels I need (I take additional B-12 and D-3 supplements to get higher doses of those). It also includes mushrooms which help support ones immune system. The value for money is great, and I do notice an increase in my energy levels and mental clarity when I take this consistently.The downside of this stuff is the taste. Gah. I read the reviews before ordering and kinda wish I hadn’t because I was cringing before I even opened the bottle the first time. I do recommend not smelling this stuff on purpose.The first time I took a dose, I had an instant flashback to 1979. Seven years old, sick with tonsillitis, and my parents woke me in the middle of the night to take my dose of penicillin. The penicillin pills were huge so they had crushed them and mixed them in water for me to drink. Nature’s Way Alive! tastes almost just like those crushed penicillin pills did. Which makes sense – penicillin is derived from mushrooms, and there are several different mushrooms in this liquid vitamin. It helps me to know where the weird taste comes from. I can also taste the citrus notes in this vitamin.I’ve tried a couple different ways to take this stuff. For me, it works best to just take 1 TBL in a shot glass mixed with a little cold water and downed like a shot. It helps me a lot to take this with food, otherwise it does upset my stomach. I’ve noticed that the upset tummy is worse in the first few days of taking this and it does get better as my body gets used to the vitamin.Also, I take only 1 TBL which is 1/2 oz, and half the recommended dose. This is more gentle on my stomach but I still get the benefit of increased energy and mental clarity.So for overall health benefits, I recommend this product. I also recommend trying it different ways until you find a way to take it that works for you.