Can You Take Stresstabs and Memo Gold Plus Together Daily?
Yes, you can safely take both Stresstabs (a B-complex vitamin supplement) and Memo Gold Plus (a multivitamin/mineral supplement) together daily, as long as the combined intake does not exceed the Upper Tolerable Intake Levels (UL) for any individual vitamin or mineral, though the evidence shows no meaningful health benefits from routine multivitamin supplementation for disease prevention in healthy adults. 1
Safety Profile of Combined Supplementation
Multivitamin combinations at doses within 100% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) are safe for long-term use (>10 years) with only minor adverse effects reported, primarily non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. 2, 3
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force explicitly states there is "little reason to discourage people from taking vitamin supplements" except for beta-carotene in smokers, which carries proven harm. 1
When combining two supplements, you must verify that the total daily intake of each vitamin and mineral does not exceed the Upper Tolerable Intake Level (UL), as some vitamins like A and D can be harmful in higher doses. 1
Critical Monitoring for Overlapping Nutrients
Check the labels of both products for these commonly duplicated nutrients:
B-vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate): Stresstabs typically contains high-dose B-complex vitamins, and Memo Gold Plus likely contains additional B-vitamins. 1
Vitamin C: Both products commonly contain this vitamin. 1
Minerals (zinc, selenium, copper): If both contain these, calculate total daily intake to ensure it stays below the UL. 1
For infants and small children, less frequent dosing (every 2-3 days) or partial dosing (half tablet) may be required to avoid exceeding the UL when using adult formulations. 1
Evidence on Efficacy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes with Grade I (insufficient evidence) that multivitamin supplementation provides no proven benefit for preventing cardiovascular disease or cancer in the general adult population. 1, 4
The USPSTF found that available evidence from randomized trials is either inadequate or conflicting, and the balance of benefits and harms cannot be determined. 1
The only vitamins with proven harm are beta-carotene (increases lung cancer and mortality in smokers) and vitamin E (no benefit for cardiovascular disease or cancer). 1, 4
One study showed that a multivitamin-mineral combination (Berocca) improved stress-related symptoms compared to placebo over 30 days, though this does not translate to mortality or morbidity benefits. 5
When Supplementation Is Appropriate
Supplements should only be used for documented nutritional deficiencies, not for general health promotion in well-nourished individuals. 6
Pregnant women require folic acid supplementation to prevent neural tube defects. 6
Patients on metformin require periodic B12 testing and supplementation. 6
Elderly persons, children, pregnant/lactating women, and people with chronic illnesses may have legitimate nutritional deficiencies requiring targeted supplementation. 1
Harm-Reduction Counseling
If you choose to take both supplements despite insufficient evidence of benefit, follow these guidelines:
Adhere strictly to Dietary Reference Intake dosages and do not exceed recommended amounts. 1, 6
Supplements do not replace a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which has more consistent evidence for health benefits than vitamin supplementation. 1, 6
The American Heart Association recommends focusing on dietary improvements rather than supplement use for cardiovascular health. 1, 6
Common Pitfall to Avoid
The most common error is believing that "more is better" with vitamins—exceeding the RDA provides no additional benefit and may cause harm, particularly with fat-soluble vitamins A and D. 1 Calculate your total daily intake from both supplements plus dietary sources to ensure you remain within safe limits for each nutrient. 1