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Table 4 Experiential themes identified

From: Participant experiences from chronic administration of a multivitamin versus placebo on subjective health and wellbeing: a double-blind qualitative analysis of a randomised controlled trial

Positive experience

Negative effect

Mental/Cognitive Domain

Mental/Cognitive Domain

General Mental Benefit

Impaired Concentration/Attention

Improved Concentration, Attention &/or Memory

Stressed or Anxious

Increased Calmness or Relaxation

More Moody and Emotional

Better Mood & Emotional State

Physical Domain

Physical Domain

Impaired Sleep

General Physical Benefit

More Fatigued &/or Drowsy

Improved sleep

Poorer Health &/or Immunity

More Energetic &/or Alert

Upper Gastrointestinal complaint

Better Health &/or Immunity

Indigestion or Nausea

Dermatological Benefit

Dermatological Complaint

Increased/Better Appetite

Gynaecological Effect

 

Weight Gain