Originally Posted by 'nother
As for the iron: I'm going to guess you are male. Healthy men do not need iron supplements, and in fact taking them can be harmful. Do not take iron supplements except on the advice of a doctor.
Absolutely. Another reason they make multivitamins without iron is that iron can cause constipation in some people.
I think a daily multivitamin wouldn't hurt for most people. Every doctor I've had thought it was a good idea. If all you have access to is a mainstream pharmacy, a pharmacist can steer you in the direction of daily multivitamin brands produced with good quality control.