Expired vitmains?
Question: Hi, I've been taking Women's One-a-Day Vitamins and I just noticed last night that the bottle says they're expired....is this bad for me? Or do they just not have the nutritional value anymore? Should I throw them out? Thanks!
Answer: Taking expired vitamins isn't harmful, but expired vitamins aren't likely to do you much good. Once they expire, the vitamins may have already decomposed to the point where they're not very potent. The expiration date guarantees that the vitamins will include the listed ingredients up until the date on the label. Sure, some of the vitamins or other nutrients can be potent afterward, but the company doesn't guarantee that. To be on the safe side, throw them away and by a new bottle.
— September 19, 2003