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It would be a good idea to look closely at your supplements and see if there are duplicates of particular vitamins and minerals so you can get a better idea of exactly what you are consuming. Your first post mentioned calcium carbonate and vitamin D so some of your supplements may be duplicating others (or not). 21 supplements a day is quite a lot. A low-dose multi is probably okay for most people but in general, it's a good idea to focus on whole, nutrient rich foods and then supplement where your diet may fall short. For example, I cannot eat dairy so it's a bit more challenging to meet my calcium needs. I calculate my calcium on cronometer.com (free) and if I do not meet the daily need of 900-1200 mg, I take a small amount to supplement which generally amounts to about 300 mg a day at most.
It might be a good idea to run this by your provider or meet with a Registered Dietician to see if you are meeting your nutritional needs and/or if your supplements might be too much of a "good thing".

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I have spent the morning doing just that and have found the duplication and am now down to 13 including Balance of Nature. Thanks for your concerns.

Thank you for your post. I am getting a blood test and then a diatition to look at what is best.

Too much is often waaay too much.