Choosing a daily multivitamin sounds simple — until you discover that the same product family comes in several different forms.

Doppelherz A-Z is one of the best-known German multivitamin ranges, offering vitamins, minerals and trace elements in different formats designed for different lifestyles.

Among the most popular options are:

Doppelherz A-Z Complete DEPOT – a once-daily tablet with time-delayed nutrient release.

Doppelherz A-Z + Immun DIRECT – convenient micro-pellets that can be taken without water, with additional emphasis on nutrients that support normal immune function.

Doppelherz A-Z Multivitamin + Minerals Effervescent Tablets – a refreshing orange-passion fruit drink containing 21 selected nutrients.

But which Doppelherz A-Z should you choose?

The answer depends less on finding the "strongest" multivitamin and more on choosing the formula and format that best match your daily routine and nutritional needs.

Let's compare them.

What Is Doppelherz A-Z?

The Doppelherz A-Z range consists of food supplements designed to complement the diet with a broad selection of essential micronutrients.

Depending on the specific formula, these can include:

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

B Vitamins

Folic Acid

Biotin

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Selenium

Iodine

and other minerals and trace elements.

Importantly, these products are food supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel), not medicines.

Although they belong to the same Doppelherz A-Z family, their nutrient profiles and delivery formats are not identical.

1. Doppelherz A-Z Complete DEPOT – Best for Simple Everyday Use

If you want a traditional once-daily multivitamin tablet, Doppelherz A-Z Complete DEPOT is probably the most straightforward choice.

Its defining feature is the:

DEPOT Effect

The tablet is designed with time-delayed nutrient release, allowing nutrients to be released over many hours rather than all at once.

The formula provides a broad combination of vitamins, minerals and trace elements plus lutein.

One tablet contains, among other nutrients:

Vitamin C – 150 mg

Vitamin B1 – 3.5 mg

Vitamin B2 – 4 mg

Vitamin B6 – 5 mg

Vitamin B12 – 2.5 µg

Folic Acid – 450 µg

Biotin – 300 µg

Calcium – 140 mg

Magnesium – 56.3 mg

Zinc – 5 mg

plus iron, copper, selenium, chromium, molybdenum and iodine.

How to Take It

Take:

1 tablet daily after a meal

with sufficient liquid.

The tablet should normally be swallowed whole, although Doppelherz states that it can be divided into two halves if required.

Best For:

People looking for a simple once-a-day multivitamin

People who prefer traditional tablets

People who want time-delayed nutrient release

People looking for a long-term daily routine

The 120-tablet pack is particularly convenient for regular use, providing up to approximately four months of daily supplementation.

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Doppelherz aktiv A-Z Complete DEPOT – 120 Tablets at SESORSTUDIO

PZN 16732219

2. Doppelherz A-Z + Immun DIRECT – Best for Travel & Taking Without Water

Don't like swallowing tablets?

This is where Doppelherz A-Z + Immun DIRECT becomes particularly interesting.

Instead of a conventional tablet or capsule, it comes in individual sachets containing fine:

Micro-Pellets

Simply open one sachet, gradually place the granules directly onto your tongue, allow them to dissolve and swallow.

No Water Required

That makes DIRECT especially convenient for:

Travel

Work

Flights

Commuting

or simply keeping in your handbag or backpack.

Doppelherz specifically describes this format as suitable for convenient intake anywhere without liquid.

Why Is It Called “+ Immun”?

A-Z + Immun DIRECT provides:

17 Nutrients + Lutein

with particular emphasis on several nutrients associated with normal immune-system function.

One sachet provides:

Vitamin C – 120 mg / 150% NRV

Vitamin D – 20 µg / 400% NRV

Vitamin B12 – 25 µg / 1000% NRV

Zinc – 10 mg / 100% NRV

plus Vitamins A, E and K, several B vitamins, folic acid, biotin, calcium, magnesium, selenium and lutein.

Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and zinc contribute to the normal function of the immune system.

That does not mean the product prevents or treats infections. It is a food supplement providing nutrients that contribute to normal physiological functions.

How to Take It

Take:

1 sachet daily

Gradually place the micro-pellets directly onto the tongue, allow them to dissolve slowly and swallow.

Best For:

People who don't like swallowing tablets

Frequent travellers

People who want a portable multivitamin

Anyone who wants to take their vitamins without water

People particularly interested in a formula containing Vitamin C + D + B12 + Zinc

One important difference: Doppelherz states that A-Z + Immun DIRECT is not suitable for children and adolescents, pregnant women or breastfeeding women. It also contains a source of phenylalanine.

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Doppelherz A-Z + Immun DIRECT – 20 Sachets at SESORSTUDIO

PZN 16687909

3. Doppelherz A-Z Effervescent – Best if You Prefer a Vitamin Drink

For people who dislike both tablets and direct granules, there is another option:

A-Z Effervescent Tablets

Drop one tablet into a glass of water and it transforms into a refreshing:

Orange-Passion Fruit Multivitamin Drink

Each tablet provides:

21 Selected Nutrients

including vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

One tablet contains:

Vitamin C – 200 mg / 250% NRV

Vitamin D – 5 µg / 100% NRV

Vitamin E – 12 mg / 100% NRV

Vitamin B1 – 1.65 mg / 150% NRV

Vitamin B2 – 2.1 mg / 150% NRV

Vitamin B6 – 2.1 mg / 150% NRV

Vitamin B12 – 3.75 µg / 150% NRV

Folic Acid – 400 µg / 200% NRV

Calcium – 200 mg / 25% NRV

Magnesium – 100 mg / 27% NRV

Zinc – 5 mg / 50% NRV

plus Vitamin A, Vitamin K, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, phosphorus, chromium, iodine, molybdenum and selenium.

How to Take It

Dissolve:

1 tablet in 200 ml of water

and drink once completely dissolved.

The manufacturer recommends one tablet daily.

Best For:

People who don't enjoy swallowing tablets

People who prefer a drinkable supplement

Those who enjoy a daily flavoured vitamin drink

People looking for a broad 21-nutrient A-Z formula

The formula is also officially listed as:

Gluten-Free

Lactose-Free

and:

Vegetarian.

15 Tablets vs 6 × 15 Tablets – What's the Difference?

This is an important distinction.

The actual formulation is the same A-Z Multivitamin + Minerals effervescent formula.

The main difference is:

15 Tablets

A compact single tube.

Ideal for trying the product, short-term use or travel.

PZN 06411218

6 × 15 Tablets

Six tubes containing:

90 Tablets in Total

Better suited to regular long-term use or stocking up.

PZN 19068911

The daily nutrient formula remains the same: one effervescent tablet provides 21 selected nutrients.

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Doppelherz A-Z Multivitamin + Minerals Effervescent – 6 × 15 Tablets at SESORSTUDIO

Important: the current official PZN for the 6 × 15 pack is 19068911.

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Doppelherz A-Z Multivitamin + Minerals Effervescent – 15 Tablets at SESORSTUDIO

PZN 06411218

Doppelherz A-Z Comparison at a Glance

*DEPOT also contains Vitamin D; the comparison highlights only selected nutrients rather than the complete formula.

Which Doppelherz A-Z Should You Choose?

There isn't one version that is automatically "better" for everyone.

The easiest way to choose is based on how you prefer to take your daily supplement.

Choose A-Z DEPOT if...

You want the most traditional and straightforward option.

Best choice for:

Daily long-term supplementation + once-daily tablet + time-delayed release

The 120-tablet package also makes it particularly convenient for regular users.

Choose A-Z + Immun DIRECT if...

Convenience is your priority.

Best choice for:

Travel + no water + no conventional tablet

It also provides higher amounts of certain selected nutrients than the other two formulas, including 20 µg Vitamin D, 25 µg Vitamin B12 and 10 mg zinc per sachet.

Choose A-Z Effervescent if...

You enjoy drinking your vitamins.

Best choice for:

Drinkable multivitamin + refreshing flavour + broad 21-nutrient formula

It also provides 200 mg Vitamin C, 200 mg calcium and 100 mg magnesium per tablet.

For occasional or trial use, choose the 15-tablet tube.

For regular daily use, the 6 × 15 / 90-tablet value pack is more convenient.

Can You Take Different Doppelherz A-Z Products Together?

Generally, these A-Z products are designed as alternative daily multivitamin formulas, not as products that need to be stacked together.

Taking A-Z DEPOT, A-Z DIRECT and A-Z Effervescent on the same day could unnecessarily duplicate nutrients such as vitamins A, D, B vitamins, zinc and others.

For example, all three formulas contain zinc, and Doppelherz specifically advises that once 3.5 mg or more zinc per day is consumed from these supplements, additional zinc-containing food supplements should not be taken.

For most people choosing an A-Z product, the more sensible approach is therefore:

Choose the one formula that best fits your needs and daily routine.

If you take medication, have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or already use several supplements, speak with a doctor or pharmacist before combining products.

The Bottom Line

All three Doppelherz A-Z formulas offer a convenient way to complement your daily diet with vitamins and minerals — but they are designed for different preferences.

A-Z Complete DEPOT is the classic choice for a simple once-daily routine with time-delayed nutrient release.

A-Z + Immun DIRECT is especially practical when travelling or whenever you want a multivitamin that can be taken without water.

A-Z Effervescent is ideal if you prefer turning your daily vitamins into a refreshing orange-passion fruit drink.

So instead of asking:

“Which Doppelherz A-Z is strongest?”

a better question may be:

“Which Doppelherz A-Z fits my lifestyle best?”

For many people, consistency is ultimately more useful than choosing a supplement format they don't enjoy taking.

Explore the different Doppelherz A-Z multivitamin formulas available from SESORSTUDIO and choose the format that works best with your everyday routine.