People have always questioned whether vitamins were the best fit for their dietary needs. The answer isn’t simple… It depends uniquely on the person. Multivitamins, like its’ name, contain multiple vitamins and nutrients in either a pill, gummy, or even powder form. The purpose of these supplements are to fill in the gaps of where normal daily nutrients aren’t cutting it. It’s when people lag eating nutrient rich foods like: Fruit, Vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy saturated fats that nutrients begin to become scarce in the body.
Most people skip meals, eat unhealthy food on the run, and skip green veggies with all the great phytonutrients that are essential for optimal health. People with medical problems, such as esophageal or colon cancer, that preclude them from eating certain foods and may put them at risk for deficiencies. It’s people like this that should consider taking these supplements. Multivitamins are essential for people with severe food aversions and, of course, pregnant women.
There are of course single vitamins that can be taken to boost or target specific health issues but be sure to speak with a doctor prior to changing your diet.
Interested in trying some multivitamins? Here’s some we recommend for beginners:
Most people can get enough nutrients from a healthy, varied diet. These products aid in boosting the lack of dietary nutrients from normal daily consumption. Be sure to always read the ingredients label while some supplements contain artificial ingredients and can be harmful to those with allergies.
