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You Really Need to Be Taking a Multivitamin. Here’s Why.

by Samit Patel on December 07, 2021

Multivitamins may seem like a thing reminiscent of childhood to most people, especially given the nearly universal experience of taking on a candy-flavoured tablet that was themed for a popular Stone Ages cartoon family. In truth, multivitamins are crucial for people of all ages! It's just a matter of getting one that's more age-appropriate to better meet the body's needs.

If you're not taking a multivitamin anymore, you really should be. Read on as we break down exactly why.

 

What Is a Multivitamin, Really?

A multivitamin is a blend of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that all work together to support your health and your immune system and to get your day started off right. They usually come in pill form, but can also be found in liquid, powder and chewable forms.

It's a great way to supplement whatever may be lacking in your system due to factors like genetic predispositions or your diet. A daily multivitamin is a great way to really get all the nutrients and supplements necessary for your body. They commonly contain the following:

  • Calcium
  • Fatty acids
  • Iodine
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Manganese
  • Molybdenum
  • Selenium
  • Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K
  • Zinc

    Are All Multivitamins Basically the Same?

    No, there's a multivitamin that will work best for your age and where you're at in life. The candy-flavoured "kiddie" multivitamins for children probably won't be enough for young adults or those who have advanced in age. 

    The vitamin and mineral content of each multivitamin is determined by the National Academy of Medicine’s Dietary Reference Intakes (or DRI). This chart helps clinicians and scientists determine the amount of each nutrient your body needs every day.

    Don’t start by sitting in front of the vitamin aisle at your local pharmacy, though. Start by taking stock of what’s missing from your diet. You can use a food diary to see what your eating habits are and where your diet could stand some healthy improvements. Once you’ve identified the gaps, you can start looking for a multivitamin that can help fill them.

     

    So...Is It for Everyone?

    Yes, every single person will benefit one way or another from a multivitamin. Some people will definitely benefit more than most, though. Vegans and vegetarians tend to be low on vitamins found in animal products, which they don't consume. With a multivitamin, they won't be missing out. Needless to say, it goes much the same way for others who have certain diets and even restrictions.

    It's also great as prenatal vitamins for women looking to have a child. Even without any plans for child-bearing, though, a multivitamin is great alongside birth control for reproductive health. Older adults that need their bone health to improve can also benefit from taking multivitamins regularly.

    When picking a particular multivitamin, it's important to get one that you can take on a regular basis. If that's chewable, avoid the ones with added sugar content. That multivitamin may be helping in other areas but doing harm to your sugar levels.

     

    Conclusion

    Taking a multivitamin isn't just for childhood. They're great for filling gaps in nutrition left by diet issues or genetic predispositions, no matter your age. It's key to take the kind appropriate to one's age and avoid those with unnecessary ingredients so you can get the most out of the multivitamin.

    If you want to find a holistic pharmacist to help you find the right multivitamins for your needs, Unichem Greenhithe Pharmacy has you covered! We have supplements, multivitamins, prescriptions and more. 

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