Multivitamin Supplements

"A daily multivitamin, and maybe an extra vitamin D supplement, is a great way to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need to be healthy." That's the message being promoted by the Harvard School of Public Health. [1] I found some great information on their public health web site which I thought I would share with readers of my blog.

There are also some warnings when considering taking multivitamin supplements.

1. A multivitamin provides some insurance against deficiencies but is far less important for health than the healthy food patterns. Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy oils, and low in red meat and unhealthy fats.
2. In general, avoid mega-dose vitamins and mega-fortified foods. Higher doses of vitamin E may help to prevent heart disease, but in general, the amount in a standard multivitamin is enough to have health benefits.
3. Don't be swayed by the wild health claims of the many health supplements advertised on TV and the Internet. If they sound too good to true, you can be sure they are. [1]

As with most high quality nutritional products, a daily multivitamin is an inexpensive nutrition insurance policy. You should try to take one every single day.

"In addition to its bone health benefits, there's growing evidence that getting some extra vitamin D can help lower the risk of colon and breast cancer. Aim for getting 1,000 to 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day—this likely will require an extra vitamin D pill, in addition to your multivitamin." [1]

Before taking any supplements, it always best to sit down with your physician and discuss your health with him or her. They may even suggest that you meet with a nutrition specialist. These people are professionals in their field, so check with them first.

If you have already talked to your healthcare professional, and are just now looking for vitamin supplements, check out TriVita. They have a full array of vitamin supplements to choose from.

Jeffrey Sloe
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Resources:
[1] http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vitamins/