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If you are wondering whether you need to take a daily multivitamin, the main thing to know is this: No matter how healthy you eat or what kind of diet you follow, it can be difficult for your body to get all the nutrients it needs from food. There are also factors outside your diet that can play a role, like genetic variations, your age and current life stage.  

The most popular nutrition and health supplements in the world is multivitamins. It can be difficult to get all the minimum daily requirements of all the vitamins and minerals we need to stay healthy. A good multivitamin can supplement what is missing.  

There is no substitute for a healthy diet, and multivitamins will not keep us healthy if we are not doing the right things for ourselves. But there are also legitimate benefits of multivitamins. Like anything else, the key is to strike a balance between eating right and supplementing when we are coming up short on certain nutrients. To strike this balance, we need to understand what a multivitamin is.  

 What is a Multivitamin?  

A multivitamin is a supplement that contains many different vitamins and minerals. Some multivitamins contain other things besides vitamins and minerals. No standard determines what is in a multivitamin, so you should always read the label to see what is contains.  

Multivitamins can come in tablets, capsules, chewable, powders, and liquids. Some multivitamins are designed to help specific types of people. For example, there are multivitamins specifically formulated for children. These contain doses of certain vitamins at levels that are meant for developing bodies. 

Some multivitamins may contain things like herbal extracts like green tea, for example, to provide added antioxidants along with vitamins and minerals.  

Multivitamins are available almost anywhere. You can buy them in drugstores or online. The most important thing to think about when considering multivitamins is the exact ingredients in any one multivitamin. These ingredients and the concentrations of various vitamins and minerals can vary from one brand to the next. Always carefully read the product label on any multivitamin. 

Why Do We Need Vitamins?  

Vitamins are natural organic compounds necessary to support life. As organic compounds, vitamins occur in nature and are found in dietary sources. Some vitamins are derived from other compounds which are found in dietary sources.  

There are 13 basic vitamins each of which is essential to certain physiological functions. All vitamins support multiple functions, but each works toward a specific area.  

  • Vitamin A 
  • Vitamin B1 
  • Vitamin B2 
  • Vitamin B3 
  • Vitamin B5 
  • Vitamin B6 
  • Vitamin B7 
  • Vitamin B9 
  • Vitamin B12 
  • Vitamin C 
  • Vitamin D 
  • Vitamin E 
  • Vitamin K  

 

Any multivitamin will contain some or all of these vitamins at various concentrations. Some multivitamins are specially formulated for things like bone health, for example, and will contain added vitamin D.  

When we do not get enough of a specific vitamin, we run the risk of a vitamin deficiency. Vitamin deficiencies can lead to serious health problems. On the other hand, some vitamins can accumulate in the body. Too many certain vitamins can be dangerous.  

When to Take Multivitamins 

You can take your multivitamin anytime you like. Just remember that some things are best taken with food and others are more effective on an empty stomach. Some people find that multivitamins cause an upset stomach. You can alleviate this problem by taking your multivitamin with a snack.  

You can time your multivitamin according to your schedule. If you are not a breakfast person, plan to have your multivitamin with you at lunchtime. Some people prefer to take their multivitamins before bed with a light snack since this tends to reduce the likelihood of some of the side effects. 

You can always keep a log of your vitamins and multivitamins to keep track of when you take them and how much you take. This is a good idea if you are taking multiple supplements for various reasons and if you are taking prescription medicines that can be impacted by multivitamins. 

Multivitamins Side Effects 

The most common side effects of multivitamins include 

  • Constipation 
  • Diarrhea 
  • Upset Stomach 
  • Nausea 

These are often temporary and will abate as you become used to taking multivitamins. If your doctor has recommended a multivitamin and these symptoms persist, be sure to let your doctor know. 

Other side effects that are rare include: 

  • Headaches 
  • Nosebleeds 
  • Insomnia
  • Gout

It is important to remember that multivitamins cannot in any way replace a healthy well-balanced diet. The main purpose of a multivitamin is to fill in nutritional gaps and provides only a hint of the vast array of healthful nutrients and chemicals naturally found in food. Multivitamins can play a significant role when nutritional requirements are not met through diet alone.  

The key to multivitamins is to be aware of what is in your multivitamin and your own specific needs. Be mindful of any medications you are taking and be mindful of simple things like your age and gender. These things can determine the type of multivitamin you take.  

There are plenty of benefits to taking multivitamins. From basic health to reducing the risk of cancer, multivitamins can easily be a welcome part of your supplements and health care plans.  

 

We offer a few different multivitamins

Alpha Base Capsules without Iron 

Using the best vitamin and mineral ingredients, and formulated using the highest standards, Alpha Base multivitamin surpasses all others in providing safe and effective life-long nutritional support.

Mar-Vites with minerals (formulated without Iron)

High Potency Daily Supplement

Ultimate Anti-Oxidants Vitamins & Minerals (with energy & memory boosters)

This Women’s Formula is the mother of all supplements what a women’s needs. This synergic Formula has taken into consideration all the deficiencies in a women. Good example is that you need Vitamin D and boron in addition to calcium to synthesize calcium and increase bone density. Also, we have women’s phyto nutrients like Cranberry extract, Isoflavones, Black Cohosh, Chasteberry, Lutein & Lycopene. Due to hormonal fluctuations during cycles, we have added Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract for memory and Panax Ginseng and Green Tea for energy.

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