Are You Taking the Right Multivitamin?

Deciding what multivitamin to take can be a challenging task. After all, retailers are full of different multivitamins all claiming to cater to your specific needs.  While it may be tempting to throw your hands up in frustration and just grab the nearest bottle, there is a way to make sure you’re getting the vitamins you need.

Generally people can get the vitamins they need just by choosing a healthy diet, however, with many people’s busy lifestyle that can be difficult. A multivitamin is not a substitute for a healthy diet, but can help pick up the slack.

When choosing a multivitamin, look for 100% of the daily value of vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-12, vitamin C, vitamin D and folic acid. Also, beware of fillers like herbal supplements.

We may need some extra vitamins at different stages of our lives and that’s when a specialized multivitamin comes in handy. For example, doctors recommend that all pregnant women take a specialized multivitamin with extra folic acid and DHA. There are also multivitamins available for men and women over 65 as well as teens.

Regardless of the multivitamin you choose, it is still beneficial in staying healthy and preventing several chronic illnesses.