Despite the great wealth and affluence that Americans enjoy in modern times, you might be surprised to learn that many adults do not get the daily nutrition that they need to keep an active lifestyle. In fact, many of us actually fall below less developed countries in terms of the quality (rather than the quantity) of the food we consume. Tests have shown that many of us are actually chronically malnourished!
To combat this, taking a daily multivitamin will provide the additional nutrients that the Western diet is supplying less and less of these days.
A decent multivitamin can be hard to choose with so many options available on the shelves, so it’s not a bad idea to ask your physician if he or she recommends any particular multivitamin brand. Make sure you let your physician know what health benefits you are seeking so that you can be sure to get the right multivitamin for you. The benefits include disease and illness prevention, achieving the recommended allowance of nutrients, maintaining cellular efficiency, and boosting total body function.
Those taking multivitamins report feeling healthier, happier, and more energetic. If you add a multivitamin to an already healthy lifestyle, the health benefits can be even greater. By eating organic foods and participating in an exercise routine, you can ensure that your multivitamin is only necessary to fill in the gaps of your already healthy lifestyle.
Do be cautious when choosing your multivitamin and don’t select one that promises more than it can deliver. As with most medications, any vitamin that sounds too good to be true probably is. If you have any concerns about the promises that your chosen multivitamin makes, you should speak to your doctor before continuing the use of the supplement.
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