In order to not compromise your health, you should take a
multivitamin every single day. This will help protect you
against any deficiencies you may be experiencing. But, think
food first. It`s the best way to get needed nutrients. Although,
if your appetite has declined or you are on a restricted diet, a
multivitamin will be helpful.
Benefits:
Nutritionist agree that a multivitamin is best if you are a
typical on-the-go person that eats poorly. In general, look for
a multivitamin that contains a wide variety of vitamins in the
appropriate amounts, usually 100 percent of the Recommended
Dietary Allowance.
Get adequate vitamin D. It helps absorb calcium and many older
people have vitamin D deficiencies. Taking a pill with 400
international units (IUs) of vitamin D will probably improve
bone health. Get adequate vitamin B-6. This vitamin can help the
immune system and may lower homocysteine, a risk factor for
heart attacks. A senior citizen can benefit from a variety of
vitamins and minerals.
Do(s) and Don't(s):
A multivitamin with at least 2 milligrams is often a good idea.
But avoid excess doses, excessive doses of some vitamins can be
harmful. To help increase your daily intake of vitamins,
minerals and enzymes, eat nuts, seeds and whole grains. This is
especially important when you are dieting as your nutrient
intake is not as much as when you are not. Even when you are not
on a diet, it is very difficult to get enough vitamins and
minerals.
Avoid excess iron. For women beyond menopause and men, excess
iron may increase the risk of heart disease. If you`re in one of
these groups, it may be wise to look for a pill with less than 9
milligrams of iron.
Always tell your pharmacist and physician the amounts of
vitamins you are taking. Vitamins can affect some medications
and health conditions. Additive, chemical, synthetic and filler
FREE, supplied in vegetarian capsules is your best choice. Most
vitamins (including popular brand names) that come in tablet
form are so compressed that they can't be broken down even by
stomach acid. As a result most of the vitamin will pass right
through you and that's like flushing money down the drain. Look
for multivitamins in capsule or gelcap form. These will be the
most absorbable.
Conclusion:
Think of the multivitamin as a proactive step to good health and
as your insurance policy against many diseases. So, take your
vitamins every day. Please consult with a professional before
adding vitamins or minerals to your diet.
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