• Healthy Aging: The National Institute on Aging notes that starting at around age 50, people begin to require increased amounts of certain vitamins and minerals. Researchers found that taking a daily multivitamin & mineral supplement may help improve micronutrient deficiencies associated with aging.

  • Making up for eliminated food groups: Trying a paleo diet? You might risk a shortage of calcium or vitamin D by eliminating dairy or grains. Cutting back on red meat? A multivitamin will replace the iron and B12 you would normally get from diet.
  • Getting the RDA’s you’re not getting from food: You’ve probably heard that the typical Western diet doesn’t include nearly enough daily fruits and vegetables. As part of that, you don’t always get the vitamins those natural foods supply. Supplementing with a multivitamin containing phytonutrients from fruit- and vegetable-derived ingredients can help.
  • Getting that extra energy to get through the day: Instead of reaching for that third cup of coffee, remember that your cells require certain vitamins and minerals to power your busy life; especially if you’re not getting a full eight hours of sleep or eating a balanced diet, a multivitamin can help provide the nutrients you need to feel energetic throughout the day.
  • Managing Stress: Vitamins and micronutrients play a significant biochemical role in improving your brain’s cognitive processes, and studies have shown that a daily multivitamin—particularly one with high doses of B vitamins—can help to reduce stress and support a healthy mood.

Ready to add a daily multivitamin to your diet?  Talk to your Doctor at your next appointment!