Here is a little secret: if you eat well, you don't need a
multivitamin. For example, if you eat a large verity of fruits and vegetables everyday like the ones listed below, you will be getting the same vitamins and minerals found in multivitamins.
Spinach (Vitamins A & K, beta carotene, lutein)
Carrots (Vitamins A, C, K, beta carotene, potassium)
Broccoli (Vitamins C, K, glucosinolate, sulforaphane, folate, manganese, potassium)
Garlic (allicin - helps with body fat reduction, cholesterol, and blood sugar)
Brussels sprouts (Vitamins A, C, K, folate, magnesium, potassium, fiber, kaempferol)
Kale (Vitamins A, B, C, K, potassium, copper, calcium)
Peas (Vitamins A, C, K, fiber, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, folate, saponins)
Swiss chard (Vitamins A, C, K, fiber, protein, manganese, magnesium, betalains, flavonoids)
Beets (fiber, folate, manganese, nitrates)
Asparagus (Vitamin K, folate, selenium, thiamine, riboflavin)
Red cabbage (Vitamin C, fiber, anthocyanins)
Sweet potatoes (Vitamins B6, C, fiber, protein, potassium, manganese, beta carotene)
Collard greens (fiber, protein, calcium, antioxidants)
Cauliflower (Vitamins C, K, fiber, protein, folate, glucosinolates, isothiocyanates)
The problem of course is that it is quite hard to eat that way, and even if you do, there are probably days when your diet is lacking some nutrients. Even if you are eating well, you may still not be getting enough vitamins, as most supermarket produce is fourteen days old by the time it reaches the grocery store shelf. It is often picked before it is fully ripe, too, all of which results in a loss of nutritional content. This is where multivitamins come in. They are a sort of insurance to fill in the gaps and ensure that you are getting a healthy level of all the nutrients needed on a daily basis.
So, the answer is YES, everyone should be taking multivitamins daily. We provide two great multivitamins: Skeletal Strength (the ultimate combination of more than 20 clean, powerful vitamins, minerals and herbs known for supporting your bones & structure) and Multivitamin & Mineral Time Release (100% Daily Value for 17 essential nutrients in a specially designed time-release tablet to ensure a steady supply throughout the day).
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