To take a multi vitamin or to not take
a multi vitamin, that is the question. The answer to whether
you need a multi vitamin or not, depends on your current
diet. In a perfect world one should obtain all their nutritional
needs from their diet. The fact is, rarely anyone does.
It would take someone who is very determined, has a strong
discipline, and a deep wallet to eat the right amount of
vegetables and fruits everyday to get enough essential vitamins
and minerals necessary to promote optimal health.
To add to the difficulty, we are inundated on a daily basis
with unhealthy food choices and synthetic substances. When
combined with environmental factors like air pollution,
chemicals and topped off with a stressful, fast-paced life,
it is evident that for most a quality multi vitamin is required.
The purpose of a multi vitamin is to quite literally fill
in the nutritional gaps that your diet requires.
Below are ten common ingredients to look for in a multi
vitamin:
