Multivitamins-Do You Really Need Them?

Absolutely- We need ideal levels of nutrients to ward off sickness & disease. There are few people that consume the recommended 8-11 servings of fresh fruits & veggies per day. That means your body is not getting the recommended 3000-5000 units of oxygen radical absorption capacity (ORAC) needed to "Scrub out & excrete" free radicals or "rust" from inside your body. The protective effect for antioxidant-rich multivitamins suggests an association with extending life span & quality of life in some research studies. That's why it's called a supplement.

Yes- Diet & lifestyle are essential to reducing risks of heart disease & cancer, bu t multis can be insurance against nutritional gaps in our diet. Keep in mind that a whole food based multivitamin & preferably one that absorbs in the body within 30 minutes of ingestion is considered the best quality. Consider a capsule or liquid vitamin and always consume with food as food helps the multi to unlock the nutrients your body will utilize.

Maybe- If you eat a well-balanced diet-lots of fruits & veggies, protein & whole grains, especially fortified foods like cereal & fresh squeezed juice - you many not need one. We know that too much of certain vitamins, such as E & A can be harmful, so you need to be careful of the dosage based on what you are already eating.

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To Your Good Health,

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Energy Fitness

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