For most people, one of the biggest obstacles to wellness is proper nutrition. Increased energy, physical strength, mental clarity, emotional well-being, and overall health rely on a solid nutritional foundation. And one of the best ways to help build that foundation is by taking a daily multivitamin. While supplements should never replace a healthy diet, there are many benefits that come with filling the gaps in your nutrition. Here are seven reasons why you should add a multivitamin to your nutrition routine.
Here’s Why You Should Take a Daily Multivitamin
- Helps fill gaps in your nutrition.
Healthy eating isn’t easy, and most people aren’t getting the micronutrients they need from diet alone. In fact, almost 90% of Americans are not getting the recommended daily amount of at least one nutrient.1 So a multivitamin can help you fill any gaps in your nutrition that you may or may not know about. - Helps round out your diet.
Even if you try your best to eat a healthy, balanced diet, it can still lack vital nutrients. A multivitamin can help cover your bases, especially if you have dietary restrictions or you’re on a specialized diet (vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, etc.). - Supports you at your current life stage.
Your nutritional needs evolve throughout life depending on your age or stage of life. For example, kids and adults need to prioritize different vitamins. If you’re over 50 years old, you need more vitamin D and calcium to support bone health. And if you’re pregnant, you need particular nutrients like folic acid, iron, choline, and DHA to support development of the fetus. So to make sure you’re getting the right vitamins, choose a multivitamin that fits your current age or stage and a prenatal vitamin if you’re pregnant. You can also take the Meology™ Assessment to get a supplement plan tailored to your specific needs. - Supports energy.
Fatigue or low energy can often be addressed by filling potential nutritional gaps with a high-potency multivitamin. Multivitamins also contain B vitamins to support energy so you can take on the day. - Provides stress support.
Multivitamins with B vitamins, omega-3s, and magnesium can help reduce stress. - Provides sleep support.
Magnesium and calcium are the sleep minerals. A lack of magnesium is associated with poor sleep and calcium is essential to make melatonin. If you’re missing these key minerals, a multivitamin can help. - Helps you manage your weight.
If you’re trying to eat less or reduce your calorie intake, you can potentially lose important nutrients from your diet. Multivitamins can help you round out your reduced-calorie diet.
These are just seven reasons why you should take a multivitamin, but there could be plenty more that are unique to you. To find out what nutrients you may need based on your age, diet, lifestyle, and health goals, take the Meology™ Assessment.
FOOTER:
- Fulgoni VL 3rd, Keast DR, Bailey RL, Dwyer J. Foods, fortificants, and supplements: Where do Americans get their nutrients? J Nutr. 2011 Oct;141(10):1847-54.
