Multivitamins
Multivitamins supplements are an easy way to ensure you’re getting all of the necessary vitamins for your body. There are a range to choose from tailored for specific needs – from hair and skin, to pregnancy and children. Although it’s possible to gain all your essentials vitamins from a healthy diet, rich in fruit and veg, some lifestyles and diets require extra supplements to help maintain the body.
Taken once or twice a day, the most common forms of multivitamin supplements are chewable gummies, capsules, powder and liquid. Multivitamin supplements make sure your health is maintained and are easily incorporated into your daily routine.
The addition of multivitamin supplements into your lifestyle has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and can also reduce the risk of cancer. They can also promote brain function and eye health, especially in older adults.
People who are most likely to benefit from multivitamin supplements are older adults and vegans or vegetarians. Vitamin B12 absorption decreases with age, and the need for more calcium and vitamin D is stronger. Vegans and vegetarians may lack in vitamin B12 (primarily found in animal products) and omega 3 fatty acids, iron and calcium. Multivitamin supplements can help add the nutrients into their diets.
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Is it good to take a multivitamin every day?
People who are lacking essential vitamins and nutrients in their diets should take a multivitamin supplement every day. These people include:
- Vegetarians and vegans
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 6 months to five years
- Over 50’s
- People with allergies and intolerances to different food groups
Should I take multivitamins at night or in the morning?
There is no set time that is better for multivitamins to be taken – taking them when it’s most convenient for you. It is recommended though, to take them in the morning with breakfast, to help them get to work over the course of the day.