Living your best life means making healthy choices
which is not always easy. That's why it's not surprising to know that most Americans do not get the essential vitamins
and minerals that are needed. Adding a multiple vitamin to your daily regimen can help build a strong foundation for maintaining
good health and proper nutrition.
A true multiple vitamin should, at minimum, provide you with the basic vitamins
and minerals. Be sure to focus close attention to antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin A (beta-Carotene), vitamin C, E and
selenium. Also, insist on a multiple with plenty of B vitamins like folic acid which has shown to provide dietary support
for a healthy cardiovascular system. Minerals also play an important role in the maintenance of health. Your multiple should
include trace minerals with ample zinc. And, although iron is crucial to human life, supplements are available with or without
iron.
An array of multiple vitamins are available. They now provide other beneficial ingredients such as CoQ10
and a variety of herbs. The choice is up to you.
With so many multiple vitamin formulas available how do you know which is best for you?
Consider these:
Gender - Are you a
man or woman? There are gender specific multiple vitamins available that offer specific ingredients that are known to help
man or woman.
Age -Look for a multiple that fits your age description (Children's,
Teen's, Adult or Mature).
Potency - Are you looking for a high-potency multiple vitamin
or one that offers balanced support?
Special needs - Do you follow certain dietary restrictions?
Perhaps you are a vegetarian or need to pay close attention to the level of dietary sugars.
Delivery
systems -Years ago nutritional supplements were available only in tablets. Today the choice is yours. Choose from
tablets, capsules, chew-ables and even liquids.
Lifestyle - Are you active and need additional
antioxidant protection? Do you avoid certain foods and are looking for a whole foods base?
Dosage
- Do you prefer a one-a-day formula?
