Feeling better, staying healthy, and aging gracefully is what we all aspire to do, and achieving it may be more attainable than you think. Simply making better decisions every day, such as choosing to eat foods with more nutrients, can put us on a path to health and wellness.1
We all know that everyday life can be busy and we may not always get all the vitamins and minerals we need from our food. We also don’t think of ways to protect our bodies from the effects of everyday environmental toxins, such as free radicals, that can damage cells.2 A multivitamin can help you bridge the gap in your nutritional needs, help protect cellular health, and provide a host of other benefits!3.4
With all the options out there, it’s important to invest in the right product to meet your nutritional needs. A high-quality multivitamin isn’t just another supplement you pick up at your local grocery store. Wondering what to look for and how it can make a difference? Keep reading to learn how the right multivitamin could be a game-changer for your health and wellness.
Benefits of taking multivitamins
There are so many benefits of taking multivitamins. Here are a few reasons why taking one a day can optimize your health and wellness goals.
Multivitamins can help support healthy aging.
Who doesn’t want to age better? Multivitamins containing phytonutrients have been shown to promote healthy aging. Phytonutrients they help facilitate healthy cellular function and provide antioxidant protection against potentially harmful free radicals that can increase with age, poor lifestyle choices and pollutants.3 Also, as we age, our bodies may find it harder to absorb certain nutrients from the foods we eat. Some evidence suggests that when people take multivitamins to fill nutritional gaps, it may help prevent certain conditions.3.4
Multivitamins containing phytonutrients provide essential body system support.
The overall quality of our lives depends on the health of our various body systems. When our bodies are in balance, we feel great! Multivitamins rich in phytonutrients, along with high-quality vitamins and minerals, are designed to promote healthy function throughout the body. This includes supporting and maintaining brain and neurological health, eye and vision health, cardiovascular health, liver health, blood sugar metabolism and immune health.3
Multivitamins can bridge the gap in nutritional needs.
If you struggle to maintain a balanced diet, you’re not alone. Life can be busy and we don’t always have time to shop for fresh food and cook well-rounded meals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 88 to 90% of American adults do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.5 Taking a multivitamin can help fill in any nutritional gaps in your diet and ensure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.4
Multivitamins help strengthen the immune system.
Do you get sick every time cold and flu season rolls around? Multivitamins could help. Zinc and vitamins A, C, D and E play an important role in supporting a healthy immune system.6 In one study, seniors who took multivitamins for 12 weeks reported improved immune outcomes.7
Multivitamins can help combat physical and emotional fatigue.
Do you find it difficult to feel tired or have trouble concentrating throughout the day? Research shows that taking a daily supplement can reduce physical and mental fatigue, as well as enhance feelings of well-being.
Multivitamins can help improve memory and cognition.
Taking multivitamins has also been found to improve cognitive performance.8,9 As we age, it is common to experience a decline in memory and cognitive function. However, studies have shown that those who took a daily multivitamin experienced an improvement in memory performance. Participants in one study also noticed improved cognitive function.10
Multivitamins help supplement the elimination diet.
Some people eliminate foods from their diet because of allergies, food sensitivities, or medical conditions. Others may want to try the latest diet trend that calls for eliminating certain food groups. If you are on an elimination diet, you may need to replace lost nutrients that your body needs. Vitamin deficiency over a prolonged period of time can lead to health conditions such as anemia and osteoporosis.5 Taking a multivitamin can provide you with the vitamins and minerals that are missing from your diet.5
Getting the vitamins and minerals we need to stay healthy and active is fundamental to our well-being. Eating a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods is always the best approach to getting what we need, but it’s not always possible. Multivitamins can help boost your overall health, fill nutritional gaps, and protect your body at the cellular level.
If you are considering adding a multivitamin to your daily routine, be sure to check with your healthcare provider to ensure that any current medications you are taking will not interfere with effectiveness.
Metagenics™ offers a variety of phytonutrient-rich multivitamins to support individual health goals:
- Multivitamins: PhytoMulti® capsules, PihytoMulti® tabletsand PhytoMulti® with iron
- Prenatal Health Support Formula: PlusOne™ Daily Prenatal Packs
- Targeted Daily Supplement Packs: Wellness Essentials®, Wellness Essentials® Active, Wellness Essentials® Brain Health, Wellness Essentials® Healthy Balance, Wellness Essentials® Men’s Vitality, Wellness Essentials® Womenand Wellness Essentials® Women’s Prime
bibliographical references
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
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- Lerman RH et al. Glob Adv Health Med. 2014? 3 (2): 34-39
- Ward E et al. Nutr J. 2014; 13: 72.
- Lee S et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2022;71(1):1–9.
- National Institutes of Health, Dietary Supplements for Immune Function and Infectious Diseases,
- Fantacone M et. al. Nutrients. 2020 August? 12(8): 2447
- Harris E et al. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2011 Dec;26(8):560-7.
- Tardy, AL et al. Nutrients 2020? 12(1): 228.
- Yeung LK et al. Am J Clin Nutr. July 2023? 118(1):273-282.
