First of all it is important to understand what a multi-vitamin is. A multi-vitamin is a preparation intended to supplement a human diet with vitamins ,dietary minerals and other nutritional elements. Most multivitamin supplements contain the following ingredients:

• vitamin C, B1, B2,B3, B6, B9, B12, B5, H, A, E, D3, K1
• potassium iodide
• cupric
• selenomethionine
• berates
• zinc
• calcium
• magnesium
• chromium
• manganese
• molybdenum
• beta-carotene
• iron

You most certainly don’t have to know all of these or what they do ( if you do… WOW) or even how much you need of them. Just that you do need them.

Most people today in our fast paced lifestyle do not eat a balanced diet to provide them with all of the vitamins that their body need. A multi-vitamin is essential for all people because alot of the food that we buy today has lost a lot of its nutrients due to cold storing and transport delays from the time that it gets harvested until the time we see it on the shelf. Another advantage off course  is convenience,  since it is much easier and quicker to take a tablet than to try and consume all the vitamins manually. For children, as well as for busy professionals that is constantly on the go, it is an easy, affordable solution to getting all of your daily vitamins.

Supplementing the diet with a multi-vitamin can be a valuable tool for those with dietary imbalances, specific nutritional needs and people on a restrictive diet. Different people need different amounts and types of multi-vitamins and these days there is something for everybody from young children, athletes, pregnant woman and the elderly. It is definitely advised to speak with your doctor or a qualified nutritionist to help you pick one that is perfect for you. Also keep in mind that this is an investment in your health, so don’t settle for anything but the best.

It is also important to note that large quantities may pose the risk of overdose, because of the toxicity of some of the ingredients like iron although this is extremely rare.

I truly hope that this article has opened your eyes a little bit to the importance of a multi-vitamin in your daily life.

Happy training!