Do You Really Need a Daily Multivitamin? What to Know Before Choosing One
Do You Really Need a Daily Multivitamin? Walk into any pharmacy or health shop in Ireland and you will find shelves of vitamins and supplements. Tablets. Capsules. Powders. Sprays. Gummies. The choice can be confusing, particularly if you are simply looking for something to add to your everyday routine. A daily multivitamin sounds straightforward. One product, several nutrients and one small addition to your day. But a multivitamin is not automatically necessary for everyone. The HSE advises that most people should get the nutrients they need from a varied and balanced diet. At the same time, some people may need additional supplements depending on their diet, age, lifestyle or circumstances. That distinction is important. A multivitamin should complement your diet rather than replace it. What is a multivitamin? A multivitamin is a supplement containing a combination of vitamins and, in some products, minerals. The exact formula varies between products. One may contai...