How long does it take multivitamins to work?
While there’s no single answer to this question, many experts agree that the benefits from taking a multivitamin can be measurable within a few weeks. The answer varies for several reasons. One, because everyone is different, and their bodies manage vitamins differently, based on circumstances. For example a person with a severe vitamin-deficiency can expect a vitamin to take longer to remedy the deficit. Two, each supplement is different. And three, because each nutrient will interact differently with the body.
Biologically speaking, vitamins have immediate metabolic effects, which means they can be absorbed and go to work in a matter of hours. Some vitamins, like A, D, E. and K, are fat-soluble, which means they are best absorbed when other fats are present. So for best results, we recommend taking a multivitamin with food.
Who should take a multivitamin?
People take multivitamins for a variety of reasons: to improve general health and well-being, to fill in any gaps in their diet, to make up for poor eating habits, and to reduce the risk of disease. Researchers at Johns Hopkins report that “Half of all American adults—including 70 percent of those age 65 and older—take a multivitamin or another vitamin or mineral supplement regularly.”
While most people who practice good eating habits can get the nutrients they need from the food they eat, many of us don’t always eat right. Many people take multivitamins for preventive care. Others suffer from vitamin deficiencies, or get less than the adequate amount of nutrients they need, and are prescribed vitamins by their doctors. This is often true when it comes to Vitamin D and Vitamin E.
Adults over 50 may want to take a multivitamin to keep their bones strong, and ensure they get the B vitamins they need for red blood cell production. People on certain blood pressure medications may experience lower levels of magnesium, calcium and potassium, and for that reason they may need a multivitamin to ensure they get the proper level of nutrients their bodies require.**
When is the best time to take multivitamins?
Many experts suggest the best time to take a multivitamin is in the morning with breakfast. Not only is it a convenient time, taking a multivitamin with breakfast makes it easy to incorporate taking a multivitamin as part of your daily ritual.
In addition, because many ingredients in multivitamins such as B-12 provide a source of energy to cellular metabolism, you get an added boost throughout the day by taking a multi in the morning. By taking a multivitamin at breakfast, you can also take advantage of the fat in your food to increase your body’s ability to fully absorb the maximum benefit of a multivitamin. Taking a multivitamin with food is important for fat soluble vitamins, and for those with sensitive stomachs.
Does a multivitamin give you everything you need?
Multivitamins contain the essential nutrients your body requires for healthy living. Multivitamins provide the essential vitamins and minerals the body normally requires, in a convenient tablet or capsule.
Many people take multivitamins because they consider taking a multivitamin as part of a healthy lifestyle, and they want to do everything they can to protect their health. Most people who take a multivitamin take one like Ultra 360 from Vitamin World that meets the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals essential for good health. Supplementing your diet with a multivitamin is an effective, low risk, low cost way to fill any potential gaps in your diet, and counteract the stresses of environmental hazards, smoking, and drinking.**
What does a multivitamin do?
The main job a multivitamin does is to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet. Today’s modern diet offers people plenty of nutrients, but we sometimes fall short in our goal to eat well.
A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suggests adults should eat between one-and-a half to two cups of fruit and two to three servings of vegetables daily. Yet, a CDC study also discovered that 76 percent of adults don’t eat enough fruit and 87 percent of adults don’t eat the recommended amount of vegetables. Because many people under-consume foods rich in Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, as well as supplements like magnesium, calcium choline, potassium and dietary fiber, multivitamins are an essential way to fill in these dietary gaps, and ensure people get the nutrients they require.
Many people think of a multivitamin like an insurance policy; a simple and effective way to ensure your body gets the vitamins and minerals it needs.
