Do You Take A Multivitamin?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
January 31, 2019 11:21am CST
What's your opinion on taking multivitamins? Are they an effective way to maintain your health?
Interestingly, in the area of heart health, multivitamins do not lower the risks of heart disease. In a study done by Circulation Magazine, research concluded that multivitamins provided no benefit to cardiovascular health.
Then do these results make multivitamins overrated? Do we need to take a supplement which contains so many different kinds of vitamins and minerals in each dosage? What's you opinion?
Source- hackensackmeridianhealth.org
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
Or get bloodwork which can tell if your lacking in vitamins or minerals.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
3 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 yes your Dr.should tell you there or someone.
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
15 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 That is a good idea.
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@LadyDuck (502176)
• Italy
4 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 We are both Italian and we naturally follow a classic Mediterranean diet.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Feb 19
@LadyDuck Diets high in fruits and vegetables and substituting natural olive oil over fatty butter is definitely a good thing 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
I agree in that approach especially if you feel healthy. In my opinion I think their is no better substitute for the combos of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber found in natural foods.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Jan 19
I took some for a few months and never saw a difference either in my life or my medical updates. I think taking some specialty vitamins if you need them is a good thing.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
Yes, exactly what I do. I have an iron deficiency which showed up on a blood test and take both iron and B6 as supplements. If someone is otherwise healthy taking a multivitamin may actually be harmful because our bodies only need vitamins in tiny amounts. Although I do agree those with an inadequate diet or special nutritional needs can be helped by a multivitamin.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
31 Jan 19
I feel as though multivitamins are over rated. If you eat properly you should get enough of the vitamins that you need through your food.
It's no surprise to me that in heart health, the researchers found using heart health targeted multivitamins provide no benefit. I always felt pushing multivitamins was one of big pharma's way to make us think we are doing something good but in reality it is of no value, yet they are getting rich.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
I see your points and I agree. Only if one suffers from a unique vitamin deficiency should they supplement their diet, however taking a multivitamin may actually be harmful because our bodies only need vitamins in tiny amounts.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
1 Feb 19
@dgobucks226
I have multivitamins and Vitamin D drops and that I day on a daily basis.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
4 Feb 19
@dgobucks226
I am not healthy. I cannot remember why I do the vitamin D drops. Maybe because I need a lot of vitamins in me.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
I can't remember how vitamin D helps your body? Why do you use them in your diet?
What I worry about is If someone is otherwise healthy taking a multivitamin may actually be harmful because our bodies only need vitamins/minerals in tiny amounts.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Feb 19
@Hannihar Oh ok. Well, I know vitamin D contains calcium for bone health.
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@porwest (112730)
• United States
2 Feb 19
I don't know that they help me or harm me, but either way, I take a multi every single day either way. For whatever that is worth. I do seem to know if I stop taking vitamins I notice it, but that could just as easily be a placebo effect.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
In my opinion I think their is no better substitute for the combos of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber found in natural foods.
However, I do agree that those with an inadequate diet or special nutritional needs can be helped by a multivitamin. I take vitamin C which helps with the immune system and I have a iron deficiency so I take a pill for that.
My worry is receiving to much of a vitamin I don't need in my body.
Appreciate your feedback Jim
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Feb 19
@porwest Yes, that is my experience too. I would think it could also harm your liver or other body organs.
@porwest (112730)
• United States
3 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 The way vitamins work, if you take in too much you just pee it out. 
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
31 Jan 19
I no longer take them as I don't think they work but that is only my opinion. Better to get the vitamins from our food. It seems more natural.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
I totally agree with you Felix. That is the best way
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
15 Feb 19
I do but not every day.I take cod liver oil as well.it is very tasty.The store demo person said to bite into them,rahter than just swallow.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
1 Feb 19
I've never taken them, but my doctor does and recommends them
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
In my opinion I think their is no better substitute for the combos of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber found in natural foods.
However, some with an inadequate diet or special nutritional needs can be helped by a multivitamin.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Jan 19
I take a multi vitamin every day. Hope it helps with some vitamins that I don't get from food.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
I do agree those with an inadequate diet or special nutritional needs can be helped by a multivitamin.
In my opinion I think their is no better substitute for the combos of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber found in natural foods.
But if you feel better with multivitamins you should take them. I do take vitamin C for it's benefits.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Feb 19
Yes, I agree. Vitamin D is definitely helpful for strong bones and muscles strength.
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@JESSY3236 (22199)
• United States
5 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 Not exactly. But I don't really eat healthy so I take them.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
Were they recommended by someone for you like a doctor? My worry is receiving to much of a vitamin/mineral I don't need in my body.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
31 Jan 19
I think its probably a good idea, but I mistrust those tablets that are like hard packed chalk. I don't take one but sometimes I take a gel cap of vitamin D
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
5 Feb 19
@dgobucks226 Ah, it is in a lot of foods. Here I take it, esp. in winter for immune support - since we aren't getting it from sun exposure right now lol
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Feb 19
@FayeHazel Yes, that is an excellent reason for taking it!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Feb 19
Lots of natural foods I eat contain vitamin D. Some examples are: Orange juice, cereal, bread, and some yogurt brands, eggs, fish, cheese and of course milk. So, I figure for me, I'm getting enough Vitamin D. What do you take vitamin D for?
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