Many of us keep debating whether to take multivitamin tablets. But looking at the food we consume today, I guess we must go for it. This is a quick read of 1 page for some reference.

1. MULTI VITAMIN OR MULTI MINERAL TABLETS:
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any of us do not get the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamins and
minerals from our foods, even if we are consuming the suggested daily
servings of fruits and vegetables.
Foods now a days are low in nutrients than they were in
previous years due to mass production and processing.
Crop residuals are not tilled back into the soil, chemical
fertilizers and pesticides replaced organic fertilizers and
in addition vegetables and fruits are harvested before
they ripe on plant leading to lack of antioxidants and
important nutrients.
“suboptimal levels of vitamins B-6 and B-12 are a risk
factor for cardiovascular disease, neural tube defects, and colon and breast cancer; low
levels of vitamin D contribute to osteopenia (mild thinning of the bone mass) and
fractures; and low levels of the antioxidant vitamins (A, C, and E) may increase risk for
several chronic diseases.” (Journal of American Medical Association, 2002).
Many of us have busy lives that do not leave time for proper meal planning and
preparation, which can help insure that we are getting the daily nutrients to prevent
disease. To remain healthy nutritionists recommend at least 5 to 7 servings of fruits and
vegetables per day.
It appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements.
Reasons for taking Multivitamin multi mineral formula
 To prevent diseases
 To get the Recommended Daily Allowance of
nutrients
 To replace nutrient deficiencies in food
 To ensure consistent nutrient intake
October 25, 2012
 To maintain cellular efficiency
 To activate enzymes essential to cellular function
Next time don’t hesitate to take multi vitamin tablets if you got common cold. It is better
to take vitamins and improve your body immunity levels.
Good Day !
JRavishanker. India 2012