Multivitamins Offer Limited Benefit, Experts Say, and Shouldn’t Replace Healthy Eating
New researchโข reinforces that multivitamins, while widely consumed, are not a substitute for โa balanced diet and don’tโค guarantee disease prevention. Nutrition experts are emphasizing the importance โofโ prioritizing healthyโค habits – a varied diet, regular exercise, and sufficient rest – as the cornerstoneโ of good health.
Multivitamins typically contain 13 essential โvitamins (A, C, D, E, โK, and the B complex) andโ up to 15 minerals,โ including calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Specialized formulations target specific needs like bone health or immune system support. However, research cited byโค TIME magazine and organizations like theโข U.S.โค Preventive Servicesโ Task Force indicates their effectiveness is limited in healthy adults.
Nutritionists explain that โขnutrients โare more readily absorbed fromโข real foods due to their natural combination with healthy fats and antioxidants. While multivitamins can be supportive in cases of chronic stress or sleep deprivation, they should neverโ replace a โคhealthy โeating pattern.
Overconsumption of supplements can lead to adverse effects. Specialists recommend choosing certified multivitamins (NSF, USP, Consumerlab) and consulting with a doctor or registered nutritionist for personalizedโค guidance.