BY CLAIR WHITTY
How do you know when you need to take a multi-vitamin? I often get asked this. The answer depends on your diet and lifestyle. For example, if you have a healthy diet, moderate exercise, healthy sleep, and no stress in your life, then you probably don’t need a multi-vitamin. But, how many of us can honestly say that we are achieving these goals? I know I don’t, not every day.
I would say to you that if you are not sleeping, you’re tired, stressed, or you are busy and, on the go, then it would be a great idea to take a multi-vitamin to top up on some of the basic nutrients required for health. When you have a busy or stressful lifestyle, it can put your digestive system under pressure. This could lead to inadequate digestion and absorption of the food you are eating. Poor quality sleep can leave you tired, stressed, and irritable. So, with all this in mind I think most of us could do with topping up with a multi-vitamin. I would always suggest taking good quality Omega Oils as well as most people do not achieve the levels required for health every day. I would highly recommend a multi-vitamin for poor eaters.
You may also have a health condition that you are concerned with. In this situation I would probably also suggest a multi-vitamin and an Omega Oil to ensure that your base nutrient level is covered. In this instance myself or my colleagues would talk to you in more detail about what is going on for you. We would talk about foods to eat and not to eat to help you feel better. There may be some lifestyle changes that you could make.
Then make suggestions to help you deal with the condition you are looking for help with. For example, we might suggest adding in Turmeric as a natural anti-inflammatory for pain, Ashwagandha for stress, or Magnesium for sleep.
I think the answer is that most of us do need a multi-vitamin at some time or other. Always choose quality supplements with no fillers, additives, binders, or artificial ingredients. You can choose from capsules, powders, or liquids. We can help you figure out what would be the best option for you. Talk to us today.
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