Recently, I have had a number of clients come to me with questions about vitamins and taking a daily multiple vitamin.
To answer this question we should go back to the prehistoric times of vitamins: 1968! This is where it all began with the first ever edible Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty - The Flintstone Vitamins.
So if Fred was with us today, would he say -
Yaba - daba - do or Yaba - daba - don't take a multi-vitamin?
Well, Fred worked for Slate Rock and Gravel Company as a Bronto Crane Operator not as a dietitian...and neither do I, but here is what we have heard from other professionals and resources.
Vitamins are nutrients you must get from food because your body can't make them from scratch.
Vitamins are also the catalysts for chemical reactions and physiological processes in the human body
Vitamins do not give you a Bam - Bam of energy or pep, it's just a marketing ploy.
Most multi-vitamins are usually mega-doses of what you actually need
Vitamins A, D, E, & K are fat-soluble, meaning they stay in your fat cells for a period of time, which can make high doses of these vitamins toxic.
You still may need a multi-vitamin even if you eat a well balanced diet
Always consult a registered dietitian and/or your physician before taking an supplements.
To answer this question we should go back to the prehistoric times of vitamins: 1968! This is where it all began with the first ever edible Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty - The Flintstone Vitamins.
So if Fred was with us today, would he say -