Archive for May, 2009
May 25th, 2009 | 
Author: No matter what your fitness or weight loss goals may be, there is one critical component required in every diet and exercise regimen. The multivitamin is an integral part of any nutrition based program. For those of you who ask, “Do I need a multivitamin? I eat fruits and vegetables,” the answer is a resounding “YES!” I know about zero people who eat the recommended daily allowance of whole foods to get enough vitamins and minerals! That’s right, not a single person I know is getting the appropriate nutrition to counter a good multivitamin.
The first thing to remember is this. You need a substantial amount of vitamins and minerals just to keep up with the recommended daily allowances set forth by our friends at the FDA. That being said, how likely is it that a single dose multivitamin contains everything you need? Even if it comes in a huge horse-pill sized dose, it is difficult for me to believe one pill can have every single vitamin and mineral we require on a daily basis. Therefore, the first thing I determine is the dosing instruction. If it says just one pill per day, put it back on the shelf. Some substance will be lost during the digestive process anyway and since we’ve already established one pill isn’t enough, your average one-a-day will be inadequate for your dietary needs.
Posted in 