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About Multivitamins
A review article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that many people don't get the nutrients they need from diet alone, and that inadequate vitamin and mineral intake can be a risk factor for chronic illness.
The growing evidence from research into nutrients and their effect on our long-term health suggests that it's beneficial for almost everyone to take a multivitamin as part of their overall approach to a healthier lifestyle.
Think of multivitamins and mineral supplements as "insurance" against the risk of disease. In general, for healthy people who cannot regularly eat a well-balanced diet, a daily multivitamin can fill in these nutritional gaps to optimize nutrient intake.
Canadians who want to reduce their risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, eye disease and cancer should consider a multivitamin that has been specially formulated to help in chronic disease prevention. It should contain higher levels of key nutrients without exceeding the recommended upper level of any ingredient.
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