Ideally, we should eat a well-balanced diet that feeds our body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But in reality, life isn't perfect, and very likely, neither is our meal. That's where multivitamins come in. They are an easy and convenient way to get the nutritional support we need every day. It also gives us a baseline of nutrients to serve as a backup to a healthy diet.

But, with so many choices out there, finding the right multivitamin can be very challenging. Here are seven essential things to consider before buying your next multivitamin bottle.

Look for Whole-Food Vitamins

It’s always advisable to buy natural, whole-food-based products, especially multivitamins. It should be made from whole food sources rather than synthetic ones. Even better, if you can choose organic varieties made from whole foods.

Activated Forms of Nutrients

Some of the best multivitamin supplements contain nutrients, which have already been converted into their active and bioavailable forms. These are the ideal ones as they help in better absorption.

Choose Based On Your Specific Needs

Nowadays, there are multivitamins made for specific needs, so you can choose one that best fits you. For instance, you can choose a multivitamin based on your dietary restrictions. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, be aware that some multivitamins may contain animal-based ingredients like crushed bone or gelatin as a source of calcium or vitamin B12. Therefore, it’s essential to check the label carefully.

Select Effervescent Tablets Over Synthetic Pills

Conventional tablets dissolve slowly, resulting in reduced absorption rates whereas, effervescent tablets are 100% bioavailable, almost double that of synthetic pills. They dissolve thoroughly and very quickly, allowing your body to absorb the nutrients to their full potential. Keep that in mind before choosing your supplement. Wellbeing Nutrition's effervescent multivitamin tablets dissolve entirely and uniformly, allowing your body to absorb the nutrients to their full potential.

Avoid Formulas That Contain Both Calcium (Ca) And Iron (Fe):

The reason for that is simple. Calcium can interfere with iron’s absorption, which isn’t ideal, especially if you are iron deficient. So it’s best to take them separately. Choose a multivitamin that contains just one of the minerals, then take an additional supplement containing the other at another time.

Multivitamin That Won't Cause Constipation or Bloating

Many conventional multivitamin tablets cause constipation and bloating as synthetic ingredients used to make vitamin tablets, like lactose or talc, are known to do so. Also, some multivitamin supplements include calcium and iron, which can increase the chances of developing constipation. If you suspect that your daily dose of vitamins is causing constipation and bloating, which may discourage you from taking multivitamin supplements, switch to effervescent tablets.

Look for Additional Antioxidants Providing Multivitamins

Antioxidants protect the body cells against free radicals, which may cause heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases. If your diet is not rich in antioxidant-based foods and green vegetables, look for a multivitamin supplement from whole foods such as kale, blueberries, green tea extract, green coffee extract, etc.

Additionally, look for A multivitamin supplement That Is….

• Natural & Organic
• Allergen-free
• Highly bioavailable (Easier for your body to absorb)
• Purity tested

Take Away

Taking the right multivitamin supplement could help fill nutrient gaps and greatly benefit your health. Before buying a multivitamin supplement, make sure it does not contain any synthetic and harmful ingredients such as talc or titanium dioxide, as they could be toxic and carcinogenic, and ultimately harmful to human health. It’s always best to buy clean, natural products, made from whole food sources.

If you're still confused about what to buy, consider Wellbeing Nutrition's DAILY-GREENS. A wholefood-based multivitamin made with greens, veggies, fruits, and antioxidant-rich superfoods, Daily Greens provides complete wholefood nutrition that benefits digestive health most naturally and organically. In addition to that, this effervescent tablet tastes delicious, which makes it a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. After all, “Good Health Comes with Good Taste’’.

References:

• The Evolving Role of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement Use among Adults in the Age of Personalized Nutrition, Jeffrey B. Blumberg, Regan L. Bailey, Howard D. Sesso, and Cornelia M. Ulrich, Nutrients Journal, 2018, doi: 10.3390/nu10020248
  (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852824/)
• Multivitamin-multimineral supplements' effect on total nutrient intake, Suzanne P Murphy, Kami K White, Song-Yi Park, Sangita Sharma, 2007, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/85.1.280S, (https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/85/1/280S/4649465)