{"id":24162,"date":"2020-01-15T14:41:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T19:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=24162"},"modified":"2020-02-03T09:25:07","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T14:25:07","slug":"multivitamin-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/multivitamin-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Offers More Reasons To Take A Daily Multivitamin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the years, many experts have gone back and forth about the true benefits of multivitamins<\/a>. While some espouse a quality multi as a much-needed nutritional back-up plan, others suggest a daily pill or gummy can\u2019t make that much of a difference in the state of our health. <\/span><\/p>\n

If this mixed conversation about multivitamins<\/a> has kept you from taking one (or made you skeptical of your daily routine), a recent study confirms that multis do, in fact, deserve a permanent spot in your cupboard. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Study: Multivitamins And Nutritional Adequacy<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The researchers behind this study, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements<\/i><\/span><\/a> in August of 2019, set out to identify the impact of a daily multivitamin on the nutritional status of middle-aged and older adults. (\u2018Nutritional status\u2019 refers to levels of various nutrients in the body, which are typically measured through blood tests.) <\/span><\/p>\n

Why study older adults? Because our susceptibility to a few different nutritional deficiencies increases as we age, says Dr. Taylor Wallace<\/a>, PhD, CFS, FACN, study co-author and adjunct professor at George Mason University\u2019s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: 5 Key Nutrients You Really Don’t Want To Miss Out On<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The researchers measured middle-aged adults’ levels\u00a0<\/span>of a number of nutrients. Some participants took a daily multivitamin while others did not. The goal: <\/span>to determine whether multivitamins really made a difference in nutrient status.<\/span><\/p>\n

The researchers’ finding: They did.<\/i> \u201cWe found that multivitamin use reduced the risk of vitamin D<\/a>, vitamin B6<\/a>, and vitamin B12<\/a> deficiencies,\u201d Wallace says. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why Nutritional Inadequacy Matters<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

What\u2019s the big deal about a few nutritional deficiencies? \u201cVitamin D deficiency, for example, has been associated with osteoporosis<\/a>,\u201d says Wallace. In this condition, weakened bones increase your risk of falls and fractures, especially later in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: 7 Signs You’re Vitamin D Deficient<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cB12, meanwhile, is important for cognition and neurological functioning (think nerves and muscles),\u201d he adds. <\/span><\/p>\n

And B6? Deficiency can lead to dermatitis (a condition involving irritated skin) and dry, cracked lips.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Takeaway: Take Your Multi<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cTo me, this shows that a multivitamin truly is your nutritional insurance plan,\u201d says Wallace. \u201cFrom this data, we see that multivitamins improve biomarkers of certain nutrients.\u201d <\/span>These nutrients, then, help your body function optimally throughout every stage of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bottom line: Yes, that multivitamin you take every day is<\/i> actually doing something. If you already take a multi, keep it up. If not, it’s time to get on the bandwagon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diggin\u2019 What\u2019s Good? For more essential health facts, tips, and inspiration, joi<\/strong><\/em>n our Facebook community,\u00a0Eating Healthy<\/a>, today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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