Is it a good idea to take multivitamins?

Most people do not need to take vitamin supplements and can get all the vitamins and minerals they need by eating a healthy, balanced diet. Vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium and vitamin C, are essential nutrients that your body needs in small amounts to work properly.

Is there any side effects of taking multivitamins?

Multivitamins that provide up to 100\% of the daily Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are generally considered safe and often free of side effects, as long as you take them as directed….Common side effects

• constipation.
• diarrhea.
• upset stomach.
• nausea.

Do multivitamins help immune system?

Myth. Taking a daily multivitamin is probably a good idea to stay healthy if you eat poorly. But taking megadoses of a single vitamin or supplement has not been proven to help the immune system.

What age should you take multivitamins?

Consider waiting until a child reaches age 4 to start giving a multivitamin supplement, unless your child’s doctor suggests otherwise.

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Is multivitamin bad for kidneys?

You may need to avoid some vitamins and minerals if you have kidney disease. Some of these include vitamins A, E and K. These vitamins are more likely to build up in your body and can cause harm if you have too much.

Does taking vitamins affect your kidneys?

Even more alarmingly, over-the-counter medicines, common prescriptions and nutritional supplements can have serious effects on kidney function. You are at higher risk if your kidneys aren’t completely healthy to begin with, says nephrologist Robert Heyka, MD.

Is there really any benefit to multivitamins?

That’s why a multivitamin can help fill in the gaps, and may have added health benefits. The folic acid in most multivitamins helps prevent neural tube defects in newborns, if women take it before they become pregnant; folic acid may also lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and breast cancer.

Should I take a daily multivitamin?

Taking a daily multivitamin may help supplement your diet especially if you are not getting the proper amount of nutrients.

Do multivitamins make you healthier?

If you take a multivitamin, it’s probably because you want to do everything you can to protect your health. But there is still limited evidence that a daily cocktail of essential vitamins and minerals actually delivers what you expect. Most studies find no benefit from multivitamins in protecting the brain or heart.

When should you take multivitamins?

A multivitamin is usually taken just once a day, but talk to your doctor about the best type of multivitamin for you, and the best time of day to take it. To get enough nutrients, I recommend taking a multivitamin every day, in case you have missed out on a little bit of one mineral or the other.