{"id":308168,"date":"2020-11-04T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T11:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=308168"},"modified":"2022-11-29T10:54:47","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:54:47","slug":"do-you-really-need-to-take-multivitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-to-take-multivitamins\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you really need to take multivitamins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-to-take-multivitamins\/#Multivitamins\" title=\"Multivitamins\">Multivitamins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-to-take-multivitamins\/#Why_is_it_important_to_take_multivitamins\" title=\"Why is it important to take multivitamins?\">Why is it important to take multivitamins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-to-take-multivitamins\/#How_to_choose_a_multivitamin\" title=\"How to choose a multivitamin?\">How to choose a multivitamin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Should we all start the day with a multivitamin pill? There are <strong>groups of people<\/strong> who<strong> need<\/strong> vitamin and mineral <strong>supplementation more than others to stay healthy.<\/strong> Are you one of them? You will find various <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/multivitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">multivitamins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/multimineral-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">multiminerals<\/a> with different composition and form on the market. They are available in the form of tablets, capsules, drinks and now also jelly candies. Read about multivitamins, their<strong> importance during the flu period,<\/strong> but also <strong>the potential risks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multivitamins\"><\/span>Multivitamins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of supplements, you will come across products containing <strong>one nutrient, a combination<\/strong> of several useful <strong>substances,<\/strong> but also <strong>a whole range of nutrients.<\/strong> The term \u201cmultivitamin\u201d covers nutritional supplements with a wide range of <strong>vitamins, minerals<\/strong>, but also <strong>other ingredients.<\/strong> It is <strong>a popular and practical way<\/strong> to supplement the necessary nutrients for the proper functioning of the body. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[1] [2]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One needs to take <strong>13 vitamins<\/strong> to stay healthy. We have to obtain them from somewhere, with two exceptions &#8211;<strong> vitamin D and B3,<\/strong> which the body<strong> can create under certain conditions.<\/strong> We also bring a list of vitamins with their recommended daily intake &#8211; <strong>nutrient reference value<\/strong> (NRV) <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[2] [3] [5]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table caption-align-center is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nutrient reference value (NRV) &#8211; recommended daily intake<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">800 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin C<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin E<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin K<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B1 (thiamine)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,1 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,4 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B3 (niacin)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,4 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B7 (biotin)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B9 (folic acid)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,5 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have not yet mentioned minerals, which are also important for humans. They are divided into <strong>major and trace,<\/strong> because they are found in <strong>different amounts<\/strong> in the human body. For a better idea, we present them in a summary table<span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">&nbsp;[4]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table caption-align-center is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Major minerals<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Trace minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chloride<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fluorine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Potassium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chrome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phosphorus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Iodine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Magnesium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Manganese<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sulfur<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Copper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Molybdenum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Calcium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Selenium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Zinc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Iron<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be great and <strong>ideal<\/strong> to take<strong> all the nutrients<\/strong> in adequate amounts<strong> from the diet.<\/strong> Try to think about your diet for the last month, for example. Have you consumed enough<strong> fruits, vegetables, whole grains<\/strong> and<strong> protein sources?<\/strong> If you answered &#8211; yes, we sincerely congratulate you and perhaps even envy you, because a large part of society is not able to satisfy the needs with nutrients from food for various reasons. In this case, <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/multivitamin-vitality-complex-60-tab-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>multivitamins<\/strong><\/a> are a practical solution for supplementing vitamins and minerals.&nbsp;<span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[1]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important_to_take_multivitamins\"><\/span>Why is it important to take multivitamins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be ideal to take vitamins and minerals from the diet, such as fruits, vegetables and other necessary ingredients. <strong>Is your diet really that balanced<\/strong> and do you control your<strong> intake of all minerals and vitamins? Multivitamins are a practical solution,<\/strong> you don&#8217;t have to control the amount of vitamin C or iron in your diet, because you have them listed directly on the product packaging. Among other things, the consumption of fruits and vegetables is great, but <strong>with aging our nutritional needs increase,<\/strong> and at the same time the body has <strong>a bigger problem absorbing nutrients.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[21] <\/span>Last but not least, <strong>a specific type of diet, such as veganism<\/strong> or<strong> difficulty in absorbing certain nutrients<\/strong> from the diet, may be the reason for the lack of nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"6322,49306,49300,5250,6503,29851,29401,29945,36631,36685,29676\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_a_multivitamin\"><\/span>How to choose a multivitamin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The offer is wide, the packaging is colorful, but their <strong>doses are different<\/strong>. How do you identify the best multivitamin to replenish missing nutrients? Some people prefer tablets, others will definitely prefer a drink or gummy bears. The final decision is up to you, but we still have a few tips to help you make a decision in choosing a multivitamin. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[6] [7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Read the contents of the ingredients<\/strong> &#8211; in addition to the number of nutrients found in the multivitamin, you should also <strong>check their content<\/strong>. Then decide between products that approach the <strong>RDA<\/strong> (Recommended Dietary Allowance) with the amount of active ingredients. The abbreviation <strong>RDA<\/strong> or <strong>AI<\/strong> (Adequate intake) refers to<strong> the levels of nutrients<\/strong> that need to be taken <strong>to maintain good health.<\/strong> Taking supplements in excess of the recommended daily allowances could have side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But how do we tell if the dose is too high?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 80 mg and several nutritional supplements contain 500 or 1000 mg. In addition to the recommended daily dose, there is <strong>a tolerable upper limit<\/strong> (UL), the value of <strong>the highest possible dose<\/strong> without danger. This limit may in some cases be quite <strong>far from the recommended dose.<\/strong> Therefore, you can take certain vitamins and minerals at levels in excess of the RDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The upper limit of vitamin C<\/strong> is, for example, <strong>2000 mg, of zinc 40 mg<\/strong> and<strong> of vitamin B6 100 mg<\/strong> per day. In addition, <strong>some upper limits<\/strong> are tied <strong>only to the supplemental form<\/strong> and <strong>do not exist in natural sources<\/strong>, such as <strong>vitamin B3, <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\" class=\"ek-link\">magnesium<\/a><\/strong> or <strong>folic acid.<\/strong> In other cases, you need to consider all sources, including food. Remember that <strong>the upper and recommended doses<\/strong> may <strong>differ between adults, children, the elderly<\/strong>, and possibly <strong>pregnant and breastfeeding women.<\/strong> And now the most important thing, some nutrients have <strong>an upper limit close to the recommended<\/strong> and their <strong>high intake<\/strong> can be <strong>dangerous<\/strong> for the body, such as vitamin <strong>A, E, K<\/strong>, but also <strong>selenium and iron.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Number of tablets vs. number of doses<\/strong> &#8211;<strong> the number of capsules<\/strong> or tablets is often stated on the packaging of products. Keep in mind that 90 tablets <strong>does not necessarily mean 90 doses.<\/strong> It can look good in the product spectrum, but if, for example, the daily dose is 3 tablets, the whole package will last you a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price vs. quality &#8211; <\/strong>the price of a multivitamin can vary rapidly, so try to carefully evaluate your priorities depending on the price, so that you do not pay unnecessarily for nice packaging and ingredients that you do not care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose quality manufacturers &#8211; <\/strong>multivitamins may also differ from other supplements by the fact that taking them may not have such an obvious effect as, for example, in sleeping pills, where you can immediately assess their effect. You can also find out the quality of the product on the basis of the <strong>manufacturer&#8217;s reputation.<\/strong> Nowadays, it is not difficult to check various <strong>reviews, forums<\/strong> and verify overall whether the company has a \u201cgood name\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ako-si-vybrat-multivitamin-1124x843.jpg\" alt=\"how to choose a multivitamin\" class=\"wp-image-191190\" width=\"843\" height=\"632\" title=\"how to choose a multivitamin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ako-si-vybrat-multivitamin-1124x843.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ako-si-vybrat-multivitamin-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ako-si-vybrat-multivitamin-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ako-si-vybrat-multivitamin.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should take multivitamins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of us sometimes needs to supplement vitamins and minerals, whether it is after taking antibiotics<strong>, insufficient diet<\/strong> or for other reasons. However, there are groups of people who may be particularly in need of <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/yummies-multivitamin-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">multivitamins<\/a>. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[6] [8] [9] [18]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnant and lactating women<\/strong> &#8211; pregnant women are often recommended to supplement, for example, <strong>folic acid<\/strong>, because it reduces the risk of neural tube disorders. However, this category of women should <strong>consult their doctor<\/strong> about the intake of nutrients, as not all vitamins have a positive effect on them, for example, <strong>vitamin A<\/strong> is dangerous during pregnancy due to the possibility of <strong>congenital disorders of the fetus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breastfed infants <\/strong>(partly and exclusively).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly people &#8211;<\/strong> they may need <strong>mainly vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vegetarians and vegans<\/strong> &#8211; these diets may lack <strong>vitamin D, iron, zinc, calcium<\/strong>, or <strong>omega-3<\/strong> fatty acids. Find out more in our article <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-nutrients-vegans-lack-the-most-and-how-to-supplement-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">What nutrients vegans lack the most and how to supplement them?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Athletes<\/strong> &#8211; Vitamins and minerals are needed by each of us, athletes are not an exception. Vitamins and minerals are present in several processes associated with <strong>metabolism, conversion of diet<\/strong> into energy or with <strong>bones<\/strong> or <strong>collagen.<\/strong> According to some research, athletes should<strong> increase their vitamin intake,<\/strong> due to<strong> the high level of activity.<\/strong> On the other hand,<strong> there are no guidelines<\/strong> and recommendations for different intake of vitamins aimed at athletes. Supplements with vitamins and minerals will not increase your performance, but their lack may result in lower performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with poor absorption of nutrients<\/strong> (malabsorption) <strong>or diagnosed nutritional deficiencies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with limited access to food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with gastric bypass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages and risks of multivitamins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned above that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a specialist for the intake of vitamins and minerals because of the amount of vitamin A. In general, <strong>multivitamins<\/strong> are <strong>safe,<\/strong> but there are <strong>several potential risks<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[10] [11]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased intake of<strong> vitamin D and calcium<\/strong> can cause <strong>kidney stones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High doses of vitamin B6<\/strong> over a long period (a year and longer) are associated with<strong> nerve damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High<strong> beta carotene<\/strong> intake <strong>in smokers<\/strong> is associated with a higher risk of <strong>lung cancer<\/strong>. Beta carotene supplementation may affect the absorption of other carotenoids from the diet, of which there are more than 600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High doses of <strong>vitamin E<\/strong> lead to <strong>a stroke<\/strong> and supplementation with this vitamin is associated with a higher risk of heart failure and overall mortality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin K<\/strong> affects the anticoagulant effect on <strong>blood dilution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The mineral iron<\/strong> is important for humans, but should be used in case of <strong>deficiency or defined need.<\/strong> Iron supplementation is important in the case of below-average iron levels caused by heavy <strong>menstruation<\/strong> or <strong>pregnancy.<\/strong> However, there is also evidence that excessive iron intake carries a higher risk of<strong> heart and neurodegenerative diseases<\/strong>, as well as <strong>colon cancer<\/strong> caused by<strong> increased iron stores.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very low and high doses of <strong>selenium<\/strong> are dangerous. For example, increased doses are associated with several diseases &#8211; <strong>diabetes, prostate cancer<\/strong> or<strong> amyotrophic lateral sclerosis<\/strong> (ALS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mineral <strong>copper<\/strong> is<strong> not recommended to be supplemented<\/strong> because its excess is associated with an <strong>increased risk of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/strong> or an increase in<strong> overall mortality and cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong>a 2016 study<\/strong>, taking high doses of nutritional supplements containing <strong>vitamins A, E, D, C and folic acid<\/strong> is not always beneficial. What&#8217;s worse, it can also be bad for your health. Many people are convinced of the maximum safety of multivitamins, but the health <strong>consequences of long-term use of overdose<\/strong> of multivitamins <strong>are unknown.<\/strong> According to scientists, it is sensible<strong> to limit the intake<\/strong> of these <strong>vitamins<\/strong> to those we <strong>lack.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avitaminosis and hypervitaminosis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These 2 words are conecetd with the levels of vitamins in the body, the meaning and difference of which each of us should know. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[19] [20]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avitaminosis<\/strong> &#8211; a condition caused by <strong>a lack<\/strong> of one or more essential vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hypervitaminosis<\/strong> &#8211; a condition caused by<strong> excessive intake<\/strong> of one or more vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are multivitamins or one-component supplements better?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multivitamins are not a solution of poor lifestyle.<\/strong> To stay healthy, it is better to consume<strong> fresh food and a balanced diet.<\/strong> If you are afraid of <strong>nutrient deficiencies,<\/strong> try to write down your diet for one day and <strong>check the nutrient content.<\/strong> It is laborious, but you will have at least a small idea of <strong>how (un)balanced your diet is.<\/strong> You can also have a <strong>blood test done<\/strong> to see exactly the nutrient levels. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you lack one or two nutrients? You can also buy most <strong>micronutrients,<\/strong> vitamins and minerals separately. So, if you are deficient in a particular vitamin, it is <strong>better<\/strong> to solve it<strong> in the form of a one-component product.<\/strong> You can also solve its deficit with multivitamins, but count on the fact that<strong> they also contain ingredients that you do not need right now.<\/strong> If you are unable to decide whether to choose separate supplements or a range of nutrients, consult your doctor. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[6] [8]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multivitamins during the flu period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumption of multivitamins is often associated with<strong> the flu period,<\/strong> the prevention of influenza and colds, and the strengthening of immunity. The question is which <strong>components of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitality-complex-drink-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>multivitamins<\/strong><\/a> <strong>are best<\/strong> for the fight with \u201csneezing and runny nose\u201d. According to the nutritional advisor, <strong>vitamins A, C and D3,<\/strong> as well as <strong>zinc<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>and<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/yummies-probiotic-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>probiotics<\/strong><\/a>, are helpful for strong immunity.<span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\"> [13]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> is probably the most popular vitamin for colds and flu. Interestingly, according to research, vitamin C is not <strong>functional as a prevention of colds.<\/strong> It is great <strong>during treatment,<\/strong> according to research it<strong> reduces the duration of colds by 24-36 hours,<\/strong> but there are also studies that claim that higher doses of vitamin C do not have positive effects. However, vitamin C can be beneficial in <strong>preventing colds<\/strong> for people with<strong> demanding training<\/strong> or those who have been exposed to<strong> cold weather.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[14]<\/span> Learn more about supplements that will help you with flu and colds in the article &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/which-supplements-can-help-you-with-the-flu-and-cold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Which supplements can help you with the flu and cold?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-12-28-at-12.00.16-6u-1034x1124.jpeg\" alt=\"Vitamin C 1000 mg - GymBeam\" class=\"wp-image-191863\" width=\"776\" height=\"843\" title=\"multivitamin during the influenza period\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-12-28-at-12.00.16-6u-1034x1124.jpeg 1034w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-12-28-at-12.00.16-6u-368x400.jpeg 368w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-12-28-at-12.00.16-6u.jpeg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc supplementation helps reduce the symptoms of a cold. A 2016 study states that <strong>zinc deficiency weakens the immune system,<\/strong> which reduces the ability to fight infections. According to a 2011 survey, sick respondents who took zinc had <strong>a shorter course of a cold<\/strong> and at the same time <strong>their symptoms were less severe.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[15] [16] [17]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to support your health, <strong>intestinal bacteria in probiotics,<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/echinacea-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">echinacea<\/a><\/strong>, or<strong> garlic and ginseng<\/strong> can also help you. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[14] [15]<\/span> If you want protection against colds and flu, try to focus on<strong> multivitamins containing these components.<\/strong> Certain studies prove their importance, but they do not guarantee that you will definitely not get sick. Want to know more about the importance of probiotics? Read the article &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/probiotics-the-importance-of-beneficial-bacteria-for-the-immunity-and-general-health-of-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Probiotics: the importance of beneficial bacteria for the immunity and general health of athletes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vitaminy-pri-prechladnuti-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"vitamins for colds\" class=\"wp-image-191255\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"vitamins for colds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vitaminy-pri-prechladnuti-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vitaminy-pri-prechladnuti-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vitaminy-pri-prechladnuti-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vitaminy-pri-prechladnuti.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multivitamins are a practical way<\/strong> to supplement<strong> vitamin and mineral levels.<\/strong> However, this does not mean that each of us should use them for a long time. There are groups of people for whom they are more important. Nevertheless, they help you get the necessary nutrients during the flu period, but they are not a miracle for all diseases. Therefore, it is still true that the ideal source of nutrients is diet. But who in today&#8217;s hectic time has time to <strong>thoroughly check the nutrient content<\/strong> of the diet? In this case, multivitamins will help you. However, do not buy the first product you find, but carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of the product. We hope that we have once again enriched your knowledge and that you have learned everything important about multivitamins. 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