Is it good to take vitamins?

Question

I try my hardest to get the vitamins I need in my diet, but there are days I know I can't possibly get them all in. I take a multi vitamin every day. Do they really make up for what we lack in our diet?

Answer 1

it is not the optimal way to get your nutrients- but yes I would say a multi vitamin is a little healthy insurance

Answer 2

My doctor says yes. I have been taking them for a couple years now and I will say when I run out and after about a week, I start to notice the difference so back on the pill I go. Calcium and iron are my big deals; I don't get enough. Everyone is different but for the cost, I think it is just added protection even if you eat right. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

it is definitely good to take vitamins. vitamins help you to have strong bones, clearer skin, a healthier immune system and a healthy heart. Vitamins also decrease your chances of some disease and keep your body running smoothly. however the amount of depending you have on vitamins in based on your daily needs and if you already have medical problems or not. Good luck on staying healthy!

Answer 4

yes but don't take too much as it may lead to hypervitaminosis

Hypervitaminosis means you having too much of a certain vitamin stored in your body. People with hypervitaminosis A have too much vitamin A.

There are two types of vitamin A hypervitaminosis:

Acute -- caused by taking too much vitamin A over a short period of time
Chronic -- happens when too much of the vitamin is present over a longer period
In an infant, the sudden intake of too much vitamin A may cause a bulging fontanelle ("soft spot" on the head), and symptoms resembling those of a brain tumor. This group of symptoms is called pseudotumor cerebri and includes a bulging fontanelle, papilledema (swelling of the optic disc), and double vision. Vomiting and drowsiness are common.

The symptoms in adults are less specific. Headache, visual changes, and impaired consciousness suggestive of pseudotumor cerebri may occur. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and blurry vision.

Chronic vitamin A toxicity develops after taking too much vitamin A for long periods. Bone pain and swelling of the bones is common, often associated with high levels of calcium in the blood. Other symptoms include hair loss, high cholesterol, liver damage, and vision problems. Symptoms are often subtle and may include fatigue, malaise, and nausea.

In children, hypervitaminosis A can cause craniotabes (abnormal softening of the skull bones). Irritability, decreased appetite, itchy skin, and poor weight gain are common. There may be skin changes with seborrhea (extremely oily skin and hair), and cracking at the corners of the mouth.

Increased intracranial pressure is seen in both acute and chronic forms.

To avoid hypervitaminosis A, avoid taking more than the recommended daily allowance of this vitamin. Recent emphasis on vitamin A and beta carotene as anti-cancer vitamins may contribute to chronic hypervitaminosis A, if well-meaning people increase the dosage of vitamins beyond recommended values. More is not always better
Hypervitaminosis, a condition associated with excessive administration of vitamins. It is a particular problem with certain fat soluble vitamins (A, D, and E) not readily cleared by the body and with vitamin K in newborn infants.

Vit A. A condition acutely characterised by bone remodelling, headaches, nausea, and diarrhoea. Skin desquamation often occurs also following a toxic dose of vitamin A. Chronic Hypervitaminosis A may lead to increased intracranial pressure, skin disorders, loss of hair, skeletal deformities, and psychiatric side-effects. High doses of vitamin A are potentially teratogenic.

Vit D. A condition caused by excessive ingestion of vitamin D and characterised by hypercalciuria, and often metastatic calcification. Renal toxicity and renal stones may also occur.

Vit K. A condition produced by the administration of large doses of vitamin K to infants, particularly premature infants. It may be associated with hyprebilirubinaemia, haemolytic anaemia, hepaomegaly, and, in severe cases, death.

Answer 5

yes, especially vitamin c, it works like collogen for the skin, u can find vitamin c in basically all fruits

Answer 6

yes they are good to take but the problem is that they are not regulated by any vitamin place ....so many multivitamins dont have all the nutrients we need they only have the minimum amounts....one place that is regulated by the drug place is Usana....you should check them out


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Answer 7

yes, they are good for you