Should I take a multivitamin? Which kinds should I look for, and which should I avoid?

[Anonymous]

I've heard a lot of mixed things about taking vitamins in general, some saying that they are basically a racket and don't make a noticeable difference, while others swear by them. I know not all are created equal, so are the supermarket brands worth buying? I'd like to get my money's worth if I'm going to purchase them.

Do you think multivitamins are essential, or over-marketed?

[Anonymous]

Aduna Organic Moringa leaf powder. Natures natural multivitamin that contains about 92 nutrients and 46 antioxidants...

I take 1 teaspoon a day but if you try, you might be advised to start with less.

https://naturalsociety.com/moringa-oleifera-92-nutrients-46-natural-antioxidants/

'one serving of Moringa has more vitamin C than seven oranges, four times the calcium present in milk, and twice the protein as well as three times the amount of potassium found in a single banana. It can reduce free radicals in the body that cause cancer and speed aging, and lower blood pressure due to its high levels of Niacin in the form of A1 and A5 as well as Vitamins B3 and B10. Just 100g of fresh Moringa leaves contain 8.3 g protein, 434 mg calcium, 404 mg potassium, 738 μg vitamin A, and 164 mg vitamin C. Moringa also contains:'

[Ian69]

I take high strength Zinc tablets ‘one a day’, and I’ve been taking them before Covid started. They are for your immune system, and I have to say , weather it’s just luck, but I haven’t had a cold since I started taking them.

[summiter]

If you are in good health and eat a balanced diet generally one does not need them. During pregnancy, excessive bleeding during a period or older age then they may be helpful.

[slatyb]

It's unlikely you would need to take a multi-vitamin unless you are living on a highly restricted diet.