1. Support healthy aging. 

As you get older your nutritional needs increase. At the same time, your body also has a harder time absorbing nutrients from food.

  1. Correct nutritional deficiencies.

Prescription drugs, surgery, and other health conditions are prone to causing nutritional deficiencies.

  1. Boost energy levels.

Several studies have demonstrated that taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement is associated with increased energy levels.

  1. Maintain muscle strength.

Many of the problems with muscle loss are associated with free radical damage. An antioxidant-rich daily multivitamin can help decrease free radical damage. Vitamin D has also been shown to improve muscle strength in older people.

  1. Manage Stress.

Along with boosting mood, research has shown that a daily multivitamin-particularly one containing therapeutic dosages of B-complex vitamins-can help reduce stress and anxiety.

  1. Bonus Reason! A good multivitamin helps to increase antioxidant levels.

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