- 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.
- Correct nutritional deficiencies.
Prescription drugs, surgery, and other health conditions are prone to causing nutritional deficiencies.
- Boost energy levels.
Several studies have demonstrated that taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement is associated with increased energy levels.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bonus Reason! A good multivitamin helps to increase antioxidant levels.
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