Subject: RE: Multi Vitamins I take Natures Way 'Alive!' Ultra Potency daily vitamin. I have been taking vitamins for many years, decades actually. For the last 4 years I have been plant based vegan. I now allow a little dairy in the way of yogurt into my diet. I eat mostly vegetables, nuts, seeds, berries, legumes and fruit. I also occasionally use Udo's Oil 3-6-9 to supplement my healthy fats profile. My most recent blood tests from Nov. 17 show perfectly normal levels for B12, Iron, Protein, D3, etc. In recent X-Rays and MRI scans (broken elbow 14', knees and chest 15') bone density showed perfectly healthy. Thus my calcium levels have obviously been adequate. While I tend to agree that vitamins are passed through the body and can be partially filtered out, I do believe that it does help bolster a healthy diet and in the case of unhealthy diets it can certainly help prevent nutritionally related health issues. Since I do not eat pre-packaged foods, I do not benefit from 'fortified' foods. (exception being almond milk) Should one take a daily vitamin? I would say it certainly cannot hurt, but it really depends on your personal nutritional needs and beliefs. |