Is Your Vitamin a Waste of Money?

Posted on by Matt

Adding a daily vitamin is never a bad idea.  In today’s fast food culture only 13.1% of Americans are meeting minimum fruit recommendations and only 8.9 % are meeting vegetable recommendations.  The real kicker is that when you do eat your fruits and veggies you still may not be getting all the vitamins and minerals you need.  Over the year’s nutrient content has decreased by upwards of 37% due to improper farming techniques, pesticides, and GMOs.

WHAT TO AVOID WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Synthetic Vitamin Forms

  • B6 as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Folic Acid
  • B12 as Cyanocobalamin
Natural Vitamin Forms

  • B6 as Pyridoxal-5-phosphate
  • Folate
  • B12 as Methylcobalamin
Non-Chelated Mineral Forms

  • Oxides (Zinc or Magnesium Oxide)
  • Carbonates (Calcium Carbonate)
 Chelated Mineral Forms

Amino acid chelates are significantly easier to absorb and utilize

Ingredients: Unnecessary Binders, Fillers, Coatings, or Preservatives

  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Polyethylene Glycol
  • Lactose
 Ingredients: No Unnecessary Binders, Fillers, Coatings, or Preservatives
Ingredients: No Synthetic Colors or Flavorings

  • Synthetic Colors (FD&C, Brilliant Blue, etc.)
  • Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Sucralose, Ace-k)
 Ingredients: No Synthetic Colors or Flavorings

 

Taking a multivitamin can help fill these gaps.  However, not all vitamins are created equal.  Take this chart with you next time you are out shopping to help you pick out the best multi.

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