There’s no doubt that a balanced diet is a good way to ensure your body gets the required daily nutrient intake. Unfortunately, it takes more than just food to make this happen for many. Here’s where multivitamins come in—they are an expert-approved, effective way to supplement your diet. But when deciding which ones to take, many common questions arise—should you be consuming multivitamins at all? What is the best time to take multivitamins? Does the timing impact the way your body absorbs the nutrients? We spoke to the experts to help clear any confusion.
Should you take a multivitamin?
There isn’t a specific age for one to start consuming multivitamins, explains nutritionist Suman Agarwal. “Anyone whose vitamin and mineral requirements are not met through regular food should consult their healthcare provider and consider starting a multivitamin regime,” she says.
Diving deeper, nutritionist Dr Vishakha Shivdasani says that there are certain groups of people who need…