Tag: Multivitamin research

Despite the fact that nearly half of American adults take a multivitamin, evidence suggests they are not a magic bullet for health. This leads many to question: are complete multivitamins good for the average person, or are they simply an expensive insurance policy against poor eating habits?

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, approximately 40-50% of adults over 50 in the U.S. regularly use multivitamin/mineral supplements. However, the effectiveness of a daily multivitamin in providing significant health benefits to the average person is a complex issue.