Your guide to the best multivitamin for men and women
Your guide to the best multivitamin for men and women
Living an active, healthy lifestyle is important for both men and women. But if
you’re unsure which vitamins and supplements to take, a multivitamin could be
the answer
You jog weekly, walk the dog, and your fridge is stocked with healthy fruit and
vegetables. But did you know, even if you eat your five-a-day, you could still
be missing out on essential nutrients?
Our fast-paced lifestyles, and the way our food is prepared and delivered, means
we’re at risk of losing the essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need.
While men tend to use more energy, women are more likely to diet, leaving both
sexes open to nutrient deficiencies.
That’s why it’s important to support a nutritional diet with the right
supplements – regardless of your gender.
Look for multivitamins that provide a good percentage of your recommended daily allowance, says Jennie Baillie, a natural
health expert with more than seven years’ experience. “It makes sense to take a
combined multivitamin and mineral product as minerals are critical for good
health. It’s also a quick and easy way to take on extra goodness, without the
hassle of taking lots of different individual vitamins.”
Multivitamins for men
Men tend to eat more than women so are more likely to take on enough vitamins
and minerals to support an active lifestyle. However, they are less likely to
give their bodies time to recover after exercise, so stress and strain can strip
away essential nutrients.
The male reproductive system benefits from vitamins like A, C and E. A
multivitamin with selenium and zinc can help keep the testes healthy and
encourage quality sperm production, which is essential for conception.
Multivitamins for women
A combination of stress, diets, pregnancy and menstruation means women can lack
essential vitamins and minerals like iron, which can cause anaemia, or calcium
and
vitamin D deficiency, which can increase the likelihood of
osteoporosis.
Multivitamins include the recommended daily allowance of each of these
nutrients, if not more, so ladies can get the extra support they need with one
easy supplement.
Other multivitamin options
As we get older, it’s more difficult for our bodies to absorb nutrients so a
multi-nutrient supplement can be particularly useful. For an active mind, a
multivitamin with Ginkgo Biloba Extract improves blood flow to the
brain. This helps support concentration and memory.
If you’re a vegetarian, you may lose out on key animal fats, which are essential
for a healthy diet. So it’s advisable to supplement your diet with the
following: vitamin B2 and B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, calcium and iodine. Get
them all in one easy-to-take multivitamin.
Multivitamins for hassle-free health
When life gets busy, it’s even more important to ensure your body is in top
shape. Whether you’re a man or woman, a good multivitamin is filled with all the
essential minerals your body needs. They’re a hassle-free way to support a
nutritional diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
If you are in any doubt about which vitamins are right for you please contact
your medical advisor.
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