Before popping a multivitamin, read this.
In my consultations, I only recommend supplements after reviewing a client’s blood work. I never suggest taking generic multivitamins. Here’s why:
1. The Grey Area of Ingredient Forms:
Most multivitamin labels simply list nutrients like Vitamin C, B12, Magnesium etc., without mentioning the form they’re in.
That’s a red flag.
Many vitamins and minerals come in synthetic or poorly absorbed forms. For example:
* Vitamin C : Often listed as ascorbic acid (synthetic and harder to absorb).
* Vitamin B12 : Usually in the form of cyanocobalamin, which is a synthetic form.
* Magnesium : Cheap forms like magnesium oxide are poorly absorbed and may upset digestion.
* Folic Acid: The synthetic version of folate, which many people can’t absorb well. Causes constipation for many.
Taking poorly absorbed forms can place unnecessary stress on the liver and kidneys, offering little benefit.
2. Nutrient Absorption Conflicts:
Many vitamins and minerals interfere with each other when
taken together.
Examples include:
* Vitamin C and B12 : Vitamin C can reduce the absorption of B12.
Calcium and Iron : They compete for absorption and can block each other.
So when everything is thrown into one pill, your body may not absorb much at all.
I don’t recommend specifically like this — none of the forms are specified. Like, only “vitamin C” is written — but what is the form? So I don’t recommend specifically if the ingredients list is like that.
Get your blood tested. Supplement only what your body truly needs — in the right forms – and avoid burdening your system unnecessarily.
