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Is it recommended to use multivitamin daily..at different stages of life what are the multivitamin recommended
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Some nutrient deficiencies, medical issues, etc require the use of multivitamins. Whether you need one can only be known after proper nutrition assessment. For personalised nutrition counselling and diet plan consult via practo
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If you are having a well balanced diet you don't need multivitamin at this age.
Are you a vegetarian?
Just do a blood test of vitamin D,b1l2 and iron.
Kindly contact for a consultation
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You don’t need a multivitamin if you are eating a healthy diet. Instead do a blood test and check for deficiencies and take supplements in consultation with a health professional.
But if you still want to take a multivitamin, any age appropriate one is fine. Whether or not it’s effective will depend on your nutritional status.,
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Consult on app personally regarding same
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Its not healthy to take multivitamins at regular basis. It’s always better to go for the testing done and go accordingly. As again excess of everything is not healthy
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Whether to take multivitamin depends up on diet quality, health status , and life stage .
If your diet is balanced, you usually get enough vitamin and minerals
But deficiency risks are
Strict vegetarian
Irregular eating habits
Chronic illness
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Heavy periods
Stress, sleep deprivation, smoking , alcohol overuse
Life stage. Key nutrients needed
18-30 yrs. iron, folate, B12, D , calcium
Pre-conception Folic acid , B12, iron, iodine, D
Pregnancy Folic acid , iron , calcium, D , omega
Breastfeeding. Iron , calcium, B complex, iron
39-45. Vitamin D , calcium, b complex, iron
Perimenopause. Calcium, vitamin D , magnesium,B12
Post menopause. Calcium , D, B12 , omega , antioxidants
Important safety
Don’t double it
Iron, calcium, and thyroid medicine can interfere
Not a substitute for healthy diet - best used to fills gaps nor replace food
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
To plan for multivitamin intake please check your blood vitals first
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening multivitamin is not necessarily required if u r eating healthy foods on time and leading an active life.
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Ms. Sonia Velarsan
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Multivitamins are not always necessary for everyone if you are eating a balanced and varied diet. They are usually recommended when there is a deficiency, poor dietary intake, or in special conditions like pregnancy, lactation, elderly age, or recovery from illness. At 26 years, if you are healthy and eating well, routine multivitamin use is not mandatory.
Different life stages have different needs:
• Women of reproductive age: iron, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium.
• Pregnancy/lactation: folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3.
• Older adults (50+): vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B12.
• Vegetarians/vegans: vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, omega-3 (plant sources).
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• Get blood tests (iron, vitamin D, B12) to check if supplements are really needed.
• Choose supplements only after a doctor or dietitian’s advice, as excess intake can have side effects.
• Focus first on diet: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, dairy, and protein-rich foods.
Health Tips
Do not self-prescribe daily multivitamins long term. Supplements should “fill the gap” and not replace a healthy diet. Always go for trusted brands if supplementation is needed.
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