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Page 6 | Abby's Magazine | instagram.com/abbyshealthfood What is a Multivitamin? Uses, Benefits & Considerations By New Chapter ® Multis are one of the most popular types of dietary supplements. A 2020 consumer survey on supplements showed 98% of supplement users have taken vitamins & minerals in the past year! It is easy to see the appeal—just take your daily tablet and boom, you have covered key areas of nutritional health, no matter how well-balanced (or unbalanced) your diet was that day. Multivitamins are easy to find, but that can create a problem. Walk into any store that sells multivitamins, and you will quickly become overwhelmed by your selection options. Not only are there many different brands of multivitamins to consider, but you will also have different formulations within some brands. So, which one is right for you? In this essential guide we'll be breaking down multivitamins—what they are, how they benefit the body, and how choosing the right one can be so worth it. What are multivitamins? A multivitamin is a blend of essential micronutrients that is typically delivered in pill form. Also called "multis" or "vitamins," multivitamins are dietary supplements formulated to support overall wellness and prevent nutrient deficiencies. The idea of supplementing health by taking vitamins has only been around for about 100 years, when scientists first started to identify individual micronutrients and connect them to deficiencies in the body. Today, many Americans take a multivitamin as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. People appreciate having a reliable and simple way to get regular nutritional support. Just one or more tablets a day can help provide some of the most essential vitamins and minerals for life. It is often considered a "nutritional insurance policy" for covering gaps left by a less-than-optimal diet. What do multivitamins contain? Multis are blends of science-backed recommended micronutrients, typically including multiple vitamins like A, C, E, and the B's, and multiple minerals, such as Selenium, Zinc, and Magnesium. Like the name implies, micronutrients are needed only in small amounts, and they can be packed into one or more convenient daily tablets. Some multis are customized for a specific benefit, such as for boosting energy or supporting pregnancy. Some multivitamins also include botanicals, like New Chapter's line of multivitamins made with organic vegetables and herbs. Types of Multivitamins To start finding the right multivitamins for you, it can help to know some of the types of multis out there. Fermented: Fermented multivitamins are formulated with vitamins and minerals that have been fermented with live probiotics to activate and pre-digest the nutrition for your body to utilize. Fermented multis can be very gentle on the stomach and easy to digest. Raw: Multivitamins labeled as "raw" are formulated without heating the ingredients above a set temperature, to support those following a raw food eating pattern. It is believed that not being heated or processed keeps that nutrition intact in the food. (However, some plants have more nutrient density than can be utilized raw, and cooking unlocks these nutrients.) Whole Food: Multis labeled "whole food" may be derived from whole food (such as Vitamin C that has been extracted from the Amla berry) or may include whole-food ingredients (such as an added immune-support blend that includes Elderberry). New Chapter multivitamins take an additional step, fermenting nutrients with the beneficial yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to help the body recognize them as whole food because the yeast has absorbed the vitamins and minerals right into its structure. Conventional: Conventional multivitamins are blends of just isolated vitamins and minerals that have not been fermented or combined with foods or herbs. These multis can cause nausea or digestive upset and may go right through the body without being absorbed and used to their potential. How are fermented multivitamins different? If you are taking an unfermented multivitamin, your body may not be getting the most out of the product you are trusting to fill nutritional gaps. Many multivitamins are made with just synthetic, isolated nutrients that can be hard on the digestive system. New Chapter multivitamins are different. We formulate for absorption, and this includes fermenting key vitamins, minerals, and herbs to activate and unlock them. Fermentation breaks down nutrients so they are pre-digested and ready for the body. Fermented multis are crafted to give you the full value out of every part of your multivitamin. Benefits of Taking Multivitamins No matter what your dietary intake, a supplement regimen is meant to build reliable nutritional support into your day and support foundational health. Some targeted health benefits that multivitamins may offer include: • Support for occasional stress* • Heart health support* • Energy support* • Healthy aging support* • Immune system support* • Bone and teeth support* • Digestive support* Men's Multivitamins: Multivitamins targeted for men's health should provide the broad foundation of vitamins and minerals needed for overall adult health, and include specific nutrients considered essential for men, such as Zinc and Copper. In addition, you can look for multivitamins that deliver complementary herbs for men's wellness, such as Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed. Women's Multivitamins: Like men's multis, multivitamins specifically for women's health should provide the broad foundation of vitamins and minerals needed for overall adult health, and include specific nutrients considered essential for women. If you are of childbearing age, check