The Importance of Taking a Daily Multiple Vitamins

Would it surprise you to learn that many of us do not get the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamins and minerals necessary from our foods, even if we are consuming the suggested daily servings of fruits and vegetables?

Due to current farming practices, mass food production, processing and cooking, our foods are fewer nutrients dense than they were in previous years.


Vitamins and minerals help maintain cellular efficiency by activating enzyme systems that are essential to cellular function.

The Journal of the American Medical Association (2002;287:3127-9) published a report by the Harvard researchers, Fletcher & Fourfield stating that “Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplement”.

Eating right by making healthy food choices is always best, yet it is not always practical for everyone. Many of us have busy lives that do not leave time for proper meal planning and preparation which can help insure that our families and we, are getting the daily nutrients to prevent disease.