VERIFIED CONTENTAuthor: lek. Patryk Jasielski
Dietary supplements are a popular group of preparations, more and more often bought by Polish society. Effervescent multivitamin tablets contain a number of different vitamins and minerals necessary for the functioning of the body. Is it worth taking them then?
Dietary supplements are foodstuffs available in the form of capsules, tablets, sachets with powder, syrups or effervescent tablets. Their main task is to supplement the daily diet with appropriate nutrients. They are a source of vitamins such as A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B6 and B12 and others. They also provide minerals and electrolytes, incl. potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, zinc, manganese, iron and chromium. They can be useful in many ailments resulting from the deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals. The additional ingredients have a positive effect on memory and concentration.
What is a multivitamin?
It is a dietary supplement in the form of a soluble lozenge. After throwing it into water, it fizzs and dissolves. Usually it has a sweet fruity flavor that is inviting to drink. As a liquid, it is absorbed faster and easier than a tablet, which must first dissolve in the stomach.
Depending on what it is intended for, a multivitamin has a different composition. It usually contains a complex of vitamins and minerals, as well as additional substances such as caffeine, taurine and ginseng. The task of such a supplement is to supplement the deficiencies of various dietary components.
In addition, they are often taken to boost immunity, increase endurance, improve memory and concentration, and reduce fatigue and sleepiness. They can have a positive effect on bones, the functioning of the nervous system, and improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
Popular multivitamins are generally available in many places, such as pharmacies, but also in grocery stores and gas stations. Dietary supplements are not medicines but foodstuffs.
Decisions on their admission to trading are made primarily by the Chief Sanitary Inspector. This is to ensure that a given dietary supplement does not contain dangerous, unexplored substances and will be safe to take.
In what situations is it worth taking multivitamin supplements?
Because of the preparationsA multivitamin can contain a wide range of different vitamins and minerals and can be useful in a number of situations. Iron supplements can help if you find anemia, which means that your hemoglobin level is too low.
Supplements containing calcium and vitamin D3 have a beneficial effect on bones and are recommended in the autumn and winter period, when sunlight is low, and therefore there are deficiencies of vitamin D3 (it is produced in the skin under the influence of the sun). Magnesium preparations are recommended for problems with muscle contractions (e.g. painful calf cramps or eyelid twitching).
Cracking blood vessels may suggest a vitamin C deficiency. White spots appearing on the nails are often the result of a deficiency of silicon and zinc.
It should be emphasized, however, that before using any dietary supplements, including multivitamins, it is necessary to consult a doctor or pharmacist. There may be medical situations when a given supplement is not indicated, and it may even be harmful and dangerous. It is also worth adding that not everyone needs to take multivitamins.
As it has been mentioned many times in this article, these are not "miracle preparations", but only dietary supplements containing various vitamins and minerals. All these substances can be supplied to the body in appropriate amounts through a he althy, balanced diet. So if someone has deficiencies that he cannot make up through food, then such people will benefit most from supplementation.
Others, such multivitamin preparations will not help, and can sometimes even harm, leading to hypervitaminosis, i.e. an excess of vitamins in the body. Taking supplements should not justify the use of an unbalanced diet.
In conclusion, multivitamins are popular, widely used dietary supplements. They can be very helpful in replenishing both vitamin and mineral deficiencies. You should choose valuable preparations with a proven composition. Before starting taking, it is worth consulting a doctor or pharmacist so that they do not harm you. Used skilfully, they can be a valuable supplement to your daily diet.