Multivitamins With Minerals

Multivitamins with minerals can help your body function better. Find out why.

What are multivitamins with minerals and why do I need them?

These multivitamins contain minerals, which are natural-occurring substances that cannot be produced by our own bodies, and which you have to get from your (a) diet and/or (b) supplements. You may have shortage of the necessary vitamins and minerals because of a disease, poor nutrition, pregnancy, or because your body cannot absorb such substances properly. That is why you need multivitamins that have increased their potency by combining several vitamins and minerals together in one dosage.

Multivitamins with minerals are available in the forms of capsules, tablets, injections, and liquids. But, like other prescription drugs, improper use of multivitamins with minerals can also lead to ailments. Keep these pointers in mind to protect yourself:

1. DO NOT OVERDOSE. Even though supplements can be bought over-the-counter, professional advice from your doctor or an experienced herbalist is needed to determine the appropriate dose. Remember that your body requires only small amounts of these substances, especially minerals, so going overboard in its ingestion can be harmful.

2. DO NOT CHOKE. If the multivitamins with minerals you are taking is not of the chewy variety, it is imperative for you to drink a glass of water for every dose that you take.

3. MEASURE CORRECTLY. If you will be taking your supplement in its liquid state, do not guess how much you will take without the aid of proper measuring devices. Use a spoon that can measure doses, or cups that have the same function.

4. TAKE MULTIVITAMINS DURING OR AFTER EATING. Food helps absorb and transport the multivitamins you take to the cells in your body that need it most. That is why you should avoid taking such substances on an empty stomach. Better eat before you take any kind of medication or supplement.

5. INFORM YOURSELF. Keep yourself updated to the latest researches about vitamins and minerals. Some manufacturers recall their products because of side effects and other such problems, so you need to constantly update yourself. Know if the supplement you are taking is bringing you more harm than good.

Multivitamins Help Reduce Risk Of Infection In Diabetes

Multivitamins Help Reduce Risk Of Infection In Diabetes

 by: News Canada

(NC)While many people take multivitamins to promote good health and to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, new research shows that a daily multivitamin supplement may also help to optimize the health of people with type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, results in the body not producing enough insulin or the insulin not being used effectively. Insulin helps take sugar from the blood to cells in the body. Too much sugar in the system can result in damage to various parts of the body, like the eyes and the heart.

A recent U.S. study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at the effect of a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement in people between the ages of 45 and 64, one-third of whom had type 2 diabetes. The results showed that those with diabetes who took a supplement were in dramatically better health in terms of fewer infections and days absent from work due to infection, than those with diabetes who did not take a supplement. Infections included things like respiratory infections, flu and gastrointestinal infections.

The researchers concluded that the positive effect on infection reduction was

likely due to the influence of the supplement on any existing nutritional deficiencies the participants had, that were related to poorly controlled diabetes. They suggest that a multivitamin could be of benefit to people who are overweight, have diabetes, who may have poor nutrition or who have underlying diseases.

If you're concerned about not getting an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet on a daily basis, consider taking a daily supplement like Centrum. For more information on vitamin and mineral supplementation, visit astore.amazon.com/best.multivitamins/Centrum.

- News Canada

Centrum Ultra Silver Women, 200-Count Bottle

Centrum Ultra Silver Women, 200-Count Bottle

Product Description

Centrum® Silver® Ultra Women's applies the latest nutritional science and contains more nutrients to bring you the most complete multivitamin specially formulated for women 50+.**
Supports Breast & Bone Health*
Women's Health*
Centrum® Silver® Ultra Women's is specially formulated with key nutrients to help meet the nutritional needs of women 50+
Immunity*
Contains antioxidants that help support your immune function*
Energy*
Contains B-vitamins to help support your body's energy*
Eye Health*
Helps support healthy eyesight with Lutein^, Vitamins A, C and E*
Complete from A to Zinc®***
Centrum® is the #1 selling multivitamin brand
Emerging science suggests that Vitamin D helps support breast health.*
Centrum® Silver® Ultra Women's contains calcium and Vitamin D to help build strong bones.*
This formula is not sold to any retailer as a store brand

**Among leading women's 50+ multivitamin brands
***Refers to all nutrients with an RDI

^This product is not intended to provide daily intake of lutein. Take with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FloraGLO® Lutein
Questions? Comments? Call 1-877-CENTRUM, centrum.com
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1893 in Health and Beauty
Size: 200 tablets
Brand: Centrum
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Vit. C), Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Crosprovidone, Contains Less Than 2% of the Following: Acacia, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Beta Carotene, BHT, Biotin (Vitamin H), Boric Acid, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Calcium Stearate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Cupric Sulfate, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) (Vit. B12), Di Alpha
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 4.00" h x 5.00" w x 6.00" l, 1.17 pounds

Features
Supports Breast and Bone Health
Contains antioxidants that help support your immune function
Contains B-vitamins to help support your body's energy
Helps support healthy eyesight with Lutein, Vitamins A, C and E
Centrum Silver Ultra Women's contains calcium and Vitamin D to help build strong bones
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Customer Reviews
Good content but way too big
For seniors, who sometimes have a hard time swallowing, creating such a big pill seems ill advised. I did not realize that it would be so much bigger than the regular Centrum Silver but it is. I was totally surprised when it took the bottle out of the box. I tried breaking it but it left rough edges which made it equally hard to swallow.
I decided I would call them to complain, which I did. They told me that it had to be big so that it could contain the calcium. They suggested that when you cut the pill, you polish the edges to make it smoother or that you grind it up. I told them that I really was not interested in doing that much work just to take a supplement. I thought that they might offer me, at least, a coupon for regular Centrum but they did not even take my name.
Wyeth, now owned by Pfizer, is apparently not interested in good customer relations. Not only am I advising that you not buy Centrum Silver Ultra Women's supplement, but I am suggesting you do what I am going to do, look for a store brand that has similar contents of regular Centrum Silver, save a few bucks and put that money toward the purchase of a calcium supplement.

Excellent Product
for those of us who are of "certain age." This covers most of the essential vitamin and mineral bases, and you don't have to add too many more supplements beyond calcium and fish oil and maybe CoQ10. Unlike another reviewer, I have had no problem taking this capsule, and I do not find it to be over-sized. Amazon's price is right. I think it's a good deal in every respect.

Simply the best Women's Multi
My wife shopped multi-vitamins very hard and these have the best overall content. Because of the high level of calcium, she is able to take one less calcium supplement which means one less pill to swallow. Overall content is excellent. The best price is right here on Amazon.