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Most Americans Have Inadequate Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals: Can Supplements Help? |
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Most Americans Have Inadequate Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals: Can Supplements Help?
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Darrell Miller | 12/22/16 |
Date:
December 22, 2016 06:39 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Most Americans Have Inadequate Intakes of Vitamins and Minerals: Can Supplements Help?
It is estimated that 90% of humans are deficient in one or more essential vitamins and minerals. While some may be due to inadequate absorption, most is believed to be due to poor nutrient intake. Vitamin B12 and vitamin D have been identified as two of the worst deficiencies. Although nutrient needs should be met primarily by diet, there are supplements available if the diet doesn’t allow for a proper balance. A multivitamin may be recommended for most people who are at risk of a deficiency.
Key Takeaways:
- Evidence clearly shows that many Americans obtain less than the required amounts of a number of vitamins and minerals, and that dietary supplement use increases intakes and reduces rates of nutritional inadequacies.
- When counseling patients, health professionals should emphasize the value of obtaining nutrients from a balanced diet.
- They found that more frequent use of MVMS was associated with higher rates of nutrient adequacy than low frequency of use or no use (Figure).
"Evidence clearly shows that many Americans obtain less than the required amounts of a number of vitamins and minerals, and that dietary supplement use increases intakes and reduces rates of nutritional inadequacies."
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