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Is it important for people with arthritis to take a daily multivitamin? If a diet is healthy most people do not need vitamins, but there are some exceptions. A number of experts do recommend that adults take a multivitamin every day. Approximately 30 percent of Americans take a daily vitamin or mineral supplement. There is potential for side effects with large doses of vitamins and supplements.

Although dietary supplements (i.e. vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals) are regulated by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as foods, they are regulated differently than other foods and drugs. Dietary supplements are regulated by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which became law in 1994. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, cure, or treat disease, so types of claims that can be made on the labels of supplements and drugs differ.

Is the recommendation to take a daily multivitamin more significant for people with chronic illness than the general population? What are the risks or consequences associated with not taking a daily multivitamin? We asked rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, M.D. to explain, Is a Daily Multivitamin Important for Arthritis Patients?

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Source: In-Depth Report: Vitamins, A.D.A.M.; Photo by Kroma Kromalski (stock.xchng)

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January 20, 2011 at 10:34 pm
(1) Pilot says:

I have never really been into taking vitamins, but as I started getting older, I wanted to take care of my healthy and keep myself going. Since I am a super healthy guy, I have to make sure I get all of my supplements, and sometimes that can be hard just from food. I found dr max powers multvitamins on sale and they sound easy and safe to use. I have had a bad experience with some vitamin brands because they will upset my stomach, be a bad form to take or not show results.

I take one in the morning with breakfast and it has really seemed to help me stay healthy and have more energy. I like that they are all natural and not made with gelatin, and they contain both calcium and iron which I need. A bottle is reasonably priced and is a balanced formula that keeps me going and healthy.

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