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Why You Need to Take Vitamin SupplementsA survey conducted by USDA Food shows that even though many Americans have improved their eating habits significantly, they do not consume the fruit and vegetable servings needed daily. Even if they do consume the required five to nine servings daily, their diet may still fall short of daily nutrient values needed for preserving overall health. The only alternative is to obtain the necessary vitamins through supplementation. The vitamin supplements that you require will change according to your specific needs. Different need groups require different vitamin supplements in varying dosages. For example, pregnant women are a specific need group. They require additional vitamin supplements compared to the average population. Regardless of what your specific needs are, ensure that your vitamin supplements cover these seven vitamins -- Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron, folic acid and zinc. Note that vitamin supplements are not meant to act as nutrient replacements. Vitamins can never fully make up for a poor diet. They cannot undo the damage caused by a high-fat diet. They also cannot provide the nutrients found in food groups that you do not eat. Further, vitamin supplements will not counteract bad lifestyle habits (like smoking or not exercising) that lead to poor health. Maximum health entails a holistic lifestyle approach. This becomes increasingly important as you age. Also Read: |