How to Choose the Best Vitamins

If you've looked at vitamins lately, you've probably been overwhelmed by the choices. There are ways, though, to choose a vitamin easily.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pair of glasses to read the fine print.

1. Choose natural vitamins, not chemically synthesized vitamins. The body absorbs natural vitamins easier; whereas, you don't know what's in synthesized vitamins and your body my not absorb them.
2. Avoid vitamins with artificial coloring, preservatives, sugars, and starches. These are ingredients our bodies do not need.
3. Chelated minerals may be better absorbed, but the cost does not justify the 5-10% increase in absorbtion ability.
4. Look for vitamins that have been laboratory tested and approved by the USP (Pharmacopela).
5. When looking for a multi-vitamin, look for one that contains all 8 B Vitamins: B1, B2 or Riboflavin, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 or folic acid, and B12. Avoid products that are extra strength. The extra is not needed. Time Released Vitamins actually take longer to absorb.

Tips & Warnings

• Always check the expiration date.
• Men should take vitamins for men because they do not need the iron.
• Remember that vitamins are supplements, not meant to take the place of good eating habits.