Does a Multivitamin Make Sense for You? It Depends

Does a Multivitamin Make Sense for You? It Depends (1:37)

Recently, several large-scale studies have called into question the wisdom of a daily multivitamin, but, in this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, reveals why you shouldn’t toss your supplements just yet.

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If I Could Only Have One Vitamin, Which One Should I Take?

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Can I Get Enough Vitamin D Through Exposure to Sunlight?

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Which Vitamins and Minerals Can Help Me Sleep Better?

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What Vitamins Can I Take to Boost My Energy?

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Which Food Can Help Make Up a Vitamin E Shortfall In My Diet?

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How Much Sun Is Needed to Keep Healthy Vitamin D Levels?

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What Are Health Benefits of Vitamin D?

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What Are the Health Benefits of Vitamin Supplements?

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How Does Where I Live Affect How Much Vitamin D I Get?

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How Is Vitamin B12 Deficiency Treated?

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Why Is It Important for Children and Preteens to Get Enough Vitamin D?

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Can Vitamin D Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?

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What Are the Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

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Will a Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Hurt My Baby?

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Does Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease?

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Which Foods Are High In Vitamin K?

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What Is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B12?

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About Vitamins

Our experts agree it’s best to get vitamins and other nutrients from your diet, not dietary supplements. But sometimes it makes sense to take a vitamin, especially if you're deficient in vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and certain minerals.

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