Did you know that it is possible to have too much of a good thing? It seems obvious when said that way, but most people don't realize that this rule applies to vitamins as well. I once heard that too much vitamin C has been connected to cancer. Now, that might be crazy, but it does get you thinking that maybe there's such a thing as too much vitamins.
In fact there is. There's a reason they have % daily values on the nutrition labels. When it comes to sugar and fat, we know how and why it's harmful to have more than our share. With vitamins, it's not quite as harmful, it's just completely unnecessary. Most store bought multivitamins have an average of over 150% of your daily recommendation of the most common nutrients. This is a ploy to make the consumer feel like it's more effective.
The truth is, that the body doesn't need or want more than the recommended daily value. In fact, when you take those vitamins, you are giving your body extra work, because it now has to get rid of the excess. That's why I really like Herbalife's multivitamins. They are meant to be taken daily, and they are meant to be a supplement, not a replacement for eating healthy.
Be a smart shopper, and know that what you are getting is actually what your body needs. And don't forget, vitamins are not an excuse to eat whatever you want. Make sure to get nutrients the natural way too!
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