{"id":28067,"date":"2021-12-10T04:59:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T04:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=28067"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:02:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:02:27","slug":"best-vitamins-to-take-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-vitamins-to-take-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Vitamins to Take Daily, Based on Your Nutritional Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe you\u2019re new to supplements<\/a>, or have dabbled but haven\u2019t developed a consistent routine yet. HUM registered dietitian<\/em> <\/em>Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN<\/em><\/a>, breaks the <\/em>best vitamins to take daily<\/em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

You try to eat a nutritious, varied diet, you get outside for a daily walk, meditate, and do all the \u201cwellness things,\u201d but sometimes you may still need some extra nutrients. That\u2019s where daily vitamins come in. Unlike some supplements that you may take on an as-needed basis or seasonally (like a digestive enzyme before a big meal or an extra-hydrating skin supplement in the wintertime), daily vitamins are your staples.<\/p>\n\n\n

A well-planned supplement routine can help fill in any gaps missing from your diet. Here\u2019s how to better understand your nutritional needs and the best vitamins to take daily.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why you might need daily vitamins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a registered dietitian, I\u2019m frequently asked \u201cWhat vitamins should I take daily?\u201d While it\u2019s possible for healthy individuals to get their necessary daily vitamins and minerals from a healthy, well-balanced diet, it\u2019s not the reality for most individuals. Busy schedules, on-the-go eating, varied soil quality, lack of access to healthy foods, and certain food preferences, allergies<\/a>, or intolerances all pave the way for less than stellar nutrient intake. (Plus, no one\u2019s perfect every day!) As such, daily vitamins can be a useful way to fill nutritional gaps in your diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

There are also times in your life when short-term supplementation can help support your healthy body. For instance, when trying to conceive or during pregnancy<\/a>, there\u2019s an increased nutrient demand that\u2019s nearly impossible to meet through a healthy diet (especially if you also experience first-trimester nausea.)<\/p>\n\n\n

In addition, the use of probiotics<\/a> can help support a healthy gut during times of stress or sickness. Or if you drastically change your diet, such as from eating eat to adopting a vegan diet, you may need some nutritional support.<\/p>\n\n\n

You may also need to take vitamins daily if you have certain medical conditions. For instance, an ill-functioning digestive system that causes malabsorption may require supplementation. Elevated cholesterol levels can also benefit from specific supplements (learn more below).<\/p>\n\n\n

While not everyone needs daily vitamins, many people can benefit, and supplements can be a way to keep your body in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best vitamins to take daily<\/h2>\n\n\n

The best vitamins to take daily are those nutrients that may be lacking in your body due to your diet and the changing environment. Of course, this is why your supplement regimen should be individualized based on your needs (more on that later.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vitamin D<\/h3>\n\n\n

For years experts have warned of a vitamin D deficiency<\/a> \u201cepidemic\u201d of sorts. What do they mean? It\u2019s estimated that over one billion people worldwide<\/a> have inadequate vitamin D<\/a> levels.<\/p>\n\n\n

Vitamin D<\/a> has far-reaching effects on your body since it acts as a hormone and vitamin. Specifically, vitamin D influences your bone health, immune health, and even your mental health. Insufficient vitamin D levels are more closely associated with chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and increased cancer rates.<\/p>\n\n\n

Vitamin D is unique because 50-90 percent of vitamin D in your body is produced through sun exposure to your skin. Experts recommend<\/a> over 40 percent of your skin is exposed to the sun for at least 20 minutes daily to avoid vitamin D deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n

If you get minimal sun exposure, like in the wintertime, from living in an overcast geographic area, or because you don\u2019t get outside daily, you\u2019re more at risk for vitamin D deficiency and a vitamin D supplement may be needed. (While it\u2019s ideal to get nutrients from food, it\u2019s especially difficult for most people to meet their vitamin D needs through food as very few foods naturally contain vitamin D.)<\/p>\n\n\n

If a supplement is right for you, look for a vitamin D3 supplement, like HUM\u2019s Here Comes the Sun<\/a>. D3 is the activated form of vitamin D, making it easier for your body to use. Furthermore, HUM\u2019s vitamin D3 supplement, Here Comes the Sun, is vegan, so it\u2019s a great choice for all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Multivitamin<\/h3>\n\n\n

Ok, maybe you\u2019re wondering, do you need <\/em>a multivitamin? Unfortunately, there\u2019s no one size fits all answer. The answer depends on who you are and what you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n

Multivitamins are a combination of vitamins and minerals to support your overall health. Typically multivitamins contain 100 percent of the recommended daily amount (RDA) of over 20 vitamins and minerals. RDAs, developed by the Food and Nutrition Board<\/a>, are the average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of 97-98 percent of healthy people<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

A multivitamin may help support your overall health if you\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n