Vitamins and minerals – add them to the list of things that we know we need every day, but don’t always get to. Also, add the question of taking your daily multivitamin to the list of health-related things that you might find confusing and unsure if you’re doing it right. So how do we figure out if we need a daily multivitamin? Let’s understand the questions we should be asking to know it!
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According to a 2023 study by Vector Consumer, most Indians view the Vitamins & Minerals (VMS) as medicinal. This means they would only take a daily multivitamin if prescribed by their doctor. 37% of Indians might take a daily multivitamin supplement, while 23% of the urban population state they feel confused about which daily multivitamin supplement to take.
From reading this, you might be wondering if a daily multivitamin is truly a necessity. The truth is that is very much is.
Today, no matter how well you eat, you cannot get all your daily nutrients from food. The modern lifestyle involves a lot of hurrying, with very little time to sit down and eat a balanced diet every day. When you don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, you miss out on essential nutrients, which can increase our risk for heart diseases, strokes, cancers and other health conditions.
Depending on your stage of life, you may require different nutrients in your day-to-day diet. We do not recommend supplements or daily multivitamin tablets for those younger than 18. We strongly advice that you only begin taking a daily multivitamin post 18 or in your early 20s.
Here is the 5-Minute Test That Will Tell You If You Need a Daily Multivitamin
Note – Take the responses as your guide!
1. What is your gender? (Daily Multivitamin depends on it)
Depending on your sex, the vitamins and minerals you may need in your day-to-day diet vary, based upon a number of factors, such as your metabolism. The daily multivitamin you might need also depends on your gender’s needs. For example, women generally require more iron in their lives than men and are more prone to iron-deficieny and anaemia. For men, zinc is seen as a more essential mineral to have in your daily multivitamin.
The guide below tells you some general statistics of what vitamins and minerals men and women aren’t consuming:
- 53% of men and 45% of women are not consuming daily required amounts of Vitamin C
- 71% of men and 85% of women are not consuming enough Vitamin E
- 50% of men and 50% of women are not getting enough Magnesium
If you are not meeting any of these daily required intakes for your gender, you should consider taking a daily multivitamin that contains these required nutrients!
2. Do you get restful sleep at night? (6-7 hours)
Are you getting around 6-7 hours of restful sleep at night? When we say “restful sleep” we mean deep sleep uninterrupted by bad dreams or any other problems.
This answer can vary based on how much sleep you feel you need, however the general trend is that many adults are not meeting their sleep needs, resulting in fatigue and irritability the next day. Lack of sleep also affects your daily productivity, mood and ability to function in day-to-day life.
If you are not getting 6-7 hours of sleep in a day, one of the reasons could be a Vitamin D deficiency. There is growing evidence that Vitamin D plays an important role in sleep. Vitamin D receptors in several brain areas help in regulating sleep. Vitamin D is also involved in ensuring optimum levels of Melatonin in the body. Melatonin is the hormone that helps control the body’s sleep cycle.
You may need support falling asleep, staying asleep, or metabolising energy when you’re awake. Your daily multivitamin will have to help with that! Choose a daily multivitamin, multivitamin tablet for men or multivitamin tablet for women that can help with your sleep!
3. What does your skin condition look like?
By this, we mean – is your skin dry? Is it oily?
Or do you notice dryness in certain areas of your face, while noticing oiliness across the forehead? Touch your face and find out what your skin condition is.
If you notice dry skin with flakiness across your nose or forehead, one of the reasons could be a Vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E is extremely useful in managing symptoms of dry skin. It can penetrate the skin deeply to leave more moisture in the deepest parts of the skin. It can also increase the skin’s ability to retain moisture and keep the skin hydrated for longer periods of time.
While applying Vitamin E topically is also useful, studies have shown that getting your required Vitamin E though a Vitamin E capsule or a daily multivitamin could have better results. This increases your body’s ability to absorb and retain Vitamin E for longer results.
Choose a daily multivitamin that contains Vitamin E if you have dry skin.
On the other hand, if you have oily skin with clogged pores and regularly experience acne, Zinc or Vitamin C can make a similar difference. Choosing a daily multivitamin for men and women that contain all 3 (in appropriate dosages) will make a huge difference to your skin and hair!
If you are choosing an OZiva daily multivitamin, then our product experts can help you decide based on your skin type! Dry skin may be caused by everything from genetics to aging to seasonal changes. Your answer will give us a clearer picture of the skin support you need. We’ll consider the pollution, smoke, UV rays, and other environmental stressors where you live and work to make skin health recommendations. Did you know: chapped lips are one of the earliest signs of dehydration. We’ll use your answer to determine whether you might benefit from hydration support.
4. Do you notice heightened stress levels? A Daily Multivitamin would help!
Stress can impact people differently. However, there are a few common signs of stress across both men and women that you should look out for. Read them below!
5 most common signs of stress:
- Panic attacks
- Difficulty breathing or chest feeling very heavy
- Blurred eyesight or soreness in the eyes (a “burning” sensation that goes on for 8-12 hours)
- Trouble sleeping
- Regular periods of fatigue
There might be many causes of stress in your life. However, you need to effectively manage it to keep your mood positive and easily go about your day-to-day life.
A daily multivitamin that contains specific Ayurvedic herbs (including Folic Acid) can effectively help you manage this stress! While you can also try out positive lifestyle practices like exercise to help, sometimes the easiest solution would be to take a daily multivitamin that does not take up too much of your time.
OZiva Daily Multivitamin Tablets for Women contains Ayurvedic herbs to help effectively manage stress!
5. How are your daily energy levels?
Do you feel peppy all the time? Or are there extended periods where you feel drained and incapable of moving?
Your body’s energy levels depend to a great extent on the vitamins and minerals you consume, and on your diet. It also depends on your lifestyle and habits including alcohol consumption, smoking and how much exercise you do in a day. Sometimes your digestive process needs more energy to break down your lunch – that can leave you feeling tired. We may recommend support for energy metabolism.
Protein keeps your brain and muscles in good, functioning order. If you’re missing out on eggs and other protein-rich foods, you will need to supplement the gaps with a daily multivitamin.
Alcohol consumption can deplete vital nutrients. We’ll use your answer to recommend ways to replete those nutrients.By learning about your fitness routine, we’ll be able to craft a recommendation that provides support where you need it.
Conclusion on a Daily Multivitamin
Once you take this test, you will realise that there are gaps in your nutrition regime that can only be filled by a daily multivitamin.
We have the perfect solution for you! OZiva Daily Multivitamin for Men and OZiva Daily Multivitamin for Women are our multivitamin tablets that help keep you in the peak of daily health.
They contain 23 vitamins and minerals, along with Ayurvedic Herbs. These daily multivitamins help boost daily stamina and energy, help manage stress, ensure better skin and hair health, and help you get better sleep at night. You can take 1 tablet a day and see the results!
Suggested Read: Surprising Benefits of Multivitamins
Last modified: November 16, 2023
