Why Vitamin Supplements?
Because science, research and studies have shown that: • Sub-optimal intake of some vitamins causing classic vitamin deficiency is a risk factor for chronic diseases and common in the general population, especially in the elderly. • Multi-vitamins can help protect against the cell damage that makes us vulnerable to the development of many diseases common among older adults. • Daily multivitamin supplementation by older adults could lead to more than $1.6 million in Medicare savings over the next 5 years, as well as potential cost savings from reduction in hospitalizations for heart attack, cancer and infection. • Over 13 million American children go hungry everyday, resulting in nutritional deficiencies. Poor dietary habits may lead to impaired intelligence. Low-dose vitamin-mineral supplementation may restore the cognitive abilities of these children by raising low blood nutrient concentrations. • The taking of supplements is associated with improved nonverbal performance (IQ), especi
