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Multivitamins
Also called: multivitamin, multi
Tablets with a mix of vitamins and minerals, often close to daily needs.
- Why people take it
- Covering gaps in the diet.
- What the evidence says
- Useful when the diet is poor, in pregnancy (prenatal vitamins) and for some older adults. For well-fed adults, they have not been shown to prevent heart disease or cancer.
- Be careful
- Do not double up with other supplements that contain the same nutrients. Too much vitamin A is harmful in pregnancy.
- In food
- A varied diet with vegetables, fruit, whole grains, dals, milk and protein foods.
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What is Multivitamins?
Tablets with a mix of vitamins and minerals, often close to daily needs.
Why do people take Multivitamins?
Covering gaps in the diet.
Does Multivitamins work?
Useful when the diet is poor, in pregnancy (prenatal vitamins) and for some older adults. For well-fed adults, they have not been shown to prevent heart disease or cancer.
Is Multivitamins safe?
Do not double up with other supplements that contain the same nutrients. Too much vitamin A is harmful in pregnancy.
Sources and further reading
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: multivitamin/mineral supplements
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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