Most multivitamins offer the standard array of vitamins and minerals, many at 100% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI). But what makes a multi different? The answer is plant concentrates.
Whereas nutrient quantity has been the primary focus in the past i.e. health authorities around the world have established minimum requirements for vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fats, nutrient quality is increasingly recognised as playing a key role in maintaining good health. Researchers now recognise the importance of phytonutrients – the nutrients found in plant-derived foods.
Many studies point to inadequate intake of plant-based foods as the most significant shortfall in good nutrition. As it is difficult to ensure that an individual always obtains a rich variety of plant-based foods consistently, plant-based nutritional supplements are created to help people fill the gaps in their diets to restore balance.
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