ASK MR. VITAMIN

CHEWABLE…SPRAYABLE….INTRA-NASAL VITAMINS?

Q Are the chewable multivites. as good as a regular multivitamin pill?
Nancy S.


A. About ten years ago many supplement manufacturers began expanding their multi vitamin lines. These manufacturers didn't want to mess with their patented nutrient blends so the only way they could turn was to get creative with their delivery systems. All of the sudden we began to see chewable, spray (atomizer) even intra-nasal multi vitamins.

While all of these new applications were great, without exception…they all had one big flaw; what worked great for vitamins, didn't work so great for minerals. Most vitamins have nearly no taste. Not so with minerals. Raw minerals have a heavy, earthy taste and leave an unpleasant, lingering aftertaste. Without compromising their “natural” status these manufacturers resorted to marketing these new delivery systems as MULTI-VITAMINS not MULTI-VITAMIN AND MINERAL supplements. To this day, these creative nutritional supplements have very little or no mineral content.

Many main stream supplement manufacturers have jumped on the “chewable” band wagon. Having said this…watch out for quality compromises such as artificial sweeteners, food coloring's, and negligible potencies as well as low or no mineral content. Adult chewable multivitamin AND mineral supplements can be found. Check your local health food store for quality name brands.

AMV

*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.