1. By Ryan Hendricks

2. Certain multivitamins are absorbed better in a tablet form than eating directly such as Vitamin K. Women that do not take a multivitamin lack certain nutrients that can not fully be absorbed through foods alone. It is important to read the labels on the bottle to make sure you are getting all of the different types of vitamins that are needed in the body for example Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, E, D, Iron, Biotin, Iron, and many other beneficial vitamins. Website for more information on women’s multivitamins: Women to Women Link: http://www.womentowomen.com/healthynutrition/multivitaminmyths.aspx http://www.womentowomen.com/healthynutrition/multivitaminmyths.aspx BENEFITS OF MULTIVITAMINS

3. Vitamin D is can be found through sunlight, certain foods such as eggs yolks, salmon, milk, orange juice, some breads and cereals. Proper consumption of Vitamin D can contribute to the treatment of cancer, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle weakness, diabetes, and many other illnesses. More information on Vitamin D visit: Nutrition Journal Link to website: http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/65http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/65 VITAMIN D

4. Best mutlivitamins especially women that are premenopausal would be:  Women’s One a Day  Centrum A to Zinc  Centrum Ultra Women’s  Kirkland Signature Daily Multi  CVS Daily Multiple for Women  Vegetarian Multivitamins  Organic Multivitamins BEST VITAMINS

5. According to Consumersearch.com these are the best suggestions when shopping for a multivitamins:  Talk to your physician  Buy a basic multivitamin  Buy generic  Choose a multivitamin that contains 100 percent of the daily value of most of the essential vitamins and minerals.  Watch your intake of Vitamin A  Boost your vitamin D and calcium consumption.  Check your multivitamin for 400mcg of folic acid for females.  Check the expiration date. CHOOSING A MULTIVITAMIN

6. Consider the following things before taking a multivitamin:  Talk to your physician if you are taking other medications before taking a multivitamin.  Choose vitamins that are made by large manufacturers as you would be less likely to get a poor quality product.  If you are undergoing cancer treatments then consult with your physician.  Take the proper recommended dosage on the label, don’t overdose on amount of multivitamins.  Vitamins and supplements are taken for their health benefits, but if they are not taken properly, they can have harmful side effects. VITAMIN PRECAUTIONS

7. Zhang, R. & Naughton D.P., (2010, December). Vitamin D in health and disease: Current perspectives. Retrieved July 30, 2013, from http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/65 http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/65 Mills, Dixie. (2011 April 20). Women to Women. 5 Multivitamin myths-should you worry about your vitamins? Retrieved July 30, 2013, from http://www.womentowomen.com/healthynutrition/multivitaminmyths.aspx http://www.womentowomen.com/healthynutrition/multivitaminmyths.aspx Consumersearch.com (December 2011). Women’s Multivitamins: Best multivitamin for premenopausal women. Retrieved July 30, 2013, from http://www.consumersearch.com/multivitamins/women-s-multivitamins http://www.consumersearch.com/multivitamins/women-s-multivitamins Swati, S. (2013). Wellsphere. Vitamins & Supplements Community. Retrieved July 30, 2013, from http://www.wellsphere.com/vitamins-supplements- article/tips-precautions-before-taking-vitamins-and-supplements/2522http://www.wellsphere.com/vitamins-supplements- article/tips-precautions-before-taking-vitamins-and-supplements/2522 CITED SOURCES

8. Please leave comments or questions on my website. THANK YOU