Holistic Health Beyond Multivitamins

Many individuals seek to enhance their health with multivitamins, motivated by the desire to take control of their wellness. Despite a significant portion of the adult and pediatric population in the U.S. consuming multivitamins, totaling an $8 billion industry, the benefits are not as straightforward as assumed. While specific vitamins like vitamin D are associated with health benefits, the complexity arises from factors like reverse causality and the food matrix effect, which emphasizes that nutrients function best within the context of whole foods rather than isolated supplements. Thus, focusing solely on individual nutrients may overlook the synergistic benefits found in complete food sources.