I have never taken a multivitamin because I think it's no substitute for a healthy diet. I believe we should only take what we need to satisfy any deficiency that we might have. I was tested and found deficient in vitamin D3. So I take just what I need based on my age. No massive doses. Also, because I'm a vegan/vegitarian, depending on what day it is, I take B12.
With B12, large doses can put other B vitamins out of balance. So it's important to satisfy your need with the smallest dose possible.
Vitamins have to be processed by your liver and I often think that it's not a very natural thing for your liver to be doing. Someone formulates a multivitamin not knowing what your exact needs are and your liver has to sort it all out. "Oh, here's some vitamin C but where are the other nutrients commonly found in citrus," says your liver. "Oh, never mind, you don't need that other stuff," says the vitamin company.
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