Are Multivitamins a Waste of Money?

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Multivitamins have been a mainstay in my own personal supplement regimen. But after diving deep into the research, I've finally realized that it might not be any good at all. In fact, multivitamins might very well be one of the biggest money grab in the supplement industry.
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KZbin was just showing an ad on multivitamins for kid, and ur video pops up! lol

7ar INV We are concerned because the owner of picture fit is a Jew and he's telling Gentiles not to take vitamins. hmm?

[@quinton6463]

Fitness IQ Dude, what the actual fuck is your problem? That mindset is more than 80 years old. Let it go.

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@ He sounds Asian... Not that you can't be a Jew and Asian, but....

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[@askredditstudios8055]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. I

[@PictureFit]

After being a long-time advocate for multivitamins, it was pretty difficult for me to come to grips with all the information I’ve read arguing against it. But, I think it’s important that all of us, especially if you have a passion for health and fitness, to always be open about changing your opinions even if they have been heavily ingrained to your personal practices. Oftentimes, people in this industry have a hard time letting go of their personal beliefs (myself included) and, in doing so, continue to deliver misinformation and potentially hurting their viewers, followers, and fanbase. There’s one huge lesson I learned from making this video: It’s okay to be wrong as long as you’re willing to accept that you’re wrong. I’ve learned to accept that I was wrong about multivitamins and I’m pretty sure I’ll learn to accept being wrong about other video topics I’ve covered. I hope that any of you reading this will find comfort knowing that I will set aside my personal beliefs as much as I can and simply let the research do the talking. In the end, PictureFit is simply a messenger of the science researched by the hard-working professionals in the field of health and fitness. The only credit I deserve is drawing weird, anatomically incorrect pictures. Keep on chasing those gains PFers! For science!

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[@shrikrishnajugtawat4639]

PictureFit hey buddy! i like your videos. I want some advice… I'm trying to loose weight and in doing so (cutting carbs)… i guess I'm not taking proper nutrition (vitamins & micro-nutrients)… should i take multivitamins? and if yes than which ones i should seek? please reply

[@nicksid9378]

Mega Mind get your vitamins from food or fruits you should take a specific vitamin only if you have a serious deficiency that u cant replace with a change in nutrition

[@shrikrishnajugtawat4639]

Nick Sid I'm having excessive hair fall. i guess thats Vitamin E?

[@nicksid9378]

Mega Mind ask a dermatologist they specialize in those types of situations some friends have that and they were prescribed some sprays/lotions that helped

[@dextere4616]

Taking multivitamins and eating junk foods thinking the multivitamins will be your "safety net" is just plain stupid

[@webcrawler9782]

because even junk food provides you with all the vitamins you need

[@lindasappao947]

Not everyone eats a balanced diet everyday, in fact very little people do. Taking a multivitamin helps get your daily value, it's not going to do much but it helps prevent nutrient deficiencies which can cause problems in the future. Just make sure you're not taking shitty multivitamins that require you to take only 1 pill like Centrum, With that being said, they are not worth the price tag, it's better to supplement on Vitamins like B12, Iron, Zinc, etc. ONLY if you are deficient. There are some micovitamins like Biotin and Vit. B12, and even Vit D that most people do need so that's why taking multivitamins isn't too bad afterall.

[@DjR3aper]

Web crawler Well eating junkfood and not taking them is even worse. It's like driving a car with an oil leak w/low transmission fluid vs driving w/oil leak and no transmission fluid. You still have a better chance with the first.

[@Assassunn]

People aren't saying they eat junk food instead, they are saying they can't afford to eat enough vegetable (or "organic" labeled food). It doesn't mean they eat shit instead : take for example somebody struggling with appetite and it metabolism to reach enough calories, he would skip vegetables to have the possibility of eating more rice and fish, with olive oil, therefore he would most likely fall in deficiency of vitamin K and vitamin C : hence a good MV will be useful and necessary as replacement. Not as "safety net to just not care about the diet".

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[@saleha2302]

To be honest Multivitamins helped me so much... before start taking them i used to be sleepy all time now i feel much more energetic.

[@bugatjixl4789]

That’s all in your head

[@lolz616]

@@bugatjixl4789 Vitamins directly effect mood, energy, and cell function do your research. Somebody deficient on vitamins will DEFINITELY start feeling it and it could progressively get very bad. Stop spreading bullshit placebo effect nonsense. Vitamins literally power cell function, how do you think that could NOT effect energy levels, alertness, brain function, mood, and literally every aspect of human life you certified idiot.

[@bugatjixl4789]

@@lolz616 someone who is deficient in a vitamin will benefit from taking that vitamin. So yes a vitamin can most definitely help you. So why are you taking a multi vitamin when you’re just deficient in one or a few vitamins? That is the point of this video. If you eat like a normal human then you are getting all of your vitamins. If you have a side effect and or problem then you check your diet to see what vitamin you aren’t getting. Then you supplement with that vitamin. There is no need to take all the vitamins at once because number one certain vitamins cancel the other out preventing absorption. 2 most multi vitamins don’t even give the best form of the vitamin, preventing absorption, 3 if you’re eating a decent diet then you’re already getting the v/m you need, so supplementing with a multi vitamin will cause you do over do your vitamins, which typically you pee it out but sometimes you can get bad negative side effects from taking more vitamins than needed. Ie suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, insulin issues etc.

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

I had a vitamin b12 and d deficiency and took a multivitamin for 2 years, my levels did not improve at all.

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

@Trevor Honer I tried centrum and wellman. I recommend putting in the trash

[@MigelMeUp]

Whenever I was broke I would sneak a bottle of vitamins out of the local major chain supermarket. Helped me get through some rough times when all I had to eat was plain pasta

[@Dhdgcvnnnfx]

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[@dialdfordesi]

Makes sense. The multivitamins can help people that have serious nutritional deficiencies and not being able to eat much would make that an issue

[@bombaclot2000]

Just did this right now lol

[@askredditstudios8055]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. I

[@mghaderyan]

Dude, it's called supplement for a reason. It is supposed to "supplement" your daily nutrition not replace it. Duh!

[@PictureFit]

Supplementing implies there is a deficit that cannot be met with one's diet. Thing is, vitamins aren't supplementing any deficit if someone is properly dieting in the first place.

[@LOLuniverse08]

PictureFit I have to disagree with you reply as there are so many supplements out there that supplement your daily nutrition even with proper diet. Take for example people who are into bodybuilding and require large amounts of protein and/or carbs. Yes these can be obtained through diet, but do you know how much they have to eat to reach those scientific proven values? So in regards to the OP saying MV's are supposed to supplement your daily nutrition, he is correct. An average person is not going to meet all those daily requirements (for example your vitamin D example in the video) just in their daily diets, and so MV's are actually sold those people that needs that "supplementation" to at least get closer to the daily recommended amounts. Right?

[@traceylewis5376]

Your body doesn't need that much protein and excretes the rest so technically protein in high amounts is a waste of money. The point is you don't need extra if you are already eating healthy.

[@filippecha7909]

@@traceylewis5376 in fact the waste of money is not to supplement... If I need to take 30 grams of protein after a workout, lets be real... You eat lunch for 4 dollars or take protein supplement and reduce the lunch portion by half that is 2 dollars + 50 cents for whey protein per portion... you decide...

[@BoyFromMa]

@@LOLuniverse08 you have no idea how stupid your reply is. 😂😂😂

[@CommandoMaster]

Supplements are a small part in a health lifestyle. A healthy diet and sleep are much more important. Think of taking supplements like doing well on a quiz for your class. At the end of the day, doing well on the exam, which is the diet and sleep part, is more important for your final grade.

[@xFlea]

i take a multi with fish oils and shit when i start the day with my healthy breakfast because it gets you in a 'on track' mindset. so yeah ill pay $15 for a jar of the fuckers if it make me feel good in the morning ;)

[@deluxxe123321]

"Ay Girl! Drop those Multi Vitamin pills. I can provide you the Vitamin D ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)."

[@revolution277]

What Happen? LmaoXD

[@YesJokingYes]

How about Test-boosters? Make a video, everyone hit a like so he can see!

[@Spartx1]

They do not work. Only an healthy diet makes your T increasing (and natural increase or decrase do not change anything).

[@1nguoixauxi2]

oral testboosters is useless, your stomach acid will turn all the test to shit and pee

[@chrono8233]

Dude.. even people who use steroids take like 3-5 times the amount of testosterone of a normal human in order to make gains. No test booster is going to even come near that amount. Not even a fraction of that amount. They are completely worthless for muscle gains. They might make u feel a bit hornier though. Which may or may not be a good thing depending on the person.

[@kaoskatana]

Dude. I agree. Make a video on test-boosters!! 👍

[@mexicanoaao]

Very few tboosters work. D-aspartic acid works for hypogonadic men, Ashwaghanda boosted t by 14% in young healthy men, but thats the only study theyve done. Boron, DIM, agoricus bisporus, Indole 3 carbinol, are somewhat useful for regulating estrogen and aromatase. None of these are really worth using for gains unless you are 45 with low t. Better off taking 3000iu of vitamin D per day, 2g of fish oil (preferably at least 700mg of omega 3's each), and maybe zinc if you don't intake alot of zinc sources

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[@pelatho]

Conclusion: - Don't take cheap multivitamins with poor bio-availability. - Don't take excessive amounts (One of the studies he linked to used a whopping 400IU of Vitamin E. My multivitamin has 15IU) - Don't use multivitamins as a substitute for a healthy diet. - Take blood tests a few times a year to check up. As other have pointed out: Those living in the northern hemisphere need to supplement with Vitamin D3. And finally, due to soil depletion, the the fruits and vegetables grown today have less nutritional value than they had before.

[@hensolo8825]

by "northern hemisphere" you mean those who live in places with little UV (sunlight) exposure?

[@askredditstudios8055]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. I

[@MeZoRH]

My sports medicine doctor said that theres literally only 5 supplement that you truly need: Vitamin D Zinc Fish oil Magnesium Vitamin B12 complex

[@pussyking8294]

And he was damn right

[@vilhelmahlskog]

Multivitamin pills and especially Vitamin D pills are important for people that live in the north, like Norway, Canada and Finland. Fact is that WE (im one of them) don't get enough sunlight in the winter, because of it beeing dark all the time and no sun shining. That means we get too little Vitamin D and need more from supplements. I agree that taking a vitamin D pill is then better than Multivitamin pills.

[@CEOofSleep]

Vilhelm Ahlskog my white gf is getting her vitamin D daily

[@YTho-ev1ej]

Yeh he did mention that vitamin or mineral deficiencies should be supplemented directly to the deficiency rather than taking MV. He didn't say vitamin supplements are useless rather that people often supplement when they don't need to.

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Vilhelm Ahlskog i am ginger we can make our own vitamin d in skin :)

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[@kawas86]

you got it wrong bro: multivitamins are a INSURANCE to not get deficient!

[@PictureFit]

Except we don't simply crash and lose all our nutrients like we do with actual use of insurance policies.

[@Christian_1701]

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[@Christian_1701]

kawas86 who cares having insurance anyway if you don't even use it!

[@PictureFit]

In Dr. Patrick's video, she made some key points that I've agreed with here in this video. The problem with most MVs is dosage. In cases of deficiencies, best case scenario is always to supplement the deficiency directly. Almost always, the most deficient vitamins/minerals are not going to be met with MV supplementation. Also, she only addressed one editorial (which I did indeed reference in the video), but I do my best to substantiate my points with as many articles and studies as I can. As for her other points, those are things that only the editorial can address. There was no intention to cherry pick the research. I'm looking at this as broad of a spectrum as I can. If the issue is that the industry is using a poor source for their vitamins, then that's in agreement with another point I made in the video. The supplement industry is sticking it to the customers by not delivering an effective product while standing behind the veil that they are trying to help people.

[@frankdrebin7949]

Strangely enough, magnesium and iron are the only supplements I take, the other nutrients are easily obtained from my diet.

[@ImpressiveBassist]

Actually I use them to prevent any future deficiency and I always thought people agree with me. Very informative video!

[@NimW]

It takes 0 studies to know for a fact that a vitamin supplement will help if you have deficiencies and will not help if you don't. Obviously they should be recommended after tracking someone's diet and having him do blood tests. You went from a sweeping generalisation to another sweeping generalisation.

[@Bobo-ye7dq]

^offended multivitamin taker. it's ok bro, we've all wasted money before.

[@essennagerry]

NimW Yes and no. Your first sentence is correct, given that the vitamins are of good quality and have good bioavailability. But it wasn't all he talked about. He talked about whether to take MULTIvitamins or supplement a vitamin directly. Also about the common notion that multivitamins improve health just because multivitamins improve health. Some things may be obvious to you, but they're not obvious to everybody. So thankfully, we have channels like these to provoke some thinking.

[@frankdrebin7949]

Long story short, don't take bad multivitamins.

[@cheechoo8485]

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[@tocrob]

Very difficult to do because quality assurance is lacking. I think gasolines from the pumps have better quality assurance.

[@Razorjaxx]

tocrob the best multivitamin in the market it's from a company called Solgar, no yeast, no dairy, no gluten

[@WoundedSpiritHealing]

Wilton Lopes stop being lazy and eat your vegtables

[@Razorjaxx]

I eat vegetables all the time bro, tbh i didn't use multi in ages

[@csongorcsernai4877]

Rich Piana took vitamins too

[@Veldoril]

He took some fucking pills for his fucking gaINZ1!! lol

[@wesleyhoi8458]

Visual Vel - Lets Player no rich piana is actually natural, he says he is on steroids, so no one would say he is a fake natty, but he is actually natural

[@high_drivexxx]

Wesley Hoi How stupid do you feel now... you know seeing how he died of steroid abuse.

[@ΟρέστηςΣ-ζ1σ]

He took a lot of vitamin s

[@JohnWick-cu3ne]

Watchful Eye he died from silicone leaking into his bloodstream, not because of steroids

[@TheIrishBosnian]

I take multivitamins as an extra, not an substitute. Regardless of all this info im still taking them... just in case. 😜

[@PictureFit]

This video is ESPECIALLY for people thinking that MVs are giving them something "extra."

[@TheIrishBosnian]

PictureFit I understand what you mean but if it doesnt work for us, that means its false advertisement which is obviously not allowed. Also which this can lead to sueing. So im not entirely sure what to believe and dont get me wrong i respect your opinion. I just dont believe instantly, i like to do some research myself just to be 100%. PS: I watch you becasue you have good perspective, research and opnions.

[@12345678abracadabra]

Elmaz Okicic the multivitamin companies never promise better health, so you can't sue them, which is why they can sell them. They only promise that their multivitamins contain what they advertise, which is very easy to fulfill.

[@flasherol3764]

Elmaz Okicic Keep taking them. It works. ☺ I have been taking vitamins for years. And still in good health. My energy levels are excellent. And haven't been sick in a long time. So it works

[@TheIrishBosnian]

flash erol Yeah, thats what i think too. It obviously does something right.

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[@ADITYAGKULKARNIBEC]

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[@jamesholmes4381]

ADITYA G KULKARNI 15BEC0760 pretty sure they do just that boost test but your body can't naturally make more than 100% so people below forty are wasting their money

[@TriperFliper]

James Holmes realy show me some studies that neither zinc, magnesium nor boron cant increas your testosteron level

[@jamesholmes4381]

SPARTAN II can you increase your own production past 100% naturally?

[@mattc2433]

James Holmes what is 100%??? 100% just means all of it.

[@jamesholmes4381]

Nah just like where your body is at it's peak

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[@GhosWarriorDK]

I do in fact take multivitamin and mineral each day, i dont do it for peace of mind or something like that, i do it because then i know, regardless of my diet, atleast some vitamins and minerals are getting into me. I dont neglect my diet cause of the pill, just an insurence not to get deficiencies which i dont want.

[@bugatjixl4789]

You do realize that when certain vitamins are consumed at the same time they end up cancelling each other out and then you end up peeing it out.

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[@Joe_From_IT]

I've taken a multi on & off for years- mostly GNC's because somehow I was persuaded the quality was better than most. I've long doubted the value of all vitamin supplements, but always seem to resume taking them after going without for a few months. As you say, I generally eat well and the few blood tests I've had never suggest any low levels of nutrients. That $ could probably be better invested, but multis do seem to fill that "just in case" peace of mind- the very thing that makes them a $30B industry. They are probably better filed under psychology rather than nutrition:-) Thanks for another well-produced video!

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[@luky6125]

I work at gnc and they aren’t any better than other brands.

[@MrDestructionFUN]

The problem with supplements is company's put cheap and synthetic low bioavailability vitamins and minerals in multivitamins. If your body can't absorb it then it's not going to work. There are good brands out there just got to look. Use common sense too like you not going to find a good multivitamin at a grocery store.

[@omicrondec]

Brandon C, I think you have a very valid point. It's stupid that the studies proclaim their conclusions based off basic data (i.e. not knowing what quality is MV was used). I wish PF would've covered this aspect in the video.

[@KohlKovet]

Brandon C thank you! I'm glad someone said this. Get a time released Multi, make sure the multi doesn't have the cheap micronutrients (but you have to be educated) and at safe /good amounts. BIOAVAILABILITY is key!

[@stevejazz4960]

Then what brands do you suggest?

[@tocrob]

quality assurance is much needed.

[@abaddoncantrip8235]

Use a whole food multivitamin that the body recognizes as food and can be easily absorbed.. stay away from cheap synthetic crap.

[@ScilentPro]

For example, magnesium oxide has 4% absoprtion rate. I stopped buying mv when I found out that. Bought magnesium citrate instead: more than 70%.

[@imightyblade]

ScilentPro Oxide gave me loose stools>inmediately got rid of it

[@vapeking466]

Magnesium glycinate has great absorption and no loose stools

[@TheDiadara1]

@@vapeking466 do you know what type of zinc is best to buy??

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

Citrare is the same shit lmao all it does is give you bowel movement and is what it comes in milanta. The only good magnesium is magnesiym glycinate which is magnesium and glycine which will actually help with anxiety stress sleep and the heart and is the most tolerable by the stomach of course is more expensive which is why most magnesium supplements dont use the citrate is cheap as fuck

[@nasholston5112]

As a GNC employee. We never old multivitamins on the basis that they would fix all of a person's problems or prevent death. We marketed them to help "fill nutritional gaps" in a person's diet. I typically would ask a person what their diet was like before selling it.

[@SalmaKhan-yo2qp]

I m also using GNS multivitamin and fish oil supplement..

[@paolooamar3977]

Picturefit, what about the nutritional demands of those on a physically demanding weightlifting or endurance training routine?

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

they should eat more nutritionally dense foods

[@arcan762]

they just need to get their protein

[@guilhermeribeirobraga4089]

So the problem with multivitamins is the fact that you can get all macronuttients from a heathy diet? They're not at milagre levels of usefullness but i don't think they're worthless either.

[@yveslaurentlumaque3502]

I knew this all along. I am a nurse by profession and I have observed that when patients are admitted, occasionally would a doctor prescribe multivitamins. Rather, they would require for a balanced diet customised for patient's needs. PictureFit, great video. Please make a video on immunizations, its benefits and side effects. Thanks.

[@Psychiatry.321]

Hell, you know that in medical School all doctors don't learn about Vitamins and their courses are very limited regarding that. They don't know many things about vitamins and amino acids, their researches are useless because Vitamins must be taken for reasons and in optimal doses to reverse the targeted condition.

[@conman1395]

One of the biggest issues with multivitamins is that they usually provide micronutrients bound to the wrong ions. Magnesium oxide, for example, is poorly absorbed by the body, but it's usually used for multivitamins.

[@rigoyolanda5984]

I take them because for some reason it gets rid of my acne on my body.

[@christianwu7353]

my multivitamin addicted friend will still answer : it depends

[@votamlchar5930]

It always does with everything. Only kids think in absolutes.

[@caterscarrots3407]

Magnesium oxide might not be good for supplementing magnesium but it is great if you suffer from chronic constipation like I do because it softens the stool fast. As with any laxative, it can cause diarrhea if taken for a long time or at a high dose. I have noticed that with my gluten-free diet, the only vegetable, the only food really that helps with the constipation is carrots, lots of carrots. Of course, if I eat a lot of carrots, my stool gets orange due to all the beta carotene but it is better than being constipated. Increased water intake doesn't help with my constipation, nor do most fiber rich foods(all fruits, most vegetables, oats, etc.). Taking magnesium helps but, if I can, I want to find a long term, laxative free solution or at least a food that works like a natural laxative other than carrots. With a gluten free diet, that is going to be hard. I mean, yes, a gluten free diet means less intestinal inflammation which in the long term means less constipation. But I have been on this gluten free diet since August. Not all that long after I recovered from appendicitis, I started getting nauseous, gassy, and even dizzy and while I could explain the nausea(acid reflux), the other symptoms I couldn't explain. I then found out about gluten sensitivity and knew that the gluten sensitivity was causing every digestive issue in me from chronic constipation to acid reflux to appendicitis and a few systemic issues like dizziness and weakness. But yeah, the only things that have helped with my constipation on this gluten free diet are carrots and magnesium oxide. I have no idea how a fiber supplement is going to taste but I think it is going to taste bad and I don't like taking something that tastes bad(this is how come I fill my mouth with water before I take my medicine and it also gets it down my esophagus easier). And it is that soluble fiber that helps to prevent constipation. Grains that have gluten in them and thus I can't eat, are also rich in soluble fiber. Most fruits and vegetables have insoluble fiber but very little to no soluble fiber. Maybe I am just getting too little soluble fiber and thus my bowels are unstable(I can go from having diarrhea 1 day(from magnesium) to having constipation the next day and before, when I could eat foods with gluten, it might have been a month between stopping magnesium due to diarrhea and having constipation). Now some people that have gluten sensitivity can eat wheat again but only 10 months at the earliest after the start of a gluten free diet. I am thinking of going on this gluten free diet for 2 years and then trying to eat something with gluten to see if it was a temporary gluten sensitivity.

[@bubbleoftrouble2329]

Most multivitamins contain folic acid, which is a synthetic form of folate, found naturally in foods. Evidence suggests that many people have a hard time absorbing folic acid and it can accumulate in the blood and cause health problems etc. Also, iron. Just because you have low iron doesn't mean you should take an iron supplement. One example would be that when you are ill, the body will deliberately lower iron levels in the blood as a way of starving off the infection. Having too much iron build up in your body can kill you.

[@joery8290]

I completely agree with you, people just don't know when to take multivitamin. btw: Can you make a video about common deficiencies and when to supplement. Like in the winter it is smart to supplement vitamin D due to less sun exposure.

[@TheOnlyGHOST1015]

I like your videos but I have to disagree you did not mention whole food-based vitamins which are totally different from synthetic vitamins

[@essennagerry]

TheOnlyGHOST1015 I think he was simply talking about the most advertized ones, which are synthetic with low bioavailability. Not all miltivitamins supplements are like that, but a lot are.

[@Alomah79]

Exactly!

[@sonsofliberty0788]

Anything from Garden Of Life is good.

[@bootdownthedoor]

This video is misleading at best. Very slanderous of the companies that do make good quality multivitamins.

[@emmyyyjay9573]

sonsofliberty 078 omg that’s the one I’m taking I hope it makes me feel better

[@Destroythealliance]

I understand the waste of money argument, but I take a multi, Mega Men from GNC and haven't been sick for years. I get minor chest colds occasionally, but never get sick. I'll continue taking my vitamins.

[@penkatadrums]

I just bought a multivitamin before watching this vid 😁

[@justjoking2275]

its really good that you corrected yourself with new studies, shows you dont keep your ego before sharing the truth....!

[@allkinds1069]

Man I used to take these before exams n shit thinking I would have a better cognitive function😂 also my family take them and think it's important to take. This is a very eye opening video man good job on shedding light on this.

[@marisamunoz2097]

There is always the placebo effect 🤔

[@davidandrade8159]

Most people do not have balanced diets and that's exactly why multivitamins sell so much.

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

no amount of vitamins going to help the average junk food couch potato

[@lolz616]

Doesn't do much at all? Get real. I notice a big difference in my daily energy / alertness when I don't take my multivitamin, granted I admit my diet isn't the healthiest.. which is where the multivitamin is KEY.. the vast majority of us are not getting what we are required daily, this is where taking the vitamin makes a BIG noticeable difference... I also notice I stopped getting sick literally... I got sick one time last year... I take my one a day multivitamin every day now it definitely works it isn't a myth.

[@iSquadx]

Placebo effect search it up

[@bootdownthedoor]

iSquad Not at all. A good quality multivitamin is nearly essential for all people living in areas where their food is being shipped in from other countries. You have no idea how low in nutrients most people are these days.

[@iSquadx]

Nikki Dee I do have an idea, I’m just saying that it could be placebo for some people with an already healthy diet. To be very fair if you do not have a good diet, taking multivitamins will not counteract everything.

[@bugatjixl4789]

Lmao alertness is always placebo. You feel better about taking them which in turns makes you feel better. It’s that simple lolol

[@lolz616]

@@bugatjixl4789 No, that is a myth. A human body that is low on vitamins will directly effect energy levels, mood, and cell function. You sir are a level 3 idiot. Its not placebo at all, its the vitamins and body doing its job.

[@natturner3543]

Brought to you by BIG PHARM! Many doctors consume vitamins, yet they do not recommend them for their patients. The fact is, vitamin sales are putting a major dent in the drug business. Do your own research about vitamins.

[@PictureFit]

I have nothing against consuming deficient vitamins. I'm in no favor of a multi specifically.

[@alkalinedivide]

Hahahaha the chocolate milk for gas was hilarious

[@ayedrey]

so...they dont work unless you have limited access to good food and have deficiencies? which means they do work?

[@weebchina9639]

not necessarily improves your health, might also affect reproduction system and other systems. I don't tend to eat lots of veggies so i take some, lol

[@blakereneehope]

Still worth taking them. Organic form from sprouts only 5$. Super affordable and good to have for when the pantry is low and it’s time to refill the fridge/freezer. Otherwise no point, just need clean water source instead.

[@manrajchinjar7352]

posted on my birthday thanks fam

[@PictureFit]

Happy Birthday brah

[@GadgetGuidesChannel]

not enough and most vitamins have minerals and vitamins that are poor quality in which the body will not absorb it. for zinc you'll need chelated or orotate form. Avoid Magnesium oxide it's the worst and makes you bowl movement more than u want to

[@jovandavidovic1]

Thanks for sharing this important topic.

[@PictureFit]

My pleasure bud.

[@emilang]

does chocolate milk really work as a good replacement for petrol?

[@setha6163]

I was taking a MV with vitamin D for a year and then I got a blood test. My results showed that I had low vitamin D.

[@P3rtzel]

go outside sometime then lmao

[@setha6163]

@@P3rtzel We got genius right here... lol

[@Heibe]

I live in Finland and I supplement with 3500 IU's of vitamin D during autumn, winter and spring. I also take zinc and magnesium. I eat a lot fruits and nuts!

[@zabbymemon4093]

Still you got myopia?

[@Junokaii]

4:20 is one of the biggest reasons I buy vitamins. I can't afford to eat healthy, so I do what I can by buying vitamins and taking them with food for better absorption. I can't definitively tell exactly what areas they help me in, or how I feel different but I try to take them regardless. Also, skip pop/soda completely if you take this stuff. Soda will basically strip you and your body of that, last I heard.

[@horstgunther9521]

Where do you live that unhealthy food is cheaper than healthy stuff? If you cook by yourself you can get really cheap and filling meals quite easily here in Germany. Just cook some rice or potatoes and add some vegetables or so, they basically don’t cost anything. What is expensive tho is meat or fish..

[@Cre8Thought41]

Vitamins and supplements for the most part have a placebo effect. I don't recommend them and I don't take them either.

[@samramos1470]

I love how you try to upload consistently, keep up the awesome work bro :D

[@tocrob]

@4:40 - one third of the US population is ~110 million people. A year of multivitamins costs ~$10.00. That is ~$1.2 billion. People can potentially be nourished very cheaply. That's the problem . A big threat to various trillion dollar industries.

[@colorlessking.]

Are multivitamin supplement worth the money? My Answer : yes. Why? Because it is a supplement.

[@JesseTaylorTraxxx]

This is not considering the difference in multivitamins. Most multivitamins are chemical based. But the ones who are actually working are made out of food. Studies are such an ineffective proof on whether sth works or not since prior are so complex and even the time when you're taking your vitamins or even your mood when you're taking them has an effect on the efficiency. You have a lot of people watching your videos and you prob just influenced a lot of people yo not buy multivitamins anymore. I agree that most are money makers but some are money makers and can seriously improv someone's health.

[@alansimons3685]

this might be the best channel on youtube

[@MuhammadO19]

You can't tell in most cases if you have a deficit, multivitamins simple ensure that you are getting your micro nutrients, no one takes them to prevent cancer or heart disease, people want to increase or ensure best possible physical and mental performance and well being especially on a diet or for physically active people or after injuries or illness

[@bugatjixl4789]

If you can’t tell your deficient then you’re not deficient Lolol

[@lvl-up3951]

Just get your vitamins and minerals from smoothies and whole foods!

[@nuclearcoil]

There are references with tables of how much each food contains of each vitamins as well as a reference table of how much one needs for a day. I tried to add this data up and it looks like getting enough vitamins with this data is almost impossible even with the most calculated and healthy diet. B9, E and K are especially difficult. Strange.

[@CEOofSleep]

as a phranmacest I can confirm

[@mikuraima]

Sam As a person that knows how to spell I can confirm you're an idiot😂

[@CEOofSleep]

@@mikuraima You're lynig bro, yo not evm a person LOL dummy

[@Johndoe47586]

Picturedfit. Just as you were saying were saying when talking about one drop of gasoline, in respect to one drop of gasoline, I dropped out of my bed, with my lead leg dropped. Inflation is a bitch. Long live Healthy people wherever they may be to dominate us with their niche vitamin overload. I can say that taking UK vitamin supplement (despite taking what is commandant) has not helped my hyperhidrosis or anything I would Want To TAKE THE SUPPLEMENT FOR. just commented out of love for your channel. I sweat ,4x the Average Level, can anyone HELP, OR DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING THAT WORKED. I SWEAT EVEN IN THE WINTER!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

[@harisibrahimovic1991]

who cares it tastes good

[@Matt_Lifts]

Haris Ibrahimovic getting high off vitamin gummies 😍😛👐

[@sasaha8389]

Dafuq....my pills dont taste like anything. You just swallow

[@ronki23]

I still take multivitamins because I don't like most vegetables; if they prescribe/give individual vitamins in hospitals then I don't see what's wrong with multivitamins. I'm trying to eat healthier though

[@robowarriorx]

After experimenting with my own diet and exercise, I am finding many of the things that the industry has been telling us is absolutely wrong, stuff like how much protein, what actual vitamins you need, how to actually build strength and muscle, and of course how to actually lose fat. If the S.A.D (Standard American Diet) had a little more diversity, there is definitely no reason to take any vitamins, but I am finding that for me, personally, its really difficult for me to get all my nutrients. Granted, I have actually blood testing done, and I know, for a fact, I have D and B deficiencies, so I think that helps me. I would encourage anyone, regardless of how they eat, to actually get the blood work done, just to see where they are at, and if they need any shoring up anywhere.

[@lacabanadestarcore8995]

But multis are the most cheap supplement like a big bottle for like 30 bucks. Something that last years. Try pre workouts, like $50 for only one month!

[@llljjjyyyy]

i'm not taking multivit, but i do research and a good conclusion should have limitations on the research as well, other factors regarding the specific multivit you are referring to as well should be prompted and raised. Overall it just sounds like a sponsored video from another company, i'm out of subscription.

[@PictureFit]

If you're looking for the research limitations, you're free to look at them in the links provided on the description.

[@iks9603]

Can you make a video on how to increase Iron as it is currently under under the Radar.And I am suffering from Iron Deficiency which makes everyday a Struggle as I am underweight.

[@vrstovsek]

This is why I love PictureFit! Been here since the very begining and I'm glad where this channel is going! Bravo!!!

[@franksbrian1]

I am not pro-multivitamin but this video is dis/misinformation. First deficiencies in US are high across population, the video wants to highlight a specific nutrient that might not rank as high as others. Second, putting chocolate milk in a car is harmful to the engine. Taking a multivitamin is in no way comparable by harm. Can you benefit from a multivitamin ? The answer is yes. It will be of minimal scope and not reach percentages displayed on bottle but lets remind ourselves that is why its called "supplement". Absorption rate is a problem and quality another but you can help some deficiencies with it. Its not a miracle pill or a do all...again it is a supplement. The video also started of talking about mortality. I don't take a vitamin to fend off mortality. I take a vitamin to improve quality of health/life while I am living.

[@Andalucia90201]

You and this video deserve an OSCAR! Thanks for the profound and correct information.

[@PictureFit]

Woohoo! I always wanted one 😀

[@thog3940]

People most multivitamins are a scam, most companies use ineffective forms of vitamins for nearly all the vitamins For example: take two forms of calcium Calcium gluconate and calcium carbonate Imagine a pill for both these at 1000 mg Both would come at around 83% the RDA but it doesn't mention CALCIUM CONTENT in the form. Calcium gluconate has only 3% calcium while carbonate has 40%. 40% of 1000 mg is 400 mg so really you only get around 30%. Look for the most bio available forms of each nutrient

[@tolunaycrowley2821]

At least it helps us getting missing micronutrients. No? :(

[@lIlIllIlIllIlllIllIIIIIIIIIlII]

Tolunay Crowley nah, totally a scam bro

[@gateoflion]

It doesn't.

[@askredditstudios8055]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. I

[@eymeen2054]

First dislike

[@Spartx1]

All the studies linked takes into account the health of people who decided to supplement themselves. There is absolutely no control about what kind of MV they got supplemented. There is vitamins and vitamins. I highly doubt it is easy for mister everybody to know the quality of the product he is going to supplement himself. I need to make my own research on the subject.

[@eymeen2054]

E3meliZ 678 instead of Saying "first" i was the one who first disliked :D

[@PictureFit]

There are several double blind and controlled studies linked in the description. You can even go through some of the systematic reviews that also contains several controlled studies.

[@eymeen2054]

PictureFit yo i was just kidding lol i actually liked the video :D btw the video was really helpful thx alot!

[@essennagerry]

Lol haha, what a nice troll. :D

[@jerry.196]

Just simple Want to take multi vitamins go and have a blood test and observe which vitamin mineral deficiency your body has and then go for recovery of it .

[@Caliab]

Don't most people know multi-vitamins are called supplements because they ADD nutrients that may be missing? It's only stuff like Garcinia Cambogia, CoQ-10, Fish Oil, Chromium, etc which promise to prevent diseases and improve health. Healthy people are better off getting individual vitamins specifically for deficiencies (based on diet or medical testing) but I still don't see the harm in multivitamins for those who don't eat enough fruits/veggies and basically consume too many "empty calorie" foods since they have a higher chance of being deficient in common nutrients.

[@aonirsplayground6224]

They have their place, obviously when you take healthy individuals, by definition, they are healthy, hence, no defficiency at all, so I fail to see why they made studies on those persons. So yes, overall if you keep a balanced AND VARIED diet (key word is variety) there is really no need for MV's, obviously. HOWERVER, a lot of people are crazy about diets, diet this diet that, and most have come to terms that a hypocaloric "diet" will make you lose weight, but a lot of those people also make "crash diets" or simply make it hypocaloric but not varied. YET EVEN THEN the body isn't stupid, when you eat regurarly and varied, it will store most of the vitamins and minerals, up to a point, for example, if I remember from my classes correctly, we have in our livers up to 1 year of b12 storage (unless it's a pregnant woman but in that case there's folic acid supplementation needed, etc, basically I'm excluding this scenario since pregnancy is a huge drain on the body). So when are MV's needed?? Well they are needed when you choose to be in a hypocalorc state for too long, because I assume you control your caloric intake as you lose weight, hence you need less and less calories as times go on (to a point obviously). So you run into the risk of not only consuming the same foods over and over (hello chicken breast & brocolli everyday), but you will eat less and less and in a prolonged state of this there is an of running into deficiency. On the other side of the spectrum, there's for example, bodybuilding, and obviously the more muscle mass you build, the bigger you get, the more calories you need, and also more vitamins and minerals to keep up with it, although the need for the increased mass is minimal (unless you get gains from steroids), keeping up with a good diet in this scenario is more than sufficient. Basically, MV's fill the gap left by a non varied diet and "optimize your gains", thats how I view it.

[@YAS9112]

Did Pharma pay you to say this? your video is misleading. it's called SUPPLEMENTS NOT REPLACEMENTS .. you need a variety of vitamins come from fresh fruits, veggies and meats from your meals. Multivitamin supplement is to cover up the little gap you left in meals.

[@Zetsuke4]

I agree with the topic of this video, however, the information here is presented very poorly. First video from this channel that I see bullshitting.

[@CelestialChannel333]

This was informative but I fall in the people with low income category and can't always eat right so I take my multivitamin when I can. To get those nutrients. The commercials I've seen never said anything about "Curing all your problems " They usually say a multivitamin for nutrients you may be missing. I dont care if it only gives you 400 Iu out of 1000 and 2000 Iu .At least I'm getting some of those nutrients in me. Rather not at all. Your opinion on vitamins Is good but one sided. You probably can afford to eat a well balanced diet but for most people we eat on the fly and lives are very busy. So multivitamins are amazing.

[@xinic5]

I have been on and off about multivitamins. I take them, but then I forget. Sometimes I feel like I have more of a brain fog, lower speed and low performance at work despite eating and sleeping like I normally do. Often the only thing I can think that happened prior was skipping on the multivitamins. But even then Im not sure it is that. Especially since I take I big, mass produce brand of them. One a day Men's Pro edge.

[@realitywithmj4334]

my mother had anemia and couldn´t eat properly. her doctor recommended a top of the line multi vitamin called mivi total to cover her needs. it DID improve many things in her system including energy which was the main concern. say what you want but unless you know you are covering your macros, micros, food quality, food sources, etc. it doesn´t hurt to take it and in many cases it is a benefit. if you eat 3500 eco/organic calories with every food group included, of course you don´t need any supplements but if you are sick, losing weight, cutting, dieting, etc. multi´s are insurance.

[@kaloyantrayanov3559]

Let be honest here... we dont have balanced diet...

[@jawohl3110]

@PictureFit why don't you differentiate between synthetic cheap vitamins and naturally grown vitamins? Those pills cost a lot more than the average multivitamin, but have more co-nutrients how they appear in actual food. For example: Vitamin C is not just ascorbic acid (as in most multivitamins) but it occurs in most foods together with other ingredients that work together and that is where naturally grown "multi" vitamins come on. So it would be interesting to see studies about those, but there are none so far and people bash multi vitamins alltogether.

[@caligulajodorowsky]

Since you like talking about myths so much you should take a deep look into all the myths surrounding "fruits and veggies", specially fruits. Fruits are basically expensive bags of water with sugar and some fiber in it, heavily marketed by the multi-billion fruit industry to make you think they're superfoods when in fact most are not. Sure they're better than eating a processed chocolate bar but they're not exactly healthy foods for the average adult in the western world suffering from overweight and leaning towards type 2 diabetes. Yes they have vitamins and micronutrients, but guess what, all food basically has this property and when you look into it the amount of sugar, the cost, the inconvenience (fruit gets rotten, it's heavy, it's inconsistent, it's seasonal) the small benefits are simply not worth it. Fruits are just a sugary treat to make you feel better and you should eat it because you like it and because it makes you happy but don't pretend it makes you healthier or go around telling people that fruits are superfoods because this has only been demonstrated for a very small number of fruit such as Tomato and Kiwi.

[@mahmadroain]

Let’s solve this right now; who things they are taking all the Vitamins necessary? Do you feel like your body lacks something that gives you mood change, joints pain etc..? Does a multi-vitamin have any bad side effects? Does it cost more then 30 cent a day? Then take that shit!!

[@harrymcnamara1283]

Vitamins aren't bad, you just need to KNOW what vitamins you need. If you are deficient in vitamin D, take a vitamin D supplement, and so on. Try and get your vitamins through food, but sometimes you can't get ALL your vitamins, so sometimes supplementing is necessary.

[@Kirbypiles777]

ALIVE MULTIVITAMINS BUY AND THANK ME LATER , Jesus loves all aka Yeshua repent for kingdom heaven at hand

[@artisticallyBlonde]

Pregnancy women should take folate as folic acid is actually poorly absorbed synthetic version. But good video