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Multivitamins and Megavitamins
What claims are made about multivitamins and megavitamins?
Megavitamin companies claim that taking very high doses of vitamins with or without high doses of minerals will increase the amount of nutrients available to help the body stay healthy or achieve higher levels of health. Proponents of multivitamins and megavitamin have identified several similar benefits of these products: Promote good health by giving the body micronutrients it needs Promote a healthy Overview of the Immune System None Support eye health as well as healthy hair and skin Boost energy levels and feelings of well-being and decrease stress Treat diseases caused or exacerbated by deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals Prevent or treat diseases that are more common in older adults, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and declines in brain function. 