So if you see a long list of micronutrients on the nutrition facts panel, check the ingredients list.
Certain manufacturers may choose to list additional micronutrients if their product contains significant amounts that are present naturally or added via fortification or enrichment%20(3%2C%204).). So if you see a long list of micronutrients on the nutrition facts panel, check the ingredients list. If it only contains foods (like this seed blend), the micronutrients are natural. If the ingredients list contains specific vitamins and minerals listed by their common and/or scientific name (like this breakfast cereal), they’ve been added and the product is likely highly processed. Look for: Packaged foods that contain 20% DV or higher represents a significant proportion of your daily needs. Generally, you don’t have to worry about overdoing it on micronutrients from food. But if you’re eating a lot of products that are fortified and enriched and you’re also supplementing with a multivitamin or individual micronutrient supplements, then you’re more likely to overshoot your goals. Make sure your cumulative intake of a given micronutrient from food and supplement sources doesn’t exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause harm.