Does my Multi Provide all my Nutritional Needs?

Q: Does a multivitamin provide all my nutritional needs, or should I be taking other types of supplements?  -Lola

A: A multivitamin/mineral supplement provides added insurance that nutrient requirements are met, but whether or not the amounts supplied by your supplement fill all of your body’s needs depend on your current nutritional status. A nutritionist can help you identify specific deficiencies and a need for additional nutrients. Another way to cover your nutritional needs and prevent a potential ‘overload’ of specific nutrients is to rotate your brand of multivitamin/mineral. Consider buying two brands with different nutrient amounts and alternating products every other day.