If you are wondering “What vitamins should I take?”let me help shed some light.  As a doctor of Internal Medicine and vitamin expert I wish I could answer that question with the same response every time. However, as with many aspects related to health, it turns that we are not all the same. We actually have individual vitamin needs based on our own diet, lifestyle, symptoms and health issues.

Just as many of us react to illness differently or we develop health problems that others do not, our nutritional needs are also individual. Many factors  help determine which vitamins you should take and in which specific amounts. Therefore, taking personalized vitamins is the ideal way to ensure you are getting the best blend of vitamins for your needs.

How can you determine exactly which vitamins you should take? As a doctor I spend a lot of time talking to patients about what they should or shouldn’t eat, their lifestyle habits and any symptoms they may have. From this I can personalize their care. Similarly, in deciding what vitamins you should take, personalized vitamins make the most sense. Just because your mother or neighbor takes X , Y or Z does not mean that you necessarily need to take the exact same thing. Taking a personalized vitamin is the best way to have confidence that you are in fact getting the right amount of each nutrient that your body needs. After all- vitamins- like any medication, can actually be harmful if you take them unnecessarily or in excess.

So how do you find a custom vitamin? Taking an online personalized vitamin quiz is the best way to provide detailed information about your individual demographics, daily habits, diet and health issues.  This information can be then be utilized by a doctor created algorithm to provide you with a personalized vitamin that meets your exact needs.

In what way is a personalized vitamin useful? If you have certain lifestyle choices, such as a vegan diet, you may be deficient in certain nutrients such as iron or b12. In contrast, if you are a big meat eater you may be less inclined toward other nutrient rich foods (those containing vitamin C and other things). If you are an exercise fanatic you may need more magnesium. If you are planning on getting pregnant or are pregnant it is essential to get enough folic acid and omega3s. If you suffer from migraines you may benefit from vitamin D and some key B vitamins. If you have thinning hair you may also need a specific combination of nutrients. Each  of these factors and more must be considered and balanced when choosing what vitamins to take.

A doctor created personalized vitamin is a wonderful way to know that the experts are weighing in on your unique individual needs. We are not all the same. We do not all have the same health concerns or vitamin needs. Take your health into your own hands by obtaining a personalized vitamin to assist you to discover your best health, prevent disease and allow you to feel your be