Are the vitamins and minerals in dietary supplements not as good as ones you get from natural food?

Can you answer Max’s question about Supplements?:

I would like to know how the nutrients that are in dietary supplements such as multivitamin pills compare to the nutrients one gets from natural food/meals. Are they one and the same? Is one better than the other? Is there such a thing as a good quality or bad quality vitamin or mineral?

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2 Responses to “Are the vitamins and minerals in dietary supplements not as good as ones you get from natural food?”

  1. technical difficulties on July 1st, 2009 12:29 pm

    Supplements Feedback: quality of inert processed vitamins is always in question compared to the natural minerals in foods.

    most cases it depends on the manufacturer. the absorption rate really isn’t reliable.

    most times if taking vitamins always take them during a meal to ensure digestion of the materials.

    alot of vitamins have more binders and inert material than any minerals.

  2. harley hon on July 4th, 2009 6:32 am

    Supplements Feedback: I have read many articles that say the best way to get your vitamins is through your food. It may have something to do with the absorption process but I am not positive. Check out the link I included. Thanks!

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