Critical analysis of the Multicentrum® product for adults
«Why hire the multicentrum
WHY "DON'T TAKE THE MULTICENTRUM
In our country, home of the Mediterranean diet, supplements have always encountered a certain skepticism on the part of the medical profession. One of the arguments most used by those who argue the uselessness of the Multicentrum and supplements of vitamins and minerals in general, is that everything our body needs can be easily obtained from food, simply by following the rules of healthy nutrition. , the extraordinary wealth of micronutrients of plant foods certainly cannot be reproduced in the laboratory; consequently, the bioavailability of the vitamins and minerals present in synthetic supplements such as multicentrum would be much lower than that of the same nutrients taken through the common diet.
The problem, in other words, is not solved with supplements, because what our body really needs is not so much a specific vitamin or mineral, nor just a certain number of vitamins, but rather the complete spectrum of all nutrients. ; it is probably for this reason that the multicentrum formulation is so rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, even if it is still far from replicating the extraordinary nutritional and anti-nutritional properties (see phytochemicals) of vegetables.
MULTICENTRUM WARNINGS (shown on the package):
Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, in the original tightly closed package. Food supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach and sight of children under three years of age.
MULTICENTRUM CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications are not indicated on the packaging of the multicentrum. Generally, unless otherwise prescribed, these supplements are contraindicated under the age of 12, in pregnancy (even when you are still looking for it) and breastfeeding. The risk of allergies and intolerances towards specific ingredients of the product must also be assessed. Also avoid taking different types of multivitamin - multimineral supplements at the same time, unless otherwise prescribed.
Before using the multicentrum, inform the doctor about any medications taken at the same time, including over-the-counter ones: a wise rule of conduct is in fact to always consult the doctor before use.
Does multicentrum make you fat?
The multicentrum, like other multivitamin and multimineral supplements, is practically calorie-free; in fact, on the product label we read that each multicentrum tablet provides only 0.33 KCal. We can therefore say that these supplements do not negatively affect body weight, even if many report an increase in appetite following their intake. . In fact, anorexia and asthenia, that is a decrease in the desire for food and physical efficiency in general, are common symptoms in the presence of subclinical vitamin deficiencies; on the other hand, the increased sense of well-being and physical efficiency perceived following the intake of the multicentrum, it could push the individual to eat more. Finally, many vitamins of the B complex are involved in the energetic mechanisms of the organism; as such, by optimizing energy production, they can induce a greater demand for fast-digesting high-calorie foods, such as sweets and sweets.
In the event that a substantial increase in appetite is recorded following the intake of multicentrum, the product can be taken before bedtime, since the so-called "cravings", ie attacks of inordinate desire for certain foods, cannot occur in sleep.
Multicentrum: recruitment and natural alternatives "
