03/17/2026
If you’re trying to eat healthy, you might wonder…
“Do I really need vitamins?”
The truth is that supplements are not meant to replace a healthy diet. Whole foods will always be the foundation of good nutrition. Always start there.
But there are a few reasons many people still benefit from nutritional support:
• Soil quality isn’t what it used to be
Modern farming practices have reduced the nutrient density of many foods.
• Busy lifestyles
Even people with the best intentions don’t eat perfectly every day.
• Increased stress
Stress can increase the body’s need for certain nutrients.
• Absorption changes as we age
Our bodies often absorb nutrients less efficiently over time.
Think of vitamins less as a replacement for healthy eating…
and more as nutritional support to help fill in the gaps.
Tomorrow I’ll share a simple way I like to think about my multivitamin that helps explain this concept.