Unlocking the Power of Natural Nutrients in Multivitamins

Unlocking the Power of Natural Nutrients in Multivitamins

Here at Naturelo, we have an extensive line of whole food multivitamins designed to meet various nutrition needs and lifestyles. However, many people might not understand what a whole food multivitamin is and how it differs from a standard multivitamin. Let’s discuss the main differences between the two.

What Are Whole Food Multivitamins? 

A multivitamin is a dietary supplement formulated to provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. They may also include digestive enzymes, probiotics, and herbal blends depending on the formulation. They are designed to fill gaps in your diet, ensuring you meet your nutrient needs. They are not intended to correct vitamin or mineral deficiencies. 

The difference between a whole food multivitamin and a standard multivitamin is where the nutrients come from. Whole food multivitamins are made entirely from concentrated, minimally processed plant-based foods. Standard multivitamins are often made from synthetically made vitamins and minerals. 

For example, our vitamin C is sourced from organic acerola cherries and our vitamin D comes from wild lichen. Other brands use synthetically made vitamins that are made in a lab, rather than those coming from real food.

Whole food multivitamins retain the complex matrix of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and cofactors naturally present in foods. Keeping vitamins and minerals in their natural state helps enhance bioavailability and efficacy, as the body readily recognizes and uses the nutrients in their natural forms. 

Benefits of Whole Food Multivitamins

Here are some of the benefits of whole food multivitamins made from concentrated, dehydrated plant foods. 

Improved absorption

Your body is naturally adapted to recognize and use nutrients from whole food sources more effectively than synthetic counterparts. The improved absorption is likely due to the presence of co-factors and enzymes that improve bioavailability. For example, natural vitamin E is absorbed twice as efficiently as its synthetic form. 

Nutrient synergy

Whole foods provide a complex matrix of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber that work together synergistically, meaning when combined the benefits are greater than the individual nutrients. For example, the vitamin C in fruit enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based sources.

Reduced additives

Quality whole food supplements from natural sources typically lack artificial fillers, binders, and synthetic additives found in standard multivitamins.

Health benefits 

When nutrients are delivered in their most natural and most bioavailable forms, whole food multivitamins can better support your health goals. This may include improved energy levels, enhanced immune support, and overall well-being.

Whole food multivitamins work naturally with the body providing recognizable nutrients as they occur in nature tapping into the synergistic interactions between nutrients to support your health.

Key Ingredients in Naturelo’s Whole Food Multivitamins

Our whole food multivitamins are designed to meet your individual nutrient needs. Some of the ingredients you will find in our vitamins include:

  • Plant-based vitamins and minerals: By looking at the label, you will recognize the source of our nutrients. For example, vitamin D3 from lichen, vitamin E from sunflower, and calcium and magnesium from marine algae.

  • Organic fruits and vegetables: We include a fruit and vegetable blend for additional phytonutrients. 

  • Antioxidant-rich health blends: Some of our multivitamins also include targeted health blends that include fruits, vegetables, and herbs for energy, digestive health, or heart health.

  • Digestive support: Our whole food vitamins also provide digestive support with the inclusion of probiotics and digestive enzymes.

Incorporating whole food multivitamins into your daily routine provides a natural and effective way to bridge nutrient gaps. Naturelo’s commitment to quality is evident in the carefully selected plant-based ingredients, designed to support various health needs and lifestyles. Find the whole food multivitamin that meets your needs today. 

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