Take a multi vitamin, especially when dieting. It can be very difficult to get all the recommended vitamins and minerals when you are restricting calories.
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I agree whole heartedly! Also better to have a natural vitamin than a synthetic one!
MAYTERRI8/24/2010 11:23:00 PM
I take a vitamin daily as well
JAMBUTTER8/24/2010 10:07:00 AM
A multi vitamin is a must 4 everyone. I agree.
FITNESSFREAK108/24/2010 9:21:00 AM
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