Multivitamins

Are you considering supplements to enhance your overall health but unsure where to start? At Deerwood Family Practice, we recommend multivitamins as an excellent place to begin.
​The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 highlight that many people may not get enough micronutrients from their diets alone. Factors like mass food production, food storage practices, poor dietary choices, and nutrient-depleting cooking methods can contribute to these deficiencies. While it's ideal to obtain your nutrients from a diverse diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and dairy, sometimes this isn't enough. In such cases, high-quality multivitamin/mineral supplements can be a valuable addition to your health regimen. The products we offer at Deerwood are provided in bioactive forms so they are adequately absorbed and utilized efficiently ActivNutrients by Xymogen is a  multivitamin that features a well-balanced nutrient profile, including calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, vitamins C and E, bioactive folate, vitamin B12, a B vitamin complex, beta-carotene, and trace elements. The formulation is expertly balanced to enhance nutrient synergy and prevent competitive absorption issues. Additionally, it provides broad-spectrum antioxidant activity, supporting intra- and extracellular functions, and offers significant levels of bioavailable riboflavin, niacin, folate, and B12 to aid cellular detoxification and tissue support. Another option is ActivNutrients® Phyto. This premium formula combines metabolically active B vitamins and a bioavailable mineral complex for superior nutrient utilization. Alongside foundational nutrition, it includes powerful phytochemical sources such as astaxanthin and extracts from green coffee beans, green tea, and rosemary. These components work together to support antioxidant defenses, and cell protection, and help mitigate oxidative stress.

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