{"id":12870,"date":"2020-12-16T01:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T01:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/?p=12870"},"modified":"2022-05-27T12:39:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T12:39:19","slug":"multivitamins-vs-greens-powders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/multivitamins-vs-greens-powders\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Multivitamin Tablets Don\u2019t Stand A Chance Against Greens Powders"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Multivitamins came onto the market in the mid 20th century, and they have been incredibly popular since, with everyone from tiny children to grown adults taking them, whether in gummy forms, like syrup or in the most commonly available, tablet form. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

However, greens powders (with popularity really growing at the start of the 21st century) are the new craze, and the greens powder<\/a> market is growing exponentially each year. So, it\u2019s only natural that the question in everyone\u2019s heads is,<\/p>\n

“are greens powders better than multivitamins?”<\/p>\n

This article is here to answer that!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re someone that\u2019s thinking about ditching your multivitamin tablets for a greens powder, you\u2019re looking for the best type of all-round supplement to start consuming, or you\u2019re a keen super greens drinker and want to remind yourself of the benefits of this kind of supplement, this article is for you!<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s get into it and take a look at why multivitamins tablets don\u2019t stand a chance against greens powders!<\/p>\n

Multivitamins Are Typically Available in Tablet Form<\/h2>\n

The efficacy of any supplement you take is obviously incredibly important, otherwise, there\u2019s no point in taking it, and unfortunately, it\u2019s unclear if multivitamins will actually be effective. <\/p>\n

Although multivitamins are sold in gummies and syrups for children and those that can\u2019t swallow tablets, most of them are available in tablet or capsule form.<\/p>\n

Multivitamin capsules are anywhere between 150mg – 600mg, meaning that they could be too small to actually be potent and contain a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals – this is definitely the case for the smaller capsules.<\/p>\n

Multivitamins Are Synthetic<\/h2>\n

Multivitamins contain synthetic vitamins<\/a> and minerals, and therefore they might not even be properly absorbed by the body. There\u2019s actually been very little research done on whether synthetic multivitamins are actually effective and get absorbed as natural ingredients do. <\/p>\n

In fact, some researchers actually suggest that taking synthetic multivitamins could be dangerous and actually do harm to the body, rather than benefitting it. <\/p>\n

Realistically, the question is, why would you take something synthetic that might not benefit you and could cause you harm?<\/p>\n

Most Multivitamins Aren\u2019t Vegan<\/h2>\n

Although you might think that multivitamins are suitable for all, because that is how they\u2019re marketed, most multivitamins aren\u2019t vegan, and some aren\u2019t even vegetarian. <\/p>\n

Most of the vitamin D3 and vitamin B12 that feature in multivitamins are derived from animal products, and certain fillers such as glycerin can be made from animal oil. <\/p>\n

Unless specified to be plant-based, most capsules are made from gelatin, obviously making these not suitable for vegans or vegetarians either.<\/p>\n

Multivitamins Typically Contain Filler Ingredients<\/h2>\n

As mentioned briefly above, multivitamins tend to contain fillers. If the multivitamin is a tablet, a filler ingredient is typically necessary to bind the ingredients together and create the tablet.<\/p>\n

However, an excess of filler ingredients is unnecessary and not beneficial. When a brand uses multiple filler ingredients, they\u2019re simply adding them to either flavor the tablet, capsule, or gummy, or they\u2019re using them to make it look like there are more ingredients, therefore tricking people into believing it\u2019s more beneficial.<\/p>\n

Recent research claims that an estimated 90% of all vitamin supplements contain manufacturing fillers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Greens Powders Are Made From Natural Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Most greens powders (apart from the very small number of products that contain artificial sweeteners) are made from all-natural ingredients. This means that the body can easily absorb the micronutrients from whole food ingredients.<\/p>\n

So, unlike synthetic nutrients in multivitamins that may not actually benefit the body or be fully absorbed by the body, with greens powders, the body can definitely break down and absorb the available nutrients.<\/p>\n

Greens Powders Provide A Wider Range of Benefits<\/h2>\n

As well as providing the consumer with essential vitamins and minerals needed for daily optimum health, greens powders also provide the consumer with additional benefits that derive from the whole food ingredients.<\/p>\n

For example, as long as the ingredients are sufficiently dosed, spirulina<\/a> will lower cholesterol and push toxins from the body, wheatgrass will aid with digestion, and boost the immune system<\/a>, kale will aid with weight loss and improve eyesight, and so on and so on.<\/p>\n

Most Greens Powders Are Suitable For a Wide Range Of People<\/h2>\n

Although some greens powders may contain dairy, gluten, and other allergens, most of them are gluten-free, soy-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, and paleo-friendly. So, greens powders have a wider audience because they\u2019re suitable for more people!<\/p>\n

Obviously, you should check the label of any supplement first before you consume it, especially if you have allergens or follow a specific diet!<\/p>\n

Greens Powders Have A Much Larger Serving Size<\/h2>\n

The serving size of a multivitamin capsule or tablet typically ranges from around 150 – 600mg, as mentioned above, which is a tiny serving size, meaning the product might not actually provide the benefits the brand claims it will. <\/p>\n

However, greens powder serving sizes approximately range from 8g – 15g, therefore meaning there\u2019s a lot bigger chance that the ingredients are sufficiently dosed and that the consumer is actually receiving all of the nutrients and health benefits that the brand claims they will.<\/p>\n

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Super Greens Powders Blow Multivitamins Out of The Water!<\/h2>\n

After reading this article, you\u2019ll now understand why it\u2019s so obvious that greens powders are better than multivitamins!<\/p>\n

Although multivitamins still might hold an important place in some people\u2019s hearts, if you\u2019re someone looking for an increased intake of essential vitamins and minerals, and you\u2019re looking for extra benefits such as increased energy levels, better digestion, and a boosted immune system, you\u2019ll want to reach for a greens powder!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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