It is important for people to maintain their health and well-being, and as such, it is a good idea to take or plan on taking a daily multi-vitamins.

People who use vitamin supplements tend to exhibit more positive behaviors in terms of health than others, finds a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Taking folate and vitamin B12 appears to help slow cognitive decline among older people, as does taking antioxidant vitamins. Vitamin D helpls reduce the risk of fracture in older persons. For optimal micro management, take a balanced multivitamin-mineral formula, since micronutrients work together.