Is it Safer to Take a Multivitamin Every Other Day Than to Take One Daily?

Vitamins perform many critical roles in your body and are essential to your overall health. They produce energy and ensure proper function of bodily systems. We get most of them from our food, however with soil quality and processed food increasing, we may be lacking in certain essential nutrients. This is why vitamins and supplements are pivotal to maintain health and wellness. If you don’t get enough nutrients your health can be impacted negatively and may lead to chronic disease. Pearl Chemist online has a wide variety of multivitamins and supplements available for your wellness needs.  

Men and women have different nutrition and vitamin requirements and multivitamins often have different formulations for men and women. For example, women are more likely to need iron, however the doses of iron women need can actually be detrimental to men. Be sure to put in the research and consult with your GP before you take any vitamins or supplements. 

Multivitamins should be taken as directed. Usually this means one time per day, with meals.  Each vitamin manufacturer will have different instructions, so follow them as recommended.  You should not skip a day or take multivitamins every other day - unless the brand/bottle or your doctor recommends this.  

With multivitamins and supplements, the most important element will be the quality of the product you get, so be sure to research the ingredients, the quality of the product, and buy the best quality you can afford. It will be much better to take a multivitamin than not, so don’t be discouraged if you cannot afford the most premium or the most organic formulation. 

These days, you can get all health supplements online and they're easy to obtain. As in any medication, some multivitamins and supplements can have side effects. Generally, multivitamin side effects are limited to ingredient allergies (fillers) and possible nausea or digestive upset. You should always take as directed as it will minimise any side effect.  

As in all things wellness related, taking a multivitamin alone will not improve your health. You should also:

  • Eat a healthy, balanced, diet 
  • Do not smoke or stop smoking 
  • Take regular exercise 
  • Get plenty of sleep 


Visit Pearl Chemist online to obtain our high quality multivitamins and supplements. If you have any questions about our products, or about what vitamins might be right for you, get in touch with our professional and caring staff. Our chemists are happy to help you take your wellness seriously.  www.pearlchemist.co.uk