Do I need a vitamin and mineral supplement?

You can meet most of your vitamin and mineral needs by following Canada’s food guide. See information on recommended vitamin and mineral supplements below.

It’s recommended that all people who could become pregnant take a multivitamin with 0.4 mg (400 mcg) of folic acid every day.

It’s recommended that all adults take a supplement of 400 IU of vitamin D every day.

Read and follow the instructions on the label. Take the dose recommended on the label.

Check the expiry date before you buy or take any supplements.

Choose a product that you will finish before the expiry date.

Discard the product if the expiration date has passed.