Suboptimal intake of some vitamins, above levels causing classic vitamin deficiency, is a risk factor for chronic diseases and common in the general population, especially the elderly. Inadequate dietary intakes of vitamins and minerals may result in chronic metabolic disruption; cell studies show that deficiencies in many micronutrients can cause DNA damage, such as chromosome breaks. Researchers also indicate that a large proportion of the general population is at increased risk for developing chronic inflammatory disease, in part due to inadequate nutrient intake. They recommend that all adults take a multivitamin daily.
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