In fact, our modern diet became so nutrient deficient, that Governments worldwide are making you take them.
Daily.
In fact, they made it illegal not to.
By law, white and brown bread (but not wholemeal), must be fortified with calcium, iron, thiamin (vitamin B1), and niacin (vitamin B3).
Margarine with vitamins A and D. Infant formulas, follow on formulas, and slimming foods must also be fortified by law.
And a massive number of other foods in the UK are voluntarily fortified with a huge range of vitamins and minerals.
Fortification is a minimum standard designed to stop a massive population health crisis on an unprecedented scale.
Not the level needed for a great body and a long, healthy, active life.
Supplements alone can’t solve the problem, but they can certainly help.