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There is nothing wrong with taking multivitamins. They are there to help you meet your nutritional needs. The problem arises when you over-supplement and don't drink enough water because you can create unwarranted stress on the liver which can potentially be damaging in the long run. Also, it is always better to take a supplement as a SUPPLEMENT and not a REPLACEMENT for a meal.

Otherwise, if you live an (especially) active life, then taking multivitamins and other supplements (such as protein-isolate and creatine if you're an athlete) can improve your performance and help you meet your dietary and macronutrient needs.