Does my list of vitamins etc sound ok?
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I was taking all kinds of supplements like you were along with drinking a vitamin water everyday. It made me super sick.0
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supplementing with daily vitamins is what my doctor recommended and is long term hardly a quick fix; the part we disagree on is she wants me on prenatals and i want to control the amounts of the vitamins more than when they're all in one.summerkissed wrote: »Keep doing as you are doing and nothing will change....taking a few vitamin pills also won't help you!! You are prepared to spend the money on 'a quick fix' rather than spending the money on wholesome foods that will fix your issues.......doesn't make sense to me!
It's not like I'm looking at diet pills these are vitamins most of which my dr wants me taking
If you want to be helpful feel free to recommend foods that will give me folic acid, zinc, vitamin A and the electrolytes(sodium potassium calcium magnesium etc) naturally and I'd be down to add some into my diet if they fit my pescetarian no dairy lifestyle but I think the reason my doc is about the vitamins is because I'm a pescetarian who avoids most dairy.
I also don't think supplementing protein with whey shakes and eggs is a quick fix or drinking more water for that matter like did you read my post at all?
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Thanks, I'll look into the vitamin c and v8! I used to have some fizzy vitamin c things that were kind of funcatscats222 wrote: »multi-vitamin will contain all the folic acid, zinc, and vitamin a that you need
keep in mind that taking too much can be extremely dangerous (good example is vit A)
and i would not dare take zinc without the right amount of copper (a multi takes care of it)
forget about the electrolyte
foods high in fiber and protein will give you what you want.
i drink a low sodium v-8 from time to time (high in potassium and magnesium).
if you want to add anything to the multi:
add vit c (at a different time of day) and that fish oil you are taking. that's it.
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Lvictoriavoodoo wrote: »
supplementing with daily vitamins is what my doctor recommended and is long term hardly a quick fix; the part we disagree on is she wants me on prenatals and i want to control the amounts of the vitamins more than when they're all in one.summerkissed wrote: »Keep doing as you are doing and nothing will change....taking a few vitamin pills also won't help you!! You are prepared to spend the money on 'a quick fix' rather than spending the money on wholesome foods that will fix your issues.......doesn't make sense to me!
It's not like I'm looking at diet pills these are vitamins most of which my dr wants me taking
If you want to be helpful feel free to recommend foods that will give me folic acid, zinc, vitamin A and the electrolytes(sodium potassium calcium magnesium etc) naturally and I'd be down to add some into my diet if they fit my pescetarian no dairy lifestyle but I think the reason my doc is about the vitamins is because I'm a pescetarian who avoids most dairy.
I also don't think supplementing protein with whey shakes and eggs is a quick fix or drinking more water for that matter like did you read my post at all?
ok for starters that's what doctors will prescribe they don't know anything about nutrition!! Hence why they would put you on BC to stop acne!! (I have a lump in the nerves on my foot very painful I went to doc he prescribed pain killers and an epilepsy drug to help it, I thought no hang on so I went to a podiatrist and had a foam insert made up to take the pressure off till I get my operation.....get my point? The doctor said drugs the podiatrist is s specialist with feet!)
You have dietary deficiencies you need to see a reputable dietitian
1-drink minimum of 2lts water
2-eat lots of leafy greens with every meal (Folate and folic acid derive their names from the Latin word folium, which means "leaf". Folates occur naturally in many foods and, among plants, are especially plentiful in dark green leafy vegetables)
3-eat a variety of colored veg at every meal (do you have a rainbow on your plate?)
4-fish (oily fish like salmon) and chicken for protein (I rarely drink protein I don't like it! I get it from my food)
5-Almond milk or similar substitute (great for calcium) I don't drink milk!!
6-nuts and seeds (roasted sunflower seeds on a salad are so yummy) full of omega fats!!
7- my secret weapon......apple cider vinegar! A couple of teaspoons daily in water helps to flush toxins from the body!
You also may have some food intolerances that may need to addressed which can also cause acne! I had one and when I cut it from my diet I got rid of my acne!!!! Which also won't be helped by vitamins or the BC pill.
These forums you can't read emotion...I was in no way having a go at you but you need to change things in your diet to get what you need from good wholesome foods! I only use apple cider vinegar on a regular basis I do take a B vitamin once a month maybe at 'that time of month' if I feel run down and I take vitamin D during winter as I live in a cold climate and am unable to get it naturally from the sun in winter!
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Taking a multi and supplementing Vitamin A is probably too much. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and remains in the body longer than water soluble vitamins like C. It can be toxic at high levels. Please be careful!0
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Either you trust your dr, or you don't. If you do not, get a second opinion or change drs. Seeking validation from strangers that a random list of vitamins and supplements will help you deal with symptoms, instead of what the dr recommended, it makes no sense.
I also have a very hard time understanding why, if you know that your diet is not helping, you are willing to put all this effort and money into taking several supplements, but are not willing to fix the real problem and find a long term solution.0 -
I would listen to your doctor who can run blood tests to see if you are actually deficient in something. If you are looking for an alternative maybe more natural approach; maybe take your blood tests to a nutritionist and see if they can make some recommendations for your diet. Doctors dont get a lot of nutritional training in med school. I would be concerned with your fat soluble vitamins as they store up and if taken in abudant amounts (either from food or supplements) it can make you sick. water soluble vitamins arent as dangerous as the unusable nutrients are expelled in your urine.
Supplements are "drugs". You can get sick if you are taking the wrong ones. My boss' liver started to shut down because he was being super healthy and loaded up on vitamins he didnt need.0 -
victoriavoodoo wrote: »victoriavoodoo wrote: »
Then take prenatal vitamins and eat better. Skip all that other stuff.
I did my homework. Prenatal vitamins have levels of folic acid that are harmful if a fetus isn't using some of it. Side effects include rapid heart rate and easy bruising. I already have these things. Folic acid is on my list but in the proper amounts for a non pregnant person.
That's not accurate at all. Some doctors will even say taking a prenatal when you're of the age to get pregnant is healthy, it's no different than the folic acid supplement you'd probably take-I take 400IU daily.0 -
summerkissed wrote: »Lvictoriavoodoo wrote: »
supplementing with daily vitamins is what my doctor recommended and is long term hardly a quick fix; the part we disagree on is she wants me on prenatals and i want to control the amounts of the vitamins more than when they're all in one.summerkissed wrote: »Keep doing as you are doing and nothing will change....taking a few vitamin pills also won't help you!! You are prepared to spend the money on 'a quick fix' rather than spending the money on wholesome foods that will fix your issues.......doesn't make sense to me!
It's not like I'm looking at diet pills these are vitamins most of which my dr wants me taking
If you want to be helpful feel free to recommend foods that will give me folic acid, zinc, vitamin A and the electrolytes(sodium potassium calcium magnesium etc) naturally and I'd be down to add some into my diet if they fit my pescetarian no dairy lifestyle but I think the reason my doc is about the vitamins is because I'm a pescetarian who avoids most dairy.
I also don't think supplementing protein with whey shakes and eggs is a quick fix or drinking more water for that matter like did you read my post at all?
ok for starters that's what doctors will prescribe they don't know anything about nutrition!! Hence why they would put you on BC to stop acne!! (I have a lump in the nerves on my foot very painful I went to doc he prescribed pain killers and an epilepsy drug to help it, I thought no hang on so I went to a podiatrist and had a foam insert made up to take the pressure off till I get my operation.....get my point? The doctor said drugs the podiatrist is s specialist with feet!)
You have dietary deficiencies you need to see a reputable dietitian
1-drink minimum of 2lts water
2-eat lots of leafy greens with every meal (Folate and folic acid derive their names from the Latin word folium, which means "leaf". Folates occur naturally in many foods and, among plants, are especially plentiful in dark green leafy vegetables)
3-eat a variety of colored veg at every meal (do you have a rainbow on your plate?)
4-fish (oily fish like salmon) and chicken for protein (I rarely drink protein I don't like it! I get it from my food)
5-Almond milk or similar substitute (great for calcium) I don't drink milk!!
6-nuts and seeds (roasted sunflower seeds on a salad are so yummy) full of omega fats!!
7- my secret weapon......apple cider vinegar! A couple of teaspoons daily in water helps to flush toxins from the body!
You also may have some food intolerances that may need to addressed which can also cause acne! I had one and when I cut it from my diet I got rid of my acne!!!! Which also won't be helped by vitamins or the BC pill.
These forums you can't read emotion...I was in no way having a go at you but you need to change things in your diet to get what you need from good wholesome foods! I only use apple cider vinegar on a regular basis I do take a B vitamin once a month maybe at 'that time of month' if I feel run down and I take vitamin D during winter as I live in a cold climate and am unable to get it naturally from the sun in winter!
You were doing fairly well up until point 7. What toxins and how does apple cider vinegar help?0 -
victoriavoodoo wrote: »
My doctor wants me to take prenatal vitamins and eat better. I'm not pregnant.My advice is to visit your doctor.
Edit also birth control. She wants me back on the pill bc it basically eradicated my acne for all of high school but I'm convinced the reason it sucks since I quit the pill is because my hormones are messed up from taking the pill for so long.
My doctor has also suggested prenatal vitamins. I'm not pregnant either. They are just a type of multivitamin made for women.0 -
victoriavoodoo wrote: »
My doctor wants me to take prenatal vitamins and eat better. I'm not pregnant.My advice is to visit your doctor.
Edit also birth control. She wants me back on the pill bc it basically eradicated my acne for all of high school but I'm convinced the reason it sucks since I quit the pill is because my hormones are messed up from taking the pill for so long.
My doctor has also suggested prenatal vitamins. I'm not pregnant either. They are just a type of multivitamin made for women.
Plus they're twice as expensive as the regular multi vitamins :grumble:
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summerkissed wrote: »Lvictoriavoodoo wrote: »
supplementing with daily vitamins is what my doctor recommended and is long term hardly a quick fix; the part we disagree on is she wants me on prenatals and i want to control the amounts of the vitamins more than when they're all in one.summerkissed wrote: »Keep doing as you are doing and nothing will change....taking a few vitamin pills also won't help you!! You are prepared to spend the money on 'a quick fix' rather than spending the money on wholesome foods that will fix your issues.......doesn't make sense to me!
It's not like I'm looking at diet pills these are vitamins most of which my dr wants me taking
If you want to be helpful feel free to recommend foods that will give me folic acid, zinc, vitamin A and the electrolytes(sodium potassium calcium magnesium etc) naturally and I'd be down to add some into my diet if they fit my pescetarian no dairy lifestyle but I think the reason my doc is about the vitamins is because I'm a pescetarian who avoids most dairy.
I also don't think supplementing protein with whey shakes and eggs is a quick fix or drinking more water for that matter like did you read my post at all?
ok for starters that's what doctors will prescribe they don't know anything about nutrition!! Hence why they would put you on BC to stop acne!! (I have a lump in the nerves on my foot very painful I went to doc he prescribed pain killers and an epilepsy drug to help it, I thought no hang on so I went to a podiatrist and had a foam insert made up to take the pressure off till I get my operation.....get my point? The doctor said drugs the podiatrist is s specialist with feet!)
You have dietary deficiencies you need to see a reputable dietitian
1-drink minimum of 2lts water
2-eat lots of leafy greens with every meal (Folate and folic acid derive their names from the Latin word folium, which means "leaf". Folates occur naturally in many foods and, among plants, are especially plentiful in dark green leafy vegetables)
3-eat a variety of colored veg at every meal (do you have a rainbow on your plate?)
4-fish (oily fish like salmon) and chicken for protein (I rarely drink protein I don't like it! I get it from my food)
5-Almond milk or similar substitute (great for calcium) I don't drink milk!!
6-nuts and seeds (roasted sunflower seeds on a salad are so yummy) full of omega fats!!
7- my secret weapon......apple cider vinegar! A couple of teaspoons daily in water helps to flush toxins from the body!
You also may have some food intolerances that may need to addressed which can also cause acne! I had one and when I cut it from my diet I got rid of my acne!!!! Which also won't be helped by vitamins or the BC pill.
These forums you can't read emotion...I was in no way having a go at you but you need to change things in your diet to get what you need from good wholesome foods! I only use apple cider vinegar on a regular basis I do take a B vitamin once a month maybe at 'that time of month' if I feel run down and I take vitamin D during winter as I live in a cold climate and am unable to get it naturally from the sun in winter!
You were doing fairly well up until point 7. What toxins and how does apple cider vinegar help?
Hehe yes it's just something I like to do! I have bad water retention and was on diretics for 6 months but it made it worse, my grandparents were the ones that suggested I try it he used it for gout and swore by it!! So I gave it a go and was really surprised by how well it worked, it helped my nan also with kidney stones.......Just an old fashioned remedy that seems to work well
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victoriavoodoo wrote: »I picked up a teen multivitamin once because I'm on extra Folic Acid for life. Like this one. You can get all the vitamins you need from a multivitamin, as these things are regulated for RDA.
https://sites.google.com/site/bestfoodsforacne/
After a dreadful bout of Montezuma's
revenge on the road, I carry Gastrolyte with me on trips. It's a powder so it lasts a long time, and it has a good blend of electrolytes. It tastes like soapy, salty lemons.
Since you've already checked in with your doctor I'll skip that part and suggest the easy bruising could possibly be from low iron/vitamin B's/protein. I see you have a plan for that.
In order of priority to feel better, eat your macros, your fruits and veggies, water, then worry about vitamins, and lastly, electrolytes.
Thank you, I'll look into gastrolyte. =]
I doubt very much that it is a nutritional issue . See a dermatologist.
Leafy greens and multi colored veggies are great.
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victoriavoodoo wrote: »
Thanks, I'll look into the vitamin c and v8! I used to have some fizzy vitamin c things that were kind of funcatscats222 wrote: »multi-vitamin will contain all the folic acid, zinc, and vitamin a that you need
keep in mind that taking too much can be extremely dangerous (good example is vit A)
and i would not dare take zinc without the right amount of copper (a multi takes care of it)
forget about the electrolyte
foods high in fiber and protein will give you what you want.
i drink a low sodium v-8 from time to time (high in potassium and magnesium).
if you want to add anything to the multi:
add vit c (at a different time of day) and that fish oil you are taking. that's it.
Will add that vitamin c rich foods eaten when you eat iron rich foods will help you absorb the iron better. 0 -
A lot of skin issues are caused by lack of dietary fats. Folic acid is found in keafy greena and beans. And where did you see that folic acid can cause issues. The only concern i sae is taking more folic acid than required can hide signs of b12 deficiency. Since you are pescatarian i would assume your dr already did a blood test for that.0
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tough one... everyone is so very different.0
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