What kind of multi-vitamins are ok to take on a lchf diet?

Hello everyone! Sorry if you have already answered this before. I am at the beginning of my lchf journey. And I was wondering what type of multi-vitamins are ok to take?

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  • phlyn
    phlyn Posts: 15 Member
    I am no expert as I am new to this myself but I would imagine any brand multi vit would be okay, but make sure you are getting enough veggies into your diet too,as nothing is as good as 'fresh' vitamins in my opinion :)
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    I imagine any that don't have sugar are fine. Think of them as a backup plan. An insurance policy I guess. You don't specifically need them per say, but it's ok the take them for peace of mind that you're getting at least basic stuff.
  • ketonovice
    ketonovice Posts: 3 Member
    phlyn wrote: »
    I am no expert as I am new to this myself but I would imagine any brand multi vit would be okay, but make sure you are getting enough veggies into your diet too,as nothing is as good as 'fresh' vitamins in my opinion :)
    Thank you phylum;38348397 I guess my concern comes from sticking to mostly the green veggies, and not the "all colors of the rainbow" mentality :)
  • ketonovice
    ketonovice Posts: 3 Member
    I imagine any that don't have sugar are fine. Think of them as a backup plan. An insurance policy I guess. You don't specifically need them per say, but it's ok the take them for peace of mind that you're getting at least basic stuff.

    Thank you Sunny_Bunny! I didn't know if it was a given that I should take them. I will defiantly avoid any gummy ones :). But I didn't know if there are any hidden carbs that I should be tracking in the regular pill ones.
  • albertabeefy
    albertabeefy Posts: 1,169 Member
    The best bet is to look at "non-medicinal ingredients" to see what they use for binders, etc. Ensure there's not much that is starchy/sugary and you should be fine. If you're worried about it and unsure, you can always assume about 3-5g carbohydrate per tablet (which is theoretically possible, though an estimate on the high side for most supplements) and adjust your diet accordingly.
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    edited December 2016
    geovalerie wrote: »
    phlyn wrote: »
    I am no expert as I am new to this myself but I would imagine any brand multi vit would be okay, but make sure you are getting enough veggies into your diet too,as nothing is as good as 'fresh' vitamins in my opinion :)
    Thank you phylum;38348397 I guess my concern comes from sticking to mostly the green veggies, and not the "all colors of the rainbow" mentality :)

    Some people eat zero veggies without any nutritional deficiencies or supplementation.
    Everything you need you can get in meat. It just needs to not be cooked to death to preserve all the nutrients. Eat quality beef rare.

    So you'll be fine eating plenty of only green veggies. Taking the multi can give you insurance but it's more peace of mind really.

    I eat a few bites of some veg mostly every night. Tonight I had 2 asparagus stalks and probably 3/4 thin slices of sautéed green pepper. I love veggies but if I eat any more than that I'll be blown up like a Macys parade float all night and part of tomorrow.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    If you're worried about it and unsure, you can always assume about 3-5g carbohydrate per tablet (which is theoretically possible, though an estimate on the high side for most supplements) and adjust your diet accordingly.

    That's kinda high. Even a full teaspoon of straight cornstarch only has 2.4g of carbs.

  • moonlights
    moonlights Posts: 141 Member
    Some of the gummy ones are sugar free if you struggle with pills. I think the majority of pills try to use artificial sweetener now if it's needed at all.
  • albertabeefy
    albertabeefy Posts: 1,169 Member
    kirkor wrote: »
    If you're worried about it and unsure, you can always assume about 3-5g carbohydrate per tablet (which is theoretically possible, though an estimate on the high side for most supplements) and adjust your diet accordingly.

    That's kinda high. Even a full teaspoon of straight cornstarch only has 2.4g of carbs.
    I agree, but I'd rather err on the high-side and come in under my maximum carb goal. Keep in mind some vitamins are also sugar-coated...