nutrition vitamins not getting in my head confused

amtbhatnagar

hello, I have read lot of post on internet still I am too confused what all nutrients and vitamins I need for healthy lifestyle .trying to understand why I need them few I have mentioned below .
whey protein
protein powder
multivitamin how will I decide I need that or not if I eat healthy food
fishoil why if I eat fish once a week
bcaa

cityruss

All of those mentioned are to supplement what you are missing from your diet.

If you're hitting the required amount of whatever through the foods you eat then there's no need to supplement.

jgnatca

There are only three macros: protein, fat, and carbs. MFP tracks and sets a default for all three.

If you eat a varied diet the rest of the vitamins and minerals you need may very well already be in your diet. Here's a primer.

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm118079.htm

Whey protein, protein powder, and BCAA are not specifically required. See above.

I need to be tested annually if I have any deficiencies because I have known absorption issues, and I take vitamins to counteract those deficiencies. But it will be different for everyone.

If you live in the northern hemisphere you will be deficient in vitamin D.

I urge women of childbearing age to take Folic Acid (which also happens to be in pregnancy vitamins)

Protein powders become a thing because people are trying to hit a protein goal. Chicken breast does the same thing.

amtbhatnagar

thanks my recent blood test result came all ok for my vitamins only cholesterol was high , so I get your point if I see any deficiency in my annual test then I can have supplements else don't bother

jgnatca wrote: »

There are only three macros: protein, fat, and carbs. MFP tracks and sets a default for all three.

If you eat a varied diet the rest of the vitamins and minerals you need may very well already be in your diet. Here's a primer.

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm118079.htm

Whey protein, protein powder, and BCAA are not specifically required. See above.

I need to be tested annually if I have any deficiencies because I have known absorption issues, and I take vitamins to counteract those deficiencies. But it will be different for everyone.

If you live in the northern hemisphere you will be deficient in vitamin D.

I urge women of childbearing age to take Folic Acid (which also happens to be in pregnancy vitamins)

Protein powders become a thing because people are trying to hit a protein goal. Chicken breast does the same thing.

jgnatca

If your cholesterol is high you may want to stick with the fish oil. Or increase fish to twice a week.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/08/from-fiber-to-fish-oil-natural-ways-to-lower-your-cholesterol/

amtbhatnagar

thanks thats helpful

jgnatca wrote: »

If your cholesterol is high you may want to stick with the fish oil. Or increase fish to twice a week.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/08/from-fiber-to-fish-oil-natural-ways-to-lower-your-cholesterol/

Lizzy622

The only vitamin I take is D because the doctor told me I was low. If you have any big concerns ask your doctor.