Vitamins?

hels4397
hels4397 Posts: 100 Member
edited September 23 in Health and Weight Loss
What is your take on vitamins?

I used to take them. But then I realized they plugged me up. I took Women's One-A-Day for a while. Before that I tried One-A-Day Weight Control, but when I took them after breakfast they made me nauseous. So overall I stopped.

I had heard/read that B Complex is great to keep your energy level high. That is the only one I take now.

Should I be taking a multi-vitamin daily? And if so, what is a good one to take that won't plug you up? :bigsmile:

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  • Tintamar5678
    Tintamar5678 Posts: 15
    I think the one a day vitamins are probably the best. Maybe add more fiber in your diet? I've been drinking meal replacement shakes that are packed full of vitamins. Vitamins are important!
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    I take B's (energy, metabolism), D's (mood, energy, bones and teeth), Omegas (regularity, mood, energy) and magnesium (muscles and migraines)

    The multi's are ok, but I tend to take just what I need. Too much iron will also stop you up :smile:

    Try some probiotics too for regularity.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    I take a calcium and an E, as prescribed by my doctor. The calcium is because i'm older and the E was to treat an arthritic ankle, which really doesn't exist anymore since I started running.
  • Eddo612002
    Eddo612002 Posts: 6
    I have experienced the upset stomach also. I found that I have to take it mid-meal. Also, I gave it some time and after a few days my body adjusted to the taking the vitamin and the stomach problem went away. I definitley noticed a drop in my energy level without vitamins. I work for a Doctor who says the chewable flintstones vitamins are enough to satisfy the daily vitamin needs if you cannot find an vitamin that agrees with your system.
  • jparson714
    jparson714 Posts: 171 Member
    Honestly, I would talk to your doc next time you go in. Even your OBGYN could tell you what you need. I can't take a one a day either for the same reason.
  • Bluesmilie
    Bluesmilie Posts: 161 Member
    I take Gummy Multivitamins, Caltrate calcium & vitamin D, and B12 (for energy)

    Hope this helps.

    Add me :)
  • bikerbiz
    bikerbiz Posts: 179 Member
    My doc said don't take the MV in the morning, or at the same time as other meds, because there can be so many different reactions...space it out. So, I started taking a Men's One-A-Day with lunch, and have no problems with it bothering my stomach (or anything else) anymore. Oh...and eat more fruit. :-)
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