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Multivitamins? Help!

Tarah1357
Tarah1357 Posts: 139 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I haven't taken a multivitamin supplement in years and a few people have been telling me that I should be taking something. I've looked around at the pharmacy but really don't know what to go with. I've also looked into Shaklee which I thought was great because they didn't have any of those nasty tar fillers but they're a little on the expensive side for just a vitamin. Just wondering if any one has any recommendations? I would greatly appreciate it! :flowerforyou:

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  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    I'm still checking out these also...
  • JenniferTasso
    JenniferTasso Posts: 77 Member
    I take GNC Ultra Mega Woman's Active...seems to be a good one..plus I take fish oil (unscented) vitamin D, calcium, and a vit C pill everyday
  • miatavixxen
    miatavixxen Posts: 373
    i would just ask the pharmacist. mine actually recommended just a basic multivitamin - and i get the gummy ones at costco because i hate taking pills.
  • cheangela
    cheangela Posts: 173
    I use these: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rainbow+light+prenatal&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=16653730285691670950&sa=X&ei=oWF1TZqAKYjAgQeKjrndBQ&ved=0CE4Q8wIwBQ#

    Don't worry, you don't have to be knocked up to take 'natals.

    They are gentle on the tummy and have a huge boost of b-vitamins.
  • KansasGal
    KansasGal Posts: 268 Member
    if you want a great multi vitamin without the after taste and that does not make you gain weight... I suggest the Its Vital from It Works! it has a mint taste to it and I personally take it. Everything in it is all natural. here is a link if u want to check it out

    http://alishatalsma.itworks.net/Cart/Detail.aspx?pid=F61374305F41F94F4


    hope this helps some!
  • avninjalette123
    avninjalette123 Posts: 129 Member
    I take Women's -one-a-day, I cut it in half and take one half in the morning and one at night. This is so you get the vitamins all 24 hours.
  • Tarah1357
    Tarah1357 Posts: 139 Member
    if you want a great multi vitamin without the after taste and that does not make you gain weight...

    I definitely don't want to take any vitamin that's going to make me gain weight! lol The mint tasting ones you mentioned I may have to look into. Sounds interesting!
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    I'm taking Beachbody's P90X Vitamins and my wife is take the Core pak metabolism forumla. Good luck in your search.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I take the Ultra Woman Sport multivitamins from Vitamin World and I like them a lot.
    http://www.vitaminworld.com/pages/file.asp?xs=AD056C40826A4D629AD7C7F89E823B16&PID=1869&CID=39&CPID=3182
  • jojospaghettio
    jojospaghettio Posts: 62 Member
    Curious to see any additional responses to this. Had the same thought lately. Bump!
  • ChelDM
    ChelDM Posts: 145
    I take between 10 and 15 vitamins a day...I cannot tell that I am feeling great unless I don't take them and then I realize that they are a huge benefit to my health, well being, and energy.

    I completely swear by the Life Extension brand vitamins...You can check it out at www.lef.org..They have health advisors who make a cocktail of vitamins based on your price range and what health issues you are targeting specifically. They are high quality vitamins so yes they are a bit more expensive but take it from someone who never took any before two years ago...It is night and day...
  • KansasGal
    KansasGal Posts: 268 Member
    if you want a great multi vitamin without the after taste and that does not make you gain weight...

    I definitely don't want to take any vitamin that's going to make me gain weight! lol The mint tasting ones you mentioned I may have to look into. Sounds interesting!

    they are definitely worth trying! also there are other great supplements on that site that might help! just letting you know! i take some of the other stuff!
  • Tarah1357
    Tarah1357 Posts: 139 Member
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    they are definitely worth trying! also there are other great supplements on that site that might help! just letting you know! i take some of the other stuff!
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    Oh awesome. I'll check into it! I have been taking a green tea supplement to boost my energy since I've been lacking a little of that lately. I've been contemplating taking a calcium supplement or fish oil as I hear fish oil is very beneficial and can help a lot with weight loss.

    Thank you everyone for your input! I appreciate all your suggestions!
  • Tarah1357
    Tarah1357 Posts: 139 Member
    I take between 10 and 15 vitamins a day...I cannot tell that I am feeling great unless I don't take them and then I realize that they are a huge benefit to my health, well being, and energy.

    Oh wow! I myself have a hard time with pills, especially large ones so to take that many per day makes me a little anxious. I don't know how you do it! lol That's awesome that you found something that works well for you though! Thank you for your suggestion!
  • portlandsundevil
    portlandsundevil Posts: 213 Member
    I take GNC Ultra Mega Woman's Active...seems to be a good one..

    I take these, too. I like them.
  • damonmath
    damonmath Posts: 359 Member
    Yes! I would second that. Take the GNC Women's.
  • Monisfit4life
    Monisfit4life Posts: 228 Member
    Beachbody has a total Women's Health Vitamin that I highly recommend. I sold it to one of my friends and she loves it. I personally get my vitamins from Shakeology so I stopped taking multivitamins which is great because I always forget to take pills anyway lol.
  • Tarah1357
    Tarah1357 Posts: 139 Member
    Beachbody has a total Women's Health Vitamin that I highly recommend. I sold it to one of my friends and she loves it. I personally get my vitamins from Shakeology so I stopped taking multivitamins which is great because I always forget to take pills anyway lol.

    I keep hearing about this Shakeology stuff...I keep meaning to look it up online but I keep forgetting. What's that stuff all about anyway? Is it like a meal replacement or something?
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    Beachbody has a total Women's Health Vitamin that I highly recommend. I sold it to one of my friends and she loves it. I personally get my vitamins from Shakeology so I stopped taking multivitamins which is great because I always forget to take pills anyway lol.

    I keep hearing about this Shakeology stuff...I keep meaning to look it up online but I keep forgetting. What's that stuff all about anyway? Is it like a meal replacement or something?

    Yes it is a meal replacement, but it is also so much more.
  • mpdes
    mpdes Posts: 40
    I think before buying something is it VERY important that you consult either your doctor or pharmacist. A multivitamin can look inoffensive, but it can create interaction with medication or health conditions. Otherwise, I usually take during winter Vit C, always Vit D and Iron (I don't get enough, it's from my doctor's recommendation!) and Omega 3,6,9. Depending on your needs and nutrition, you could add Calcium as well. I don't take multi-vitamin all the time, only when I really need it, I go with a superEnergex or that type of dark liquid that you add to your juice in the morning!
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