Do any of you take multivitamins?

MoonIite

Do any of you take multivitamins? If so, have you noticed an improvement in the way you feel?

pa_jorg

Yes, my multi definitely gives me more energy.

arw060310

I take a prenatal and an Omega-3. I feel like I have more energy, my headaches have subsided, and my hair is sooo unbelievably long!

dad106

I feel like I have more energy and stamina.. and I'm also not getting sick as much either.

KHaverstick

Yes, I take a prenatal w/DHA. No, I do not notice a difference in the way I feel.

cervenec

I take a few multivitamins and supplements every day, and I've noticed a change in my health/energy/overall happiness.

Sweet13_Princess

I take a multi and evening primrose oil (I have tender breast issues) each day. The primrose works great, but I really don't notice a difference with the vitamin. HOWEVER, since most of us are short on nutrients, it's a good thing to do for yourself, even if you don't see a visible change.

Shannon

MoonIite

My mom keeps telling me that 'young' women don't need to take any supplements, only older folks. The thing is I'm always low on iron, calcium, and potassium.

KHaverstick

My mom keeps telling me that 'young' women don't need to take any supplements, only older folks. The thing is I'm always low on iron, calcium, and potassium.

All women need to watch out for their calcium intake, and take supplements if necessary--young or old. And taking vitamin D along with it is necessary to help absorb the calcium.

And all women of childbearing potential (i.e. "young women") should take some kind of supplement that contains folic acid (either a multivitamin or just a folic acid supplement).

Iron and potassium...meh. If iron is an issue for you, definitely follow your doctor's recommendations. Not everyone needs supplementation. And potassium can be tricky--you definitely don't want to OVER supplement, as potassium levels that are too high can be very dangerous. Again, best left to a doctor to monitor that and recommend supplements as needed.

And just a word of caution about potassium...if anyone thinks that their potassium intake is too low based on what you see on MFP, your intake is probably normal. Lots of food labels do not list the potassium content, so therefore it is not reflected on MFP either. So for most of us, it looks like we are not meeting the recommended amount of potassium, when really we are. If you're curious, search elsewhere online to check out the potassium content of the food you're eating. And again, be very careful about supplementing potassium without a doctor's supervision--can be very dangerous.