Need a vitamin...any suggestions?

ICarla

I need a good vitamin. Any suggestions? I am always fatigued. No matter how many hours of sleep I get. I need a good vitamin!! I have not taken vitamins since the Flinstones kids and I'm totally out of the loop.

Iron_Duchess

I use Twinlab Multivitamin and Minerals + Omega 3 + Vitamin C + Fiber. BTW; the minerals are important. Also, check your own diary weekly and do an assessment to see if you are eating enough veggies, leafy greens, and protein.

Hellbent_Heidi

There are SO many option!

I'd recommend that you start with a good multi vitamin and see if that helps your energy levels There are a number of them geared for women too. I use the Womens Ultra Mega something-or-other from GNC, with no iodine (because I'm allergic to shellfish and therefore will react to a buildup of iodine), but I'm sure you can ask at any vitamin store for a recommendation.

iJiVE

I'd like to get on a new multi-vitamin, any good ones that aren't pricey? Drop some names!!

nebulinda

Walk into any grocery store/Target/Walmart/etc and buy the cheapest off brand one-a-day. I get 100 tablets for about $6, because I buy the cheapest brand. They all have the same stuff in them, just different fillers. Check the labels to be sure. The only reason not to buy the store brand multi is if you're looking for something more specialized than a one-a-day, or if you're allergic to the fillers in a specific brand.

iJiVE

Walk into any grocery store/Target/Walmart/etc and buy the cheapest off brand one-a-day. I get 100 tablets for about $6, because I buy the cheapest brand. They all have the same stuff in them, just different fillers. Check the labels to be sure. The only reason not to buy the store brand multi is if you're looking for something more specialized than a one-a-day, or if you're allergic to the fillers in a specific brand.

I went to a Reiki healer the other day. She warned about using cheap vitamins. Especially ones that have calcium carbonate. Was looking for something a bit more authentic.

UpsideMeagan

I'm a big fan of Nature Made. Stores like CVS regularly offer B1G1 free offers and they have a rewards program to earn high-dollar coupons.

luvsbks

I use Nature Made also! I also like GNC vitamins

Mary

katealbright

I LOVE the Rainbow Light Women's One (as in one-a-day). It is SO gentle on the stomach, you can even take it without food. It's very balanced, and vegetarian! I have never loved a vitamin as much as this one, other than the super pricey New Chapter ones. I think it was like $9 for 50 tablets and available at my regular grocery store.

samlankford

yup generic multi vitamin from target!!! but I agree, make sure that your eating enough veggies and fruit.. if you are able MAYBE see about getting some blood work done? I get mine done every few months to make sure my liver is not rejecting my MS meds, dr orders a full metabolic profile, says I am getting stabbed anyway so might as well:bigsmile:

02tods

While a good multivitamin is a great start, if your fatigue doesn't lift perhaps a visit to the Dr. would be in order.... Just sayin'.

Oops! I forgot to add that I use Centrum.

jfan175

I went to a Reiki healer the other day. She warned about using cheap vitamins. Especially ones that have calcium carbonate. Was looking for something a bit more authentic.

What is a Reiki healer, and what expertise do they have with nutrition and vitamins? I agree that calcium carbonate isn't the best form of calcium to take, but I've seen studies and a Consumer Reports article that said supermarket multivitamin/mineral tabs are just as good as the expensive name brand ones.

samb330

I would go get some blood work done, just to make sure you're not anemic or something. You may need an iron supplement also. I take a multi vitamin, 2000 mg of D3, 1000 B12 and 650mg of iron. This was all prescribed by my Dr. Let me tell you, I can tell when I don't take something. Good luck.

bradwwood

its so easy to spend a fortune in this area, I just keep it simple. This is what I take every morning....

Generic version of Centrum Men Under 50

Generic 5000IU Vitamin D - I do this because I live in the Pacific Northwest and don't see the sun for about nine months a year. It really helps.

Metamucil

Protein shake mixed with water and a half cup of mixed berries. (I used to do yogurt, milk, banana, but that make them way to high in sugars)

portwein

Many of us with a few extra pounds have sleep issues. I strongly suggest a sleep study. I was able to lose weight once I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Now I use my CPAP and only require 7 hours of sleep a night, and no naps during the day. More energy, and I no longer need to worry about dying in my sleep. To answer your question, I do take a multi-vitamin. Lowering my calories, I saw in my tracking that I wasn't getting my suggested vitamin requirement.

princessage117

GNC women's active metabolism. But make sure you take it on a full stomach or you might puke!

fitQueenbeast

Alive liquid multivitamin. It has some of EVERYTHING and it more than meets a lot of the daily percentage numbers.

Amanda82691

I take centrum multivitamin for women under twenty.

ValerieMartini2Olives

I go to Kmart/Walmart/Target/Meijer and get their brand of the one-a-day women's formula. Compare that to Centrum. It's the EXACT same thing.

Heather_Rider

I need a good vitamin. Any suggestions? I am always fatigued. No matter how many hours of sleep I get. I need a good vitamin!! I have not taken vitamins since the Flinstones kids and I'm totally out of the loop.

Go to the doctor and look at your food diary. You should be getting your vitamins from your food. Chances are your vitamin D is low. Get a blood test and have the doctor recomment a supplement for you.

ValerieMartini2Olives

GNC women's active metabolism. But make sure you take it on a full stomach or you might puke!

Vitamins in general make me throw up. I found taking them at night makes me not throw up.