Need a vitamin...any suggestions?

ICarla
ICarla Posts: 200 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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.
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  • Iron_Duchess
    Iron_Duchess Posts: 429 Member
    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
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    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
    iJiVE Posts: 20
    I'd like to get on a new multi-vitamin, any good ones that aren't pricey? Drop some names!!
  • nebulinda
    nebulinda Posts: 120 Member
    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
    iJiVE Posts: 20
    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
    UpsideMeagan Posts: 67 Member
    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
    luvsbks Posts: 51
    I use Nature Made also! I also like GNC vitamins

    Mary
  • katealbright
    katealbright Posts: 134 Member
    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
    samlankford Posts: 334
    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
    02tods Posts: 126 Member
    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'. :smile:

    Oops! I forgot to add that I use Centrum. :)
  • jfan175
    jfan175 Posts: 812 Member
    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
    samb330 Posts: 328 Member
    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
    bradwwood Posts: 371 Member
    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
    portwein Posts: 29 Member
    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
    princessage117 Posts: 171 Member
    GNC women's active metabolism. But make sure you take it on a full stomach or you might puke!
  • fitQueenbeast
    fitQueenbeast Posts: 298
    Alive liquid multivitamin. It has some of EVERYTHING and it more than meets a lot of the daily percentage numbers.
  • Amanda82691
    Amanda82691 Posts: 298 Member
    I take centrum multivitamin for women under twenty.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    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
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    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
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    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.
  • karri333
    karri333 Posts: 1
    I would highly reccomend Women's One by Rainbow Light! They are derived from whole food sources and therefor are not "man made" vitamins. They are so great that when I was pregnant, my doctor suggested I continue taking them instead of a prenatal as he said they were even better than prenatal vitamins. I suffer from chronic fatigue, but I find if I take my vitamin daily it drastically diminishes my constant sleepiness! You can purchase them online through www.vitacost.com for a very good price. (30 days apx. $10, or 90 days for rigth around $30) Good luck! =)
  • proudmommy1003
    proudmommy1003 Posts: 329 Member
    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.

    I haven't tried the target brand because i drink nature made but I agree the brand/price has nothing to do with quality/benefits. Just read the labels and you will see both products are exactly the same thing.
  • Amberry123
    Amberry123 Posts: 18 Member
    You should try spending a week, or even a few days, tracking all of your vitamin intake from your food and see what is lacking. Generally, it is very rare that you actually need to supplement any vitamin, there really isn't any reason you should be getting all of them from food. Basically if you eat even 2 meals in a day (I assume you eat more then that) you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, it's kind of an unnecessary (in my opinion) cost for something you don't actually need. It's also very unlikely to get too much of a vitamin, but when you start adding supplements the risk is always there, and having too much of one vitamin can actually interfere with the absorption of other vitamins, so really food is you best option.
    As some people have already pointed out, taking vitamins on an empty stomach makes you want to barf, which is a clear indication that maybe you don't need to put that in your body. Eating fruit on an empty stomach doesn't make you want to barf! Try having even a little piece of fruit (like one of those tiny oranges or an apple) when you're feeling tired it should do the trick. It wouldn't hurt to go see your doctor as well. I don't know if you just recently changed your diet or have been doing this for a while, but a check up before, and shortly after starting a weight loss/diet/lifestyle journey is definitely a good idea. Good luck!
  • Zumaria1
    Zumaria1 Posts: 225 Member
    Hello! I personally take Trader Joe's daily mulitvitamin for Women. It is gentle on the stomach, and it includes a Womens Nourishing Blend(natural herbs that help with hormonal balance) and Digestive Support. I think they are around $11 and you get 60 tablets, which is a 2 month supply.
  • elm2008
    elm2008 Posts: 95 Member
    Try a B vitamin. I need it every morning or i just feel lethargic and off. could be your iron as well.
  • jen_fitnhappy
    jen_fitnhappy Posts: 102 Member
    I would highly reccomend Women's One by Rainbow Light! They are derived from whole food sources and therefor are not "man made" vitamins. They are so great that when I was pregnant, my doctor suggested I continue taking them instead of a prenatal as he said they were even better than prenatal vitamins. I suffer from chronic fatigue, but I find if I take my vitamin daily it drastically diminishes my constant sleepiness! You can purchase them online through www.vitacost.com for a very good price. (30 days apx. $10, or 90 days for rigth around $30) Good luck! =)

    ^^This! Your body won't absorb 100% of the "man made" vitamins so you won't get full benefit from them. I also take Rainbow Light, as well as vitamin D3. As others have suggested get your vitamin levels checked. I'm feeling a lot better since taking these two.
  • iJiVE
    iJiVE Posts: 20
    Energy healers. It's Holistic medicine. & The good teachers are very knowledgeable in vitamins.
  • daisytrekker
    daisytrekker Posts: 8 Member
    Melaleuca vitamins! I used to take generic vitamins, and would catch colds, and whatever bug was floating around. I've been taking Melaleuca vitamins for 2 years and haven't been sick sInce!
  • cuterbee
    cuterbee Posts: 545
    If you're young enough to still be having periods, you might be low in iron. A vitamin with iron might help. You can also add iron to your diet easily by cooking in a cast iron pan.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I was exhausted all day long, even after sleep, and coffee. A vitamin didn't help.

    Going from 1200 calories to 1440 helped an amazing amount. I'm no longer exhausted, and I am not as cranky!! Might want to reassess your calorie goals.

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