Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements - Which Do You Take?
issystclaire
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Just wondering what anyone else's regime is with supplements?
I take on a daily basis:
multi-vitamin
iron (I am anemic, and do also try to eat iron rich foods)
skin, hair and nail supplement (have had issues with slow hair growth and brittle nails in the past, but the supplements are really starting to help)
I also drink various herbal teas (on their own, no sweetners, no honey, etc) once a day, sometimes twice.
And when I am ill I take extra ammounts of echinacea, zinc and vitamin c.
That is it at the moment, though I used to take my omega oils every day as well and think I would like to start back on these.
What do you do take and why?
I take on a daily basis:
multi-vitamin
iron (I am anemic, and do also try to eat iron rich foods)
skin, hair and nail supplement (have had issues with slow hair growth and brittle nails in the past, but the supplements are really starting to help)
I also drink various herbal teas (on their own, no sweetners, no honey, etc) once a day, sometimes twice.
And when I am ill I take extra ammounts of echinacea, zinc and vitamin c.
That is it at the moment, though I used to take my omega oils every day as well and think I would like to start back on these.
What do you do take and why?
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I take a lot of vitamins some of which include:
Daily multi with niacin
D3
Calcium
Omega 3 with DHA and EPA
CoQ10
Endothelial defense
Super Zeanthin (eyes)
Low dose aspirin
Super Bio-Curcumin
DHEA
And a bunch of others. The reason why I take them is simple: Although I have a healthy, well balanced diet there is no way that I can ever get all the vital nutrients that my body needs through food alone. I have also found with the vitamins that I take that I rarely get colds and when I do now all I have to do is take one day of rest and I'm fine. In the past, before I was supplementing, it would sometimes take weeks for me to shake a cold.0 -
I was recently ill as well (last month). I took extra doses of vits as well as some I don't usually take - olive leaf complex, green powder, etc. I took doses of this along with my usual ill vits and otc meds about 4 times a day, each day. I got well so much quicker than I ever have! (by the 3rd day I was almost all the way better, in the past it has taken me at least a week)
I agree with taking supplements to make sure you get all the vital nutrition your body needs to function properly. I sometimes feel though, that maybe I go overboard with the ammt of "pills" I take in a day, but I guess these supplements are better than chemical pills in my old age due to health issues!0 -
I am not good at taking vitamins, so I try to eat my nutrients. I can't get them all, so I take (when I remember) B12 (sublingual), D, and iron. I also take a probiotic because I just came off from CIPRO after e. coli issues - some studies show probiotics in yogurt don't make it past the stomach. Since tracking my meals it looks like I'll have to take potassium also.0
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I take birth control as well, and I do so in the mornings, so I have trained myself to take my supplements at the same time (after I eat my breakfast). I also use one of those pill sorter things, and put my vits into each day's slot at the start of the week. That way each day, I just flip it open, pour them out and pop them in - easy peasy. Maybe you could try something similar?0
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Oh man.... I take a few different things that are actually tailored to my skin problems (acne!!!).
I take Women's Symmetry multivitamin (found in the organic section)
+ DIM supplement for hormone balance (extracts from cuciferous [sp?] veggies like broccoli)
+ Vitamin D (I live the Pacific NW)
+ Armour Thyroid for slight hypothyroidism
I also add whey protein to my post-workout shake. Helps me get more protein as a vegetarian!0 -
I take:
Multi-vitamin
Calcium w/D twice a day
Other than the various meds I'm on, that's it. My doctor has a list of what I take and she thinks it's sufficient.
I was anemic when I was younger, so I understand what you're going through. I felt like doo-doo, weak, no energy, pale and sickly looking. It took years to get my iron levels up to normal. Good luck and follow your doctors advice.0 -
I take B12 daily.
as for others, MFP actually helps me determine the vitamins i should take: calcium magnesium with vitamin d if my calcium count is low, potassium, vitamin C etc.
when i am sick, i take extra vitamin C and Zinc.
i was taking iron, as i am anemic as well, but realized the pills they gave me are about 400% of my recommended daily intake which is ridiculous, so I've just been consciously trying to eat more iron throughout the day and taking a multivitamin to supplement.
Edit: oh and omega 3-6-9 supplements as well
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Multi-vitamin ( i take a brand "shaklee" )
Im on a prescription Vitamin D - 50,000 units.
That's it until November 1st, when I add in an additional Vitamin C.
:drinker: <-- thats me taking my pills. LOL
** edited because i forgot to add my "why" my vitamin D is low because i have extreme social anxiety & i dont leave home very much, so i dont get any sunlight, even when i go outside for a bit each day.. so i have to stay on the prescription for the D.
The multi & C in the winter is because its good for me, and I also have COPD, so keeping my immuse system up is really good.
Did you know that Vitamin D is good to assist in losing weight? If you dont take a suppliment, it might be good to try. It also gives you energy!
(Make sure you arent using cheap vitamins. They can do more harm than good. Do you need a $50 vitamin? No. However, ask your doctor to prescribe you a prenatal, or a vitamin thats not full of crap. This stuff on the shelf at CVS or Walmart is a bunch of junk.)0 -
Hands down...
Nutrametrix Isotonic vitamins... 96% absorption in 5-8 minutes... Can't beat it...
Next time you are in CVS check the ingredients in one of the vitamins - you will be shocked!0 -
Is armour thyroid a prescription or can you pick it up along with your other vitamins?Oh man.... I take a few different things that are actually tailored to my skin problems (acne!!!).
I take Women's Symmetry multivitamin (found in the organic section)
+ DIM supplement for hormone balance (extracts from cuciferous [sp?] veggies like broccoli)
+ Vitamin D (I live the Pacific NW)
+ Armour Thyroid for slight hypothyroidism
I also add whey protein to my post-workout shake. Helps me get more protein as a vegetarian!
a slight hypothyroidism turned up on one of my blood tests and although it disappeared the next time i was tested, i have a lot of the symptoms so i'd be interested in trying something mild!0 -
i take two vita-crave gummies for adults per day, two green tea extract capsules, and then my daily meds which consist of Xanax and Effexor. i'm thinking of picking up some B12 to give myself a bit more of a boost of energy.0
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B12 does make a difference!
I would recommend getting the B complex in liquid form as it is more easily absorbed by your system than the standard hard vitamins.
right now i have the gummies lol 0 -
Right now:
Iron supplement- 65mg
Women's Multi-Vitamin
Need to take more but not sure which ones0 -
I simply try to eat 80% raw fruits and veggies every day and a product called Juice Plus+ which is just more fruits and veggies. I try and deliver key antioxidants and other phytonutrients that will be absorbed in my body. I look for F&V that reduce oxidative stress, supports my healthy immune system, protects my DNA (aging), and promotes cardiovascular wellness.0
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What do you take for these? I've noticed my nails starting to be less strong and even in the last few years, but the doctors I've asked haven't been really helpful. Yeah, so the ridges in my nails aren't the type that indicate any deficiency, but it's still annoying and makes them weaker!skin, hair and nail supplement (have had issues with slow hair growth and brittle nails in the past, but the supplements are really starting to help)
I take a multivitamin with iron added in as I've been borderline anemic for a long time and one of my docs finally decided to track it with periodic blood work to see if it improves. He thinks it may be affecting my energy levels.
I was taking Vitamin C each day for a while both for its own benefits and the added iron absorption, but I've gotten lazy with it.
Other than my prescribed meds, that's all I take on a daily basis. I've been considering adding in Omega-3 after reading in several places that it's better for most people to have a balanced amount of omega fatty acids but that western diets tend to result in higher omega-6 levels which become out of balance w/ omega-3. I've also wondered if I should be taking a calcium supplement since apparently Depo-Provera (which I love) sucks it right out of your bones.0 -
Non-supplements: Atenolol & HCTZ.
Supplements: B12 a lot of the time (as long as I don't forget) as I have a history pernicious anemia. I've done injections, but by this point I generally can get away with sublingual tabs.
Melatonin for a few nights when I have trouble sleeping.
Zicam (which I think is zinc?) and Vitamin C when I'm getting sick.
I also should take fish oil (due to family history of things, my mom's doctor has told her to take it and suggested that it would be wise if I did as well), and a multivitamin on a regular basis but I HATE swallowing a bunch of pills, so I go through phases where I get the bug up my butt to take them, and others phases where I just cannot stomach swallowing a thousand pills.
*edit to add* I have noticed since starting using MFP that my iron intake is REALLY low so I'm considering that as well.0 -
I take birth control as well, and I do so in the mornings, so I have trained myself to take my supplements at the same time (after I eat my breakfast). I also use one of those pill sorter things, and put my vits into each day's slot at the start of the week. That way each day, I just flip it open, pour them out and pop them in - easy peasy. Maybe you could try something similar?
Thanks! I did try that but I seem to be a creature of unhabit. 0 -
I take New Chapter Organic Multi Vitamin
and an extra iron pill (I have severe anemia issues)
edit: The New Chapter vitamin I can actually take on an empty stomach. It is great. I have had some major GI issues in the past with cheap/crappy vitamins.0 -
I take:
-Multivitamin just as a sort of insurance policy on reduced calories.
-Krill Oil for the Omega 3s, as I don't eat much fish. I like fish, I'm just not good at cooking it myself so don't get enough.
-Vitamin D as virtually no one in the northern hemisphere gets enough.0 -
What do you take for these?skin, hair and nail supplement (have had issues with slow hair growth and brittle nails in the past, but the supplements are really starting to help)
I live in the UK and go to Holland and Barrett for all my supplements (if you don't know, they have all natural, good quality products). I take a supplement that is literally called "hair, skin and nails" and also biotin. Did a bunch of research on biotin - it is the chemical that is naturally produced by your body that promotes healthy hair and nail growth.
If you do take it though, you have to take it alongside another B vitamin (B12 or B complex are the best), or, a hair, skin and nail one as they already have b vits or biotin in them. I know you can get biotin in the states as well, bc I watched lots of videos on youtube with girls in the states talking about it.
The best thing about biotin as well, is that you don't have to worry about toxicity levels, as if you do take too much, your body will get rid of it naturally, through urination. Hope this helps!0 -
Did you know that Vitamin D is good to assist in losing weight? If you dont take a suppliment, it might be good to try. It also gives you energy!
This is great to know! I will do some more research on it as well, as I would definitely be ok with adding this to my regime if it gives me these benefits! 0 -
I take Omega 3 fish oil, Glucosamine & Chondroitin & MSM and Centrum Advance multi vitamin.0
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I simply try to eat 80% raw fruits and veggies every day and a product called Juice Plus+ which is just more fruits and veggies. I try and deliver key antioxidants and other phytonutrients that will be absorbed in my body. I look for F&V that reduce oxidative stress, supports my healthy immune system, protects my DNA (aging), and promotes cardiovascular wellness.
Was wondering about the juice+, do you live stateside or in the UK? Would like to find out more about this as I am totally open to drinking anything that gives me more vits and minerals. I am from the US but now live in the UK, and the one thing I really miss from there is V8! When I lost 25lbs previously, I would buy the 6 pack of the tiny can of basic V8, and make sure to chug one everyday (alongside any veg I would eat at dinner.)0 -
I take Omega 3 fish oil, Glucosamine & Chondroitin & MSM and Centrum Advance multi vitamin.
Ah yes, thank you for the reminder!!!!! I started talking glucosamine as well, as I have really achey knees and hips (and I am only 26!) My mom takes it as well for the same issues and I took one month of it. I need to get to the shop and buy some more!0 -
I simply try to eat 80% raw fruits and veggies every day and a product called Juice Plus+ which is just more fruits and veggies. I try and deliver key antioxidants and other phytonutrients that will be absorbed in my body. I look for F&V that reduce oxidative stress, supports my healthy immune system, protects my DNA (aging), and promotes cardiovascular wellness.
Was wondering about the juice+, do you live stateside or in the UK? Would like to find out more about this as I am totally open to drinking anything that gives me more vits and minerals. I am from the US but now live in the UK, and the one thing I really miss from there is V8! When I lost 25lbs previously, I would buy the 6 pack of the tiny can of basic V8, and make sure to chug one everyday (alongside any veg I would eat at dinner.)
Do you mean V8 vegetable juice cartons? If so Tesco sells them. 0 -
I take Omega 3 fish oil, Glucosamine & Chondroitin & MSM and Centrum Advance multi vitamin.
Ah yes, thank you for the reminder!!!!! I started talking glucosamine as well, as I have really achey knees and hips (and I am only 26!) My mom takes it as well for the same issues and I took one month of it. I need to get to the shop and buy some more!
That's what I take them for....poorly knees! Holland and Barret have high dose Gluc/Chond/MSM half price but the offer ends tonight online....0 -
Wow, thanks for the tip!!!! I am heading there right now! (H&B is where I got mine from before as well, it is the only place I buy supplements from!)0
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B6
B12
Folic Acid
D3
Fish Oil with Omega 3
Daily Multi-vitamin
Chromium Picolinate
Potassium Glucosamate
Considering adding Glucosamine & Chondroitin; as cold weather approaches I am feeling achy in my joints as I increase my workouts.0 -
Biotin for nicer hair
Iron for anemia
Edit: Vitamin C to help absorb the iron capsules better0 -
Do you mean V8 vegetable juice cartons? If so Tesco sells them.
Omg, you are my fairy godmother tonight, lol! Have never seen them at Tescos but will be on the look our for them now! I love my V8, such an easy way to get more veg in my diet!0
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