Vitamins, minerals and supplements

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chrisoldroyd
chrisoldroyd Posts: 42 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I currently take Vitamin C, Zinc, a Multi-vitamin, a Probiotic and Grapefruit seed extract every day. Anyone else taking stuff or think I should add anything else into my diet?

Thanks
Chris

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  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
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    I take fish oil, creatine, and chromium picolonate.
  • Brownsbacker4evr
    Brownsbacker4evr Posts: 365 Member
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    I take a multivitamin and triple strength Fish oil
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
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    I just started taking probiotics. Should really take iron supplements too since I'm veggie
  • mumsy317
    mumsy317 Posts: 7
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    I take quite a few each day, vit c , multivit, calcium/vit d and vit e. I think they are a good thing to take as we dont get everything from food we eat. Never done my nan any harm , shes taken vits all her life and still going strong at 93
  • IbiH
    IbiH Posts: 250 Member
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    I've just started to take veggie Omega 3 supplements. Old age is setting in, I'm only 41!! Need brain power and supple joints.
  • MarinasFlorin
    MarinasFlorin Posts: 3
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    A good multi vit is generally a requirement for everyone because in our modern days, getting all the required micronutrients from the diet is quite hard
  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
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    Currently a multi vit/mineral for women, chromium pic, cinnamon capsule, & just added a triple strength omega 3.
  • boxkat
    boxkat Posts: 32
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    If you don't consume much fish, taking an omega 3 supplement is a good idea. :) Some people swear by l-theanine to help with weight loss and emotional well being, but I prefer drinking it in green tea form. ^_^
  • JannaJ02
    JannaJ02 Posts: 35 Member
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    I don't eat fish at all, so I'm taking a fish oil for the Omega 3s. I'm also taking Creatine, and my mom keeps telling me I should take some Vitamin B for my overall mood, which sounds like a decent idea.
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
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    Omega 3 fish oil. It reduces cholesterol and I have knocked off some pounds taking it. I have high cholesterol and this vitamin has also helped reduce it.
  • DarrelBirkett
    DarrelBirkett Posts: 221 Member
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    I take a multi-vit. I restrict so much stuff now that this is pretty much essential imo. I only take it on days I train but need to get in to the habit of taking it daily.

    I take BCAA. I wouldnt worry about that unless you are strength training.

    Creatine. I take in stages. Like 6 weeks on then Ill not bother for a while. I dont eat much red meat (mainly white & fish) but again this is really only useful for Strength training and really just short heavy rep ranges.

    Omega 3, or even Omega 369 is something you really should look at. Unless you are happy you are eating enough oily fish.

    I'll say zinc as well is the main things that fights your immune system (not Vit C as many think) but this is usually covered by a multi-vit. Zinc is also found in Oats.

    As im cutting out lactose (so milk/yoghurts) Im also looking into a probiotic to see what is best for me.
  • kellehbeans
    kellehbeans Posts: 838 Member
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    I take a supermarkets own brand multivitamin. It has the RDA of iron which I find I need a lot. I also take Cod Liver Oil occasionally.

    If you don't have a deficiency, I think multivitamins are the way to go and they're not expensive.
  • chymerra
    chymerra Posts: 212
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    i take a multi, fish oils, green tea extract and CLA
  • bzmommy34
    bzmommy34 Posts: 229 Member
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    Multi
    Vit D
    Omega 3 & 6 fish oil
    Biotin

    And depending on the day, pro nutrients fruit & veggie supp - if I'm low on fresh stuff.
  • dukesangel
    dukesangel Posts: 45 Member
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    Multi
    Vit D
    Milk Thistle
    Gingko
    Fiber Pills

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