What kind of Vitamins and Minerals do you take?

NoahandPresleysMom
NoahandPresleysMom Posts: 763 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Here's my list-Centrum multi vite, 200 IUs D3, Hair skin and nail pills, B complex with antioxidents, Centrum fruit and veggie, centrum D3 with Calcium, Centrum Omega 3 with DHA, Iron and centrum probiotic powder
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  • DiaryOfaThickFitWoman
    DiaryOfaThickFitWoman Posts: 406 Member
    I take the following vitamins and herbs:

    Multi Vitamin
    Vitamin D w/ Calcium
    Vitamin K
    B-12
    Biotin
    Garlic
    Garcinia Camnbogia
    Occasionally, Folic Acid and Vitamin C
  • NoahandPresleysMom
    NoahandPresleysMom Posts: 763 Member
    Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Bookaholic88
    Bookaholic88 Posts: 106 Member
    I take an iron supplement.
  • Melissa132129
    Melissa132129 Posts: 205 Member
    I only take a women's Alive energy vitamin...should I be taking more?
  • nissaea
    nissaea Posts: 38
    I was taking One A Day Vitacraves before starting my journey then realizing they have useless carbohydrates in them I switched to a prenatal (as my doctor suggested) NEW CHAPTER perfect prenatal multivitamin. It's found at health food stores and is non-gmo. I had a rough first day realizing that a serving size is 3 and they are a big pill from what I'm use to taking but I got use to them and can chug them right down with a big gulp of water each every morn.

    Currently looking into a vit D supplement since Oregon refuses to have any sun! :D
  • Nidda_C
    Nidda_C Posts: 81 Member
    I'm taking:
    -Iron supplements
    -Omega-3 cod liver pills
    -Vitamin D
    -Homeopathic medications for weight reduction

    :wink:
  • ysanne88
    ysanne88 Posts: 16 Member
    I take a mutil-vit with iron, cod liver oil and magnesium. I have stiff joints and tight muscles so cod liver oil and magnesium 'should' help with this.

    I've read almost everywhere that most vitamins and supplements don't result in any medical advantage though, although they obviously do no harm, confusing!
  • Brittany_Heselton
    Brittany_Heselton Posts: 2
    You might discuss that with your healthcare provider.. I went today and discussed with her about suppliments i should take.. i take a prenatal vitamin, Fish oil, a multi vitamin, and a vitamin b complex.
  • karenwill2
    karenwill2 Posts: 604 Member
    I drink Spark! Other than that, I get what I need from veggies.
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    Acti Vit multivitamin
    Tropical Strawberry Vegan Shakeology

    I have replaced about 6 other supplements with this combo and I'm feeling so much better! Kickin butt and takin names! lol
  • jbbrannon
    jbbrannon Posts: 167 Member
    SImply RIght Mature Women 50+ multivitamin
    Simply Right omega 3-6-9 plus
    Simply Right Vitamin D-3
    Simply Right CoQ-1-
    Simply Right Red Yeast Rice
  • toomuchbootyindapants
    toomuchbootyindapants Posts: 811 Member
    B12 (for energy) and D3 (for living in the dark depressing north) and that is all.
    I try to get all my "stuff" in my food.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    - Centrum Forte

    - Calcium/Magnesium/D3

    - Garlic (for high blood pressure)

    - Probiotics (every few days, usually)

    (I need to get some Omega 3s and maybe B complex)

    :)
  • mlcastle
    mlcastle Posts: 33
    I take fish oil for Omega 3, because I don't eat seafood. Other than that, I try to eat a balanced diet and get what I need from food. I'm due to go back to my doctor to get the results of recent blood work. I'm curious to find out how I've been doing and if there's anything I need to add.
  • RavenWolf1977
    RavenWolf1977 Posts: 39 Member
    Multi vitamin
    Fish Oil
    Potassium
    Magnesium
    Biotin

    The Biotin has made a HUGE improvement in my hair and nail health!!!
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    I take my morning med Omeprazole 20mg, and I take a Centrum Silver Ultra Womens multi vitamin,1000 mg Odorless Garlic,Green Coffee Bean Extract,Liquid Health Raspberry Ketone, Then before bed I take 120mg of Verapamil cuz I used to get electric shock like migraine headaches and that one helps with that. I have Sumatriptan for bad Migraine days but don't have to take that very often.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    i take a multi and a tsp of cod liver oil daily
  • KickyLegs
    KickyLegs Posts: 53
    Ginko Biolba
    Pycogenol
    Ginseng (N. American)
    L-Lysine
    Calcium & Magnesium
    Liquid Vit. D
    GABA
    Vit. B 50 Complex
    Omega 3 & CoQ10

    Now I'm wondering if I want to take Gotu Kola and Hyaluronic Acid supplements for my skin.
  • KoRnKraZy
    KoRnKraZy Posts: 69 Member
    Magnesium
    Multi Vitamin
    Fish Oil
    Vitamin C
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    None unless my annual test shows I'm lacking in something.
  • Nidda_C
    Nidda_C Posts: 81 Member
    I don't know where you read that but iron supplements and vitamin D pills are usually recommended by doctors for people who are severely lacking them, and cannot get them all just through food.

    Also, the few fat loss, muscle gain books I have read support omega-3's as a must use supplement especially for people who mostly do cardiovascular exercises but not much muscle building.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    None.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Multi-vitamin
    Whey Protein Isolate - after lifting heavy weights

    I get the rest of my nutritional needs from food. Yum!
  • Scott15Fit
    Scott15Fit Posts: 71
    I don't take any as the one I bought had vitamin A in it and when I checked my diet I already had more than enough, I don't want to waste more money and just try to balance levels through food, although I struggle getting enough iron.

    I've read almost everywhere that most vitamins and supplements don't result in any medical advantage though, although they obviously do no harm, confusing!

    Actually they can do harm:

    "Too much vitamin A, D, or K can lead to increased levels that are unhealthy and can cause health consequences," says Frechman. She adds that too much vitamin A can lead to birth defects, and too high levels of vitamin E may increase the risk of hemorrhaging. Excess vitamin K can lessen or reverse the effect of blood thinner medicines and prevent normal blood clotting.

    Vitamin D has been one of the more controversial vitamins. Even though it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it appears to be tolerated in the body at higher levels. As of 2010, the Institute of Medicine recommends a daily allowance of 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D for everyone ages 1 to 70, with an upper limit of 4,000 IU for those ages 9 and older.

    Ref: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/nutrition-vitamins-11/fat-water-nutrient?page=2

    Addition:
    Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity include dry, itchy skin, headache, nausea, and loss of appetite. Signs of severe overuse over a short period of time include dizziness, blurred vision and slowed growth. Vitamin A toxicity also can cause severe birth defects and may increase the risk for hip fractures.
    http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09315.html
  • iceey
    iceey Posts: 354 Member
    Multivitamin daily
    Probiotics daily
    Vit D and K
    sometimes magnesium
    l-glutamine
    some various naturopathic things for more specific issues I have
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    http://gettingstronger.org/2011/03/the-case-against-antioxidants/

    http://gettingstronger.org/tag/supplements/


    just something to think about.
  • MrsBikiniBound
    MrsBikiniBound Posts: 120
    Daily multivitamin. B12 supplement (injections) B12 supplement (pill) Probiotics.
  • softballerchik1
    softballerchik1 Posts: 65 Member
    Daily multivitamin with folic acid, Biotin, and Evening Primrose Oil.
  • NoahandPresleysMom
    NoahandPresleysMom Posts: 763 Member
    I don't take any as the one I bought had vitamin A in it and when I checked my diet I already had more than enough, I don't want to waste more money and just try to balance levels through food, although I struggle getting enough iron.

    I've read almost everywhere that most vitamins and supplements don't result in any medical advantage though, although they obviously do no harm, confusing!

    Actually they can do harm:

    "Too much vitamin A, D, or K can lead to increased levels that are unhealthy and can cause health consequences," says Frechman. She adds that too much vitamin A can lead to birth defects, and too high levels of vitamin E may increase the risk of hemorrhaging. Excess vitamin K can lessen or reverse the effect of blood thinner medicines and prevent normal blood clotting.

    Vitamin D has been one of the more controversial vitamins. Even though it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it appears to be tolerated in the body at higher levels. As of 2010, the Institute of Medicine recommends a daily allowance of 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D for everyone ages 1 to 70, with an upper limit of 4,000 IU for those ages 9 and older.

    Ref: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/nutrition-vitamins-11/fat-water-nutrient?page=2

    Addition:
    Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity include dry, itchy skin, headache, nausea, and loss of appetite. Signs of severe overuse over a short period of time include dizziness, blurred vision and slowed growth. Vitamin A toxicity also can cause severe birth defects and may increase the risk for hip fractures.
    http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09315.html

    As someone who was on Lovenox and Warfarin during and 6 weeks post partum to pregnancy Vitamin K is NOT detrimental to the medicine. It's the CONSISTANCY in which you eat, take it. Trust me, I know, I have two bloodclotting disorders and work with a hemotologist. I also take 5,000 IUs vitamin D because Oregon has like zero sun, also docto recommended. As with vitamin A my OBGYN and Meternal Fetal Medicine said you'd have to take MASS quantities of the vitamin to produce any ill effects to an unborn child.
  • dontwishforit_workforit
    dontwishforit_workforit Posts: 112 Member
    Vit D3, 4000 UI [per doctor!]

    Used to take a multi-vitamin but it's been a while.. I am bad with regimens like that.

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