I take supplements. How about you?

I take the following supplements twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) for my metabolism, energy, and general well being. I'm curious if anyone else takes supplements and would like to share...

Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Nature's Way, Vitamin B-1, 100mg, 100 Capsules
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), GNC, Vitamin B-2, 100mg, Tablets (I cut in half to 50mg)
Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide), Nature's Way, Niacinamide, 500mg, 100 Capsules
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Nature's Way, Pantothenic Acid, 250mg, 100 Capsules
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride), Nature Made, Vitamin B-6, 50mg, Tablets
Vitamin B7 (biotin), Nature Made, Biotin, 2,500mcg, 180 Liquid Softgels
Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Nature Made, Folic Acid, 400mcg, 250 Tablets
Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements), Nature Made, Vitamin B-12, 1000mcg, 90 Liquid Softgels.

Chromium, Nature's Way, GTF Chromium, 200mcg, 100 Capsules
Acetyl L-Carnitine, Nature's Way, Acetyl L-Carnitine, 500mg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
CoQ10, Nature's Way, CoQ10, 100mg, 30 Softgels
DHEA, Schiff Products, DHEA, 25mg, 60 tablets
Cinnamon, Nature's Way, Cinnamon Standardized, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
Green Tea, Nature's Way, Green Tea Standardized, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Garlic, Nature's Way, Garlic Bulb, 100 Capsules
Potassium Glucconate, Nature Made, Potassium Gluconate, 550mg, 100 Tablets
Omega-3, Nature Made, Omega-3 Fish Oil 1200 mg (360 mg Omega-3), 375 Liquid Softgels
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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I take the following supplements twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) for my metabolism, energy, and general well being. I'm curious if anyone else takes supplements and would like to share...

    Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Nature's Way, Vitamin B-1, 100mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), GNC, Vitamin B-2, 100mg, Tablets (I cut in half to 50mg)
    Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide), Nature's Way, Niacinamide, 500mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Nature's Way, Pantothenic Acid, 250mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride), Nature Made, Vitamin B-6, 50mg, Tablets
    Vitamin B7 (biotin), Nature Made, Biotin, 2,500mcg, 180 Liquid Softgels
    Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Nature Made, Folic Acid, 400mcg, 250 Tablets
    Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements), Nature Made, Vitamin B-12, 1000mcg, 90 Liquid Softgels.

    Chromium, Nature's Way, GTF Chromium, 200mcg, 100 Capsules
    Acetyl L-Carnitine, Nature's Way, Acetyl L-Carnitine, 500mg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    CoQ10, Nature's Way, CoQ10, 100mg, 30 Softgels
    DHEA, Schiff Products, DHEA, 25mg, 60 tablets
    Cinnamon, Nature's Way, Cinnamon Standardized, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
    Green Tea, Nature's Way, Green Tea Standardized, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    Garlic, Nature's Way, Garlic Bulb, 100 Capsules
    Potassium Glucconate, Nature Made, Potassium Gluconate, 550mg, 100 Tablets
    Omega-3, Nature Made, Omega-3 Fish Oil 1200 mg (360 mg Omega-3), 375 Liquid Softgels

    lots of stuff there and the B vitamin forms stink
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    To OP, I don't remember all the details of my past research but look into vitamin B and neurotoxicity.

    ps I take a multivitamin and occasionally some fish oil. Low maintenance here :)
  • FP4HSharon
    FP4HSharon Posts: 664 Member
    I take a lot, my list has grown over the years as different issues cropped up. Sometimes when I see a doc, they'll roll their eyes a bit . I wish they'd just ask me why I take each one & how it helped me, because I only take things that help me. As far as the sources of the vitamins, everyone has their favorite brands that they consider the "BEST," but some may get good results w/other sources. The only one I use that I make a point of buying a particular brand for is Rexall Sundown's Osteo Bi-Flex Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM for my joints. Whenever I tried to use another brand, my joint pain would flare again. I'm glad that some people feel a particular brand REALLY works for them, but I hope people won't get rude if someone finds another brand works for them. People who are in tune w/their bodies can usually tell if something is working or not.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    I take the following supplements twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) for my metabolism, energy, and general well being. I'm curious if anyone else takes supplements and would like to share...

    Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Nature's Way, Vitamin B-1, 100mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), GNC, Vitamin B-2, 100mg, Tablets (I cut in half to 50mg)
    Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide), Nature's Way, Niacinamide, 500mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Nature's Way, Pantothenic Acid, 250mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride), Nature Made, Vitamin B-6, 50mg, Tablets
    Vitamin B7 (biotin), Nature Made, Biotin, 2,500mcg, 180 Liquid Softgels
    Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Nature Made, Folic Acid, 400mcg, 250 Tablets
    Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements), Nature Made, Vitamin B-12, 1000mcg, 90 Liquid Softgels.

    Chromium, Nature's Way, GTF Chromium, 200mcg, 100 Capsules
    Acetyl L-Carnitine, Nature's Way, Acetyl L-Carnitine, 500mg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    CoQ10, Nature's Way, CoQ10, 100mg, 30 Softgels
    DHEA, Schiff Products, DHEA, 25mg, 60 tablets
    Cinnamon, Nature's Way, Cinnamon Standardized, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
    Green Tea, Nature's Way, Green Tea Standardized, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    Garlic, Nature's Way, Garlic Bulb, 100 Capsules
    Potassium Glucconate, Nature Made, Potassium Gluconate, 550mg, 100 Tablets
    Omega-3, Nature Made, Omega-3 Fish Oil 1200 mg (360 mg Omega-3), 375 Liquid Softgels

    Wow. That's a hefty list. I don't take anything; I feel that if you have a reasonably healthy diet you can get the majority of what you need through food.
  • sunlover89
    sunlover89 Posts: 436 Member
    I take a Berocca every morning along with a combined magnesium, calcium and zinc tablet. I take chromium picolinate, Ecgc (green tea) and Alpha lipoic acid 30 mins before I eat and Mega Cissus before any high carb meal. All does some good!
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    I eat food.
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    I take a prescription weekly mega-dose of Vitamin D, as a recent routine blood test showed that I was severely deficient (too big of a gap to make up with food and sunshine, especially as far north as I live). And I take a fish oil capsule because I'm highly convinced of the health benefits of omega-3s and I don't feel I get enough in my diet. Other than that, I get my vitamins/minerals/nutrients from a balanced diet.
  • Elisastoll
    Elisastoll Posts: 34 Member
    I also take several supplements daily:

    CoQ10 - 100 mg
    Calcium with D - 1200 mg
    Cinnamon - 2 capsules
    One a Day Vitamin
    Fish Oil - 1200 mg
  • puggleperson
    puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
    I have no idea what I should and shouldnt be taking. Help me out! ;):flowerforyou:
  • ICOZA7
    ICOZA7 Posts: 33 Member
    Multi Vitamin
    Fish oil
    Yay.
  • chelledawg14
    chelledawg14 Posts: 509 Member
    WOW... I take one B supplement very other day. Everyday I take two tables that are combined magnesium, calcium and vitamin D (as a woman in her 40's should). I alternate vitamin c, vitamin e, vitamin a, & fish oil. My doctor approved. I can't take a multi-vitamin; they make me sick & horribly hungry.
  • I take the following supplements twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) for my metabolism, energy, and general well being. I'm curious if anyone else takes supplements and would like to share...

    Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Nature's Way, Vitamin B-1, 100mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), GNC, Vitamin B-2, 100mg, Tablets (I cut in half to 50mg)
    Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide), Nature's Way, Niacinamide, 500mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Nature's Way, Pantothenic Acid, 250mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride), Nature Made, Vitamin B-6, 50mg, Tablets
    Vitamin B7 (biotin), Nature Made, Biotin, 2,500mcg, 180 Liquid Softgels
    Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Nature Made, Folic Acid, 400mcg, 250 Tablets
    Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements), Nature Made, Vitamin B-12, 1000mcg, 90 Liquid Softgels.

    Chromium, Nature's Way, GTF Chromium, 200mcg, 100 Capsules
    Acetyl L-Carnitine, Nature's Way, Acetyl L-Carnitine, 500mg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    CoQ10, Nature's Way, CoQ10, 100mg, 30 Softgels
    DHEA, Schiff Products, DHEA, 25mg, 60 tablets
    Cinnamon, Nature's Way, Cinnamon Standardized, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
    Green Tea, Nature's Way, Green Tea Standardized, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    Garlic, Nature's Way, Garlic Bulb, 100 Capsules
    Potassium Glucconate, Nature Made, Potassium Gluconate, 550mg, 100 Tablets
    Omega-3, Nature Made, Omega-3 Fish Oil 1200 mg (360 mg Omega-3), 375 Liquid Softgels

    Wow, can you tell me how much this would cost on a monthly basis please?
  • nygrl4evr
    nygrl4evr Posts: 196 Member
    I take a multi vitamin with extra vitamin D, and a calcium because I am concerned about Osteoporosis. My maternal grandmother had it, twice she fractured her hip. The second time landed her in the nursing home because she couldn't recover from it and we couldn't afford around the clock home care. It was so sad to see her go down hill like that.
  • johnkernmusic
    johnkernmusic Posts: 91 Member
    I take creatine.
  • gemmaleigh1989
    gemmaleigh1989 Posts: 241 Member
    Yep I do.

    Protein powder
    Benefiber
    Multivitamin
    Iron tablet (vegetarian here)
  • eatcleanNtraindirty
    eatcleanNtraindirty Posts: 444 Member
    You can solve that headache of all the B-vitamins that you take by using a liquid or powdered form multi-vitamin like Sport Formula. Better absorption and digestibility of vitamins than ANY tablet. It has all the B-vitamins and amounts that you need.

    My supplements are split into a few categories; pre workout, post workout, daily.

    Preworkout:
    Carbalean (Nutracore Nutrition)
    Aminocore IBCAAs (Nutracore Nutrition)
    Engaged preworkout (Nutracore Nutrition)
    Assist NOX - creatine nitrate (Nutracore Nutrition)
    Nitric Flood - N.O. booster (Nutracore Nutrition)

    Post workout:
    Glutaplex - peptide bonded and chelated glutamine complex (Nutracore Nutrition)
    Isolate Complete - whey isolate protein with CLA + L-carnitine, antioxidants, and probiotic (Nutracore Nutrition)
    I also have some frozen mixed berries blended into that to make a nice smoothie.

    Daily:
    Alkalinity Fuel multivitamin (Nutracore Nutrition) or Sport Formula
    Alkalinity CLA (Nutracore Nutrition)

    If anyone has any questions on what they should take, please feel free to ask me via message! I own a nutrition store and I will go through my customers goals, workout routines, diets, and current body type in order to prescribe them EXACTLY what THEY NEED, nothing more, nothing less. Nutrition is not a one-fit-all approach and should not be taken that way like Advocare, Visalus, Beachbody, GNC, or Vitamin Shoppe approaches it. Everyone is different, has a different goal and body type and any "program" might work for one person, but might not be the best for another.
    This is what I do on a daily basis and is what I LOVE to do. I like helping people!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Wow, that's a lot of supplements. You must have expensive pee! :noway:

    Anyway, I take estroven energy. It is to lessen the night sweats and hot flashes I have. It got rid of the night sweats 100%. It has done NOTHING for hot flashes.

    I take a fiber supplement because I take meds for high blood pressure that 'could' make me constipated. I don't want that to happen. lol

    I take a fish oil supplement, recommended by my eye Dr., for dry eyes. I can't say it's helped yet, but I'll keep taking it for the omega benefits.

    For a month I took a vitamin blend, recommended by my PCP to boost my immunity. It did nothing, I still got sick and it still took longer than usual for me to get rid of the bugs. Waste of money.

    I take a multi vitamin with extra calcium and vitamin D.
  • Beecher2019
    Beecher2019 Posts: 2 Member
    Calcium supplement
    Super HD for energy
    Ab Cuts for fat burn
    Whey Protein for lean
  • mschmalfuss
    mschmalfuss Posts: 28 Member
    I take a generic version of Men's Centrum Silver, CoQ10, fish oil and extra calcium. The extra calcium is to help counter the prilosec I take daily since it reduces calcium absorption.

    I usually feel pretty good with the coverage that gives. The rest I hope to get through reasonably healthy eating.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    I take the following supplements twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) for my metabolism, energy, and general well being. I'm curious if anyone else takes supplements and would like to share...

    Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Nature's Way, Vitamin B-1, 100mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), GNC, Vitamin B-2, 100mg, Tablets (I cut in half to 50mg)
    Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide), Nature's Way, Niacinamide, 500mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Nature's Way, Pantothenic Acid, 250mg, 100 Capsules
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, or pyridoxine hydrochloride), Nature Made, Vitamin B-6, 50mg, Tablets
    Vitamin B7 (biotin), Nature Made, Biotin, 2,500mcg, 180 Liquid Softgels
    Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Nature Made, Folic Acid, 400mcg, 250 Tablets
    Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements), Nature Made, Vitamin B-12, 1000mcg, 90 Liquid Softgels.

    Chromium, Nature's Way, GTF Chromium, 200mcg, 100 Capsules
    Acetyl L-Carnitine, Nature's Way, Acetyl L-Carnitine, 500mg, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    CoQ10, Nature's Way, CoQ10, 100mg, 30 Softgels
    DHEA, Schiff Products, DHEA, 25mg, 60 tablets
    Cinnamon, Nature's Way, Cinnamon Standardized, 120 Vegetarian Capsules
    Green Tea, Nature's Way, Green Tea Standardized, 60 Vegetarian Capsules
    Garlic, Nature's Way, Garlic Bulb, 100 Capsules
    Potassium Glucconate, Nature Made, Potassium Gluconate, 550mg, 100 Tablets
    Omega-3, Nature Made, Omega-3 Fish Oil 1200 mg (360 mg Omega-3), 375 Liquid Softgels

    Why do you take this much stuff? It is deinfately not needed if you have a proper diet. Too many suppliements aren't a good thing. I couldn't imagine spending so much on suppliements as that many have to cost quite a chunk of money. Personally I would imagine the money would be spent better by using your suppliment money to purchase fresh produce.

    I take one daily probiotic and one daily B50 vitamin. All other vitamins and minerals can be gotten from a proper diet.
  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
    Why do you take all that stuff? My dog does take fish oil recommended from his vet because he has trouble with his back legs.
  • MsDaraElaina
    MsDaraElaina Posts: 25 Member
    Wow, well first off you look great and your pic does give off a nice energy (sorry that's the libra in me!!)
    I've never seen one person take that many forms of vitamin B but as long as you've done you're research and you know you're not over doing it, they you should be fine. I've found that b6 is usually ok to take and I've read you can never have too much (in most cases) but I think B12 is what you need to look out for when it comes to b vitamins... Here's an article I found which is somewhat helpful: http://www.livestrong.com/article/278653-symptoms-of-too-much-vitamin-b/ - it gives you clues of what to look for if you are overdoing it... If you're clear, you're good. But it is a known fact that it is much better to get your vitamins the good ole natural way so I do my best with that bc taking 50 pills a day really gets boring (in my opinion).

    I take these supplements religiously:
    Potassium (although better to eat potassium rich foods but if I don't have my daily banana, spinach or avocado I take a supplement)
    Omega 3 fish oil: vitamin shoppe (Carlson the finest lol)
    Odorless garlic
    General gender specific multi vitamin: I used to take zinc, magnesium, A, K, and D alone but figured I would just do a multi so I'm getting the recommended amounts.
    Yerma prima bentonite detox - just cleans any impurities naturally
    Teas I drink which I like to think of as natural drinkable supplements: hibiscus, green, chamomile & lavender (last two to calm my body and thoughts at night)
    I take Milk Thistle (protects liver) and Acetyl-L-Carnitine (promotes healthy brain function)
    blackberries for it's antioxidant powers and ground flaxseed for overall health benefits.
    Been meaning to start adding Gingko biloba and CoQ10 to regimen.

    So for me that's a lot to remember already but I'm sure there's a few more things I can add overall! Now if I just knew that much about how to lose a little more weight, I would be in the clear!! lol -but that's why I'm here ; ) good luck to you!
  • lisahale
    lisahale Posts: 56
    Multivitamin !! That is it !
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I do B vitamins a lot, usually in liquid form.
  • Machafin
    Machafin Posts: 2,988 Member
    That is a lot of supplements and through healthy eating, many of these could be taken out of your life. The only supplements I take are a multivitamin and fish oil. Well, sometimes protein also when I'm trying to reach my macros.
  • fparkyr
    fparkyr Posts: 5
    I take Porcine Thyroid, Adaptamax, Vitamin D, Iodoral and a Daily Enzyme pill. But that's because I have hypothyroidism and so my adrenals suffer for it. Vitamin D and Iodine is due to the fact that I live in Vermont and you don't get much sunlight in the winter nor is there much iodine in the soil. Daily Enzyme is just to help me digest more of the food I eat.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    Pre-workout: cellucor c4
    intra workout: cellucor cor performance BCAA
    post workout: ON gold standard whey

    also:
    mulitivitamin
    fish oil
    pes erase (high affinity inhibitor)
    natural test booster (currently zma)
    creatine monohydrate
    CLA
    green tea extract
    casein protein shake before bed
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    I keep it simple :bigsmile:

    B Complex daily
    D3 4000 IU daily - My levels come in low
    C 500 milligrams daily
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    I take a Super B and a prenatal vitamin everyday
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    I take Porcine Thyroid, Adaptamax, Vitamin D, Iodoral and a Daily Enzyme pill. But that's because I have hypothyroidism and so my adrenals suffer for it.

    What does this mean? I have hypothyroisdism too but I take synthroid for it. Shoudl i be doing something in addition??