Multi Vitamins??

tarynmcbride
tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am a 28 year old female. Should I be taking one? Which one should I be taking? What are your thoughts?

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  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Provided you are eating a healthy diet full of fruits and veggies you really don't need one.

    I haven't taken one in years. I can get my vitamins and minerals from food. A lot of vitamins available in most stores are low quality and don't fully absorb into the body.

    Edited to say.... about once or twice a week I do take a B vitamin solely because I don't eat meat or many animal products and sometimes don't eat something the contains B 12. I do try to have a tbsp. of nutritional yeast on something each day so I don't have to take the B vitamin.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I only take one because my doctor advised me to. How's your diet? Do you work out excessively? I do, which is why he told me to take the vitamin. He even recommended prenatals.
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks...I kinda had the same feeling. I am just starting to get my diet on track, so honestly, no I am not getting all the vitimins and minerals I need...but that will come as I adjust my diet
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    I do not have a heard core work out...yet...what type of vitimin did he/she recommend? a brand name?
  • Mommylicous
    Mommylicous Posts: 121 Member
    We're a multi-vitamin family. Even my 2 year old takes daily gummy multivitamins. If you're getting all your nutrients from food, that's great.. But most people don't eat a healthy enough diet on a daily basis to get all the nutrients they need.

    My husband takes Optimen Vitamins, I take Optiwomen. They're a little pricey, but they're the only vitamins that don't make my husband sick when he takes them on an empty stomach.. And I was able to completely get off my Rx Iron. It's jam packed with B vitamins though, so your tinkles are neon green.. But that's just from where the body expels the excess vitamin B.

    Edited to add: They also help my body recover faster after hard workouts. I don't get as sore the day after strength training as I do when I forget to take my vitamins.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Thanks...I kinda had the same feeling. I am just starting to get my diet on track, so honestly, no I am not getting all the vitimins and minerals I need...but that will come as I adjust my diet

    Maybe take one until you do get your diet in check.. but be careful which one you buy. Most available, even a lot of those more expensive ones in the health food stores, aren't fully absorbed by the body and aren't always the best quality. Vitamins do not need to be regulated by the FDA.

    Small amounts of fresh foods gives you normally more than 100% of your daily requirement which makes it super easy to get what you need in.
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks...I kinda had the same feeling. I am just starting to get my diet on track, so honestly, no I am not getting all the vitimins and minerals I need...but that will come as I adjust my diet

    Maybe take one until you do get your diet in check.. but be careful which one you buy. Most available, even a lot of those more expensive ones in the health food stores, aren't fully absorbed by the body and aren't always the best quality. Vitamins do not need to be regulated by the FDA.

    Small amounts of fresh foods gives you normally more than 100% of your daily requirement which makes it super easy to get what you need in.

    Ok great! Thanks for the advise!
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    We're a multi-vitamin family. Even my 2 year old takes daily gummy multivitamins. If you're getting all your nutrients from food, that's great.. But most people don't eat a healthy enough diet on a daily basis to get all the nutrients they need.

    My husband takes Optimen Vitamins, I take Optiwomen. They're a little pricey, but they're the only vitamins that don't make my husband sick when he takes them on an empty stomach.. And I was able to completely get off my Rx Iron. It's jam packed with B vitamins though, so your tinkles are neon green.. But that's just from where the body expels the excess vitamin B.

    Edited to add: They also help my body recover faster after hard workouts. I don't get as sore the day after strength training as I do when I forget to take my vitamins.

    OK! Thanks for the information!
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??
  • Etienne54
    Etienne54 Posts: 88 Member
    Hey Tary,

    If you would like some more information try looking at this www.metabolicpower.com once you take the test and get your metabolic fitness score it will advise you on what to take. If you choose to I'd be happy to work with you too. My website is www.metabolicnow.com.

    Stay Passionate,

    Ray

    Sounds like a saleman..

    Any multi-vitamine would do, It won't harm you body in anyway.

    I take a sport/bodybuilder vitamines pack : Animal PAK.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Hey Tary,

    If you would like some more information try looking at this www.metabolicpower.com once you take the test and get your metabolic fitness score it will advise you on what to take. If you choose to I'd be happy to work with you too. My website is www.metabolicnow.com.

    Stay Passionate,

    Ray

    Please don't follow this. It is a MLM company and he wants to sell you products which is against forum regulations.

    I wouldn't recommend taking advice from someone who will benefit financially when you buy a product from them.
  • Mandatha
    Mandatha Posts: 3 Member
    I've tried a bunch of different ones, for various reasons, and the only one I've found that's worked for me is Nutrilite's Double X. It's got 100% DV or more of practically every nutrient your body needs. It gave me tons more energy and calmed my cravings a TON! That vitamin, plus small changes in my diet & exercise habits, and I lost 50 pounds after I graduated college. I also haven't had anything nastier than a week-long cold since I started taking it regularly.

    Unlike a lot of the more cheaply-made vitamins out there, these are designed for your body to absorb as much of the nutrients as possible. The Double X can be kind of upsetting to some people's stomachs, though, so if that's you, I'd give the Daily a shot --same deal, just less potent. Both are satisfaction-guaranteed for 6 months--my favorite part!
  • Etienne54
    Etienne54 Posts: 88 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You'll just pee the excess out of your body. :P
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You can. Most of the time your body will expel any extra vitamins via sweat and urine however some may be stored within your body. Fat soluable vitamins will just be stored within your body which can become toxic if you build up too much. Most of time we take far too many vitamins in a day.
  • siqiniq
    siqiniq Posts: 237 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You'll just pee the excess out of your body. :P

    That's true for water soluble vitamins. For fat soluble vitamins, the excess will build up in your tissues. If you take too much over a period of time, you could become very sick.
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You can. Most of the time your body will expel any extra vitamins via sweat and urine however some may be stored within your body. Most of time we take far too many vitamins in a day.

    We do? Ok! Thanks! I was worried that it could be a bad thing to take too many.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    Yea you should, it would definitely be beneficial. It's hard to get ALL your micros in consistently when there are so many and so many foods to choose from.
  • mep0430
    mep0430 Posts: 37 Member
    If you're dieting, I say absolutely! I take one daily, along with calcium+D, krill oil and fiber.
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    I take certain vitamins to help me with what I need. I take a daily multivitamin, Omega-3 for cholesterol, brain health and it's anti-inflammatory properties, B-6 helps give me a little boost, magnesium (natural calm) for anxiety and L-Theanine for anxiety if the Natural Calm doesn't help.
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You'll just pee the excess out of your body. :P

    That's true for water soluble vitamins. For fat soluble vitamins, the excess will build up in your tissues. If you take too much over a period of time, you could become very sick.

    What is a water soluble vitamin? What is a fat soluble vitamin? Are both found in a daily vitamin tablet?
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You can. Most of the time your body will expel any extra vitamins via sweat and urine however some may be stored within your body. Most of time we take far too many vitamins in a day.

    We do? Ok! Thanks! I was worried that it could be a bad thing to take too many.

    Fat soluable vitamins will be stored in your body and can build up over time causing a lot of different issues.

    Might be good to check your eating for a week and see where you fall for your vitamin intake and the RDAs for each vitamin. That way you can see where you improve through diet or what type of vitamin would be best for you to take.
  • virginiejaubin
    virginiejaubin Posts: 497 Member
    I take one on a daily basis. I take one I can chew because I've always like the taste of those. I feel like eating a small candy and I'm sure it benefits my body, even if I have a very healthy diet! So go for it!
  • aletadiana
    aletadiana Posts: 54
    My doctor did blood work to tell me where I had deficiencies and gave me recommendations from there. I had a vitamin D and B deficiency so I take a muti-vite as well as a calcium with vitamin D and a vitamin B. Everyone's body is different, so although ideally we could just eat a balanced diet and get everything we need it's not always possible. For example, I eat a very balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits but I live in New England and am very fair skinned hence the vitamin D deficiency.
    The thing I love about MFP is they will give you a breakdown under daily nutrient details from your food you log of Vitamin A, C, Calcium and Iron. That is a good place to start to see what your intake looks like daily pre-vitamins.
    I get all my vitamins on vitacost.com. You can search for GMO free, quick absorption, dairy free, soy free...you name it, they have it!
    I prefer gummy vitamins because the pills upset my stomach so I take nature-made Gummies.
    Good Luck!
  • raycombssr
    raycombssr Posts: 1
    And who are you to say such things against something that you have no knowledge of? That's what I thought...There is such thing as people who actually care...
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    Is there such thing as taking too many vitamins in a day??

    You can. Most of the time your body will expel any extra vitamins via sweat and urine however some may be stored within your body. Most of time we take far too many vitamins in a day.

    We do? Ok! Thanks! I was worried that it could be a bad thing to take too many.

    Fat soluable vitamins will be stored in your body and can build up over time causing a lot of different issues.

    Might be good to check your eating for a week and see where you fall for your vitamin intake and the RDAs for each vitamin. That way you can see where you improve through diet or what type of vitamin would be best for you to take.

    OK thanks!
  • tarynmcbride
    tarynmcbride Posts: 32 Member
    My doctor did blood work to tell me where I had deficiencies and gave me recommendations from there. I had a vitamin D and B deficiency so I take a muti-vite as well as a calcium with vitamin D and a vitamin B. Everyone's body is different, so although ideally we could just eat a balanced diet and get everything we need it's not always possible. For example, I eat a very balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits but I live in New England and am very fair skinned hence the vitamin D deficiency.
    The thing I love about MFP is they will give you a breakdown under daily nutrient details from your food you log of Vitamin A, C, Calcium and Iron. That is a good place to start to see what your intake looks like daily pre-vitamins.
    I get all my vitamins on vitacost.com. You can search for GMO free, quick absorption, dairy free, soy free...you name it, they have it!
    I prefer gummy vitamins because the pills upset my stomach so I take nature-made Gummies.
    Good Luck!

    Ok thanks! I am new to MFP so I was not aware of the breakdown of my daily vitamin intake based on my diet. i will track and do some research before deciding what to do
  • Etienne54
    Etienne54 Posts: 88 Member
    And who are you to say such things against something that you have no knowledge of? That's what I thought...There is such thing as people who actually care...

    It's against MFP policy to post advertisement to your own website. If you really cared, you'll just answer her question on this forum.
    Seeing how you just joined on today and your first post was an advertisement to your website.. please.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    You don't need to be taking one if you are eating nutrient dense food. Getting your vitamins from whole food is much more effective, since there are complex phytochemical reactions within the foods that activate the vitamins and minerals in ways that supplements cannot. Many foods are fortified these days, and it shouldn't be hard to get in what you need.
  • aletadiana
    aletadiana Posts: 54
    I prefer gummy vitamins because the pills upset my stomach so I take nature-made Gummies.
    Good Luck!

    Whoops...they are Nutrition Now not nature-made sorry!
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    And who are you to say such things against something that you have no knowledge of? That's what I thought...There is such thing as people who actually care...

    Not sure who your post was directed to.

    You joined the site yesterday and your first post was an ad for a product you are selling. It is against regulations here to try and sell something or promote something that you benefit from financially.

    The stuff you are selling is no different than Shakeology, Isagenix, Body By Vi, It Works, etc... it's all crap products that are not worth the money they charge.

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