what supplements do you take?

suzycreamcheese
suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
and why?


I take:
glucosamine and chondroitin supplement - cos im a runner and its supposed to be good for your joints

Cod liver oil - same reason as above

evening primrose oil - to regulate my hormones. Its an absolute wonder drug. Makes such a difference

vitamin E - because its supposed to help with the skin, and scarring, which i have some i want to fade

multivitamin and mineral supplement - for a general top up in case i have anything lacking

occasionally take a protein supplement if i feel im lacking, but not every day
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  • Losingitin2011
    Losingitin2011 Posts: 572 Member
    I take a prenatal vitamin- so I have a good nutrient base when my husband and I start trying to concieve
    magnesium- helps with my muscle pain from fibro

    And thats about it other than my trusty Zyrtec for allergies!
  • SlowlyLosingLolita
    SlowlyLosingLolita Posts: 93 Member
    I take a daily multivitamin specially for Vegans and Vitamin D because I have really low Vitamin D.
    Vitamin D can affect your mood and make you crabby and I have noticed a complete difference when I take it. I am so much more open and cheerful than when I don't take it for a couple days.
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    I only take Vitamin D (live in the NW) and glucosamine/chondroitin, it helps with my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I should add a multi-vitamin too!
  • cupcakelover103
    cupcakelover103 Posts: 197 Member
    I take vitamin D daily, and omega 3 fish oil a few times a week if i haven't eaten enough fish, and a multivitamin when i feel a cold coming. But i'm going to stop the multivitamin when the packs finished and just eat healthier to get my nutrients from them instead. I'll save some money, plus i've been reading lately that they're useless (unless of course you have a deficiency).
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Chromium Picolante (which is probably spelled wrong) to help metabolize sugar better (and it seems to help with my sugar cravings)

    Prilosec for my acid reflux disease - which IS better since I've lost weight, but will likely never go away.

    Garlic - just because it is suppose to be good for your heart

    I don't take vitamins because they make me break out.
  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
    Glucosamine (Because I'm a human bowl of Rice Crispies... snap, crackle, pop every time I move!)
    Calcium + D3 (Milk allergies... which reminds me that I'm out)
    Multivitamin (I've noticed that I get more cravings on days when I don't take one)

    I'm thinking about taking omega-3s. I did for a while and it improved my mood. Anyone else have experience with it?
  • rebelontherun
    rebelontherun Posts: 192 Member
    women's 1 a day-supports breast and bone health (LOTS of problems with breasts, bones and hearts in my family) and because I want to be sure I get the vitamins in my body 1 way or another
  • Losingitin2011
    Losingitin2011 Posts: 572 Member
    I really should get back into taking my vitamin D, living in Oregon and all >.>
  • treadingpurple
    treadingpurple Posts: 53
    I take the following supplements:
    1. standard multivitamin gummy
    2. vitamin D (perscribed by doctor)
    3. vitamin B-12 injection (perscribed by doctor due to not having the last 1/4 of my small intestine, where B12 is normally absorbed by food and oral supplements)
    4. folic acid (trying to build up a large amount in my system for when I start planning a pregnancy next year)
    5. bee pollen (immune support)
    6. vitamin C (immune support)
    7. Cinnamon (helps reduce fat absorbtion and warms the blood)
    8. kelp (once a week for thyroid support)

    When I am sick, I also take echinecia/goldenseal combo, and Pau 'd Arco to help with reduce the severity and lenght of an illness like the cold.

    Jessie
  • foodforfuel
    foodforfuel Posts: 569 Member
    Per Me:
    Flintstones with Iron
    Vit C 1000mg every other day ('cause I smoke and have high cholesterol)
    Per my Doctor:
    Vit D3 2000 IU (low Vit D)
    Tums 2/day (Calcium Supplement)
  • sbowmann
    sbowmann Posts: 9
    B-Complex 100 - Helps to keep my mood up and balanced

    Vitamin D-3 (2000 iu) - Because I'm deficient (think my whole family is) Plus I work afternoons.

    Protonix - Keeps the acid down. Gonna see about dropping this, since I no longer eat out and have changed my lifestyle.

    Thinking about Flax seed or fish oil; I get my numbers run again in June. Hopefully my cholesterol will be down :)
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member


    I'm thinking about taking omega-3s. I did for a while and it improved my mood. Anyone else have experience with it?

    Yeah i used to take a high strength omega 3 supplement and i really noticed my concentration levels improved and my thinking became clearer. Dont know why i stopped taking it. Think i ran out and just never bought more,
  • Franticantics
    Franticantics Posts: 117
    I take sea kelp, liquid iron, cod liver oil and a multivitamin.

    Iron because i'm anemic, cod liver oil because my joints click like anything and have to take a lot of stress from all the dancing, and sea kelp because its high in iodine and it was suggested to me while i'm being diagnosed with i dont know what yet!
  • maletac
    maletac Posts: 767 Member
    one centrum performance. half in the morning half at night... its got ginseng and full serving of iron... plus it makes me feel good. i take half in the morning and half at night

    protein shake after weight training and only then cause of calories.
    banana after cardio.

    sometimes BLACK POWDER! its NOS.... pre work out.... it is awesome ... you get great lifts and ish from it
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    none..

    except whey protein..and the only reason i do that is because i'm a vegetarian and i lift weights..so i take it right after i workout..to help with the protein synthesis to build big muscles
  • Jenn070608
    Jenn070608 Posts: 206 Member
    Calcium and vitaman D (my Mom has osteoporisis, I take these to help prevent that.)
    Multivitamin
    Flaxseed (my cholesteral was getting high a few years ago, 2 of these a day dropped it by 22 points. That was before I started eating better)
    CoQ10 (my Dad died of heart disease and had alzhemizers. I read that this was being used to help prevent both. I figured it couldn't hurt to take it.)
  • Peacebone
    Peacebone Posts: 21 Member
    I take a Berroca type multi vit supplement, plus iron supplements and my protetin powder, which has vits for my joints. Normally though, I take vegan society vitamins.
  • Tankplanker
    Tankplanker Posts: 365 Member
    ADAM Mens' Multi Vitamins, Xtend workout drink, Power 90 Protein Shake, and Opti Creapure. Trying to lose as little muscle as possible as I burn through my fat so concentration on that.
  • Diana061
    Diana061 Posts: 118 Member
    I take a multi vitamin Gummy,, I'm glad I'm not the only adult that takes gummy vitamins, a regular vitamin annoys my stomach due to reflux disease which i can control mostly with diet. I recently began taking cinnamon .. as I'm pre diabetic. Mega red krill oil.. Any only fish oil gives me the fish burps.. mega red is great !!! Also Benefiber with b 12..
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Mutli-vitamin - Just in case I'm not getting enough nutrients from my foods

    Calcium Citrate - for my bones

    Vitamin D-3 - for calcium obsorption

    Iron - I'm anemic and I get seriously anemic very quickly


    I will be adding glucosamine and chondroitin supplement to it very soon because my mom said it will be good for my joints since I've starting back running and strength training.
  • rosamundi
    rosamundi Posts: 9
    I take:
    Ferrous Sulphate for my anaemia
    Omega 3
    B complex with B12

    I'm a vegetarian and so I don't really get much iron or b12 otherwise, especially since cutting down on cheese (I've banned myself from it...otherwise the whole block is gone!!!)
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
    Calcium with added vit D
    Multivitamin
    Vit E
    Evening Primrose Oil
    Gingko
    Ginseng
    5-HTP
  • Teemo
    Teemo Posts: 338
    For general health:

    Multi-vitamin
    Freeze-dried greens/probiotics
    Vitamin B
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin D (during the winter/spring)

    For sports/joints:

    Fish oil
    Glucosamine/MSM
    BCAAs
    Whey/casein protein
  • heyitsmekatie
    heyitsmekatie Posts: 544 Member
    Nature Bee -- because it helps me sleep better and i love the way it smells

    5-HTP and Inositol -- to improve my mood

    Fish Oil -- to improve my skin, nails, and hair
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    multi vitamin - a good one (not one a day crap)
    joint supplement
    fish oil
    creatine
    whey protein
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I take flax oil omega 3 supplements as a vegan alternative to cod liver oil, berocca multivit, Selenium ACE and Coenzyme Q10. I also take 5HTP at night as I am prone to panic attacks and it helps.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    just a multivitamin :)
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member

    5-HTP and Inositol -- to improve my mood

    5htp is great stuff. I was on that for a while, and my friend has now been able to completely come off her antidepressants after many years cold turkey, by taking 5htp instead. Works just as well, with much much less side effects
  • jazgal
    jazgal Posts: 122
    biosil liquid (6 drops) for joints, hair, nails etc. great stuff ... in a shot of OJ ... tastes gross on its own
    gummy multivatamin
    liquid B complex with extra B12
    flaxseed
    CLA tonalin .. just started taking it ... suppost to help fat deposits in my mid section
  • beccarockslife
    beccarockslife Posts: 816 Member
    Multi Vit and Cod Liver Oil :)
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