Multi-vitamin help!

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osucristina
osucristina Posts: 197
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So I'm researching some multi-vitamins. I'd LOVE to get Garden of Life buttttt that's pretty pricey. I just don't know how to tell the difference between something all natural and plant based versus something that won't be easily absorbed. I was looking at Centrum's Multi-Vitamin. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

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  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
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    I like buyin nature made vitamins. They aren't pricy and you can take a vitamin test online to see if you are lackin any vitamins.
  • AudgePaudge
    AudgePaudge Posts: 537 Member
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    What ever you get, make sure it's a whole food supplement so your body can absorb it better. I use Source of Life red, and I love it!
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
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    I have found that most of the "one a day types" lack when it comes to what I need daily. I have went from ON daily's to GNC packs and so on.

    Currently I use Controlled labs Orange Triad vitz. they seem to be working pretty good.

    I did try an all natural one a while back and it gave me a little bit of an upset stomach so I did not bother with any other brands.

    If anyone knows a good one please post it. :drinker:
  • osucristina
    osucristina Posts: 197
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    What ever you get, make sure it's a whole food supplement so your body can absorb it better. I use Source of Life red, and I love it!

    Which is exactly what I'm wondering.. how do you know if it is a whole food source?
  • nicakk01
    nicakk01 Posts: 71 Member
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    I personally take whole food organic vitimins for myself and family. We take Standard Process, which is sold in chiropractors/accupuncter/holictic doctors offices. You can go to www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search and see the amount of nutrients that is actually in different items.
  • lbkrillin
    lbkrillin Posts: 19
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    Equate baby!
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
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    I was low in vitamin B12. I take Nature Made brand supplements, re-tested at the doctors, and now all is well. At least I have proof that my body absorbs Nature Made!
  • bbush18
    bbush18 Posts: 207 Member
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    bump
  • sandyfeet10
    sandyfeet10 Posts: 280 Member
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    DO NOT buy generic brand vitamins....they are loaded with fillers and do not absorb well into your body. spend the extra money on an excellent vitamin with great reviews! i buy mine on amazon.com. they are a lot cheaper on there than in healthfood stores! i use new chapter, solgar, melaleuca, and shaklee depending on the deals i can get.

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