I need help with the topic of Vitamins?

slheddlesten
slheddlesten Posts: 41 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What are the best vitamins should I be taking and how many?

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  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    Would you consider taking a women's one a day type vitamin?
  • amyk0202
    amyk0202 Posts: 666 Member
    My doctor says it's best to get all your vitamins from your food. I don't because I just don't like vegetables & a multi-vitamin wasn't doing it for me, so I take several supplements. If you're worried about it, ask your doctor for a blood test to see where you're deficient. Vitamins are expensive & it seems like a waste to take them if you don't actually need them.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    One a days don't have much in them. You can't get all your vitamins from food because most foods now no longer contain much in the way of vitamins. Try to find a multi-pack that uses natural rather than synthetic forms. For example, Life Extension makes 2-a-day capsules that are decent. www.lef.org
  • MsLindaC2015
    MsLindaC2015 Posts: 51 Member
    I agree would be best to get blood checked and go from there. There are some vitamins and nutrients you shouldn't get too much of. Most women usually need Calcium and Vitamin D, but beyond that getting it from food is best if you can...or so my doctor tells me.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    Some people take a multi just to be safe but unless a doctor has given you any suggestions, there's no real need to take anything.

    I'm currently taking a prenatal on request from my gyno.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    Years ago I got some ideas about quantities and forms from the Vitamin Advisor here: https://www.weilvitaminadvisor.com/
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