Vitamins during weight loss!

eleesJourney
eleesJourney Posts: 42 Member
edited November 21 in Food and Nutrition
What do you all recommend!?
I've been on a low carb high protein lifestyle for almost 2 months. I'm in my early 30's, female and in fear of losing my hair due to weight loss and change in diet.
I've seen the loss of hair happen to a few people.
I'm in hopes that vitamins will help!
Suggestions / opinions welcome!

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  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    None. I make sure I get all of my needs from food rather than supplements. All bloods have come back showing that I am not deficient in anything but if I were I'd research the food needed so I could up my intake.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Healthy weight loss does not equal malnourishment. Whether you are losing, gaining or maintaining weight, you will have to make sure you are getting in sufficient nutrition. It's easier and more efficient to get nutrition through food, than with pills. Low carb is high fat, not high protein.
  • theabsentmindednurse
    theabsentmindednurse Posts: 404 Member
    If you are following a diet that is varied and covering all your food groups( Protein, complex carbohydrates, dairy, fruit and vegetables, nuts seeds and legumes), then there is no need for vitamins or supplements.
    If you are concerned you may be vitamin deficient, see your doctor for a full blood panel.

    Regards the hair loss.
    There is no reason you would suffer hair loss unless you suffer a medical condition
    ( Hypothyroidism and other hormonal insufficiencies). Stress is another reason.

    To put your. mind at ease, have your bloods checked first, before you start taking any supplements.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Vitamin D because I'm prone to being deficient (bad skin, hair loss) and magnesium citrate so I can poop.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    Hair loss usually is linked to aggressive calorie restriction or low protein in the diet. How fast are you losing weight so far?
  • ccruz985
    ccruz985 Posts: 646 Member
    Vitamins are extremely helpful for some. I love Andrew Lessman's Iron Plus and his Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I take a crap load... Including a hair skin and nail one. I take them as an attempt to stay off medication and keep myself balanced and healthy. My doctor ordered most of them, I added fish oil and the hair one.
  • eleesJourney
    eleesJourney Posts: 42 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Healthy weight loss does not equal malnourishment. Whether you are losing, gaining or maintaining weight, you will have to make sure you are getting in sufficient nutrition. It's easier and more efficient to get nutrition through food, than with pills. Low carb is high fat, not high protein.

    Low carb high protein is what has been working for me. (Yes I know low carbs is high on fat, not high protein:) I say "low carbs" because I have still been having fruits and some dairy but lesser amounts. And high protein because my usual meals consist of lean meats, eggs, etc. I am truly trying to make a lifestyle change. However, I do agree that the better source would be food rather than pills. I'm still learning and don't want to
    Go bald
  • eleesJourney
    eleesJourney Posts: 42 Member
    kimny72 wrote: »
    Hair loss usually is linked to aggressive calorie restriction or low protein in the diet. How fast are you losing weight so far?

    Ohhhhh!!!!! Ok.
    Some days I do no carbs at all. My usual is high protein and veggies, I've been losing 1 to 2 lbs a week.
  • eleesJourney
    eleesJourney Posts: 42 Member
    ccruz985 wrote: »
    Vitamins are extremely helpful for some. I love Andrew Lessman's Iron Plus and his Healthy Hair,
    Thank you!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    You would know within six weeks of a change in diet if it is affecting hair loss. If your hair isn't falling out, you've dodged the bullet. It is primarily lack of protein that will cause hair loss, brittle nails, etc.

    Are you getting any dairy? That is a good source of vitamins A and D. Fatty meat and fish get you your fat soluble vitamins as well as iron. Your fruits and vegetables get you your Vitamin C.

    I can't think of a single vitamin that you would be lacking, given your plan. Carbs give you quick energy but you haven't mentioned any problems with that.

    I think your diet is working, and you are losing steadily. Good job.
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