Do you take supplements with your eating plan or do you get all your nutrition from the food you eat
mpkpbk2015
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I focus a lot on getting my protein in and watching my carbs and sodium. How many people take vitamins and supplements to make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need to be both fit and healthy not just lose weight. If so what do you take and how often if your comfortable sharing.
Because I am a older woman I do take calcium and iron.
Because I am a older woman I do take calcium and iron.
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I only take a fish oil cap and vitamin C (it's water soluble so you can't really overdose on it) and that's about it. The rest I get from food.
My advice though: I would look for supplements with a USP certification. Since supplements aren't FDA regulated, many supplements have contaminants not listed on the label. DSHEA doesn't require them to list everything NOR the percentage of actual mineral or vitamin on it. And guess what? They could also flat out lie to you. DSHEA only really oversees that it's not dangerous to consume and that's pretty much it. It's why supplements are a billion dollar business. So many ineffective ones out there, but CLAIM they are needed for whatever ailment of deficiency you have.
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I do a multivitamin every day and that's pretty much it. I have some protein bars laying around just in case my intake is lower than I'd like for the day, but I prefer to get what I can from food otherwise.2
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I take iron, as I was borderline deficient the beginning of last year. Would only recommend that one if you really need it.0
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I take D and B12 on a daily basis.
At the moment I am also adding a multi and collagen/biotin.
The latter 2 are because I have had a very stressful 8 month, and that is not taking COVID into account, and I know I am probably a little lacking in nutrients.
Calcium, I get from dairy as it is better absorbed.
If you live in the north get your D checked, and, because You say you are an older woman, get your B12 checked. Quite often as we age absorption of B12 drops. This can really affect your energy levels and brain function.
Cheers, h.2 -
middlehaitch wrote: »I take D and B12 on a daily basis.
At the moment I am also adding a multi and collagen/biotin.
The latter 2 are because I have had a very stressful 8 month, and that is not taking COVID into account, and I know I am probably a little lacking in nutrients.
Calcium, I get from dairy as it is better absorbed.
If you live in the north get your D checked, and, because You say you are an older woman, get your B12 checked. Quite often as we age absorption of B12 drops. This can really affect your energy levels and brain function.
Cheers, h.
Thank you I take the calcium because I dont drink milk or eat a lot of dairy - my calcium has d. Hadn't thought about B12 - I live in the usually sunny Texas but right now we are in the middle of an a arctic freeze that has been going on for the last 4 days and is expected to last until next Friday with sleet, ice and snow and temps in the 20's.
Thought I got away from all of that when I left the east coast years ago.
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AndreaTamira wrote: »I take iron, as I was borderline deficient the beginning of last year. Would only recommend that one if you really need it.
Thanks I take iron to make up for the fact that I don't eat red meat and have been anemic on and off all my life.
Have a great weekend. Hopefully its warm where you are.
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I only take a fish oil cap and vitamin C (it's water soluble so you can't really overdose on it) and that's about it. The rest I get from food.
My advice though: I would look for supplements with a USP certification. Since supplements aren't FDA regulated, many supplements have contaminants not listed on the label. DSHEA doesn't require them to list everything NOR the percentage of actual mineral or vitamin on it. And guess what? They could also flat out lie to you. DSHEA only really oversees that it's not dangerous to consume and that's pretty much it. It's why supplements are a billion dollar business. So many ineffective ones out there, but CLAIM they are needed for whatever ailment of deficiency you have.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Thanks going to go check my labels right now - didn't know about USP certification was aware that they weren't regulated and sometimes if you bought they from foreign countries they could contain harmful stuff. Have a good weekend.Appreciate your wealth of knowledge.
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dragon_girl26 wrote: »I do a multivitamin every day and that's pretty much it. I have some protein bars laying around just in case my intake is lower than I'd like for the day, but I prefer to get what I can from food otherwise.
Thank you very much, I have protein bars too for days when I just don't get to my protein numbers. I also have protein shakes on mornings when I am too lazy to make breakfast I am ashame to say.
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I started taking a multi vitamin about 4 months ago. I am trying to build up immunity as we live in an in law apt with little grandkids upstairs and every time they get a cold- I would get sick. So far, so good. I also take turmeric and magnesium.0
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I try to get my nutrients from food, but since I’m pescatarian I take fish oil and a multi women’s when I remember (maybe 3-4 times per week on average) with Covid and winter I’ve also been taking Biotin, B, & D.1
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I take a Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin D & Zinc supplement, I take it because it helps me with my sleep and keeps my winter blues at bay.2
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I take fish oil daily, and a psyllium husk fiber supplement that my doc told me to use.
I get lots of Vit D from walking outdoors every day and my last labs didn't show any deficiencies so I am not taking a multivitamin right now, but I would if I thought I needed to.1 -
I take Fish Oil, Vit D, and a basic multi-vitamin. Added D with the covid quarantine. I plan to start using protein powder in the near future.1
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Fish oil all year.
Vit D in the winter months.
Whey protein once in a while for convenience.
Sports drink for very long cycle rides, electrolytes for hot weather rides.1 -
middlehaitch wrote: »I take D and B12 on a daily basis.
At the moment I am also adding a multi and collagen/biotin.
The latter 2 are because I have had a very stressful 8 month, and that is not taking COVID into account, and I know I am probably a little lacking in nutrients.
Calcium, I get from dairy as it is better absorbed.
If you live in the north get your D checked, and, because You say you are an older woman, get your B12 checked. Quite often as we age absorption of B12 drops. This can really affect your energy levels and brain function.
Cheers, h.
Oh yeah, I take B12, too. Because Vegan. I just don't even think about that one anymore.mpkpbk2015 wrote: »
Thanks I take iron to make up for the fact that I don't eat red meat and have been anemic on and off all my life.
Have a great weekend. Hopefully its warm where you are.
Oh, it's still far too warm. I'd like some rain and more autumn-y weather now, please.
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I started taking a multi vitamin about 4 months ago. I am trying to build up immunity as we live in an in law apt with little grandkids upstairs and every time they get a cold- I would get sick. So far, so good. I also take turmeric and magnesium.
Is the Turmeric for your immunity ?Thanks and have a great weekend0 -
I take Fish Oil, Vit D, and a basic multi-vitamin. Added D with the covid quarantine. I plan to start using protein powder in the near future.
I notice a lot of people are taking fish oil what's it good for excuse my ignorance . I know when I was a little girl my mom gave us cod liver oil for strong bones and she said to keep us from getting sick. But I sure this is probably not the same thing.
Thanks for answering the post. And have a great weekend just curious.
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Fit_Happens_2021 wrote: »I take fish oil daily, and a psyllium husk fiber supplement that my doc told me to use.
I get lots of Vit D from walking outdoors every day and my last labs didn't show any deficiencies so I am not taking a multivitamin right now, but I would if I thought I needed to.
Psyllium husk fiber is that to increase the fiber in your diet, lord knows I dont get enough fiber in my diet. Is it a pill or powder you make into a drink.
Thanks for your reply and have a great weekend.1 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I take a Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin D & Zinc supplement, I take it because it helps me with my sleep and keeps my winter blues at bay.
Thank you so much for your reply have a great weekend.0 -
mpkpbk2015 wrote: »Fit_Happens_2021 wrote: »I take fish oil daily, and a psyllium husk fiber supplement that my doc told me to use.
I get lots of Vit D from walking outdoors every day and my last labs didn't show any deficiencies so I am not taking a multivitamin right now, but I would if I thought I needed to.
Psyllium husk fiber is that to increase the fiber in your diet, lord knows I dont get enough fiber in my diet. Is it a pill or powder you make into a drink.
Thanks for your reply and have a great weekend.
Yes, it is to increase fiber. The one I take is the powder - Metamucil - it is in a sachet that you mix with water and tastes quite pleasant of orange.
You have a great weekend too
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MinTheKitCat wrote: »I try to get my nutrients from food, but since I’m pescatarian I take fish oil and a multi women’s when I remember (maybe 3-4 times per week on average) with Covid and winter I’ve also been taking Biotin, B, & D.
As a pescatarian as I understand it you have a lot of veggies and fish which are a good source of vitamins and minerals. I had a friend in calif who was very fit and healthy following your style of eating.
Thanks for replying to my post and have a great weekend and stay warm if your somewhere cold. It's freezing where I am.
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Also an older woman (55): I take B12 (have been deficient in the past) Niacinamide (history of skin cancer), now since the pandemic I am taking Vit D, C, Quercetin, Zinc and Magnesium.
Since I have had skin cancer and avoid the sun I will probably continue on with the Vit D indefinitely. Post menopause so I don't need iron. B12 deficiency is very common as we age, regardless of diet, we lose the ability to absorb it well.
(Right now I am also taking Curcumin and an anti-oxidant supplement because of inflammation from a long term illness - but that is specific to my needs right now not something that I normally take when I am healthy.)2 -
Magnesium for headaches, vit c and d.1
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I take an Omega-3 with vitamin D, tumeric curcumin, digestive enzyme and ashwagandha and theanine. I take those supplements because I either probably don't get enough for nutrition and in winter I need more Vitamin D,or for specific purposes.
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mpkpbk2015 wrote: »
I notice a lot of people are taking fish oil what's it good for excuse my ignorance . I know when I was a little girl my mom gave us cod liver oil for strong bones and she said to keep us from getting sick. But I sure this is probably not the same thing.
Thanks for answering the post. And have a great weekend just curious.
It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which has many supposed health benefits1 -
I take a multivitamin, which is probably expensive pee but I figure why not, an Omega-3/vit D pill, and I drink an Ultimate Replenisher with every workout, which contains magnesium, calcium, potassium, chloride and a small amount of sodium.
I chose Ultimate Replenisher from the gazillion products out there based on the reduced sodium and the fact it has zero calories. Tastes pretty good, too.0 -
I take D3 and a collagen/msm supplement daily, selenium 3-4x wk and sometimes vitC. D3 because my blood tests show I'm low, collagen because I had tendonitis and thought it might aid recovery, selenium for immune system. I usually eat enough fruits and veg that my vit c levels should be fine, but if I feel a little off...I take it. If I haven't eaten well, I'll take 1/2 a multi just to help cover the bases.0
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mpkpbk2015 wrote: »
I notice a lot of people are taking fish oil what's it good for excuse my ignorance . I know when I was a little girl my mom gave us cod liver oil for strong bones and she said to keep us from getting sick. But I sure this is probably not the same thing.
Thanks for answering the post. And have a great weekend just curious.
It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which has many supposed health benefits
Thank you have a great weekend.
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I take calcium and vitamin D as I have severe deficiencies and calcium is apparently leeching out my bones and teeth, doctor advised I try not to fall over 🙄
I take iron and folic acid due to deficiencies
I have b12 injections on a regular schedule as I'm unable to absorb orally
I take a double dose of multivitamin as per doctors instruction
I take biotin due to hair loss and omega 3,6,9
I'm 38 and been falling apart for years 🤦🏻♀️4
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