What are you taking?.....

Beyond a basic multi-vitamin, I wouldn't take anything that my doctor didn't say I should - without special reason. For example: if I was a vegan, I would take extra calcium, B-12, and maybe Iron. Just my 2 cents. I don't think fish oil or extra vitamins in moderation will hurt you.

I take Women's One-a-Day.
I also recommend asking you Dr. before taking alot of additional supplements. You can take too many.

I take a multi with iron, 500 extra mil. calcium, Flax oil, and vitamin C (1000mg) in crystal form.

I take a heart healthy flax/fish oil, Glucosamine ( joints, I have hip issues, yes, only 34 and I want a hip replacement) and a multi vitamin .

I was wondering if you know anything about the vitamin E studies. They are saying taking 400IU or more per day can cause early death. I've read many different things. Not sure what to think.

I've never heard anything like that about vitamin E, it's actually supposed to help with aging, just remember that it is a blood thinner.

The daily recommended dose is actually 400 IU, so assuming these studies are legitimate, if they're just saying not to go over the recommended dose, I don't think you have too much to worry about. Just stick with the 400 IU, or you could even go with the 200 IU if you're worried, unless you're sure you're lacking Vitamin E, which is very rare.

Though if it's something you're unsure of, as long as you don't have a serious deficiency, you don't have to take it at all.

Hope that helped at all?

Yup, timing is everything with vitamins, they can be very demanding.

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I take the following:
1. Juice Plus capsules (get vitamins, antioxidants, etc from whole foods rather than synthetic)
www.families4health-usa.com if you are interested... (i'm not trying to sell you anything so don't turn me in! I just think it has made a difference for me and my family: less sick, less tired, etc.) PLUS: IF YOU LOOK AT MANY KIDS VITAMINS, THEY CONTAIN DYES, ASPARTAME, HFCS, AND SOME CONTAIN PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OIL (TRANS FAT) PLEASE READ LABELS!
2. Probiotics (to help you keep a healthy digestive system which has many benefits and, in turn, helps you to absorb all the nutrients in the foods and supplements you may be taking)
3. Fish oil (If you eat several servings of oily fish (tuna, salmon, sardines) per week than you don't need to take this
4. Homocysteine Supreme ( B2, B6, folic acid, B12) These help reduce your homocysteine levels which in turn lowers your risk of heart disease (which is rampant in my family history!) This level should be checked when you have your cholesterol checked. It's just as important!
5. Immumax ( a combo of Echinachea and Vitamin C) We take this as soon as we start feeling that little tickle/soreness in the back of the throat or just feeling run down. Helps boost that immune system so you don't get sick (or reduces the length of the illness)

I work for a pediatrition (and he is also my doctor) and he suggested all of the above. He is very anti-medicine and pro-prevention. One thing he highly recommends is puchasing "pharmacy-grade" products. Not just anything off the shelf.

Sorry this was so long! I also agree that you should speak with your doctor if you have any chronic medical history. Unfortunately, most M.D.'s aren't educated regarding nutrition and supplements and aren't willing to take the time.
Good luck!

I have been taking something called Carb Shredder from the Vitamin Shoppe. It's a combination supplement. The main ingredient is green tea which is a mild, but natural stimulant. It also has chromium in it which is a fat blocker, among some other natural extracts for endurance, etc. It has been working for be and I definately feel better about taking that then something like hydroxycut! I definately recommmend it, though it may not work for everyone. There are other forms of the same thing you can get too. Just look at the backs of the bottles.