Vitamins & Supplements you MUST have.

I try to make sure I get balanced nutrition, but as a back-up I take:
- a multi with iron, D, and B12 (I eat no meat, and few animal products, so this is hard to get B12 from my diet)
- an amino acid supplement
- I consume pea and brown rice protein powder - which might be considered a supplement
- As a bit of a personal experiment I'm taking CLA right now, because some (published, peer reviewed) research shows it can help preserve muscle during fat loss, especially in physically active people.
- I will soon be adding co-q10 to help with some other health problems I have.

I eat whole chia and flax seeds for omega 3 fatty acids. In the past I tried a vegan omega-3 supplement that was processed to mimic fish oil, but I really didn't notice much difference and it was expensive, so I quit taking it.

I take...
-Vitamin D (I tested vit. d deficient)
-Fish Oil (to boost good cholesterol per my doctor)
-Centrum Women's One a Day

daily vit.
fish oil
vit. C
gluco...i swear by this...i had runner's knee and other joint issues. since taking i now run my 25miles per week without anymore pain what so ever!

Is Gluco short for something? Is it available in any healthcare shop? I certainly don't run as much as you do - haha, actually I probably do because my 15KM probably takes as long as your 25 miles - but I get sore ankles, so that might be something I could try..

Pretty sure he means Glucosamine! The bottle I have here is Vitamin Shoppe brand so I guess you can get it there! My dad had like five huge bottles so he gave one to me.

Women's formula multi vit, Fish oil, prescription vit D (mine has been low for about 2 years)

Tell me about this gluco please. How does it help your knees? I don't know what runners knees are (I don't run) but a year ago I moved into a house with stairs (10 inch steps when regulation is 7 inch) and I have recently developed pain and weakness in my knees. Haven't been to doctor though.

B12
Fish Oil
Women's one a day (well I don't currently have any but I do love them)

My doctor told me to take mult-vitamin with food or it's just a waste.

I take a B complex for metabolism and it seems to keep my nerves in check as well

Glucosamine helps build up your cartilage around your joints. It's great for those with arthritis. It may take awhile before seeing results.

Prenatal vitamins are some if the best vitamins out there a woman can take even if your not pregnant! Lol

Question for those taking biotin. How much are you taking and how long to see results? I have some but have just started them. I have thin nails that have vertical lines on them and my hair is thin.

Anyone take chromium before? My dr suggested it. Says to take 30 mins before meals to help control cravings. Haven't tried it yet because I'm just started using pgx which is s high potency fiber supplement that's supposed to help keep you full and to lose weight

As little as possible.

1250mg Fish Oil in the AM - Ascentra Nutra Sea in liquid form
Protein - Various, but only as a supplement or to make luscious desserts!
200mg Caffeine - Pre-workout

Occasionally I'll take Opti-Men Multi vitamin but never in the recommended dose, maybe 1/3rd or something. I usually eat fairly well.

- Multivitamin
- Fish Oil
- Branched-Chain Amino Acids
- Whey Protein
- Casein Protein
- Creatine
- OxyElite Pro
- Vitamin C

Has anyone used Red Yeast Rice capsules for their Cholesterol? I am thinking about trying them and would love some input.