Supplements, Vitamins, or Nothing?

This is just my personal opinion.

I take a daily vitamin and whey protein but I don't believe in diet pills, shakes, etc etc. Just eat healthy, exercise, and drink LOTS of water. You can reach your goals with hard work and determination.

I would DEF not recommend diet pills, but in terms of good supplements overall, a high-quality fish oil (like Nordic Naturals) and B-Complex are both great for energy and metabolism. If you're looking for even more, I've known people that take a green tea extract supplement, but you have to make sure that it's pure green tea and not loaded with extras like caffeine or other speedy ingredients. I also take something called OPC factor which is a blend of antioxidants used to fight free radicals and improve overall health. I've noticed a major difference since using it. Hope this is helpful and good luck!

Hello everyone,
I was wonder if anyone take vitamins or diet supplements. My step sister takes diet pills but don't reallywork out and I've read a few reviews about them and I heard they're good. Make me wonder if I should take something, especially the facts that I have a lot to lose and I'm always tired. What are your thoughts?

I would say supplementing with a proven multivitamin and high-quality fish oils are a great start! Leave those diet pills alone....it will be to your detriment in the long run. To address the tiredness, make sure you are eating within 30-45 minutes after a workout with good quality protein and carbs.

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I take a multivitamin, fish oil, and vitamin D.

Be very careful with Vit D, do not add it without talking to your doctor. It comes in many doses and you could cause an over dose by taking the wrong one. While in woman it is fairly common to be low on vitamin D, its still better to have it checked first. Also, can try a B12 complex

That said, I just ran across this:

Vitamin D

The elderly and individuals with dark skin (because the ability of the body to make vitamin D from exposure to sunlight varies with the degree of skin pigmentation) should consume 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) of vitamin D daily; these individuals should eat vitamin-D fortified foods, such as fortified milk products and fortified cereals.

From the University of Nebraska's "Nutrient Recommendations for Adults," http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/live/g1555/build/g1555.pdf

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And a good multivitamin is CRUCIAL during dieting in my opinion.