Multivitamins and Minerals - worthwhile?

jon40084
jon40084 Posts: 175 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I guess with watching calories it's going to be easy to find that our diets are deficient in certain nutrients ( in fact may have been already ).

Any views on benefits of multvitamins and minerals whilst watching those calories / weighloss?

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I take a multi-vitamin. Not sure if it does me much good but for what they cost it's cheap insurance. I also take anti-oxidants as I run and there has been some convincing research that has linked exercise to the increased production of free radicals.
  • jenniferpowell1980
    jenniferpowell1980 Posts: 68 Member
    I take iron because i only eat meat about twice a year and get a headache if i dont take it, vit c with added zinc because vit c helps you absorb the iron and zinc is good for my skin, gluco.something sulphate for my joints because i do alot of walking and get an achy knee, a vit b complex for energy, omega 3 and a multi vitamin, oh and evening primrose oil for girly times :)
  • AMS58
    AMS58 Posts: 183 Member
    Hi there, I take Spirulina and an antioxident, I exercise a lot.
    I lack in Iron which means I lack in energy some days.
    They help heaps!!!
    Just don't drink Tea or Coffee 1 hour either side of taking vitamins, caffeine has its downfalls.
  • Reknim
    Reknim Posts: 7 Member
    I take multivitamins and iron supplements. I use PPI for acid reflux which impairs my ability to absorb iron the " natural" way... I know my sister-in-law has stopped using supplements as she is getting her daily needs through food... She looks great by the way. My advice is to have some lab work done to see if you have any deficiencies and add foods to your diet that will compliment your needs then go from there. Always a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider..:smile:

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