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Vitamins/supplments - what are you taking and why?

fmbarbuto
fmbarbuto Posts: 131 Member
edited November 8 in Social Groups
Hi everyone!

I recently started taking fish oil along with my daily multivitamin. Anyone taking anything else like Vitamin D or B? Why???


Thanks!
Fran :flowerforyou:
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  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    Here is the daily list:

    multi vitamin
    2 glucousamin/chondrointin (grinding knees)
    2 calcuim/magnesium
    Vitamin D
    Fish oil
    2 Centrum Fruit & Veggies
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    Here is the daily list:

    multi vitamin
    2 glucousamin/chondrointin (grinding knees)
    2 calcuim/magnesium
    Vitamin D
    Fish oil
    2 Centrum Fruit & Veggies


    Thinking about adding Biotin (it's one of the B vitamins) Sister says it helps with metabolism.
  • rclay316
    rclay316 Posts: 15 Member
    I drink an Alive Energizer Shake (mix with almond milk) it has vitamins/minerals/fruits/vegetables. I prefer the shake over the pills. The pills you have to take 3 and they are huge. The shake is my breakfast every morning. I have been having this for breakfast for over a year and so far of everyone I know, I have not gotten sick. No flu, No head cold.
  • knight76306
    knight76306 Posts: 233 Member
    I take a few things mainly for - I have psoriasis - and it seems to help some.

    Fish OIl
    Flax Seed OIl
    Evening Primrose Oil
    Juice Plus (3 kinds)
    Garden Blend
    Orchard Blend
    Vineyard Blend
    Glucousamin
    Hyaluronic Acid
    Vitamin D
    Alpha Lipoic Acid
  • Bratsche
    Bratsche Posts: 34 Member
    I take a multi vitamin,
    fish oil
    GLA (helps the arthritis)
    ALA
    vitamin D (mine gets horribly low in the winter months - have to get the big guns from the doc)
    and vitamin C
  • jdleadley
    jdleadley Posts: 16
    Centrum silver (multivitamin)

    Niacin - time release (circulation)

    Vitamin B-100 time release (energy)

    Hawthorne Berry (herb for cardiovascular health)

    1000mg Vitamin C

    Vitamin D-3 & K-2 (helps in calcium absorption and cardiovascular health)

    1000mg Omega 3 fish oil

    100mg Resveratrol (antioxidant)

    500 mg L-Arginine (amino acid for arterial/cardiovascular health)



    As you can see, my supplement regime is geared more towards cardiovascular health,mainly because heart disease runs in the family. But not a bad idea for anybody in general, especially if you haven't always eaten well when you were younger!

    I'd especially recommend the vitamin D3 & K2 combination, for a woman, it helps her utilize calcium in the most efficient way for protection against osteoporosis. While taking calcium supplements is good, without the proper dosage of vitamin K2, the body just dumps the excess calcium onto anything it thinks is solid, including tendon sheaths and the wall of arteries.
  • velloxal
    velloxal Posts: 78 Member
    FISH OIL - your body won't store bad saturated fat and use good omega 3 oil included in fish oil.

    EVENING PRIMOSE OIL - help with cleaning my fatty liver

    MILK TRISTLE = help with cleaning liver

    FLAX SEEDS - help with digestion and upset stomach
  • fabulousby45
    fabulousby45 Posts: 65
    bump...I'm only taking a multivitamin and B complex. going to look in others mentioned...thanks!
  • mom2tek
    mom2tek Posts: 75 Member
    I'm taking the following: Fish oil, multi vitamin, calcium, B12 and Vitamin C. I need to look into getting some Vitamin D and K
    though.
  • dschavers
    dschavers Posts: 55 Member
    My doctor has me on:

    Vit B-12 (shots) by-weekly
    Vit-D
    Protegra (this is a multi-vitamin)
  • runningonmargaritas
    runningonmargaritas Posts: 69 Member
    Fish Oil
    Ester C
    MVI
    Glucosamine
    B Complex
  • MizAngie
    MizAngie Posts: 113 Member
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin D
    Nopelea 2 oz
    Calcium
    and B12

    Been thinking of going back on udo oil or flax seed oil.
  • Agefyter
    Agefyter Posts: 105 Member
    How do you know you need them or which to take?
  • sal22408
    sal22408 Posts: 90
    i take B12 injections biweekly and vitamin D

    I really should start taking a multivitamin as well....ran out and just keep forgetting to get more :(
  • Justkf
    Justkf Posts: 208 Member
    I dabble here and there, but for the most part I consistently take;

    Align probiotic for the healty bacteria intestinal health.
    Citrucel for extra fiber and regularity.
    Barleans Womens Essentual oils (omega 3-6-9) for everything! they are partially derived from flax seed and when I need to lay off the flax I switch to fish oil.
    Vitamin D or cal/Mag on occasion, but I forget.
    I don't take vitamins mainly because I eat them thru my food.
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    Here's what I take:

    multi-vitamin with iron (I don't eat red meat, pork, or poultry and I'm picky about the vegetables I eat so I need the B vitamins and iron)

    green tea extract (for antioxidants and it seems to give my metabolism a little boost)

    calcium + D (all women over 30 should take this)

    ginseng (it gives me energy)

    gingko (it helps me concentrate)
  • nicew0
    nicew0 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi,

    I take B-12 and iron. The B keeps my energy level up. Guess the same thing for the iron. Otherwise I'd be sluggish and anemic.
  • Arthemise1
    Arthemise1 Posts: 365 Member
    I'm just taking a multi-vitamin. That's all my doctor told me to take.
  • Lesann46
    Lesann46 Posts: 7 Member
    I have just started taking L-Carnitine, it's suggested that it will increase your use of fat for energy - i'll let you know if there are positive results :smile:
  • colobon
    colobon Posts: 49 Member
    I love my Vitamin D! Low levels of vitamin D are linked to many issues. Plus it's a small and affordable pill. I take-
    2000 of Vitamin D
    multi vitamin
    calcium
    1 fish oil (super DHA. My doctor says high DHA is good for your heart)
  • Stpjudge
    Stpjudge Posts: 122 Member
    I take:

    Multivitamin
    Calcium / Vitamin D
    Fish Oil
    Biotin
    PGX granules - adds fiber and helps regulate blood sugar
    Chia seeds - adds fiber and omega 3s
    Magnesium
    Cinnamon - helps to regulate blood sugar
    CoQ10- helps to make a healthy heart (heart disease runs in my family)
  • fiveholts714
    fiveholts714 Posts: 6 Member
    I take multivit, B complex, calcium citrate, D3, krill oil
  • msette1
    msette1 Posts: 4
    call your dr. and discuss with him/her what u should b taking not only for your own personal health but for your family too
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    Not taking anything, believe in getting all that I need from natural food. So, my meals are usually quite varied. So far so good, last health check, don't need anything except to drink more water.
  • cita175
    cita175 Posts: 16 Member
    Iron 3 times a day and Vitamin D 2 times a day
  • Leimaro
    Leimaro Posts: 148 Member
    Have bad symptoms of PMS. I take a cocktail of vitamins recommended in the research I found on the net to help ease major episodes.
    Magnesium = water retention, energy + muscle assistance
    B6 = emotions
    Vitamin E and calcium for overall symptoms
    Considering to add omega3
    Also take one 81mg aspirin for heart = no problems with it but overweight (for now) and borderline high cholesterol.
  • Cabrinii
    Cabrinii Posts: 43 Member
    I take a multivitamin supplement daily along with a cranberry fruit supplememnt and a vitamin D supplement to regulate healthy body functions. It's very beneficial for my health and wellness to keep myself healthy.
  • Ejwelton
    Ejwelton Posts: 331 Member
    I have ground flax on my breakfast.
    Then as I have an irregular cycle I take agnus cactus, evening primrose and b12 to help balance my hormones
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    1. Multivitamin (dietary supplement)
    2. Whey protein (muscle sparing)
    3. BCAA (muscle sparing)
    4. Fish oil (heart health)
    5. Magnesium Citrate (dietary supplement)
    6. Creatine Monohydrate (strength - ATP)
    7. Coconut Oil (carb-up substitute)

    All are GMP certified.
  • PamL66
    PamL66 Posts: 116 Member
    Where do I start?
    I take a daily multivitamin, D3, Green Tea Extract, MSM (for joints - I can't take glucosamine) and calcium. I also just started taking fish oil, ginseng, and red yeast rice. I'm trying to control high cholesterol and lose weight at the same time. Fun.
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