Do you take any supplements/vitamins?

funkyspunky872
funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm about to run out of my supplements and wondering whether I should buy more or try something new or just go back to taking a multivitamin. Lately, I take acai berry pills, cayenne pepper pills, and green tea pills. To be honest, I'm not sure if they work, but I didn't see any harm in /at least/ using up what I have left. I carefully checked the labels, and they are what they say they are. Acai berry extract, ground up cayenne pepper, and green tea extract with some added vitamins and about the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee.

Have you tried anything and noticed any results? Of course, I'm talking about in CONJUNCTION with MFP or whatever other weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain lifestyle that your following.

ETA: I take that back. There's a major difference in energy on the days I take them. Hmm...
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  • TeddyBear47
    TeddyBear47 Posts: 200 Member
    I don't know if they work either, I take

    Mult-Vitamin
    Acia Berry
    African Mango
    Q10 200mg
    Flaxseed
  • MFPBrandy
    MFPBrandy Posts: 564 Member
    I do:
    Protein powder (because I feel SO much better when I gt enough protein)
    Flax oil (because I don't eat fish, so this is a good source of onega-3s)
    Calcium (because most women don't get enough)
    Potassium (because I can't eat enough of it to keep the foot cramps away)
    Multi-vitamin (to fill in any random gaps)
    Psyllium fiber (because my mom left it here and more fiber is good, right?)

    All of that either goes in my morning smoothie or is a pill popped with my morning smoothie.
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    I do:)

    Multi Womens
    D3
    Niacin
    Glucosamine/Chondroiten
    I'm about to run out of my supplements and wondering whether I should buy more or try something new or just go back to taking a multivitamin. Lately, I take acai berry pills, cayenne pepper pills, and green tea pills. To be honest, I'm not sure if they work, but I didn't see any harm in /at least/ using up what I have left. I carefully checked the labels, and they are what they say they are. Acai berry extract, ground up cayenne pepper, and green tea extract with some added vitamins and about the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee.

    Have you tried anything and noticed any results? Of course, I'm talking about in CONJUNCTION with MFP or whatever other weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain lifestyle that your following.

    ETA: I take that back. There's a major difference in energy on the days I take them. Hmm...
  • 4myhealth77
    4myhealth77 Posts: 77 Member
    Max CLA
    Womens One A Day Multivitamin
    Fish Oil Pills
    L-Carnitine
    Chromium Picolinate
  • chris1816
    chris1816 Posts: 715 Member
    If you are taking anything more than:

    Multivitamin (with iron if you have a vag)
    Fish Oil
    Vitamin D
    Maaaaaybe Vitamin C
    Creatine or BCAAs if you lift.
    Something Recommended By a Licensed Physician for a specific need/deficiency.

    ..you are wasting money. Most of your nutrition you should be getting from food, and guess what...if you were ACTUALLY deficient your liver will synthesize most of the rest.

    (Disclaimer: I don't really count protein powder as a supplement, just food honestly)
  • jyuubi
    jyuubi Posts: 109
    At the moment I just take a complete multivitamin.
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    Shakeology!! Has acai berries, green tea extract and 68 other superfoods in it plus one shake gives me 16g of protein, a full day's worth of veggies in one shake...probiotics that have helped me more than Align, Phillips, probiotic yogurt or anything else out there. Marked increase in stamina and energy, better mood, and better immunity since I started it in February and I really don't believe I woulda gotten thru 90 days of ChaLEAN Extreme without it or gotten the results that I did. Send me a PM if you want more info...
  • deniseearheart
    deniseearheart Posts: 919 Member
    I take fish oil, vitamin D, super B complex and calcium... every other week i add a new vitamin so whatever looks good to me this week I will add probably cranberry or vitamin C
  • ali_b83
    ali_b83 Posts: 324 Member
    Multi vitamin (pre natal, because I still have some)
    Green tea
    Fish oil
    Glucosamine
    Fenugreek
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    I take a woman's mulit-vitamin and CLA.
  • rbl1225
    rbl1225 Posts: 235 Member
    I use womens one a day but the gummies - 15 calories and it get my candy fix for the day :)

    and when I can't sleep melatonin

    I wouldn't use too many after a certain amount of time on any one thing even something like an allergy pill doesn't work as well if you take it everyday for a long period of time

    In all honesty with something like this I would ask a doctor. I used to take other things and my body did not need them.

    So I would give you doctor a call and tell them what you are doing and they will give you things to help you :)
  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    Women's multi-vitamin
    Cinnamon w/ chromium - and I have noticed when I don't take this that my carb cravings are bad! Supposed to help w/ regulating blood sugar.

    ETA I do also take melatonin occasionally..
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    Nope. I get what I need from food.

    http://gettingstronger.org/2011/03/the-case-against-antioxidants/

    Get tested and see if you're lacking in anything, no need to throw $ at something you don't need, plus it's better for your health. ;)
  • chris1816
    chris1816 Posts: 715 Member
    Women's multi-vitamin
    Cinnamon w/ chromium - and I have noticed when I don't take this that my carb cravings are bad! Supposed to help w/ regulating blood sugar.


    More so is that cinnamon is a simple and effective appetite suppressant.

    Your body is actually very good at regulating your blood sugar effectively unless you deliberately *kitten* with it; or you have an existing medical issue causing blood sugar irregularity.
  • MissCassieHughes
    MissCassieHughes Posts: 53 Member
    I just ordered Phd diet whey protein shakes and bars today because I'm trying to up protein and I've researched lots on it sounds good. I think I'm going to have to start taking something with iron because I stopped eating red meat since joining mfp and I was told I'm slightly anaemic so we'll see if that improves.
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    Multi Womens
    Chromium picolinate
    Biotin
    D3
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Multivitamin
    Vitamin D (Dr. prescribed)
    Iron (anemic, Dr. prescribed)
    B-vitamins (experimenting)
    Occasionally: fish oil capsules or flax capsule (I generally eat lots of fish and forget to take them)
  • wildeone4
    wildeone4 Posts: 204 Member
    I stopped taking it all and started doing Shakeology. :)
  • kcmcd
    kcmcd Posts: 239 Member
    I take a prenatal. I will for as long as I'm breastfeeding, and then maybe change things up.
  • happyapplegirl
    happyapplegirl Posts: 9
    I take:

    Vitamin C
    Potassium
    Magnesium
    Vitamin B 12
    Grape Seed Extract
    Raspberry Ketones
    Chia Seeds

    Who knows what works and what doesn't, but I have noticed a marked difference in my appetite after starting the Raspberry Ketones. I used to eat just to eat eat eat eat eat, but now I'm not "starving" all day.

    I am interested in adding a protein powder, and am definitely open to suggestion as to tasty ones.
  • chris1816
    chris1816 Posts: 715 Member
    I take:


    Who knows what works and what doesn't, but I have noticed a marked difference in my appetite after starting the Raspberry Ketones. I used to eat just to eat eat eat eat eat, but now I'm not "starving" all day.

    You've noticed what's called "placebo effect".
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    The only thing i take is an Omega 3/6/9 combo supplement (fish, borage, flax) I dont eat enough fish to benefit.
    I've watched and I get tons of calcium from my food/ beverages, so it would be pointless for me to supplement that.
    When I think of it, I take my Alive multi vitamin adult gummies.
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    If you are taking anything more than:

    Multivitamin (with iron if you have a vag)
    Fish Oil
    Vitamin D
    Maaaaaybe Vitamin C
    Creatine or BCAAs if you lift.
    Something Recommended By a Licensed Physician for a specific need/deficiency.

    ..you are wasting money. Most of your nutrition you should be getting from food, and guess what...if you were ACTUALLY deficient your liver will synthesize most of the rest.

    (Disclaimer: I don't really count protein powder as a supplement, just food honestly)

    Folic acid is great for metabolism support you can add wheat germ to your diet (taste like parmesan cheese and it is a great source of folic acid if you don't want the supplements in pill form). That is the only thing I would add to the list. I also take potassium/magnesium b/c I have a lot of muscle cramping.. but that's the only reason. Other than that.. I do a multi pack with added B vitamins for energy, fish oil, and if I'm super bloated/constipated i'll do acai berry for a week or so but its not good to do consistently. Your body needs to bacteria it creates and the acai berry cleanses the bad and the good from your intestinal track.
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    I take the Centrum old people's, errr I mean 50+ multivitamin.
  • CommandaPanda
    CommandaPanda Posts: 451 Member
    My current supplement lineup:
    Multi-Vitamin
    Whey Protein
    Casein Protein
    Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
    Fish Oil
    Glucosamine/Chondroitin
    Vitamin C
    BCAA's

    My mother complains that I'm too young to be taking so many different things.
  • abaka123
    abaka123 Posts: 48
    <~~~~

    B12- great brain and nervous system, formation of blood cells, and helps with fatigue and depression
    B6- for healthy skin
    Multi-vitamin- the kind that helps metabolism
    Calcium with vitamin D- every women should take this to promote bone health, and reduce cancer risks.

    all that other stuff you take i tried on the pass too. i dont think they work.
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    I take:

    Vitamin C
    Potassium
    Magnesium
    Vitamin B 12
    Grape Seed Extract
    Raspberry Ketones
    Chia Seeds

    Who knows what works and what doesn't, but I have noticed a marked difference in my appetite after starting the Raspberry Ketones. I used to eat just to eat eat eat eat eat, but now I'm not "starving" all day.

    I am interested in adding a protein powder, and am definitely open to suggestion as to tasty ones.

    Pure Protein Brand 100% whey Powder. Walmart and Target carry it for about $19.99. The containers are huge but don't let it scare you. I have been taking 1/2 scoop daily, in the morning, and it has helped keep me full longer. I mix it with unsweetened almond milk, but you can make smoothies, shakes, etc with it. My friend even used it to make power bars.
  • nostalgicfortune
    nostalgicfortune Posts: 54
    Yeah i take a calcium and multivitamin -if you can find a multi that does both that'd be great-
    and then a protein powder because it is sooooo important for muscle growth
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    I take biotin and B12.
  • RainaWalks
    RainaWalks Posts: 72
    i just take a multi vitamin and won't take anything else...my doctor says to take iron supplements but i hate what they do to the plumbing...so i try to eat more iron rich foods...

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