Do you take Vitamins?

[frag4yourlife]

The most important supplement is fish oil.

 

[donnay]

The most important supplement is fish oil.

It's not good for everyone. Especially people who have gout. Omega 3 can be gotten by coconut oil too a tablespoon daily. Cheaper too.

 

[Invi]

I take a daily whole-foods prenatal, 500mg vitamin C, and 5000iu of D3.
I don't usually take a multi. Just for the baby.

I'm not too sure how efficient it is. I have been healthier overall since I started taking them (-prenatal), but that doesn't necessarily mean they're the reason why. I've also started to eat better since starting taking vitamins, which could be a large part of it.

 

[BuddyRey]

Yup, I take "Life's Fortune" multis, which include things even most popular supplements leave out, like Spirulina and Chlorella, etc. Great stuff!

 

[pacelli]

I take loads of supplements from various sources, some of which are vitamins. So many that it would pain me to type them all out in a post. But yeah, I take anywhere from 12-15 different pills each day, and while I'm not doubling up on daily allowances I have definitely expanded beyond your 1-a-day multivitamin. Of course I only take organic supplements, so I'm willing to pay more for higher quality.

Recently discovered the benefit of Horsetail, which is a wild grass that is high in silica. Also been taking milk thistle, and recently a "liver force" supplement that has loads of activated mushrooms in them (corioius, cordyceps, mesima, reishi, shiitake, poria cocos).

I've got a full range of blood tests in the next few days so I'm rather curious to see how things turn out, in comparison to the same tests run last year.

 

[Birdlady]

Yes, but I take more than just vitamins. I'm willing to bet I have more supplements in this house, than all of you combined. lol

 

[Liberty74]

No, I do not take a vitamin/mineral supplement although I probably should because I workout 6 days a week. I eat a healthy diet to get my nutrients that includes 4-5 small meals a day including a whey protein shake after workouts. As someone pointed out, it's better to eat an orange than to pop a vitamin C pill. Why? Because the orange contains dozens of phytonutrients that work synergistically for the body. A pill just contains vitamin C. Tip: vitamin C does not cure colds.

Some listed they were consuming Centrum or One A Day. Honestly my friends, I would stay away from synthetic formulations if you do want to take a vitamin/mineral supplement. I recommend New Chapter. Almost all diseases or health problems are inflammatory related. I would recommend taking turmeric and/or ginger. Maybe a good fish oil too before I start popping vitamin/mineral pills unless you know you are deficient.

 

[moderate libertarian]

You can get them from any vitamin shop/health food store in my experience. They're very simple to use and helpful when planning your diet/lifestyle. The strips are about 1/8" x 2". The results are instantaneous. You can test using saliva or urine (urine being the more accurate of them). The strip will change color after exposure to saliva/urine. Compare it to the color chat on the box to determine your alkalinity/acidity. HTH. (btw, a box will contain several dozen strips, so don't worry about making an error on the first try)
This is what a typical container looks like:

glass blocks UVB which is essential to create vitamin D. there is a calculator made my norwegian scientists that gives you recommendations based on the data you enter, such as where you live and your skin.

Calculated Ultraviolet Exposure Levels for a Healthy Vitamin D Status

from the calculator it seems that 7 minutes in the sun every other day is enough if you have light skin and live in a sunny place.

Thanks all for very informative info and views.

It depends on what you mean by "vitamins."

If you mean only "Vitamin _____," then no, I don't take any. If you mean any supplements or little magic pills, yes, I do take some.

I take cinnamon pills for my blood sugar, and milk thistle for liver function. These are not things I'd normally get in my diet.

I meant general Vitamin A-Z supplement that usually come in magic tablet form, they are often bundled with Zinc, Calcium and other supplements.

 

[Machiavelli]

You do not need vitamins...Correct food choice are more then enough. Long-term studies of supplements are vague.

 

[youngbuck]

I try to eat nutritiously and well balanced, but I do supplement with Magnesium oil (topically), Vitamin D3 (subligual), C0Q10 (veg caps), Iodine (liquid) and spirulina (veg caps).

That's not far from what I do. I've found that one my most important supplements is magnesium. I use both magnesium oil and Magnesium Calm. I have found (and read) that high levels of vitamin D can reveal an underlying magnesium deficiency. The rule of thumb to acquire 65 ng/ml vitamin D in the blood is 38 IUs/lb body weight. Unless you're trying to treat something therapeutically, I suspect this dose is too high for post people. Probably closer to 30 IUs/pound is ideal. And it's always best to monitor your levels with regular vitamin D tests.

After using supplements for years, I've found that the best way to supplement is through "superfoods." I have greatly benefited from the liberal use of spirulina, chlorella (both vulgaris and pyrenoidosa), as well as bee pollen.

And don't forget a high quality probiotic. Unless you regularly consume healthy, potent, cultured/fermented foods and drinks, your best bet is something like Prescript Assist: http://www.amazon.com/Prescript-Assist-Probiotic-Prebiotic-Scientifically-Advanced/dp/B0049NRWHS

 

[heavenlyboy34]

You do not need vitamins...Correct food choice are more then enough. Long-term studies of supplements are vague.

Yes. Food is the ideal method of obtaining vitamins and other nutrients. However, the SAD(standard american diet) is sorely lacking in this stuff. So, unless you know all the foods you need to eat, supplements are useful.

 

[AFPVet]

I use Enerfood, Krill oil, Lutein, and Vitamin D. Keep in mind, not all of the vitamins in the tablet form are absorbed by the body. Liquid or powder is best. As far as Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is actually only one form of Vitamin C which is tested in laboratories. Vitamin C is actually a part of a "complex" of bioflavonoids such as hesperidin and rutin.

 

[donnay]

I use Enerfood, Krill oil, Lutein, and Vitamin D. Keep in mind, not all of the vitamins in the tablet form are absorbed by the body. Liquid or powder is best. As far as Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is actually only one form of Vitamin C which is tested in laboratories. Vitamin C is actually a part of a "complex" of bioflavonoids such as hesperidin and rutin.

How is Enerfood?

 

[SL89]

I take Enerfood, Shen-Trition ( http://www.shentrition.com/ ) D-3, a B complex and some C in the winter.


Enerfood is not the most palatable but, I love it.

 

[AFPVet]

How is Enerfood?

It's not bad... but you have to get used to the taste. If you use apple juice or something like that, it's not bad.

 

[SL89]

It's not bad... but you have to get used to the taste. If you use apple juice or something like that, it's not bad.

Agree. Get used to it though and it is a great product.

 

[donnay]

It's not bad... but you have to get used to the taste. If you use apple juice or something like that, it's not bad.

Thanks, I am thinking about ordering some. I have heard a lot of good things about it. I have done the Hemp Protein powder and it takes some getting use to, too.

 

[Birdlady]

The people who make enerfood say it is gluten free, but there's barley and wheat grass in it, so I don't trust it at all. The risk for cross contamination is huge. Before I went gluten free, I used to drink enerfood a lot and it did nothing for me. I don't have an energy issue though.

 

[donnay]

The people who make enerfood say it is gluten free, but there's barley and wheat grass in it, so I don't trust it at all. The risk for cross contamination is huge. Before I went gluten free, I used to drink enerfood a lot and it did nothing for me. I don't have an energy issue though.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I have researched a couple of places for this item and cannot see anywhere it says, "Gluten Free" on it?

http://www.enerhealthbotanicals.com/review/product/list/id/52/

 

[Birdlady]

Oh I guess I was looking under specials. The first link it clearly advertises it. The second link it is mentioned as well.
http://www.enerhealthbotanicals.com/enerfood-super-green-energy-drink-steve-quayle-specials.html
http://www.enerhealthbotanicals.com/enerfood-super-green-energy-drink-alex-jones-special.html

Maybe the sales page you are looking at has been updated? That's good because there is no way they could guarantee it is GF. Each batch could be different depending upon when the wheatgrass was harvested. The issue is cross contamination. That's why anyone avoiding wheat can't eat oats either unless specifically GF.