ADBB Vitamin Club Conversation Thread

[chicamarun]

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Hi everyone! I just started taking a new assortment of vitamins - I felt I was missing a lot because they didn't do anything for me at all (was taking a basic centrum multi and additional C)

Now my list is:

Multi-vitamin (specific for low carbers)
EFA & DHA
B-Complex

I need to see how I do with these and then I'll work from there and maybe add something. I was thinking of Glucosamine because of my joint issues and my Dr even has recommended it for me.

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Conversation Thread

Hi everyone! I just started taking a new assortment of vitamins - I felt I was missing a lot because they didn't do anything for me at all (was taking a basic centrum multi and additional C)

Now my list is:

Multi-vitamin (specific for low carbers)
EFA & DHA
B-Complex

I need to see how I do with these and then I'll work from there and maybe add something. I was thinking of Glucosamine because of my joint issues and my Dr even has recommended it for me.

welcome to our little vitamin corner of the board!

i love the B complex. i feel so much better for taking it. myjack takes glucosamine/chondrotin (spelling?) and it works well for him. he commented on how much better he felt and that was before i told him what i had been giving him. i'd say in this case, if you doctor said "go for it", then do that.


i'm out of biotin and believe it or not, so was the store when i shopped on monday. i'll have to check down at wal mart tonight and see if they have what i want. we're on track with everything else.

[biogeek]

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Welcome to the thread, Dana!!!

I think my two favorite vitamins are the vit B complex and flaxseed oil capsules. I can really tell when I don't take them religiously.

How's everyone doing?

[hrgillespie]

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OK folks this is an area of my WOL that I have ignored completely ........ I have no clue where to start or what I need so Can someone help me out?????? I am clueless the only vitamins I have ever taken were prenatals when I was needing them and even then I wasn't good at getting them down ....... I need to ge the maximum benefit from the least amount of pills ........ I gag after taking a few, I don't do good with swallowing pills.

HELP

Heidi

[jimmie 48]

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i take a multivitamin for 50+ people. i supplement that, as many do, with a B complex and biotin. we've "discovered" that our nails and hair are getting great benefits from the combination of those two. the B complex is a feel good vitamin. we've also "discovered" that.
you might want to read over this post while you wait for more input.
WHAT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD I BE TAKING?


bio is our queen of knowledge and i have no doubt that she'll give you a good overview of what you can start with while keeping the amount of pills per day at a minimum.

i'm glad you posted, heidi. it reminded me to update.
jack was gone for over a week (most of you know that by now ) but while he was gone there was nobody to keep him on a vitamin schedule at all. he complained of being tired all the time and not feeling quite up to par. i attribute that to his lack of pill popping.

[sallyseachange]

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Have been very slack about vitamin taking this last couple of weeks. Staying at another house and having usual schedule disrupted has made for very sporadic pill taking lately. Just reporting here, to commit to getting back on track in this (and other) areas.

[hrgillespie]

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Maybe once I get a good regimen going here someone should start a vitamin challenge I really want to do what I need to to make the best of this whole WOL.

Where do you buy your vitmains is wlamart ok or are they not good???

Heidi

[julirama723]

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I'm still on track! I've switched the time I take my supps now...I used to take them at breakfast, now I take them after dinner.

Heidi--I buy mine at Wal-Mart or K-Mart. They've been working fine for me!

[jimmie 48]

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Maybe once I get a good regimen going here someone should start a vitamin challenge I really want to do what I need to to make the best of this whole WOL.

Where do you buy your vitmains is wlamart ok or are they not good???

Heidi

we sorta already got the challenge going. nothing to earn but the satisfaction that we are keeping accountable to each other and we're gaining good health. you'll see the vitamin man in some of the siggies. i took mine out for awhile.
ADBB Vitamin Club ~ tell us you're joining here
don't forget to check Dollar General. they have pretty good prices on some things.

[jrnyback2life]

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Hi all, i have always heard good things about coconut oil but i could never bring myself to actually cook with it or eat it etc.

Does anyone take this as a supplement and if so, do they believe its beneficial?

Also, what is the good calcuim pill i know there was some discrepancy either in absorbsion or what not? How much do you take and when also?

Thanks

also i just visited the Puritan Prides website and they have a 70% off reg price and a over $25 free shipping. (Example: Acetryl L-Cartine 1000 mg - 60 tablets usually $32.99 is now $9.17)

[hrgillespie]

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ok so here's what I am reading so far ............


Multi vitamin ( why one with no iron?)
B complex
Biotin
primrose oil
fish oil
Calcium
Magnesium


Now is there a mg or mcg for each????? or do they most likely come the right way??????

Lordy what I really need is for someone to write me a shopping list and be specific and I will get what I am told ....... Please

[jimmie 48]

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trust me, heidi, when bio sees this, she will respond with top notch suggestions on how to get your started.

no iron becuase you are getting plenty of it by doing atkins right now. you don't want to overload on iron.
you may not need all the things you listed. some of us need this while some need that. bio will help you sort that out.

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Vitamin Club Conversation Thread

Hi all, i have always heard good things about coconut oil but i could never bring myself to actually cook with it or eat it etc.

Does anyone take this as a supplement and if so, do they believe its beneficial?

Also, what is the good calcuim pill i know there was some discrepancy either in absorbsion or what not? How much do you take and when also?

Thanks

also i just visited the Puritan Prides website and they have a 70% off reg price and a over $25 free shipping. (Example: Acetryl L-Cartine 1000 mg - 60 tablets usually $32.99 is now $9.17)

great new low price! i wonder if it's at the end of shelf life? maybe just bringing in new business.

i'm afraid i can't answer the coconut oil question. i don't take it or cook with it.
seems like i remember a thread that addressed the calcium question. if i find that i'll post the link.

[jimmie 48]

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http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...earchid=584413

this is a list of threads where biogeek mentioned the word "calcium". you can search by post to see if she addressed the specific quesiton. ORRRRR you can start a thread stating the concerns/questions you have. there are some really good threads in the first 20 or 25 threads of this forum. bio went into alot of detail and information for us.

[jrnyback2life]

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Hi jimmie,

Yes, i had scanned through many of the thread titles before posting my questions. I didn't do a search though so thanks for your help, i will look into it while waiting to see if someone has some info readily available to share.